At every negotiation table and in every diplomatic statement lies a stark truth shared by nations on the front lines of the climate crisis: without funding, there is no path to safety, justice, or survival. Many urgent actions are required to secure a livable planet and protect millions of lives. But all of them – […]
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SummaryA U.S. bankruptcy judge has approved a $7.4 billion settlement to resolve thousands of lawsuits against Purdue Pharma, the maker of OxyContin. The ruling marks a major step in addressing accountability for the opioid crisis, which has claimed hundreds of thousands of lives across the United States. Court RulingJudge Sean H. Lane signed off on […]
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Scientists have unveiled a groundbreaking medical technology: microscopic robots capable of swimming through blood vessels, delivering drugs directly to targeted sites, and then safely dissolving inside the body. The innovation, developed by researchers at ETH Zurich and published in Science this month, could transform treatments for strokes, brain tumors, and other hard-to-reach conditions Nature Anadolu […]
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Summary: Ireland has unveiled its first Tourism Sectoral Adaptation Plan (2025–2030), designed to protect the tourism industry from the escalating impacts of climate change. The plan sets out clear goals to build resilience, safeguard communities, and ensure the sector remains a cornerstone of Ireland’s economy. Climate Risks Driving Action Ireland has faced a series of […]
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Business Technology Geopolitics Security Human Rights Conclusion:Africa’s November 2025 landscape reflects economic ambition, technological innovation, geopolitical shifts, persistent security challenges, and urgent human rights concerns. From Zimbabwe’s billion-dollar investment to Sudan’s humanitarian crisis, the continent continues to balance opportunity with volatility.
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Summary: Meta’s Oversight Board has overturned Facebook’s decision to leave up a post targeting a Peruvian human rights defender, ruling that the content constituted a veiled threat. The case underscores how digital platforms’ choices can either safeguard or endanger defenders working in fragile democracies. Earlier this year, the Oversight Board reviewed a Facebook post published […]
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Summary: The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has called on Chinese authorities to release veteran journalist Dong Yuyu, after the Beijing High Court upheld his seven-year prison sentence for espionage. The ruling, delivered without explanation, is final under China’s judicial system. The CPJ issued a statement on Thursday condemning the decision, stressing that “speaking with […]
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At COP30 in Belém, Brazil, the UN International Organization for Migration (IOM) is pressing negotiators to make climate mobility a core part of adaptation plans. “People and communities who choose to stay must be safe, and those who decide to move must have the option to do so with dignity,” Ugochi Daniels, IOM’s Deputy Director […]
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Four U.S. Nationals and Ukrainian Identity Broker Plead Guilty Department Seeks Forfeiture of More Than $15M in Virtual Currency Stolen and Laundered by North Korean Hackers The Justice Department today announced five guilty pleas and more than $15 million in civil forfeiture actions against the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) remote information technology (IT) […]
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The financial sector has been an important source of resilience throughout the war in Gaza – but the destruction has taken a toll. Eventual losses on credit portfolios alone are expected to reach USD 981 million. According to the World Bank, 98% of Gaza’s banking infrastructure has been affected: most bank and MFI branches are […]
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