Sunoco LP has completed its US$9.1 billion acquisition of Canada’s Parkland Corporation, creating the largest independent fuel distributor in the Americas and marking one of the most significant cross-border energy deals of 2025. Deal Completion On 31 October 2025, U.S.-based Sunoco LP officially closed its cash-and-stock acquisition of Parkland Corporation, a Canadian fuel retailer and […]
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Mercury is a toxic metal that can harm the brain, lungs, kidneys and immune system. It is especially dangerous for children and pregnant women. Mercury pollution often results from industrial activities, including small-scale gold mining, and can travel long distances through air and water. The citizens of Minamata in Japan suffered for decades from mercury […]
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The study, released on Monday, ahead of G20 meetings taking place later this month in Johannesburg, South Africa, shows that unequal access to housing, healthcare, education and employment leaves millions more exposed to disease. The report launched by UNAIDS – the global body’s agency dedicated to ending AIDS and HIV infection – finds inequality is not only […]
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The discussions took place at the Doha Solutions Forum for Social Development and the first leaders’ meeting of the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty, held on the margins of the Second World Summit for Social Development. Learn from each other Opening the Solutions Forum, President of the UN General Assembly Annalena Baerbock said the […]
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OpenAI has signed a landmark $38 billion agreement with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to secure vast computing power for training and deploying its next generation of artificial intelligence models. The deal marks OpenAI’s first major cloud partnership beyond Microsoft and underscores the escalating global race for AI infrastructure. A Landmark Partnership On 3 November 2025, […]
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Eli Lilly’s tirzepatide, marketed as Mounjaro for diabetes and Zepbound for obesity, has overtaken Merck’s cancer therapy Keytruda to become the world’s best-selling medicine, reflecting surging global demand for GLP-1-based weight loss treatments. Record-Breaking Sales Eli Lilly reported third-quarter 2025 sales of $10.1 billion for tirzepatide, surpassing the $8.1 billion in sales posted by Merck’s […]
Continue ReadingNews ItemCreated 03 Nov 2025Published 03 Nov 2025Modified 03 Nov 2025 Two major initiatives – REGILIENCE+ and the Adaptation Hubs projects have officially launched under the EU Mission on Adaptation to Climate Change. They join 16 additional Mission projects that will develop and test innovative solutions for climate adaptation across more than 85 European regions […]
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Berkshire Hathaway’s cash reserves have surged to a record $382 billion after reporting strong third-quarter earnings, underscoring the conglomerate’s conservative financial strategy and the strength of its insurance operations. Record Cash Holdings Berkshire Hathaway, the investment conglomerate led by Warren Buffett, reported that its cash pile climbed to $381.7 billion at the end of the […]
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🏢 Business & Macro Nigeria’s Dollar Bonds SlideNigeria’s sovereign dollar bonds recorded the steepest losses in emerging markets on Monday, following threats from U.S. President Donald Trump of possible aid cuts and military action over religious violence Cryptopolitan InsideBusiness. According to Bloomberg data, bonds maturing in 2047 fell as much as 0.6 cents on the […]
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The EU is releasing €21.5 million in humanitarian aid as Venezuela and Haiti face worsening humanitarian crises and as the Caribbean reels from the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa. The funding will help partners provide essential assistance such as food, healthcare, protection and emergency relief to those most in need. Up to €14.5 million will […]
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