U.S. equity markets closed the week with strong gains, led by a record-setting performance from the Dow Jones Industrial Average. The rally followed remarks by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, who indicated that monetary policy could shift toward easing as early as next month. The Dow surged 846.2 points, or 1.9%, to a historic close […]
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Melbourne Airport is set to begin early construction works on its third runway, marking a key milestone in a $3 billion (A$) infrastructure expansion aimed at boosting capacity and reducing flight delays. The 3,000-metre runway will run parallel to the existing north-south runway, positioned 1.3 kilometres to the west, and is scheduled to open in […]
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“It is time to abolish human exploitation once and for all and to recognise the equal and unconditional dignity of each and every individual,” Ms. Azoulay said. The Day is intended to inscribe the tragedy of the slave trade in the memory of all peoples. Details from Ark of Return, the permanent memorial at UN Headquarters […]
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Despite diplomatic progress in recent months, with the United States brokering a peace agreement between the DRC and Rwanda, and Qatar facilitating a Declaration of Principles between the Congolese Government and M23 rebels, tensions remain high in the eastern DRC – where multiple armed groups operate. The Security Council has also sought to promote […]
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Dublin, Friday — President Michael D. Higgins has described the ongoing conflict in Gaza as a “tragic period” in world history, condemning the famine declared in Gaza City and warning of broader democratic implications. Speaking to RTÉ Radio 1 ahead of his departure from office after 14 years, President Higgins said the situation in Gaza […]
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FAO, UNICEF, WFP and WHO reiterate call for immediate ceasefire and unhindered humanitarian access to curb deaths from hunger and malnutrition 22/08/2025- ROME/GENEVA/NEW YORK – More than half a million people in Gaza are trapped in famine, marked by widespread starvation, destitution and preventable deaths, according to a new Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) […]
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Multiple strikes overnight into Friday were reported in the Jabalya Al Balad and An Nazla neighbourhoods, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said in its latest update. As a result, around 900 people reportedly fled towards the Sheikh Radwan neighbourhood and western Gaza City. Safe passage, more aid The UN and […]
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The Justice Department announced that a federal grand jury in Fresno, California, returned a five-count indictment yesterday charging former California Superior Court Judge Adolfo Corona, 66, with federal offenses for sexually assaulting a 33-year-old court employee (Victim 1), making false statements to cover up the assault, and with obstructing the investigation into allegations that he […]
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United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has reiterated his urgent call for a ceasefire in Gaza, warning of catastrophic consequences as Israeli military operations intensify. Speaking Thursday at the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development, Guterres emphasized the need to halt hostilities and secure the unconditional release of hostages. “It is vital to reach immediately […]
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United Nations human rights experts have formally accused Russian forces of engaging in systematic sexual torture against civilians in occupied regions of Ukraine. The allegations were presented in a dossier delivered to the Russian Federation on Thursday by UN Special Rapporteur on Torture, Alice Jill Edwards, and her colleagues. The report documents the abuse of […]
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