Toronto, Canada — August 18, 2025 More than 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants remain on strike, defying a federal back-to-work order issued by the Canadian Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) over the weekend. The ongoing labor dispute has disrupted hundreds of flights and stranded tens of thousands of passengers across the country. Government Intervention and Legal […]
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New York, NY — August 17, 2025 In one of Manhattan’s most significant commercial real estate transactions in recent years, RXR and joint venture partner Elliott Investment Management have finalized the $1.08 billion acquisition of 590 Madison Avenue, a 43-story office and retail tower located in Midtown’s prestigious Plaza District. Landmark Deal in a Shifting […]
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Tel Aviv, Israel — August 17, 2025 A wave of nationwide protests and strikes swept across Israel on Sunday, as demonstrators demanded the government negotiate a ceasefire and secure the release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. The coordinated action, dubbed the “day of stoppage,” led to the arrest of at least 38 individuals […]
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The monthly total also marked a three-year high, topping June’s figure, with HRMMU verifying civilian deaths and injuries in 18 of Ukraine’s 24 regions. “For the second month in a row, the number of civilian casualties in Ukraine hits a new three-year high,” said Danielle Bell, Head of HRMMU. “Only the first three months […]
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The UN is stressing that any peace effort or deal must be consistent with the principles of the UN Charter, including respect for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. Speaking to reporters on Thursday, UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric welcomed “dialogue at the highest level” between the two permanent members of the Security Council. The meeting is […]
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What started as a simple joy of making cookies for family and friends soon blossomed into Brown Sugar, a brand that embodies both her love for desserts and her journey towards independence. “I used to love eating sweets,” Eman Fareed, a mother and retired civil servant, told UN News while baking in her kitchen. “At […]
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Bamako, Mali — August 17, 2025 A French national recently detained in Mali has been confirmed as a member of the French embassy in Bamako, according to a statement issued by the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs. The arrest, which took place earlier this week, has sparked diplomatic concern between Paris and Bamako. […]
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Boone, NC / Gaza – 16 August 2025 In a continued effort to alleviate the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, Samaritan’s Purse deployed its 757 and DC-8 cargo aircraft this morning, carrying more than 88,500 pounds of ready-to-use, peanut-based nutritional food packets. These flights mark the sixth and seventh airlifts in just the past month, underscoring […]
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So the crisis continues. And the brain drain intensifies. But what if there was a way to reverse brain drain? This is the question that the International Organization of Migration (IOM) has been asking about Somalia. “There has been a lot of brain drain in Somalia. How do we bring back those skills that […]
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During the past week, Greece, Spain, Bulgaria, Montenegro and Albania activated the EU Civil Protection Mechanism to help deal with forest fires – many of which are occurring simultaneously across Europe. Yesterday Spain activated the EU Civil Protection Mechanism for the first time ever for forest fires. The European Commission has quickly mobilised 2 rescEU […]
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