Presenting the Commission of Inquiry’s latest report, Navi Pillay said the findings were based on a legal analysis conducted under the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide. “We concluded that the State of Israel is responsible for the commission of four genocidal acts in Gaza with the specific intent to […]
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When Malawi suffered a severe drought in 2016, VisionFund Malawi (VFM) used a returnable grant to test and learn the boundaries of a good recovery lending program. The board was initially cautious, questioning whether the management team’s good intentions were risking the viability of the microfinance institution (MFI) itself, but the end results were overwhelmingly […]
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Two men from Alabama have been charged with trafficking more than 300 weapons along with ammunition and magazines, announced Attorney General Pamela Bondi and U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei. Emilio Ramirez Cortes, 48, a Mexican citizen who legally resides in the United States, and his son, Edgar Emilio Ramirez Diaz, have made their initial appearances […]
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Former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, is at the center of a widening investigation into an alleged coup plot to overthrow Nigerian President Bola Tinubu. According to multiple security sources, Sylva has reportedly fled Nigeria via the creeks of the Niger Delta, heading first to Senegal and allegedly planning to continue to […]
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Nvidia has announced a $1 billion equity investment in Finnish telecom giant Nokia, marking a strategic partnership aimed at advancing artificial intelligence (AI) and laying the groundwork for next-generation 6G networks. The deal, confirmed on October 28, 2025, gives Nvidia a 2.9% stake in Nokia through the purchase of over 166 million newly issued shares […]
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The National Health Service (NHS) has unveiled its most comprehensive reform in decades, aimed at dramatically reducing waiting times and improving access to care across England. The new Medium Term Planning Framework – Delivering Change Together (2026/27 to 2028/29) sets out a three-year roadmap to overhaul service delivery, eliminate bureaucratic inefficiencies, and empower local leadership. […]
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U.S. President Donald Trump arrives in Gyeongju, South Korea, on Wednesday, October 29, for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, marking the final leg of a five-day diplomatic tour through Malaysia, Japan, and South Korea. The visit is set to conclude with a highly anticipated bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on October 30, […]
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Volkswagen has officially broken ground on its $7 billion electric vehicle (EV) battery-cell plant in St. Thomas, Ontario, marking a major milestone in the automaker’s North American electrification strategy. The facility, developed by Volkswagen’s battery subsidiary PowerCo, is projected to be one of the largest of its kind on the continent and is expected to […]
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Mariana Katzarova said in a new report to the UN General Assembly that over the past three years “thousands have been imprisoned on politically motivated charges, including treason, espionage, extremism and terrorism, often on fabricated evidence and in closed trials, with detainees ranging from children to the elderly.” The UN Human Rights Council-appointed Special Rapporteur said her report […]
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In a press briefing on Tuesday, UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric described reports of Israeli military action as “extremely concerning,” stressing that “we don’t want civilians to be bombed again” or humanitarian operations “derailed again.” Hamas denied that it had any involvement in a reported attack on Israeli forces by Palestinian militants earlier in the day, […]
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