Author: Solomon Alaka

President al-Sharaa Reaffirms Syria’s Unity says No Place for Separatist Agendas following Unrest in Sweida Province

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On 19 July 2025, Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa declared that Syria will not serve as a platform for separatist projects, responding to escalating tensions in the southern Sweida province, home to the country’s Druze minority. 🗣️ Presidential Statement In a televised address, al-Sharaa emphasized: 🤝 Regional and International Support 🔍 Context: Sweida Unrest Recent clashes […]

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🛑 Children of British Couple Detained by Taliban Issue Urgent Plea Ahead of UN Statement

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On 21 July 2025, the children of Barbie Reynolds (76) and Peter Reynolds (80)—a British couple detained by the Taliban in Afghanistan—issued a renewed public appeal for their parents’ release, warning they may “die in custody” if urgent action is not taken. 🕊️ Background and Detention ⚠️ Health Concerns 🗣️ Family and Diplomatic Efforts 🌍 […]

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🛫 Alaska Airlines Grounds Entire Fleet Following Major IT Outage

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On Sunday, July 20, 2025, Alaska Airlines issued a system-wide ground stop for all flights, including those operated by its regional subsidiary Horizon Air, after experiencing a significant IT outage that disrupted core operational systems. ⚠️ Nature of the Disruption The outage occurred around 8:00 p.m. Pacific Time, affecting: The airline confirmed the issue via […]

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WHO EMRO | During her visit to Afghanistan, Regional Director Dr Hanan Balkhy underlined the importance of collective action to support the health needs of all Afghanis

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20 July 2025, Cairo, Egypt – In her visit to Afghanistan from 29 June to 1 July 2025, WHO Regional Director Dr Hanan Balkhy focused on polio eradication efforts, substance use treatment and other priority areas. Dr Balkhy met with national leaders and partners, including UN representatives and diplomats. In her meeting with the Minister […]

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U.S. to Destroy 500 Metric Tons of Emergency USAID Food Aid Due to Expiration and Logistics Failures

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On July 18, 2025, the U.S. State Department confirmed plans to destroy nearly 500 metric tons of emergency food aid, specifically high-energy biscuits originally intended for famine-stricken regions. The rations, valued at $800,000 and funded by U.S. taxpayers, had been stored in a Dubai warehouse since late 2023 and are now set to be incinerated […]

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UN-backed labour standards at risk as tariff uncertainty grows

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Threatened or actual tariff increases are largely focused on taxing imports into the United States and will make the products made by factories outside the country more expensive – a situation which may drive down demand. The ILO’s Better Work programme, a partnership with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), has supported garment factories, many of […]

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Minimising the risks children and young people face online

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  The online world is a place of endless possibilities, where people can expand their learning, creativity and communication. It is also a place with many risks, particularly for children and young people. To minimise these risks, the Commission has presented guidelines on the protection of minors, as well as a prototype of an age-verification […]

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First Person: How many more children must die before the world acts?

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Juliette Touma, the director of communications for the UN agency for Palestine refugees, UNRWA, has visited Gaza several times during and before the war and has been reflecting on the children she has met there and in other conflict zones. “Adam has been on my mind lately, more so than usual. I met Adam years […]

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WHO EMRO | Tobacco control efforts protect 6.1 billion people – WHO’s new report | News

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23 June 2025, Dublin/Geneva—The World Health Organization (WHO) today released its report on the Global Tobacco Epidemic 2025 at the World Conference on Tobacco Control in Dublin, warning that action is needed to maintain and accelerate progress in tobacco control as rising industry interference challenges tobacco policies and control efforts. The report focuses on the […]

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🚢 Critical Trade Route Reinstated as Holyhead Port Resumes Full Operations

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On 18 July 2025, Minister of State Seán Canney TD, responsible for International and Road Transport, Logistics, Rail and Ports, welcomed the full restoration of operations at Holyhead Port in Wales. The reopening follows extensive repairs to both berths damaged during Storm Darragh in December 2024, which had disrupted one of Ireland’s most critical maritime […]

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