Iran-Israel crisis: UN rights office appeals for urgent de-escalation

Israel began targeting nuclear and military sites across Iran last Friday, prompting a barrage of retaliatory strikes on Israeli cities. “The UN human rights office urges de-escalation and urgent diplomatic negotiations to end these attacks and find a way forward,” said Ms. Al-Nashif. “We are following closely and are aware of reports that many thousands […]

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Texas Instruments Announces $60 Billion U.S. Chipmaking Expansion

Texas Instruments has announced a $60 billion investment to expand its semiconductor manufacturing in the U.S.—the largest single investment in foundational chip production in the nation’s history. The plan includes the construction or expansion of seven fabrication plants across Texas and Utah, with key sites in Sherman, Richardson, and Lehi. The Sherman campus will receive […]

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Honda Successfully Tests Reusable Rocket in Japan

June 17, 2025 — Hokkaido, Japan – Honda has successfully conducted its first launch and vertical landing of an experimental reusable rocket, marking the company’s formal entry into the commercial space sector. The test, carried out by Honda R&D at its facility in Taiki Town, Hokkaido, involved a 6.3-meter rocket that reached an altitude of […]

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Intel to Cut Up to 10,000 Factory Jobs in Major Restructuring

June 2025 — Intel is preparing to lay off as many as 10,000 employees—up to 20% of its factory workforce—beginning in July, in one of the largest workforce reductions in its history. The cuts are part of a sweeping restructuring of Intel’s foundry division amid declining revenues and intensifying competition in the semiconductor sector. In […]

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Middle East Flight Disruptions Escalate Due to Israel-Iran Conflict

June 19, 2025 — Growing geopolitical tensions between Israel and Iran have triggered severe flight disruptions across the Middle East, affecting major carriers and international travel. Airlines including Emirates, Qatar Airways, Flydubai, Etihad Airways, Lufthansa, KLM, and Ryanair are grappling with widespread cancellations, delays, and rerouted flights, particularly at Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Hamad […]

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Severe Weather Triggers Over 2,100 Flight Disruptions Across Major U.S. Airports

Yesterday, June 18, 2025. More than 2,100 flights were delayed or canceled nationwide as a fast-moving storm system swept through the Northeast and mid-Atlantic, disrupting operations at key hubs including New York’s JFK and LaGuardia, Washington Reagan, Boston Logan, and Charlotte Douglas. Airlines most affected include United, American, Delta, Southwest, JetBlue, and Air Canada. Widespread […]

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DR Congo: Human rights violations could amount to war crimes, UN experts say

Volker Türk told the Human Rights Council that the investigation and analysis undertaken by his office, OHCHR, had revealed “an apparent total disregard for the protection of civilians during and after military operations.” The OHCHR’s Fact-Finding Mission in the eastern DRC is also investigating other alleged violations of international humanitarian law, “many of which may […]

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Eutelsat Secures €1 Billion Deal with French Military for Satellite Connectivity

Eutelsat has signed a ten-year, €1 billion agreement with the French Ministry of Defence to provide priority access to its OneWeb low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation, marking a major step in France’s efforts to modernize its military communications infrastructure. Key Terms of the Agreement Under the deal, Eutelsat will: Strategic and European Defense Implications The […]

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President Tinubu Visits Benue State Following Deadly Attack and Ongoing Land and Resource Conflicts

President Bola Tinubu traveled to Benue State on June 18, 2025, to express condolences and meet with local leaders following a mass killing in Yelwata, Guma Local Government Area, where over 100 people were reportedly killed in a violent attack. The visit comes amid a surge in violence across Nigeria’s Middle Belt, driven by long-standing […]

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Japanese Researchers Develop Universal Artificial Blood with Extended Shelf Life

A research team at Nara Medical University in Japan has successfully developed a novel form of artificial blood that can be used for patients of any blood type without the need for compatibility testing. This innovative blood substitute is created using hemoglobin extracted from expired donor blood, which is then encapsulated within a virus-free shell […]

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