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Cost-Cutting Efforts Put $15.6B in CRE Loans at Risk: DOGE Absence of Feasibility Study and Risk Accessment Raises Concerns

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The Trump administration’s broader cost-cutting initiative, including the controversial DOGE plan, is sending ripples through the commercial real estate (CRE) market, putting billions of dollars in loans in jeopardy. The General Services Administration (GSA) has rolled out a directive aimed at reducing federal office space by up to 300 leases a day, part of the […]

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World News in Brief: Conflict in DR Congo, Europe’s ‘cradle to cane’ crisis, millions may go hungry in Chad

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In an alert on Tuesday, UN aid coordinators OCHA said that six humanitarian workers have been killed since January – the latest victim was shot during clashes last week near a hospital in Masisi Territory about 80 kilometres west of Goma, in North Kivu. The same clashes reportedly killed three other civilians and injured a […]

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Estonia Launches “AI Leap” to Integrate AI Education in Schools with OpenAI

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Estonia is set to launch an ambitious AI initiative, “AI Leap,” aimed at equipping students and teachers with essential digital skills using AI tools like an educational version of ChatGPT. The program will begin in September 2025, initially reaching 20,000 high school students and 3,000 teachers. By 2026, the initiative is expected to expand to […]

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Syria’s Interim Government Initiates National Dialogue as it Faces Rebuilding Challenges

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Syria’s interim leadership, led by the Islamist former insurgent group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), launched a national dialogue conference in Damascus on Tuesday aimed at rebuilding the war-torn nation after nearly 14 years of conflict. The gathering, which included 600 invited representatives from across Syria, marks a pivotal step toward reconstructing the country following the […]

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BBVA Doubles Sustainable Business Goal, Targets €700 Billion for 2025-2029

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BBVA has set a new target of €700 billion in sustainable business investments between 2025 and 2029, more than doubling its previous goal. This ambitious goal is aimed at accelerating the bank’s environmental and social transformation within a condensed five-year timeline. Javier Rodríguez Soler, BBVA’s Global Head of Sustainability, emphasized that sustainability remains a core […]

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Apple Shareholders Reject Proposal to End Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Program

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Apple shareholders on Tuesday voted against a proposal to eliminate the company’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) program. The proposal, introduced by the National Center for Public Policy Research (NCPPR), a conservative think tank, argued that DEI initiatives posed financial and reputational risks. NCPPR, echoing a growing backlash from conservative activists, suggested that DEI policies […]

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Spanish city of A Coruña Honors Senegalese Migrants for Heroic Efforts to Save Gay Man in 2021 Attack

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In a heartfelt ceremony on Monday, the Spanish city of A Coruña officially recognized two Senegalese migrants, Ibrahima Diack and Magatte N’Diaye, with the title of “adopted sons of the city.” Their heroic actions in July 2021, when they tried to save Samuel Luiz, a gay man brutally attacked outside a nightclub, were honored by […]

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Minister Paschal Donohoe Represents Ireland at Key G20 and G7 Finance Meetings in Cape Town

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This week, Ireland’s Minister for Finance, Paschal Donohoe T.D., is attending crucial international finance meetings in Cape Town. Donohoe will represent Ireland at the inaugural meeting of the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors under South Africa’s G20 Presidency. This meeting, scheduled for February 26-27, 2025, is significant as Ireland has been invited to […]

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365 Finance Secures £150M Debt Facility to Boost UK SME Lending and Enter the Irish Market

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365 Finance, a London-based SME lender, has secured a £150 million debt facility from Pollen Street Capital, enabling the company to increase its annual lending capacity to over £300 million. This partnership will also enhance 365 Finance’s ability to expand its lending operations to Irish SMEs through a dedicated euro-denominated line of credit. Since its […]

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‘Political courage’ needed to end war in the Middle East: Top UN envoy

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Briefing ambassadors in the Security Council, Special Coordinator Sigrid Kaag emphasised that peace in the Middle East is possible. “We can achieve a future where a safe and secure Israel exists alongside a viable and independent Palestinian State. This requires continued, concerted effort, dedication and political courage by all parties,” she said. She urged Council […]

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