The Security Council is meeting against the backdrop of Gaza’s fragile ceasefire, with ambassadors expected to urge Israel and Hamas to stick to their commitments amid renewed violence and deepening humanitarian needs. The session is likely to focus on safeguarding the truce, easing aid access restrictions and sustaining political momentum. With tensions also rising in […]
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Under the agreement, the price of the R21/Matrix-M vaccine will fall to $2.99 per dose within a year – a reduction expected to save up to $90 million. Those savings should allow countries to secure more than 30 million extra doses over the next five years. “Today’s announcement is a powerful example of what our […]
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But António Guterres warns this shift will not guarantee stability. “Multipolarity alone is no guarantee of peace,” he said. Without strong cooperation, it can fuel rivalry rather than balance. Speaking at a summit between the African Union (AU) – the continent’s political and economic union – and the European Union (EU), the bloc of 27 European states, he […]
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The “Green Revolution” is believed to have saved millions of lives in India during the 20th century, introducing new scientific techniques that led to a surge in yields, providing food and livelihoods. But the use of synthetic fertilisers and pesticides came at a huge cost, both to the environment and to health, leading to a […]
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Jamaican singer, songwriter, actor, and cultural ambassador Jimmy Cliff has died at the age of 81, leaving behind a six‑decade legacy that helped carry reggae, ska, and rocksteady from Kingston’s streets to the world stage. His family confirmed his passing on 24 November 2025, following complications from a seizure and pneumonia. Early Life and Breakthrough […]
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The European Commission is providing €143 million in humanitarian aid as EU and African Union leaders meet in Angola, responding to continued pressure on relief operations across several crisis zones. The allocation includes €2.5 million euro for aid in the Central African Republic, €8 million in Nigeria, €30 million in Ethiopia, €30 million in Somalia, […]
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A 32‑year‑old man has pleaded guilty to assisting in the movement and disposal of the dismembered remains of Keane Mulready Woods, the teenager murdered in Dublin nearly six years ago. Case Background Mulready Woods, aged 17, was killed in January 2020 during a violent feud between organised crime groups. His remains were later discovered in […]
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Bayer has reported a major clinical trial success for its experimental stroke drug asundexian, a development analysts say could transform the German pharmaceutical giant’s fortunes. Following the announcement, Bayer’s shares surged nearly 9% in European trading, reflecting renewed investor confidence in its pipeline Investing.com Morningstar Invezz EconoTimes Alpha Spread. Trial Success The late‑stage OCEANIC‑STROKE Phase […]
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Ireland’s new Minister for Finance, Simon Harris, is set to formally sign the Access to Cash legislation, ensuring that the majority of the population will remain within 10 kilometres of an ATM or cash service point such as banks or post offices. The measure, passed by the Oireachtas earlier this year, is designed to protect […]
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Members of the South Bandung Farming Cooperative (KPBS) have recorded a 38 per cent increase in productive loans and a 43 per cent rise in sales volumes over the past two years, following the introduction of a new business app. “Easier access to financing means higher loan volumes, which in turn means more cattle and […]
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