June 25, 2025 | Western Australia Global mining major Rio Tinto (ASX: RIO) and privately held Hancock Prospecting have confirmed a major $2.5 billion joint venture investment in Western Australia’s Pilbara region, committing to the development of two new iron ore pits at the Hope Downs mine complex, 1,200 kilometres north of Perth. The announcement […]
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Over 900 flights were cancelled or delayed across major Middle Eastern airports on Tuesday as escalating geopolitical tensions—including Iran’s retaliatory strike on a U.S. base—triggered widespread operational disruption. Leading airlines affected include Air France, Qatar Airways, Emirates, Saudia, Japan Airlines, Wizz Air, United Airlines, and Etihad Airways. The turmoil hit key aviation hubs such as […]
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In a sustained effort to combat oil theft, the Nigerian Navy has arrested 76 vessels and 242 individuals over a two-year period, according to official reports. The crackdown has led to the recovery of approximately 171,000 barrels of stolen crude oil, reflecting a significant push to safeguard national revenue and deter organized criminal activity in […]
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Sudan: Security Failures Push Returnees Out of KhartoumWidespread insecurity and inadequate basic services in Khartoum are driving displaced residents to return to outlying states. While parts of Omdurman show signs of recovery, other districts are plagued by power outages, scarce water, unreliable telecommunications, and rising food costs. Civilians also report arbitrary detentions by security forces […]
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BUCHAREST – On Monday, the Romanian Parliament overwhelmingly confirmed Ilie Bolojan as the country’s new Prime Minister, with a vote of 301 in favor and only 9 opposed. Bolojan, a senior figure in the National Liberal Party (PNL), will head a broad governing coalition comprising the PNL, the Save Romania Union (USR), the Democratic Alliance […]
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The 28 March quake measuring 7.7 on the Richter scale, struck central regions with deadly force, killing some 3,800 people and injuring over 5,000, according to UN estimates. The disaster devastated infrastructure and homes across Mandalay, Sagaing and Magway, displacing tens of thousands more in a country already grappling with over 3.2 million internally displaced […]
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HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Mikayla Lanay Johnson, 27, of Huntington, pleaded guilty today to a federal charge of distributing fentanyl and cocaine base (commonly known as “crack”), announced Acting United States Attorney Lisa G. Johnston. According to court records, on March 11, 2024, Johnson sold approximately 4 grams of crack cocaine and 4.5 grams of fentanyl […]
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The European Commission has published its annual State of the Digital Decade report. The report shows progress toward the objectives and targets outlined for 2030 in the Digital Decade policy programme. The EU is renewing its efforts to drive a more competitive, resilient, inclusive, and sovereign digital transformation. However, urgent and bold action is […]
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Nigeria’s anti-graft agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has arrested Umar Isa, former Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC), in connection with a massive $7.2 billion fraud tied to the failed turnaround maintenance of Nigeria’s key refineries. Also in custody is Jimoh Olasunkanmi, former Managing Director of […]
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The European Union will deliver €20 million in humanitarian aid to support vulnerable refugees living in Türkiye. The funding will be channelled to humanitarian partners working in the country, in close cooperation with Turkish authorities, to address refugees’ basic needs such as protection, health, water and sanitation and education in emergencies. The aid will target […]
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