Author: Solomon Alaka

La Caisse Targets $400 Billion in Climate Investments by 2030 After Cutting Portfolio Emissions Nearly in Half

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Montréal — Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (La Caisse) has announced a new climate strategy that commits $400 billion toward climate-related investments by 2030, following the fund’s substantial progress in reducing its carbon footprint. The updated 2025–2030 plan builds on La Caisse’s earlier climate commitments and reflects strong results: by 2024, the institutional investor […]

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Myanmar Military Urged to End Use of Child Soldiers following Alarming Surge in Violations

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UN and Human Rights Watch condemn conscription of children and abuses under junta rule June 21, 2025 – Human Rights Watch (HRW) has called on Myanmar’s military junta to immediately cease the recruitment and use of child soldiers, citing a sharp rise in violations against children since the 2021 coup. The appeal follows the junta’s […]

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Carbon Upcycling Raises $18 Million to Scale Low-Carbon Cement Technology

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Calgary, Canada — Carbon Upcycling Technologies has secured $18 million in new funding to accelerate the deployment of its carbon capture and utilization (CCU) technology for the cement industry. The investment round was led by Builders Vision, an impact-driven investment platform founded by Lukas Walton, and includes continued backing from major industry players and institutional […]

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Belarus Frees 14 Political Prisoners After Meeting with U.S. Envoy (Ret) General Keith Kellogg

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Prominent opposition figure Sergei Tikhanovsky among 14 released following talks with Lukashenko MINSK — Belarus released 14 political prisoners on Saturday, including prominent opposition figure Sergei Tikhanovsky, following a meeting between President Alexander Lukashenko and U.S. Special Envoy for Ukraine, General (Ret.) Keith Kellogg, who serves in that role under President Donald J. Trump. The […]

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UK Government Unveils Industrial Strategy to Slash Business Energy Bills and Boost Competitiveness

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New plan aims to cut electricity costs for over 7,000 firms and stimulate long-term economic growth The UK government will unveil a sweeping new industrial strategy on Monday aimed at reducing electricity bills for thousands of businesses, responding to growing concerns from industry leaders over high energy costs that have hampered competitiveness and stifled economic […]

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Joint statement by the European Commission and the High Representative on World Refugee Day

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On World Refugee Day, we commemorate the strength and resilience of refugees, who have left their homes not by choice, but due to conflict, violence, persecution or human rights violations. This year’s World Refugee Day comes at a time when a record of more than 122 million people have been forcibly displaced worldwide. The EU […]

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Happy Birthday to Prince William: A Life of Duty, Service, and Sustainability

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June 21, marks the 42nd birthday of Prince William, the Prince of Wales, a royal whose life has been defined by public service, environmental advocacy, and a steadfast commitment to duty. Born in 1982 to King Charles III and the late Princess Diana, Prince William has grown up in the public eye. From his early […]

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Fred Smith, FedEx Founder and Visionary Entrepreneur, Dies at 80

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Fred Smith, the founder of FedEx and a pioneer of modern logistics, has died at the age of 80, the company confirmed on June 21. Smith transformed the global shipping industry with his revolutionary idea of overnight express delivery, turning a college term paper into FedEx — now a multibillion-dollar logistics powerhouse operating in over […]

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UK to Launch 10-Year Industrial Strategy to Boost Economic Growth and Innovation

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The UK government is preparing to unveil a landmark 10-year industrial strategy next week, designed to accelerate economic growth, support innovation, and create high-quality jobs across the country. The multibillion-pound plan will focus on strengthening priority sectors such as clean energy, advanced manufacturing, life sciences, and digital technology. It aims to position the UK as […]

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