The United Nations has called on Iran to immediately suspend its use of the death penalty following a dramatic rise in executions. According to the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), at least 612 people were executed in the first half of 2025—more than double the number recorded during the same period […]
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UN Accuses M23 of Massacring Civilians in DR Congo The United Nations has accused the M23 rebel group of killing at least 169 civilians—mostly farmers—on July 9 in Rutshuru territory, North Kivu province. The UN report, shared with Reuters, stated the M23 targeted individuals suspected of links to the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of […]
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The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has extended a landmark €12 million equivalent subordinated debt facility in Serbian dinars to ProCredit Bank Serbia (PCBS), marking the first time such a loan has been issued in local currency in the Western Balkans. Strengthening Capital and Regulatory Resilience The facility is designed to reinforce PCBS’s […]
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Helsinki, 31 July 2025 – At the Helsinki+50 Conference, Elina Valtonen, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Finland and OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, officially launched the Helsinki+50 Fund. The initiative aims to enhance the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe’s (OSCE) operational effectiveness and improve strategic management of voluntary contributions. Broad International Support Seventeen OSCE participating States […]
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OpenAI has doubled its revenue in the first seven months of 2025, reaching an annualized run rate of $12 billion, according to reports from The Information. This milestone reflects monthly revenue of approximately $1 billion, driven by widespread adoption of its ChatGPT products across consumer and enterprise markets. User Growth and Market Reach The company […]
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Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, Peter Burke, has published a new report titled Market Demand for and Supply of Scaling Finance in Ireland, revealing a significant €1.1 billion gap in equity financing for Irish enterprises seeking to scale and expand internationally over the next two to five years. Key Findings Commissioned by the Department […]
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Meta has announced plans to invest up to $72 billion in artificial intelligence infrastructure in 2025, nearly doubling its capital expenditure from the previous year. The funding will support the development of advanced data centers, high-performance computing clusters, and custom silicon to power Meta’s AI ambitions. Strategic Infrastructure Projects Key initiatives include the construction of […]
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“The heavy rains, widespread flooding and the high level of displacement are all fuelling the risk of cholera transmission and putting the lives of children at risk,” said UNICEF regional director for West and Central Africa Gilles Fagninou. Cholera is an acute diarrhoeal infection caused by consuming food or water contaminated with bacteria. The disease […]
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The British physician and champion for global public health died this past weekend at the age of 75. He was the World Health Organization’s (WHO) special envoy dealing with the COVID-19 crisis. Legacy of service “The Secretary-General pays tribute to Dr. Nabarro’s extraordinary legacy of service and reaffirms his commitment to advancing the principles he […]
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WASHINGTON – Today, the Department of Justice released Guidance to ensure that recipients of federal funding do not engage in unlawful discrimination. In particular, it clarifies that federal antidiscrimination laws apply to programs or initiatives that involve discriminatory practices, including those labeled as Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (“DEI”) programs. Entities that receive federal funds, like […]
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