The death toll from multiple landslides in Central Java, Indonesia, has risen to 31, with at least 20 people still missing, according to the country’s National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB). Torrential rains triggered the disasters last week in Banjarnegara and Cilacap, burying homes and forcing mass evacuations. Rescue Efforts Underway More than 700 personnel, including […]
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The UN described it as one of the most appalling attacks in a new wave of violence by the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), an armed extremist rebel group. Four wards housing patients were set ablaze during the assault in Byambwe, a remote community about 60 kilometres west of Lubero in the restive North Kivu province, […]
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Adobe has announced the $1.9 billion acquisition of Semrush, a leading SEO and digital marketing platform, in a move designed to expand its footprint in AI-powered search and marketing technologies. The deal, revealed on November 18, 2025, values Semrush at $12 per share — nearly double its trading price before the news — and is […]
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Databricks, the data and AI tools provider, is in advanced talks to raise fresh capital at a valuation exceeding $130 billion, according to industry sources. The figure represents a 30% jump from its $100 billion valuation just two months ago, underscoring investor confidence in the company’s rapid expansion and AI-focused strategy. Financial Performance Founded in […]
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Building on its plans to protect peace and ramp up our continent’s defence readiness, the European Commission has unveiled a set of measures that should significantly enhance military mobility across Europe. The measures will create an EU-wide military mobility area where troops, equipment and military assets can move around quickly and smoothly. Simultaneously, […]
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EASA hosted the 27th meeting of the Air Traffic Management (ATM) Training Team (ATT) on November 19-20, 2025, as part of the established collaboration between EASA and EUROCONTROL. The ATT is a specialist advisory and coordination body for pan-European Air Traffic Management/Communication, Navigation and Surveillance (ATM/CNS) training, assessment, licensing, competency and related human performance issues […]
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In Namibia’s Daures region, a bold experiment aims to prove economies can create jobs without fossil fuels. When completed, Daures Green Hydrogen Village will sustainably produce hydrogen and ammonia from renewable sources, which will be used to make the country’s first carbon-free green fertiliser, reducing the need for imports. The project is designed to benefit […]
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A curated overview of the latest developments across Business, Technology, Geopolitics, Security, and Human Rights shaping Africa’s landscape. Business & Macro Kenya’s Sovereign AmbitionPresident William Ruto has unveiled plans to channel Sh5 trillion (~US$38 billion) over the next decade into transport, energy, agriculture, and education projects. Two new vehicles — a Sovereign Wealth Fund (SWF) […]
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Taoiseach Micheál Martin has dismissed remarks made by a Kremlin spokesperson questioning Ireland’s neutrality, describing them as “nonsense” during comments on Friday. Kremlin Briefing Sparks Response The Kremlin briefing suggested that Ireland’s traditional stance of neutrality was compromised by its alignment with European Union positions on security and defense. Officials in Moscow claimed Ireland was […]
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The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) has released a proposed $45 billion capital plan for 2026–2035, outlining a decade-long investment strategy to transform major airports including John F. Kennedy International (JFK), Newark Liberty (EWR), and LaGuardia (LGA) Port Authority of New York & New Jersey megaproject.com. Major Airport Redevelopment The plan […]
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