Bankers and traders returned to work under heavy security in Midtown Manhattan on Tuesday, following a deadly mass shooting at 345 Park Avenue that claimed four lives, including Blackstone Senior Managing Director Wesley LePatner. š« Incident Overview š¢ Financial Sector Impact The building houses headquarters for Blackstone, the NFL, and other major firms. The attack […]
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Militant Islamist Violence: Over 150,000 Deaths in a Decade Militant Islamist groups remain a dominant source of instability across five African conflict zones. In the past year alone, 22,307 deaths were attributed to such groupsāa 60% increase from 2020ā2022 averages. The Sahel accounted for nearly half (10,685) of these fatalities, while Somalia registered approximately one-third […]
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced that the United Kingdom will formally recognize the State of Palestine at the United Nations General Assembly in September, unless Israel agrees to a ceasefire in Gaza and commits to a long-term peace process. šļø Conditions for Recognition Starmer outlined several prerequisites for Israel to avert recognition: He […]
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Dublin, Ireland ā July 29, 2025Taoiseach MicheĆ”l Martin has formally welcomed the appointment of Justin Kelly as the next Commissioner of An Garda SĆochĆ”na, effective September 1, 2025. Kelly, currently serving as Deputy Commissioner for Security, Strategy and Governance, brings over 30 years of policing experience to the role. š”ļø Proven Leadership and Expertise š¤ […]
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On July 25, 2025, the Trump administration released more than $6 billion in previously frozen education funding, restoring support for programs including English language learning, adult literacy, after-school care, and teacher development. š Legal and Political Backlash š£ Congressional Pressure š Impact on Schools The unfreezing of these funds signals renewed federal commitment to core […]
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According to the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) platform,Ā two out of three famine thresholds have been reached in Gaza: plummeting food consumption and acute malnutrition. There is mounting evidence that āwidespread starvation, malnutrition and diseaseā are driving a rise in hunger-related deaths, which is the third famine indicator. āIt’s clearly a disaster unfolding in […]
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A major cyberattack on Russiaās national airline Aeroflot has triggered widespread flight cancellations and delays, marking one of the most disruptive digital strikes since the onset of the RussiaāUkraine war in 2022. The breach, which occurred early Monday, crippled Aeroflotās IT infrastructure and affected over 100 flights, including operations by subsidiaries Rossiya and Pobeda. šµļøāāļø […]
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In response to escalating international condemnation over widespread starvation in Gaza, the Israeli military has announced a daily ātactical pauseā in combat operations across three key areasāGaza City, Deir al-Balah, and Al-Mawasiāfrom 10:00 to 20:00 local time, effective immediately. The move aims to facilitate humanitarian access and increase the flow of aid to the besieged […]
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During a bilateral meeting in Scotland with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a revised ultimatum to Russian President Vladimir Putin, demanding an end to the war in Ukraine within 10 to 12 daysāa significant reduction from the original 50-day deadline issued earlier in July. Trump expressed deep frustration with Moscowās […]
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Australiaās Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has announced a record A$3.5 billion ($2.29 billion) investment in renewable energy and grid infrastructure for the 2024ā25 financial year, more than doubling its commitment from the previous year. š Infrastructure and Grid Modernisation š± Strategic Climate Goals š¬ Leadership Insight CEFC CEO Ian Learmonth emphasized the importance of […]
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