May 17, 2025 – Lima, Peru — A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck central Peru early Saturday, May 17, 2025, at 10:22 UTC (5:22 a.m. local time), according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The quake occurred at an intermediate depth of 92 kilometers (57 miles), with the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) reporting the same magnitude […]
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Mr. Hassan and his fellow Youth Councillors advise and actively engage with the WHO Director-General and the agency’s senior leadership, designing and expanding the agency’s programmes and strategies. In an interview with UN News ahead of the 2025 World Health Assembly – the UN’s highest forum for global health – Mr. Hassan, who was born and raised […]
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Washington, D.C. — The World Bank announced on Friday that it has cleared Syria’s outstanding debt of $15.5 million, following financial contributions from Saudi Arabia and Qatar. The move restores Syria’s eligibility to access grants aimed at reconstruction and budgetary support, potentially marking a significant development in the country’s post-conflict recovery efforts. According to a […]
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Tariff-driven price pressures are adding to inflation risks, leaving trade-dependent economies particularly vulnerable. Higher tariffs and shifting trade policies are threatening to disrupt global supply chains, raise production costs, and delay key investment decisions – all of this weakening the prospects for global growth. General slowdown The economic slowdown is widespread, affecting both developed and […]
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Detroit, MI – May 17, 2025 — A 19-year-old Melvindale resident and former member of the Michigan Army National Guard has been arrested and charged with attempting to carry out a mass shooting at a U.S. military installation in Michigan on behalf of the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS), a designated foreign terrorist […]
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In 2024, over 295 million people across 53 countries and territories faced acute hunger – an increase of almost 14 million people compared to 2023 – while the number of people facing catastrophic levels of hunger reaches a record high. Acute food insecurity and child malnutrition rose for the sixth consecutive year in 2024, pushing millions […]
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Vatican City – May 17, 2025 — U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to Vatican City this Sunday to attend the inaugural Mass of Pope Leo, the newly elected head of the Roman Catholic Church. The high-profile American delegation underscores the importance the United States places on its […]
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May 17, 2025 — Europe is set for a politically charged Sunday as three nations—Romania, Portugal, and Poland—head to the polls for high-stakes elections that could reshape leadership and influence policy direction within the European Union. Romania: Second Round of Rerun Presidential Election Romanian voters will return to the ballot box for the second round […]
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Lagos, Nigeria – May 17, 2025 — Sun King, a leading provider of solar energy solutions across Africa and Asia, has secured a ₦80 billion ($80 million USD equivalent) loan to bolster its operations in Nigeria. The financing comes from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, in partnership with […]
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The 2025 Global Report on Food Crises has revealed alarming statistics, indicating that acute food insecurity and child malnutrition have escalated for the sixth consecutive year. In 2024, over 295 million people across 53 countries and territories faced crisis-level hunger, marking a 5% increase from the previous year. Notably, 1.9 million individuals were in famine-like […]
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