Department of Children, Disability and Equality14 May 2025 Dublin – Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley, has welcomed the agreement of a new North/South Child Protection Work Programme extending to 2028. The programme was approved today at the North South Ministerial Council (NSMC) Health Sectoral meeting, marking an important step forward in cross-border […]
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Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Ireland Dublin, 14 May 2025 – Minister of State for Trade Promotion, Artificial Intelligence and Digital Transformation, Niamh Smyth, has today issued a nationwide call to action as Ireland prepares to launch its Charter for Digital Inclusion—a key initiative under Digital for Good: Ireland’s Digital Inclusion Roadmap, part of […]
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PHILADELPHIA – Imoleayo Samuel Aina, also known as “Alice Dave,” a 27-year-old Nigerian national, pleaded guilty on Monday in federal court to a series of charges connected to a sexual extortion scheme that led to the death of a young man in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. The announcement was made by United States Attorney […]
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The UK government is set to inject fresh momentum into the private markets sector with a landmark initiative aimed at channeling more than £50 billion ($66.1 billion) of pension fund capital into private equity, venture capital, and infrastructure over the next five years. Unveiled on Tuesday, the “Mansion House Accord” has been signed by 17 […]
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At least 13 people, including four soldiers, were killed in an explosion during the disposal of expired ammunition in West Java, Indonesia, on Monday, military officials confirmed. The incident occurred in Sagara village, Garut district, within a designated environmental conservation area used for munitions disposal. The blast happened as members of the Indonesian Army were […]
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Stablecoins Surge and Binance’s Record Deal Drive $6 Billion Crypto VC Quarter Venture capital investment in the crypto sector more than doubled in Q1 2025, reaching $6 billion, with momentum driven by both stablecoin growth and a landmark deal involving Binance. The standout transaction was Binance’s $2 billion minority investment from MGX—the largest such crypto […]
Continue ReadingThe two Innovation Fund 2024 calls officially closed on 24 April and received a remarkable total of 373 project proposals, signalling European industry’s unwavering commitment to the EU’s journey toward climate neutrality while boosting competitiveness. Under the calls, the Commission will allocate up to €3.4 billion in funding from the revenues of the EU Emissions […]
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At least 30 people were killed in a deadly ambush by gunmen on Thursday along a major highway in southeastern Nigeria, according to Amnesty International. The rights group reported that more than 20 vehicles and trucks were set ablaze in the attack, which occurred on the Okigwe-Owerri highway in Imo State. While police confirmed the […]
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“These figures are a clear warning: without bold and coordinated action, the number of people displaced within their own countries will continue to grow rapidly,” said Amy Pope, Director General of the International Organization for Migration. The recent rise in conflicts worldwide – particularly in Sudan, the Republic of the Congo, Lebanon, Ukraine and Palestine has […]
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Workers accuse factory owners of abuse and false legal actions as frustration mounts over wage delays. Garment workers from two factories—Style Craft Limited and Young Ones BD—staged a protest in Gazipur, Bangladesh, on Sunday, demanding payment of wages that have been withheld for the past 14 months. According to Assistant Superintendent of Police Wahiduzzaman of […]
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