Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has won the Davao City mayoral election by a significant margin, securing over 663,000 votes—approximately eight times more than his nearest competitor. Despite being detained at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague on charges of crimes against humanity related to his anti-drug campaign, Duterte’s name remained on the […]
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LISBON, Portugal, May 14, 2025 — The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) issued the first U-space service provider (USSP) certificate for the provisions of U-space services, a milestone on the path to enabling harmonised, scalable services for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) – or drones – across Europe. The U-space airspace is a geographical zone […]
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Intel’s Chief Financial Officer, David Zinsner, revealed that the company’s upcoming chip manufacturing technologies, including the 18A and 14A processes, currently have limited external customer commitments. Despite collaborations with firms like Nvidia and Broadcom on test chip production, many customers opt out after trials, resulting in “not significant” committed volumes at this stage .(Reuters) The […]
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AviLease, the aircraft leasing arm of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), has placed an order with Boeing for up to 30 737 MAX jets. This includes a firm purchase of 20 737-8 aircraft, with options for an additional 10. The deal underscores Saudi Arabia’s strategic push to diversify its economy and enhance its aviation […]
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Australian authorities have intercepted over a tonne of cocaine, valued at approximately $623 million, from a vessel off the coast of New South Wales. The operation, led by the NSW Police Organised Crime Squad with support from the Australian Federal Police (AFP), resulted in the arrest of five individuals. The suspects, aged between 24 and […]
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Germany’s new finance minister, Lars Klingbeil, has unveiled an ambitious €1 trillion spending initiative aimed at bolstering defense and infrastructure. This proposal marks a significant departure from Germany’s traditional fiscal conservatism and raises questions about its compatibility with European Union (EU) fiscal rules.(Reuters) Key Aspects of the Plan Challenges and EU Fiscal Rules Germany’s proposed […]
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Across 73 countries, 308 million people now rely on humanitarian aid – a number that continues to rise. Women and girls are disproportionately affected by these crises, facing preventable pregnancy-related deaths, malnutrition, and alarming levels of sexual violence. Despite the growing need, the humanitarian system is facing severe funding shortfalls, threatening life-saving services for women […]
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U.S. President Donald Trump, during his Middle East tour, claimed credit for brokering a ceasefire between India and Pakistan, urging both nations to focus on trade rather than nuclear weapons. He emphasized the need for peaceful exchanges, stating, “Let’s not trade nuclear missiles; let’s trade the things that you make so beautifully.” Trump also praised […]
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As the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki approaches, The Elders—a group of distinguished global leaders—have issued a stark warning: the risk of nuclear catastrophe is higher today than at any time since the Cold War. They call for urgent, concrete steps to de-escalate nuclear tensions and reaffirm the commitment to […]
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On March 12, 2025, the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe unanimously adopted a new treaty — the European Convention for the Protection of the Profession of Lawyer — a long-anticipated legal instrument designed to strengthen safeguards for lawyers across the continent. With its official opening for signature on May 13 during a […]
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