The European Commission is providing an additional €9 million in humanitarian assistance for the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to respond to the tragic humanitarian needs in the country. This pledge comes as the EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas is attending the conference in Paris in support of peace […]
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Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has marked its 10th anniversary by announcing that financial institutions based in the centre now manage a combined total of $28.6 trillion in global assets, cementing its position as one of the world’s fastest-growing financial hubs. A Decade of Expansion Established in 2015, ADGM has transformed from a regional start-up […]
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Virgin Trains has cleared a major hurdle in its bid to launch cross-Channel services, after Britain’s rail regulator approved its application to share Eurostar’s London depot — a move that could end Eurostar’s three-decade monopoly and deliver greater choice for passengers. Regulator’s Decision On 30 October 2025, the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) confirmed […]
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American International Group (AIG) and Canadian investment firm Onex Corporation have agreed to acquire specialty insurer Convex Group in a transaction valued at $7 billion, marking one of the largest insurance deals of 2025. Deal Structure Onex announced it will take a 63% controlling stake in Convex, while AIG will acquire 35%, with the remaining […]
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U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held their first face-to-face meeting in six years on Thursday, 30 October 2025, in the South Korean port city of Busan, aiming to ease tensions and restore stability between the world’s two largest economies. The high-stakes encounter took place on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic […]
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Addressing the UN General Assembly, the Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan highlighted escalating armed clashes, political detentions, and widespread human rights violations, calling for coordinated efforts to safeguard civilians and uphold justice. “South Sudan’s political transition is falling apart,” Commissioner Barney Afako told the Assembly. “The ceasefire is not holding, political detentions have […]
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Japanese technology giant NEC Corporation has announced a definitive agreement to acquire CSG Systems International, a U.S.-based software-as-a-service (SaaS) provider, in a transaction valued at approximately US$2.9 billion (JPY 438.5 billion), including debt. The deal, unveiled on 29 October 2025, underscores NEC’s ambition to expand its global digital services portfolio and strengthen its position in […]
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Rolls-Royce has successfully tested the world’s first high-speed marine engine powered entirely by methanol, marking a major milestone in the global transition toward cleaner shipping fuels. The breakthrough, announced on 27 October 2025, positions methanol as a viable alternative to conventional marine fuels and underscores the company’s commitment to advancing sustainable propulsion technologies. The test […]
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The role helps galvanise greater understanding of the transformative potential of space technology in addressing global challenges, including climate change, disaster management and sustainable development. Professor Cox told UN News that “we have to operate in certain areas as a single planet; space is one of the best examples of that,” adding that it does […]
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Imagine a world where you can buy recreational drugs online and receive them in the post. Well, this world already exists, and not just with one or two substances, but hundreds. These drugs are known as new psychoactive substances (NPS), and their popularity shows no signs of slowing down. They are created with one very […]
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