“We’re pushed to our limits,” said Ayaki Ito, Director for Emergencies for the UN refugee agency, UNHCR. One mother was so desperate to reach safety she crossed the 100-metre wide Rusizi river separating DRC and Burundi with her three small children and their belongings, Mr. Ito told journalists in Geneva: “I saw this plastic sheeting […]
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Scamnetic, a Tampa-based cybersecurity startup, has raised $13 million in Series A funding to enhance its AI-powered scam detection platform. Led by Roo Capital, with participation from 1st and Main Growth Partners, Riptide Ventures, and SaaS Ventures, this investment brings Scamnetic’s total funding to $16 million. Founded in 2024, Scamnetic offers a comprehensive solution that […]
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In the face of escalating security threats and economic constraints, Europe is exploring innovative financial solutions to bolster its defence capabilities. The proposed Defence, Security & Resilience Bank (DSR Bank) aims to address the continent’s defence financing gap by offering a multilateral approach to funding military initiatives. The Need for a New Approach Traditional national […]
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In a significant diplomatic development, the United States has put forward a ceasefire proposal aimed at halting the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. This proposal includes several key elements: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed openness to the proposal but maintains that any agreement must respect Ukraine’s territorial integrity, including the non-recognition of Crimea as Russian […]
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On April 25, 2025, former U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at expediting deep-sea mining operations in both U.S. and international waters. The directive instructs federal agencies to accelerate permitting processes under the 1980 U.S. Deep Seabed Hard Mineral Resources Act, with the goal of reducing dependence on foreign sources for critical […]
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President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at integrating artificial intelligence (AI) education into U.S. K–12 schools. The initiative establishes a White House task force and outlines several key components to enhance AI literacy among students and educators. Key Components of the Executive Order: While the executive order has been praised for its […]
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On April 25, 2025, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced the rescission of a policy implemented during the Biden administration that restricted the Department of Justice (DOJ) from subpoenaing journalists’ records in criminal leak investigations. This policy change signifies a shift towards more aggressive measures in investigating unauthorized disclosures of sensitive information. Policy Reversal Details […]
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On April 2–3, 2025, climate action teams from all 31 Irish local authorities convened in Wexford for a pivotal two-day event marking the rollout of €29 million in Phase 3 funding for Local Authority Climate Action Plans (LA CAPs). This funding, administered by the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications (DECC), supports the implementation […]
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Push Security, a London-based cybersecurity firm, has secured $30 million in Series B funding to enhance its browser-based Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR) platform. This investment brings the company’s total funding to $49 million. The round was led by Redpoint Ventures, with participation from Datadog Ventures and existing investors. The company plans to utilize […]
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PROVIDENCE, RI — A 30-year-old Pawtucket resident, Calvin Tavarez, has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for his role in a fentanyl trafficking conspiracy, federal authorities announced on April 21, 2025. Tavarez admitted in court to supplying fentanyl on at least two occasions to a member of a wider drug trafficking network. He […]
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