Dubai-based aviation giant delivers fourth consecutive half-year profit surge as global travel rebounds. Dubai, UAE – November 6, 2025 — The Emirates Group has announced a record-breaking $3.3 billion profit before tax for the first half of fiscal year 2025/26, marking its fourth consecutive year of half-year profitability growth. The results reflect sustained global demand […]
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A federal jury has convicted Ji Wang, 63, of Painted Post, N.Y., of two counts of economic espionage, one count of theft of trade secrets, one count of attempted economic espionage, and one count of attempted theft of trade secrets. Assistant Attorney General for National Security John A. Eisenberg, together with U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo […]
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Two new groups will support the Housing Activation Office in removing infrastructure barriers and fast-tracking housing supply. 🔧 Coordinated Action to Unlock Housing Supply On 6 November 2025, Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage James Browne TD convened the inaugural meetings of the Housing Activation Delivery Group and the Housing Activation Industry Group, marking […]
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A curated snapshot of Africa’s latest developments across business, technology, geopolitics, security, and human rights 🏢 Business AFIS 2025 Summit Mobilizes Capital for Africa’s Financial FutureCasablanca hosted the fifth edition of the Africa Financial Summit (AFIS), drawing over 1,200 financial leaders to discuss mobilizing domestic capital at scale. Organized in partnership with the IFC and […]
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Summary: The Irish Government has launched a €5 million pre-construction fund to support the early-stage development of efficient district heating networks, a key component of its Climate Action Plan. The fund, administered by the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment and the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI), aims to overcome market barriers and […]
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On December 31, 2025, the aviation community will reach its first major milestone in legislation for the protection of the ozone layer, which requires aircraft to be equipped with halon-free portable fire extinguishers. EASA is continuously providing technical support and guidance needed to implement this requirement. One of EASA’s strategic priorities is the adoption of […]
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With nearly 14,000 attendees registered for the Second World Summit for Social Development, currently underway in Doha, the gathering has become a meeting place for governments, global organizations and community voices working to shape what a fairer future might look like. UN News is on the ground in Doha, following two major events held alongside […]
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Summary: Taoiseach Micheál Martin is attending the COP30 Leaders’ Summit in Belém, Brazil, where he is reaffirming Ireland’s commitment to global climate action. His two-day visit includes delivering Ireland’s national statement, endorsing a major rainforest protection initiative, and engaging in high-level discussions on shared climate challenges. Ireland’s Role at COP30 The summit, hosted in the […]
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According to a new report by the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) released on Thursday, 10,200 hectares were under opium cultivation this year, down from 12,800 hectares in 2024 and far below the 232,000 hectares recorded before the ban. Production of the drug dropped even more steeply, falling by almost a third to […]
Continue ReadingOn track to meet 2030 targets The report shows that in 2024 the EU has made further progress in cutting net greenhouse gas emissions, with a 2.5% reduction compared to the previous year. This puts the EU on track to achieve its 2030 emission reduction target of a 55% decrease compared to 1990 levels, provided […]
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