In a recent statement, UN rights chief Volker Turk expressed deep concern over reports of extrajudicial killings in Khartoum, Sudan, following the army’s recapture of the city from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. Turk described himself as “appalled” by credible accounts of multiple incidents of summary executions of civilians across various areas of Khartoum, based […]
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Ghana has unveiled a groundbreaking 5-megawatt floating solar project on the Black Volta River, engineered by local experts from the Bui Power Authority. This innovative installation represents West Africa’s largest floating solar venture and signifies a significant leap forward in the nation’s renewable energy ambitions. The floating solar power plant utilizes photovoltaic modules placed on […]
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Isomorphic Labs, a subsidiary of Google led by Demis Hassabis, CEO of Google DeepMind and Nobel Laureate, has successfully raised $600 million in funding from various investors, including Thrive Capital, a prominent backer of OpenAI. Focused on utilizing artificial intelligence for drug discovery, Isomorphic Labs leverages cutting-edge technology such as AlphaFold, a tool developed by […]
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The world markets witnessed a tumultuous week as stocks plummeted, marking one of the worst trading periods in recent years. The escalating trade war between the United States and China sent shockwaves through financial sectors, with China retaliating against President Trump’s tariffs by imposing a hefty 34 percent duty on imported U.S. goods. Market turbulence […]
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The recent tragic incident involving the suspected killing of journalist Sahadev Dey in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands has ignited a wave of concern and demands for justice. The Press Emblem Campaign (PEC), a global advocate for media safety and rights, has called for a thorough investigation to identify the perpetrators behind this heinous crime. […]
Continue ReadingThe data reported by EU Member States by the deadline of 31 March 2025 show a 5% reduction in emissions in 2024, compared to 2023 levels from the reporting stationary installations and aircraft operators. With this development, ETS emissions are now around 50% below 2005 levels and on track to achieve the 2030 target of […]
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WASHINGTON — A California man was arrested on a federal criminal complaint alleging that he targeted children for sexual exploitation online as part of his role in an online violent network that seeks to accelerate social unrest and the downfall of the current world order. Jose Henry Ayala Casamiro, 28, of San Fernando Valley, was arrested […]
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The UN health agency registered almost 810,000 cases and 5,900 deaths from the preventable disease in 2024; that’s about 50 per cent higher than the previous year, according to Dr Philippe Barboza, who leads WHO’s cholera team. He said the latest reported cases are almost certainly underestimates and that the disease continues to affect countries […]
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Mohamed Refaat, IOM Chief of Mission in Sudan, was speaking to reporters after returning from previously inaccessible Khartoum state, which is now back under the control of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF). War erupted between the SAF and former ally the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in April 2023, and civilians continue to bear the brunt […]
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In a landmark decision, Lithuania’s Supreme Administrative Court has accepted a class action lawsuit from 24 asylum seekers who were detained unlawfully between 2021 and 2022. Amnesty International has lauded the ruling as a crucial step toward justice and accountability for human rights violations against refugees in Lithuania. The case stems from Lithuania’s response to […]
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