The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders has urged the Chinese government to urgently release citizen journalist Zhang Zhan, who has been detained and reportedly subjected to torture for her activism. Zhang, who was arrested in August 2024 in Shanghai, faces charges of “picking quarrels and stirring up trouble,” a vague criminal offense […]
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KP Ramaswamy, the owner of KPR Mills in Coimbatore, is a name synonymous with transformation—not in the traditional corporate sense, but in the way he has reshaped the lives of his workers. Known fondly as “Appa” (father), Ramaswamy’s philosophy goes beyond profit margins and employee retention. It centers on education and empowerment, a strategy that […]
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On March 20, 2025, Indonesia’s House of Representatives passed controversial amendments to the 2004 Law on the Indonesian Armed Forces. The revised law, which received rapid approval, has already sparked significant protests and concerns over the future of Indonesia’s democratic integrity. The amended law allows military personnel to occupy civilian government positions without resigning from […]
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Today, at the Nutrition for Growth (N4G) Summit in Paris, the European Commission announced a new pledge of €3.4 billion until 2027 to combat malnutrition globally. This commitment builds on the EU’s ongoing efforts to reduce all forms of malnutrition and drive progress in nutrition-related interventions worldwide. The EU’s investment will focus on supporting partner […]
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COLOGNE, March 27, 2025 — The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) issued the first Design or Production Organisation (DPO) approval of equipment for Air Traffic Management/Air Navigation (ATM/ANS) services, marking a major milestone in the journey towards a safer, more secure, interoperable, and efficient operation of the European ATM network in all phases of […]
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Melbourne Airport is set to embark on a major $4 billion expansion project as it looks to accommodate rising passenger numbers. The expansion follows a record-breaking December, which saw over 1.14 million international passengers pass through the airport. The project, expected to be completed by 2026, will include the expansion of the international check-in and […]
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Evan Feinman, the director of the $42.5 billion Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program, has been removed from his post by the Trump administration amid a broader review of the program. This move is part of a larger reassessment of the initiative, which aims to improve broadband access, particularly in underserved rural areas. The […]
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Cases of tuberculosis (TB) among children in Europe and Central Asia have risen by nearly 10% in 2023, sparking concerns from health officials about the disease’s growing threat. The data, reported by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) Europe, highlights the lingering impact of the COVID-19 […]
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At least 10 members of the Zamfara State Community Protection Guards (CPG) were killed in an ambush on Saturday in the Anka Local Government Area, while 14 others were injured. The attack occurred shortly after a raid by soldiers on a bandits’ hideout in the Sunke forest, where several bandits were reportedly killed, and arms […]
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Volker Türk issued a statement on Wednesday saying he was deeply shocked by reports that hundreds of civilians were killed, and scores injured, in the 24 March strikes on a busy market in Tora Village. The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and a rival military known as the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have been at war […]
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