The United Nations conference on the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons opens today at UN headquarters in New York. This marks the third Meeting of States Parties to the treaty, which officially came into force in 2021, prohibiting the development, use, and other activities related to nuclear weapons. Attendees include members of Nihon […]
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In a significant blow to the Venezuelan government, former US President Donald Trump has announced the revocation of a licence that allowed US oil giant Chevron to operate in Venezuela. The decision, revealed via Trump’s Truth Social platform, comes as a response to the Venezuelan government’s failure to meet “electoral conditions” and delays in deporting […]
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Amid stalled negotiations over the extension of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, the Israeli government has halted the entry of vital humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip. The disruption in aid delivery has raised alarm among international organizations, which have been pushing for continued access to provide much-needed relief to civilians suffering in […]
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Taiwan’s Coast Guard has detained the Chinese-crewed cargo ship Hong Tai 58, registered in Togo, amid suspicions it was involved in damaging a subsea communication cable connecting the Penghu Islands in the Taiwan Strait. This marks the fifth such incident in 2025, raising concerns over repeated threats to vital undersea infrastructure in the region. The […]
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A UN expert has raised alarm over the worsening human rights situation in Afghanistan under Taliban rule, citing growing repression and fear as the regime increasingly controls society. Richard Bennett, the UN Special Rapporteur on Afghanistan, expressed deep concern over the Taliban’s ongoing crackdown on women and girls, particularly in education, and the broader humanitarian […]
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Nigeria’s cocoa sector has received a significant investment boost with a £40.5 million funding from British International Investment (BII), in collaboration with local company Johnvents Group. This partnership aims to increase cocoa production, enhance global exports, and promote sustainability within Nigeria’s agricultural sector. The investment will specifically support Johnvents Group’s subsidiary, Premium Cocoa Products, at […]
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Amnesty International has condemned recent criminal law reforms in El Salvador, warning that they violate children’s rights. Approved on February 12, the amendments to the Juvenile Criminal Law, Prisons Law, and Laws against Organized Crime allow minors as young as 12 to be transferred to adult prisons if convicted of organized criminal offenses. The reforms […]
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Blackstone has successfully closed its latest energy transition-focused fund, Blackstone Energy Transition Partners IV (BETP IV), raising $5.6 billion—33% more than its predecessor. The fund will continue Blackstone’s strategy of investing in companies focused on cleaner, more reliable, and cost-efficient energy solutions. BETP IV has already begun making significant moves, such as partnering with Vista […]
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As the European Commission rushes to meet its March 11 deadline for presenting the Critical Medicines Act, the EU’s pharmaceutical industry is raising alarms about the rushed timeline and lack of proper evaluation. Originally promised by Health Commissioner Oliver Várhelyi within the first 100 days of his mandate, the proposal aims to address critical shortages […]
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Canada is on track to launch one of North America’s largest urban solar power projects with the Saamis Solar Park in Medicine Hat, Alberta. This ambitious 325-megawatt (MW) utility-scale solar farm will be built on a 1,600-acre brownfield site previously considered unsuitable for development due to its radioactive phosphogypsum waste. The project marks a significant […]
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