Ghana’s defence capabilities have received a significant boost with a €50 million ($52 million) military aid package from the European Union, aimed at enhancing the country’s response to growing security threats. The assistance, provided under the European Peace Facility, includes advanced communication systems, riverine assets, and essential civil engineering tools such as foldable boats, tipper […]
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Negotiations between Israel and Hamas for the next phase of the Gaza ceasefire commenced in Cairo on Thursday, avoiding the collapse of the agreement ahead of its expiration on Saturday. Egypt, alongside Israel, Qatar, and the United States, is working to establish the second phase of the ceasefire, which aims to end the ongoing conflict, […]
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In recent months, disease surveillance has identified increases in cases and fatalities on three occasions across different areas of the country, which triggered follow-up investigations to confirm the cause and provide needed support, WHO said in a statement. Symptoms include fever, headache, chills, sweating, stiff neck, muscle aches, multiple joint pain and body aches, a runny […]
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Blackstone has successfully closed its Blackstone Energy Transition Partners IV (BETP IV) fund at a hard cap of $5.6 billion, marking a 33% increase over its previous fund. The robust growth signals significant investor confidence in clean energy strategies and sustainable investment opportunities. The new fund aims to back companies that are accelerating the transition […]
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In a significant legal development, Louis Donald Mendonsa, a resident of Sacramento, California, has been sentenced to 24 years and four months in prison for his involvement in managing four dark web platforms dedicated to the dissemination of child sexual abuse content. Mendonsa, 62, was found guilty of facilitating the operation of websites that promoted, […]
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Volker Türk, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights said the forced return of the Uyghurs, who had been detained in Thailand for over 11 years, was deeply troubling. “This violates the principle of non-refoulement for which there is a complete prohibition in cases where there is a real risk of torture, ill-treatment, or other irreparable […]
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High energy costs are hurting EU citizens and businesses. The Affordable Energy Action Plan sets out concrete short-term measures to lower energy costs for citizens, businesses, industry and communities across the EU, complete the Energy Union, attract investments, and be better prepared for potential energy crises. This will allow for overall estimated savings of […]
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The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has extended the consultation period for the proposed Level 2 Means of Compliance (MoC): to the Special Condition on Electric/Hybrid Propulsion Systems (EHPS) — SC E-19. EASA encourages all interested parties and affected stakeholders to review and comment on the proposed MoC via the dedicated Comment-Response Tool (CRT) entry until 31 March […]
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming a cornerstone of modern healthcare, revolutionizing everything from patient care to hospital operations. With its ability to analyze vast amounts of data and learn from patterns, AI is reshaping the medical field in ways that were once thought impossible. From preventing falls to reducing hospital readmissions, AI is not […]
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Iran reached a grim milestone in 2024, executing at least 975 individuals, the highest number in over two decades. This marks a 17% rise in executions compared to the previous year, signaling a troubling escalation in the use of the death penalty under the current regime. The Iran Human Rights Organization (IHR) and French NGO […]
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