A coalition of 31 human rights organizations has called on the European Union (EU) to take immediate steps to press Bahrain for the release of two men, Abdulhadi Al-Khawaja and Sheikh Mohammed Habib Al-Muqdad, who have been arbitrarily detained for nearly 14 years. The joint letter, issued on Friday, highlights the ongoing abuse these men […]
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Moody’s Forecasts Global Sustainable Bond Issuance to Reach $1 Trillion in 2025 Amid Growing Challenges According to Moody’s, global sustainable bond issuance is set to reach $1 trillion in 2025, maintaining the momentum established in 2024. This growth is primarily driven by the urgent need for financing climate mitigation and adaptation, as well as increasing […]
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In a bold move to continue supporting Ukraine amidst its ongoing war with Russia, Ireland has pledged an additional €50 million in non-lethal military aid, set to be provided next month. However, this support will bypass the European Union’s European Peace Facility (EPF) mechanism, which has been blocked by Hungary, preventing Ireland from fulfilling its […]
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In response to the suspension of USAID funding, which has disrupted vital healthcare programs in Nigeria, the Nigerian government is stepping in to support the health workers impacted by the funding cuts. The US decision to halt funding for essential health initiatives, including the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), which provides treatment for […]
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Pakistan’s Finance Minister, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, emphasized the country’s focus on expanding exports—both skilled labor and tangible goods—during his recent remarks at the AlUla Conference for Emerging Market Economies. He highlighted the significant opportunity presented by Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, which is driving the Gulf nation’s growing demand for skilled workers, particularly in sectors tied […]
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A third man has been arrested in connection with the fatal stabbing of Quam Babatunde, a 34-year-old Nigerian asylum seeker, following a violent altercation in Dublin city over the weekend. The victim, who had been living at the Ballyogan International Protection Accommodation Centre in South Dublin, died after being stabbed multiple times during a fight […]
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India and the United States are set to embark on an ambitious path to strengthen their economic ties, with a commitment to elevate bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030. This goal was outlined by India’s Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal during a meeting on Tuesday, where he highlighted that both nations aim to […]
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In a deadly attack on Monday, gunmen ambushed a convoy of trucks carrying humanitarian aid to Kurram, a district in Pakistan’s volatile Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The assault, which left two people dead, including a truck driver and a security officer, marks the third such attack in recent months in the region. The convoy was en […]
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In an online message on Monday, the WFP said that it “condemns the pillage of its warehouses in Bukavu in South Kivu…the food supplies kept there were meant to provide vital support to the most vulnerable families who now face a growing humanitarian crisis”. Looters made off with 7,000 tonnes of humanitarian food supplies, the […]
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The global market for Internet of Things (IoT) cybersecurity is poised for explosive growth, with a new study from Juniper Research forecasting a rise in protected IoT devices from 14 billion in 2024 to 28 billion by 2028—an increase of more than 100%. This surge is driven by mounting security challenges as IoT networks become […]
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