“War can kill anything in a person, but it cannot kill values and hope. Syrians are a naturally happy people, and we aspire to live in a spirit of giving, generosity and hospitality.” Just desserts With these words, Tareq Hadhad described to UN News the difficult journey his family took from the Syrian capital to […]
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“The partnership between the United Nations and the African Union has never been stronger,” said the UN chief, striking a positive tone from the outset. “Together, we see an Africa brimming with hope and possibility.” The Secretary-General noted the “booming, enterprising” young population of the continent and the wealth of renewable resources it offers, and […]
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“The crisis is worsening as people flee to areas where humanitarian aid cannot reach due to insecurity,” UN refugee agency (UNHCR) spokesperson Eujin Byun told reporters in Geneva. The development comes a day after the top UN aid official in the country Bruno Lemarquis warned that a shortage of humanitarian routes was threatening the aid operation […]
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A Jet2 flight from Tenerife to Nottingham was forced to make an emergency landing on Friday evening after a passenger, reportedly in his 70s, suffered a fatal medical emergency onboard. The flight, which took off on Friday 15th Feb from Tenerife at 7:05 pm, was diverted to Santiago-Rosaliá de Castro Airport on the Spanish mainland […]
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Caisse des Dépôts, the institution overseeing France’s €15.48 billion public sector pension fund, Ircantec, has made a significant move in sustainable finance by awarding a $1.8 billion equity mandate. The agreement, signed in December 2024, entrusts Nomura Asset Management with managing a customized sustainable equity fund that will focus on companies with a high positive […]
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On February 12, more than 480 individuals were arrested in Panama during a nationwide protest organized by trade unions and social movements in response to proposed reforms to the country’s social security system. The demonstration, which mobilized a significant portion of Panama’s working population, was aimed at opposing Law 163, a piece of legislation under […]
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The trial of Vikat Bhagat, accused of the rape and murder of Irish woman Danielle McLaughlin in India, has culminated in a guilty verdict after eight years of legal proceedings. Danielle, a 28-year-old from Donegal, was found dead in a field in Goa in March 2017 while on a solo backpacking trip in India. A […]
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The Irish government has unveiled a substantial €713 million investment for the improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads in 2025. This funding marks an 8% increase over the previous year and will be used to enhance infrastructure, ensure road safety, and tackle environmental challenges across the nation. Minister for Transport, Darragh O’Brien, emphasized […]
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In an era where technology is advancing at an unprecedented rate, artificial intelligence (AI) has shown remarkable promise in predicting and preventing human rights violations. With its ability to process vast amounts of data, AI can spot patterns and trends that human investigators may miss, potentially giving defenders a powerful tool in protecting vulnerable populations. […]
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Twenty-seven religious organizations have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration’s Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), challenging a controversial new policy that allows immigration enforcement near places of worship. The lawsuit was sparked by a January directive from DHS, known as the “Recession Memo,” which rescinded a policy that […]
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