Author: Solomon Alaka

Hydrostor Secures $200 Million in Funding to Accelerate Advanced Energy Storage Projects Globally

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Hydrostor, a pioneering company in long-duration energy storage, has secured $200 million in funding to scale its Advanced Compressed Air Energy Storage (A-CAES) technology, with major backing from Canada Growth Fund Inc. (CGF), Goldman Sachs Alternatives, and the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments). Funding Breakdown: The investment consists of a $150 million USD […]

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UN Report Accuses Bangladesh of Crimes Against Humanity Amid Violent Crackdown on Protests

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The United Nations has released a chilling report detailing human rights abuses committed by the former Bangladesh government under Sheikh Hasina, following a brutal crackdown on anti-government protests last year. The investigation, published on Wednesday, estimates that up to 1,400 people may have died—primarily at the hands of security forces—suggesting that these actions could constitute […]

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UN Experts Condemn Death of Journalist Jamshid Sharmahd in Iranian Custody

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UN human rights experts have condemned the death of journalist and activist Jamshid Sharmahd, who died in Iranian detention after years of arbitrary imprisonment. Sharmahd, a dual Iranian-German citizen, was arrested in 2020 under questionable circumstances and held without legal due process, prompting widespread international outrage. In a statement released on Wednesday, UN experts described […]

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Amnesty International Urges Immediate Action to End Violence and Uphold Human Rights in Manipur

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Amnesty International has called on Indian authorities to take swift action to address the ongoing ethnic violence in the northeastern state of Manipur, following the resignation of Chief Minister N. Biren Singh. The human rights organization highlighted that Singh’s departure presents a critical opportunity for the government to break the cycle of violence and impunity […]

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Two Estonian Men Plead Guilty in $577 Million Cryptocurrency Ponzi Scheme

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In a major development, two Estonian nationals have pleaded guilty to their roles in a large-scale cryptocurrency fraud scheme that defrauded hundreds of thousands of investors worldwide, including many in the United States. Sergei Potapenko and Ivan Turõgin, both 40, operated the Ponzi scheme through their fake cryptocurrency mining service, HashFlare, which generated an estimated […]

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US Justice Department Secures $360,000 Settlement in Sexual Harassment Case Involving Albuquerque Property Manager

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The U.S. Department of Justice has announced a significant settlement in a lawsuit against the owners and former property manager of St. Anthony Plaza Apartments, a federally subsidized complex in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The case, which alleges violations of the Fair Housing Act, centers on years of sexual harassment by former property manager Ariel Solis […]

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Three Israeli and 369 Palestinian Hostages Released in Gaza as Part of the Ceasefire Agreement

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In a significant development amidst ongoing hostilities, Hamas militants have released three Israeli hostages, including U.S. national Sagui Dekel Chen, Yair Horn, and Sasha Tropanov, as part of the ceasefire deal brokered between the warring parties. The hostages were freed on Saturday and have since crossed the border into Israeli territory. They are now en […]

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Irish Family Faces Eviction After Council Declines to Purchase Their Home

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A young family in Dublin is facing eviction after the local council declined to purchase their apartment, leaving them with no option but to search for a new home in an increasingly competitive rental market. Paul Harney (42), his wife, and their daughter Lia have lived in their three-bedroom apartment in Rathfarnham, Dublin 14, for […]

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European Naval Force Rescues Yemeni Fishing Boat from Somali Pirates

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A European naval force has successfully intervened to free a Yemeni fishing boat that was seized by suspected Somali pirates off the Horn of Africa. The operation, led by the European Union Naval Force (EUNAVFOR Atalanta), ensured the safe release of the 12 crew members on board, who were reported to be unharmed. The incident […]

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UN Expert Slams Overcrowded Prisons in Senegal, Warns of Imminent Dangers

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The UN’s top expert on torture has raised serious concerns about the dire conditions in Senegal’s prisons, warning that overcrowding could lead to violence or the rapid spread of disease. Alice Jill Edwards, the UN Special Rapporteur on Torture, described the situation as “dramatic and inhumane” following her fact-finding mission to the West African country. […]

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