The analysis underscores the devastating impact of toxic air on young lives, with air pollution now linked to nearly one in four deaths of under fives in the region. Exposure begins in the womb, increasing risks of premature birth and low birth weight, and continues throughout childhood, impairing lung development, reducing cognitive function, and contributing […]
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In a significant move to ease its financial strain, Pakistan has reached an agreement with the Saudi Fund for Development to defer a $1.2 billion payment for oil imports, extending the repayment period by one year. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s office hailed the deal as a step towards strengthening Pakistan’s economic stability, ensuring a steady […]
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Pilot Co., the fuel retail giant under the umbrella of Berkshire Hathaway, is pulling the plug on its international oil trading operations, according to Reuters. The company, which was once part of Warren Buffett’s foray into the global oil trade, has decided to consolidate its efforts back into its core business—fuel retail across North America. […]
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On February 6, 2025, the global community will unite once again to honor the lives of migrants who have died, gone missing, or suffered enforced disappearances while attempting to cross dangerous borders. This marks the 10th anniversary of Commemor-Action, a movement that started in 2014 to remember the victims of the Tarajal massacre, when 15 […]
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According to President Trump’s latest directive from the White House on Tuesday on international cooperation, the US will no longer participate in or financially support the Human Rights Council in Geneva, which is set to meet on Friday to discuss the crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The executive order also calls for […]
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Toyota’s North Carolina-based battery manufacturing facility is poised to begin production, marking a significant milestone for the automaker. As the first in-house battery plant outside Japan, Toyota Battery Manufacturing North Carolina (TBMNC) is set to supply batteries for hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and fully electric vehicles (HEVs, PHEVs, BEVs) starting in April. The nearly $14 billion […]
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Latest information gleaned from patent filings featuring in WIPO’s Technology Trends report on the Future of Transportation, offers a tempting glimpse of a not-so distant and enticing future where there’s less traffic pollution, fewer snarl-ups and air travel to the other side of the world – made possible in just a few hours. “Analysis of patents […]
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At least 10 Niger soldiers were killed in a brutal ambush by unidentified attackers near the country’s border with Burkina Faso, the Nigerien military junta reported this week. The soldiers were part of an intervention unit sent to the village of Takzat in western Niger on Monday to address a rise in cattle theft by […]
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Mozambique’s press freedom is facing a severe crisis, with the recent murder of a blogger and the disappearance of an editor highlighting the deteriorating conditions for journalists in the country. These incidents are part of a broader pattern of increasing violence and repression against the media, particularly following the controversial October 2024 elections. The latest […]
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Huawei has reported impressive growth for 2024, with total revenue surpassing CNY 860 billion ($110.6 billion), marking a 22% year-on-year increase. The company’s consumer business, in particular, has shown signs of recovery, while its infrastructure sales remain stable. The full 2024 financial results are expected to be released in March. Despite facing ongoing external challenges, […]
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