Justice Department Announces Ruling to Protect Military Servicemembers’ Civilian Employment Pension Benefits | Office of Public Affairs

The Justice Department announced that the U.S. District Court of Guam ruled in favor of the United States in its lawsuit against the Government of Guam and the Guam Retirement Fund (Guam) to protect servicemembers’ civilian employment pension benefits while they serve in the military. When Guam civilian employees such as teachers and firefighters are […]

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Oracle Shares Soar 26.8% Following Strong Cloud Outlook and Record Contract Backlog

September 10, 2025 📈 Oracle Corporation (NYSE: ORCL) surged 26.8% in after-hours trading on Tuesday, reaching $306.14, after reporting robust cloud growth projections and a sharp rise in contracted revenue, despite flat statutory net income for Q1 FY26. CEO Safra Catz described the quarter as “astonishing,” citing a 359% year-over-year increase in remaining performance obligations […]

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80 million more children benefiting from school meals, WFP reports

The number of children receiving school meals through government-led programmes has gone up by 20 per cent since 2020, found the latest edition of the WFP’s flagship biennial report The State of School Feeding Worldwide. Now, nearly 80 million more children are able to enjoy nutritious meals at school, bringing the global total to approximately 466 million. […]

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Child obesity level surpasses underweight cases worldwide for the first time, UNICEF warns

One in 10 children aged 5 to 19 – 188 million worldwide – are now living with obesity, placing them at heightened risk of chronic diseases such as type-2 diabetes, heart conditions, and certain cancers. “When we talk about malnutrition, we are no longer just talking about underweight children,” said UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell. […]

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Charlie Kirk Fatally Shot During Campus Event at Utah Valley University and Later Died

📍 Charlie Kirk, founder of the conservative youth organization Turning Point USA, was shot and killed on Wednesday while speaking at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. The incident occurred during a public event hosted by the university as part of Kirk’s “American Comeback Tour.” According to law enforcement and university officials, a single shot […]

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US Federal Judge Blocks Dismissal of Fed Governor Lisa Cook; President Trump Appeals Ruling

September 10, 2025 ⚖️ A U.S. federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction preventing President Donald Trump from removing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, marking a significant legal challenge to presidential authority over independent agencies. The ruling allows Cook to remain in her position while her lawsuit against the administration proceeds. Judge Jia Cobb of […]

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Avelo Airlines Commits to $4.4 Billion Embraer Jet Order in Strategic Expansion Move

September 10, 2025 ✈️ U.S. budget carrier Avelo Airlines has placed a landmark order for up to 100 Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, valued at $4.4 billion at list prices, marking the second-largest fleet investment in its history. The deal includes 50 firm orders and purchase rights for 50 additional jets, positioning Avelo as the first U.S. […]

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Nuclear watchdog chief announces breakthrough on Iran monitoring

“Indispensable” monitoring by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) ended in June, agency chief Rafael Grossi said, when Israel and US-backed airstrikes targeted Iran’s nuclear power installations. At the time, the Iranian authorities confirmed that the Natanz enrichment site had been “impacted” without affecting existing radiation levels, the top IAEA diplomat said. Practical step forward […]

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Nigeria Makes Strides Toward Debt Relief with $5.47 Billion Major Repayments to Global Creditors

September 10, 2025 💰 Nigeria has taken significant steps toward reducing its external debt burden, repaying trillions of naira to major international creditors including China, the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and the World Bank. According to data from the Central Bank of Nigeria, the country spent over $5.47 billion on external debt servicing between January […]

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Anglo American and Teck Resources Announce $53 Billion Merger, Mining Sector’s Second-Largest Deal

September 10, 2025 ⛏️ Anglo American and Teck Resources have agreed to merge in a landmark US$53 billion deal, forming Anglo Teck—one of the world’s largest mining entities and the fifth-largest copper producer globally. The merger marks the second-biggest acquisition in mining history, following Glencore’s US$90 billion merger with Xstrata in 2013. The new company […]

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