Addressing the UN General Assembly, the Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan highlighted escalating armed clashes, political detentions, and widespread human rights violations, calling for coordinated efforts to safeguard civilians and uphold justice. “South Sudan’s political transition is falling apart,” Commissioner Barney Afako told the Assembly. “The ceasefire is not holding, political detentions have […]
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Japanese technology giant NEC Corporation has announced a definitive agreement to acquire CSG Systems International, a U.S.-based software-as-a-service (SaaS) provider, in a transaction valued at approximately US$2.9 billion (JPY 438.5 billion), including debt. The deal, unveiled on 29 October 2025, underscores NEC’s ambition to expand its global digital services portfolio and strengthen its position in […]
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Rolls-Royce has successfully tested the world’s first high-speed marine engine powered entirely by methanol, marking a major milestone in the global transition toward cleaner shipping fuels. The breakthrough, announced on 27 October 2025, positions methanol as a viable alternative to conventional marine fuels and underscores the company’s commitment to advancing sustainable propulsion technologies. The test […]
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The role helps galvanise greater understanding of the transformative potential of space technology in addressing global challenges, including climate change, disaster management and sustainable development. Professor Cox told UN News that “we have to operate in certain areas as a single planet; space is one of the best examples of that,” adding that it does […]
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Imagine a world where you can buy recreational drugs online and receive them in the post. Well, this world already exists, and not just with one or two substances, but hundreds. These drugs are known as new psychoactive substances (NPS), and their popularity shows no signs of slowing down. They are created with one very […]
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“The Secretary-General strongly condemns the killings due to Israeli airstrikes of civilians in Gaza yesterday, including many children,” UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric told correspondents in New York. “He condemns all actions that undermine the ceasefire and endanger civilian lives.” Reassurances given Mr. Dujarric said António Guterres noted “the importance of the parties’ renewed assurances to […]
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The World Health Organization says it’s appalled and deeply shocked by reports that 460 patients and their companions have been killed at Saudi Maternity Hospital in the city. Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that prior to this latest attack, WHO has verified 285 attacks on healthcare in Sudan with at least 1,204 deaths and over […]
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Japanese automaker Nissan has confirmed its decision to join a carbon emissions pooling agreement with Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer BYD, in a strategic move to meet the European Union’s fleet-wide CO₂ targets for the 2025 calendar year. The partnership allows Nissan to offset its higher emissions from internal combustion engine vehicles by leveraging BYD’s […]
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When Malawi suffered a severe drought in 2016, VisionFund Malawi (VFM) used a returnable grant to test and learn the boundaries of a good recovery lending program. The board was initially cautious, questioning whether the management team’s good intentions were risking the viability of the microfinance institution (MFI) itself, but the end results were overwhelmingly […]
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Former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, is at the center of a widening investigation into an alleged coup plot to overthrow Nigerian President Bola Tinubu. According to multiple security sources, Sylva has reportedly fled Nigeria via the creeks of the Niger Delta, heading first to Senegal and allegedly planning to continue to […]
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