Recent stampedes at public events across Nigeria have left dozens dead and many others injured, highlighting the dangers posed by poorly managed mass gatherings. Three tragic incidents occurred in Ibadan, Abuja, and Anambra, all involving chaotic scenes during distribution events that attracted large crowds. At least 60 people have been reported dead across these events, […]
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Venezuela’s ongoing political unrest following the disputed July 2023 presidential election has led to continued violence and human rights violations. A recent report from the Venezuelan Prison Observatory, a rights group monitoring detainee conditions, confirmed the third in-custody death of an individual involved in the post-election protests. This tragic incident comes at a time when […]
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The European Commission is providing new emergency aid to support communities devastated by Cyclone Chido across Mayotte and Mozambique. Responding to France’s request for assistance, Belgium, Germany, Italy and Sweden have offered shelter and other items via the EU Civil Protection Mechanism. The EU also stands ready to mobilise additional support via its rescEU stockpiles. […]
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The Data Protection Commission (DPC) of Ireland has imposed a €251 million fine on Meta the parent company of Facebook, for a security breach that occurred in 2018 as stated on the DPC website on 17th Dec 2024.. The breach compromised the personal data of approximately 29 million Facebook users, exposing sensitive information, including names, […]
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The European Union (EU) has initiated a second investigation into TikTok under the Digital Services Act (DSA), following concerns regarding the platform’s potential role in interfering with Romania’s upcoming presidential election. This probe centers on the effectiveness of TikTok’s recommender algorithms and its policies surrounding political content, particularly in relation to how the platform could […]
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Texas Tech University is currently grappling with a significant data breach that has impacted approximately 1.4 million individuals. The breach, which is believed to have been caused by a ransomware attack, targeted the university’s Health Sciences Center, compromising sensitive personal and medical information. Details of the Breach The incident, first reported by university officials, involved […]
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Recent unrest in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, fueled by ongoing sectarian violence and escalating security threats, has left a trail of devastation, impacting both civilians and military personnel. In a tragic development, at least 30 children have died due to shortages of essential medicines in the Kurram district, a region grappling with severe sectarian conflict. […]
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In a significant move aimed at managing economic growth and inflation, the Federal Reserve (Fed) lowered its key interest rate by 25 basis points at its December meeting. The decision, made by the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), brings the fed funds rate down to a range of 4.25%-4.50%, marking the third consecutive rate cut […]
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Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) has launched the Rule of Law Initiative (RLI), a groundbreaking effort aimed at reducing crime and strengthening justice systems worldwide through evidence-based solutions. This initiative, developed under the guidance of prominent academics Dr. Christopher Blattman from the University of Chicago and Dr. Rodrigo Canales from Boston University, seeks to provide […]
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In a significant move, Pakistan’s military courts have convicted 25 individuals for their involvement in the violent unrest that followed the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan in May 2023. The unrest, sparked by Khan’s detention on corruption charges, led to widespread protests and violent clashes, particularly targeting military installations. These events culminated in […]
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