Author: Solomon Alaka

Carbon2Chem: Germany’s Ambitious Push Toward Climate- Neutral Steel Production

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DUISBURG — Carbon2Chem®, a pioneering German initiative, is redefining industrial sustainability by transforming carbon-rich blast furnace gases from steel production into valuable chemical products. The project aims to reduce CO₂ emissions and foster a circular economy within one of the world’s most carbon-intensive sectors. Launched as a collaboration between leading industrial and research institutions—including thyssenkrupp […]

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Roche to Acquire 89bio in $3.5 Billion Deal to Expand Weight-Loss Portfolio

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BASEL — Swiss pharmaceutical giant Roche has agreed to acquire U.S.-based biotech firm 89bio in a deal valued at up to $3.5 billion, marking a strategic move into the rapidly expanding weight-loss therapeutics market. The acquisition centers on 89bio’s lead candidate, pegozafermin, a novel compound in late-stage development for nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and severe hypertriglyceridemia—conditions […]

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Bulgaria to Join Euro Area in 99 Days, Marking Key Step and Upgrade in EU Economic Integration

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Note:While Bulgaria has been a full member of the European Union since January 1, 2007, joining the euro area is a separate and more advanced stage of integration. EU membership grants access to the single market, political institutions, and common policies. However, adopting the euro as a national currency requires meeting strict economic criteria—such as […]

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Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto Delivers an Emphatic, Excellent and Powerful Speech Calling for Global Unity at UNGA

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President Prabowo Subianto of Indonesia delivered a commanding and emotionally resonant address at the United Nations General Assembly, urging world leaders to confront global crises with courage, compassion, and collective resolve. His speech, notable for its clarity, depth, and balanced tone, touched on a wide spectrum of urgent challenges—from climate change and armed conflict to […]

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Ireland Pledges Additional €35.4 Million in Humanitarian and Peace Support for Ukraine and Regions

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Tánaiste Simon Harris TD and Minister of State Neale Richmond TD have announced a €35.4 million funding package to support humanitarian and stabilisation efforts in Ukraine and neighbouring regions. The announcement was made ahead of Harris’s scheduled meeting with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha during UN High Level Week in New York. The funding includes […]

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Brazil’s President Lula Pledges $1 Billion to Global Forest Conservation Fund

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Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva announced a landmark $1 billion investment in the Tropical Forests Forever Facility, a multilateral funding initiative aimed at protecting endangered forests worldwide. The announcement was made during a high-level United Nations event in New York, underscoring Brazil’s renewed leadership in global environmental diplomacy. The fund, proposed by Brazil, […]

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Prince and Princess of Wales Visit Memorial Playground Honouring Southport Stabbing Victims

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The Prince and Princess of Wales visited Churchtown Primary School to officially open a memorial playground dedicated to the memory of three young girls—Bebe King, Elsie Dot Stancombe, and Alice da Silva Aguiar—who were killed in a mass stabbing at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in Southport on 29 July 2024. Six-year-old Bebe King and […]

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Barack Obama to Receive Freedom of Dublin Ahead of Sold-Out Public Appearance

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Former U.S. President Barack Obama is set to arrive in Ireland on Thursday, 25 September, ahead of a series of engagements in Dublin, including the formal acceptance of the Freedom of the City—an honour originally conferred upon him and his wife, Michelle Obama, in 2017. The ceremony will take place at a private event hosted […]

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Ethiopia Faces Scrutiny Over Arrests of Journalists and Media Workers

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Human Rights Watch (HRW) has urged Ethiopian authorities to halt a growing pattern of arbitrary arrests targeting journalists and media professionals, warning that the crackdown undermines press freedom and civic participation ahead of national elections. Since August, security forces have detained multiple individuals without formal charges. On September 3, three employees of a private radio […]

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Schiphol Airport Pioneers Hydrogen-Powered Ground Support in Global First

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AMSTERDAM — Schiphol Airport has launched a groundbreaking pilot program deploying hydrogen-powered ground support vehicles, marking a global first in sustainable aviation logistics. The initiative is part of the airport’s broader strategy to achieve zero-emission ground operations by 2030. The pilot includes hydrogen-fueled baggage tractors and towing vehicles operating on-site, replacing traditional diesel-powered units. Developed […]

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