Author: Solomon Alaka

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen Warns Against Trump’s Proposed Tariffs, Cautions on Economic Stability

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U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has cautioned the incoming Donald Trump administration against implementing broad tariffs on key trade partners, such as Canada, Mexico, and China, warning that such measures could lead to higher inflation and harm economic competitiveness. In comments made during an event hosted by The Wall Street Journal on Tuesday, Yellen acknowledged […]

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U.S. Pledges Support for Post-Assad Syrian Government on Conditions of Peace and Women’s Rights

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The Biden administration has announced its intention to support a new Syrian government that renounces terrorism, dismantles chemical weapon stockpiles, and upholds the rights of women and minorities. The announcement comes as Syria faces a tumultuous political shift, following the recent collapse of President Bashar Assad’s government. In a statement on Tuesday, Secretary of State […]

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Planned Strike at Edinburgh Airport Might Disrupt Key Routes Over Christmas and New Year

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A planned strike by fuel tanker drivers at Edinburgh Airport is set to cause significant disruption over the Christmas and New Year period, affecting numerous domestic and international flights. The industrial action, led by North Air workers, is scheduled to take place from December 18 to January 6 and has the potential to impact key […]

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Syria crisis: Nothing must stop peaceful transition, says UN Special Envoy

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“Syria is now at a crossroads with great opportunities for us, but also with grave risks. And we need really to look at both,” said Geir Pedersen, UN Special Envoy for Syria. “We know that, of course, HTS is now the dominant group in control of Damascus, but it’s important also to remember that they […]

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Two Biotech CEOs Convicted in Securities Fraud Scheme | Office of Public Affairs

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A federal jury in Maryland convicted two men yesterday for their roles in a scheme to lie to investors in CytoDyn Inc., a publicly traded biotechnology company based in Vancouver, Washington. According to court documents and evidence presented at trial, Nader Pourhassan, 61, of Lake Oswego, Oregon, and Kazem Kazempour, 71, of Potomac, Maryland, engaged […]

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Philippines’ Kanlaon Volcano Erupts, Triggering Mass Evacuations and Ashfall Warnings

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On Monday, the Kanlaon volcano, located on the central Philippine island of Negros, erupted dramatically, sending a massive ash plume 2.5 miles into the sky. This eruption prompted immediate evacuation orders for tens of thousands of residents living in nearby communities, as the government and disaster response agencies took swift action to mitigate the potential […]

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Meta Announces $10 Billion AI Data Center Investment in Louisiana

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Meta has unveiled plans to build a cutting-edge $10 billion artificial intelligence (AI) data center in Richland Parish, Louisiana, which will be the largest of the company’s 20 data centers worldwide. The new facility is poised to play a pivotal role in supporting Meta’s AI-driven technologies, including Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, WhatsApp, and Threads. The construction […]

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FAA and EASA pledge to support safe and secure civil aviation activities

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COLOGNE/WASHINGTON D.C., December 10, 2024 — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) signed a Declaration of Intent to continue to foster and enrich its partnership to support safe and secure civil aviation activities.  Leaders from the FAA and EASA discussed the renewed commitment at the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) […]

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What Happens When You Accidentally Add Diesel to a Petrol Car: Risks and Solutions

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Accidentally adding diesel to a petrol-powered vehicle can lead to various issues, depending on the amount of diesel and the overall fuel mix. In the case of your situation, where you added approximately 3 liters of diesel to a petrol car already containing 33 liters of gasoline, it’s essential to understand the potential risks, effects […]

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United States Signs $20 Billion Loan Agreement to Support Ukraine

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On Monday, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Administrator Samantha Power formalized a significant financial commitment to Ukraine, signing an agreement to provide a $20 billion Extraordinary Revenue Acceleration (ERA) loan to the Ukrainian government. This loan is a part of a broader G7 initiative aimed at delivering $50 billion in total financing to address […]

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