Militant Islamist Violence: Over 150,000 Deaths in a Decade Militant Islamist groups remain a dominant source of instability across five African conflict zones. In the past year alone, 22,307 deaths were attributed to such groups—a 60% increase from 2020–2022 averages. The Sahel accounted for nearly half (10,685) of these fatalities, while Somalia registered approximately one-third […]
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced that the United Kingdom will formally recognize the State of Palestine at the United Nations General Assembly in September, unless Israel agrees to a ceasefire in Gaza and commits to a long-term peace process. 🕊️ Conditions for Recognition Starmer outlined several prerequisites for Israel to avert recognition: He […]
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Dublin, Ireland – July 29, 2025Taoiseach Micheál Martin has formally welcomed the appointment of Justin Kelly as the next Commissioner of An Garda Síochána, effective September 1, 2025. Kelly, currently serving as Deputy Commissioner for Security, Strategy and Governance, brings over 30 years of policing experience to the role. 🛡️ Proven Leadership and Expertise 👤 […]
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On July 25, 2025, the Trump administration released more than $6 billion in previously frozen education funding, restoring support for programs including English language learning, adult literacy, after-school care, and teacher development. 🏛 Legal and Political Backlash 🗣 Congressional Pressure 📉 Impact on Schools The unfreezing of these funds signals renewed federal commitment to core […]
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According to the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) platform, two out of three famine thresholds have been reached in Gaza: plummeting food consumption and acute malnutrition. There is mounting evidence that “widespread starvation, malnutrition and disease” are driving a rise in hunger-related deaths, which is the third famine indicator. “It’s clearly a disaster unfolding in […]
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A major cyberattack on Russia’s national airline Aeroflot has triggered widespread flight cancellations and delays, marking one of the most disruptive digital strikes since the onset of the Russia–Ukraine war in 2022. The breach, which occurred early Monday, crippled Aeroflot’s IT infrastructure and affected over 100 flights, including operations by subsidiaries Rossiya and Pobeda. 🕵️♂️ […]
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In response to escalating international condemnation over widespread starvation in Gaza, the Israeli military has announced a daily “tactical pause” in combat operations across three key areas—Gaza City, Deir al-Balah, and Al-Mawasi—from 10:00 to 20:00 local time, effective immediately. The move aims to facilitate humanitarian access and increase the flow of aid to the besieged […]
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During a bilateral meeting in Scotland with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a revised ultimatum to Russian President Vladimir Putin, demanding an end to the war in Ukraine within 10 to 12 days—a significant reduction from the original 50-day deadline issued earlier in July. Trump expressed deep frustration with Moscow’s […]
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Australia’s Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has announced a record A$3.5 billion ($2.29 billion) investment in renewable energy and grid infrastructure for the 2024–25 financial year, more than doubling its commitment from the previous year. 🔌 Infrastructure and Grid Modernisation 🌱 Strategic Climate Goals 💬 Leadership Insight CEFC CEO Ian Learmonth emphasized the importance of […]
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NatWest Group has launched a revised Climate and Transition Finance (CTF) Framework, committing £200 billion ($268 billion) in climate-related financing between July 2025 and December 2030. The initiative marks a significant expansion of the bank’s sustainability strategy, targeting both low-carbon solutions and high-emission sectors critical to global decarbonisation. 🌍 Strategic Highlights 🔍 Oversight and Integrity […]
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