Rabat, 15 September 2025 – The World Health Organization (WHO) and Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), together with the Kingdom of Morocco, today opened a landmark meeting in Rabat to launch the Health Emergency Leaders Network for Africa and the Eastern Mediterranean. This network is the first of its kind, bringing […]
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The European Commission is allocating an extra €40 million in humanitarian funding to help Ukrainians endure a fourth winter of Russia’s war of aggression. This new support will strengthen the country’s preparedness for winter and protect civilians against extreme cold. EU humanitarian aid partners will deliver shelter materials, repair damaged homes and centres for displaced […]
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President Donald Trump will undertake a State Visit to the United Kingdom this week at the invitation of King Charles III. The visit will formally commence on Wednesday, September 17, with the arrival of the President and First Lady at Windsor Castle. Upon arrival, Their Royal Highnesses The Prince and Princess of Wales will greet […]
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Pope Leo XIV, the head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City State, celebrates his 70th birthday today. The occasion is being marked quietly within Vatican circles, with well-wishes pouring in from religious leaders and dignitaries around the world. Since assuming the papacy, Pope Leo XIV has focused on pastoral outreach, interfaith […]
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The New York Declaration is the outcome of an international conference held in July at UN Headquarters, organized by France and Saudi Arabia, which resumes later this month. The General Assembly comprises all 193 UN Member States and 142 countries voted in favour of a resolution backing the document. Israel voted against it, alongside nine […]
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Turkish authorities have seized control of Can Holding, a major Istanbul-based conglomerate, following allegations of fraud, money laundering, and tax evasion. Prosecutors issued 10 arrest warrants targeting senior executives, including Mehmet Sakir Can, Kemal Can, and Kenan Tekdag, whose homes and assets were also raided and frozen. The move follows an investigation by Türkiye’s Financial […]
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After more than two years of civil war, more than 25 million people are now acutely hungry and at least 20 million require health services urgently. The UN World Food Programme (WFP) also warned that displaced families in some areas have not received any aid for three months, as it announced that for the first time, […]
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WINDSOR, 12 September 2025 — Catherine, Princess of Wales, will host U.S. First Lady Melania Trump for a joint appearance at Frogmore Gardens, Windsor Castle, on 18 September. The event will highlight the Scouts’ “Go Wild” badge program and both women’s shared commitment to children’s well-being. The engagement follows President Donald Trump’s state visit to […]
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LONDON, 12 September 2025 — Taoiseach Micheál Martin has stated that Ireland and the United Kingdom are “very close” to finalising a joint framework addressing the legacy of the Northern Ireland Troubles. The announcement followed a meeting with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in London. Speaking after the talks, Mr Martin noted “very good progress” […]
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Advent International has agreed to sell Prague-based generic pharmaceutical company Zentiva to U.S. private equity firm GTCR for €4.1 billion ($4.8 billion), making it the largest private equity healthcare exit in Europe this year. The transaction follows a competitive bidding process and significantly boosts the region’s healthcare exit value for 2025 to €23.7 billion—already exceeding […]
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