NEW YORK — A security alert at Columbia University culminated in a federal detention Thursday morning, as agents from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) took a student into custody on the Morningside Heights campus. The university confirmed the incident, stating the intervention followed reports that the individual used “misrepresentations” to gain unauthorized access to […]
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The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published the “2025 Aviation Fuels Reference Prices for ReFuelEU Aviation” briefing note, which provides key reference prices for SAF and other relevant aviation fuels for the European Union (EU). The briefing note features the 2025 reference prices for the aviation fuels eligible under the ReFuelEU Aviation Regulation as well […]
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SEOUL/ABU DHABI — In a historic expansion of East Asian-Middle Eastern security ties, South Korea and the United Arab Emirates have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to pursue defense cooperation valued at over $35 billion. The agreement, announced today, February 26, 2026, by Seoul’s presidential envoy Kang Hoon-sik, represents a fundamental shift in the […]
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OTTAWA — In a critical intervention for Canada’s refugee system, the Canadian Bar Association (CBA) has issued an urgent public letter calling on the Senate to freeze or fundamentally amend Bill C-12. Representing over 40,000 legal professionals, the CBA warns that the proposed “Strengthening Canada’s Immigration System and Borders Act” risks violating the Canadian Charter […]
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EL FASHER — In a damning assessment of the deteriorating conflict in Sudan, Human Rights Watch (HRW) has documented a systematic campaign of violence directed at people with disabilities during the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) takeover of El Fasher. The report, released this week, warns that the paramilitary group’s actions—including summary executions and torture—likely constitute […]
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LONDON/NEW YORK — A dual-hemisphere aviation crisis has unfolded today, February 26, 2026, as a massive “Blizzard Bomb” in the U.S. Northeast and a nationwide aviation strike in Italy create a logistical bottleneck across the transatlantic corridor. Real-time data from FlightRadar24 and local authorities confirm that thousands of travelers are currently stranded as major hubs […]
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EDINBURGH — In a breakthrough that could fundamentally “defossilize” the multi-billion dollar chemical industry, researchers at the University of Edinburgh have successfully used waste bread to replace fossil fuels in a critical manufacturing process. The study, published this week in Nature Chemistry, demonstrates a microbial method for hydrogenation—a reaction essential to the production of everything […]
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WASHINGTON — In a sophisticated escalation of financial cybercrime, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a “FLASH” alert following a dramatic rise in ATM jackpotting attacks across the United States. New data reveals that malware-wielding criminal syndicates successfully siphoned over $20 million from automated teller machines in 2025 alone, marking a pivotal shift […]
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NEW YORK — In a major response to the national supply crisis, Citi has unveiled its “Blueprint for Housing Opportunity,” a sweeping $60 billion, five-year commitment to bolster housing affordability across the United States. Announced this week, the initiative aims to create and preserve at least 250,000 housing units by 2031, targeting the 5.5-million-unit shortage […]
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LONDON — In a landmark moment for European technology, London-based AI firm Wayve has raised $1.5 billion in a Series D funding round, propelling its valuation to $8.6 billion. The massive capital injection, announced Wednesday, positions the startup at the center of an intensifying “robotaxi war” as London emerges as the primary global battleground for […]
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