Upon completion of its expansion to 1.4 million barrels per day (bpd), the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals in Lagos will become the largest oil refinery in the world, surpassing India’s Jamnagar Refinery, which currently holds the top spot at around 1.24 million bpd Business Insider Africa The Guardian Nigeria News. At a press conference […]
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Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has declared a state of emergency to ensure that more than 850,000 residents continue receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits as the federal government shutdown threatens to halt funding on November 1. The move positions Virginia as one of the first states to take independent action to shield vulnerable families […]
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📉 Summary German luxury automaker Porsche AG has posted a €967 million ($1.1 billion) operating loss for the third quarter of 2025, marking its first quarterly deficit since listing publicly. The result, announced Friday, exceeded analyst expectations and underscores the company’s deepening crisis amid a slower-than-expected transition to electric vehicles (EVs) and shrinking demand in […]
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Cameroon Faces Turmoil as Police Allegedly Join and in some Instances Clash with Protesters Ahead of Contested Election Results Cameroon is gripped by political turmoil following the October 12 presidential election, as protests intensify across major cities and segments of the police force reportedly join demonstrators in condemning alleged electoral fraud. The unrest marks a […]
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The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has urged governments to strengthen coordination and safety measures along migration pathways after a shipwreck off the coast of Tunisia claimed the lives of 40 migrants, including 12 children, on Thursday. The tragedy underscores the persistent dangers of irregular crossings in the Central Mediterranean, one of the world’s deadliest […]
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A United Nations expert has called for sweeping reforms to the global financial system, warning that current structures perpetuate inequality and undermine human rights. Presenting his report to the UN General Assembly on Thursday, George Katrougalos, the Independent Expert on the promotion of a democratic and equitable international order, argued that international financial governance must […]
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🗳️ A Resounding Mandate Independent TD Catherine Connolly has been officially declared the 10th President of Ireland, following a sweeping victory in the 2025 presidential election. Connolly secured over 63% of the national vote, defeating Fine Gael’s Heather Humphreys and surpassing the first-preference vote record previously held by President Michael D. Higgins Meath Chronicle TheJournal.ie. […]
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In 1988, the international community united under the World Health Organization’s (WHO) leadership with the goal of eradicating polio. World Polio Day, falling on 24 October, raises awareness about the progress made and challenges that remain to end its spread. Polio can invade the nervous system and cause paralysis, most often in children. Cases down, […]
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🌍 Global Debt Crisis in Focus Speaking at the 16th United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD16) in Geneva, UN Secretary-General António Guterres delivered a stark assessment of the global debt landscape. He revealed that 3.4 billion people now live in countries where debt servicing exceeds public spending on health or education, underscoring the […]
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🚆 Strategic Dialogue on Low-Carbon Mobility On October 24, 2025, Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien met with European Investment Bank Vice President Ioannis Tsakiris in Malahide to explore expanded cooperation on climate-related and sustainable transport investment. The meeting underscored shared priorities, including renewable energy integration, public transport enhancement, and green mobility initiatives. 💬 Statements from […]
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