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Ireland Taoiseach Joins President Zelenskyy and PM Carney in Call for Repatriation of Over 20,000 Abducted Ukrainian Children

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Taoiseach Micheál Martin joined Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at a high-level event calling for the urgent return of more than 20,000 Ukrainian children taken from their families following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The gathering, held on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, spotlighted the plight of […]

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Palestinian President Abbas Urges Hamas to Disarm, Reaffirms Palestinian Authority’s Sole Governance Over Gaza in UN Speech

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Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has called on Hamas and other armed factions to surrender their weapons to the Palestinian Authority, asserting its exclusive right to govern Gaza. Speaking via video at a special session of the United Nations General Assembly focused on the two-state solution, Abbas emphasized the need for unified governance under a single […]

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President Trump Dismisses Climate Change at UNGA, Criticizes Renewable Energy and Global Action

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In a contentious address to the United Nations General Assembly, U.S. President Donald Trump dismissed climate change as a “con job” and sharply criticized global efforts to combat environmental degradation. His remarks came as leaders from climate-vulnerable nations, including small island states facing rising sea levels, listened in the chamber. Trump condemned renewable energy sources, […]

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Minister Foley Expands ‘Early Talk Boost’ to Tackle Language Delay in Young Children

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Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley, has announced the expansion of the ‘Early Talk Boost’ programme, a targeted intervention designed to address language delays among young children. The initiative will grow this month with the recruitment of up to 50 additional tutors, extending its reach to more early learning and care settings nationwide. […]

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Three Candidates Finally Confirmed for Ireland’s 2025 Presidential Election

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With the nomination period officially closed, three candidates have secured places on the ballot for Ireland’s 2025 presidential election. The race will feature Independent TD Catherine Connolly, Fine Gael Minister Heather Humphreys, and former Dublin senior football manager Jim Gavin, representing Fianna Fáil. Catherine Connolly, a long-serving TD for Galway West, enters the contest as […]

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Carbon2Chem: Germany’s Ambitious Push Toward Climate- Neutral Steel Production

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DUISBURG — Carbon2Chem®, a pioneering German initiative, is redefining industrial sustainability by transforming carbon-rich blast furnace gases from steel production into valuable chemical products. The project aims to reduce CO₂ emissions and foster a circular economy within one of the world’s most carbon-intensive sectors. Launched as a collaboration between leading industrial and research institutions—including thyssenkrupp […]

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Roche to Acquire 89bio in $3.5 Billion Deal to Expand Weight-Loss Portfolio

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BASEL — Swiss pharmaceutical giant Roche has agreed to acquire U.S.-based biotech firm 89bio in a deal valued at up to $3.5 billion, marking a strategic move into the rapidly expanding weight-loss therapeutics market. The acquisition centers on 89bio’s lead candidate, pegozafermin, a novel compound in late-stage development for nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and severe hypertriglyceridemia—conditions […]

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Bulgaria to Join Euro Area in 99 Days, Marking Key Step and Upgrade in EU Economic Integration

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Note:While Bulgaria has been a full member of the European Union since January 1, 2007, joining the euro area is a separate and more advanced stage of integration. EU membership grants access to the single market, political institutions, and common policies. However, adopting the euro as a national currency requires meeting strict economic criteria—such as […]

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Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto Delivers an Emphatic, Excellent and Powerful Speech Calling for Global Unity at UNGA

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President Prabowo Subianto of Indonesia delivered a commanding and emotionally resonant address at the United Nations General Assembly, urging world leaders to confront global crises with courage, compassion, and collective resolve. His speech, notable for its clarity, depth, and balanced tone, touched on a wide spectrum of urgent challenges—from climate change and armed conflict to […]

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Ireland Pledges Additional €35.4 Million in Humanitarian and Peace Support for Ukraine and Regions

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Tánaiste Simon Harris TD and Minister of State Neale Richmond TD have announced a €35.4 million funding package to support humanitarian and stabilisation efforts in Ukraine and neighbouring regions. The announcement was made ahead of Harris’s scheduled meeting with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha during UN High Level Week in New York. The funding includes […]

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