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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The rights office, OHCHR, interviewed 314 witnesses who left the DPRK – more commonly known as North Korea – and consulted with several organizations and experts to evaluate the human rights conditions there since 2014. The situation has not improved, and in many cases has worsened, “bringing even more suffering to the population,” said Spokesperson […]
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STRASBOURG, 12 September 2025 — National anti-trafficking coordinators and rapporteurs from 54 countries convened at the Council of Europe headquarters in Strasbourg to reaffirm their commitment to strengthening cross-sector partnerships and integrating crisis resilience into anti-trafficking strategies. The two-day meeting, co-organized by the Council of Europe and the OSCE Office of the Special Representative for […]
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A curated update on key developments across Africa 📅 12 September 2025 Geopolitics & Policy South Sudan Vice President Indicted on Serious Charges 🇸🇸 South Sudan has charged Vice President Riek Machar and 20 others with murder, terrorism, and conspiracy following an alleged attack on a military base. The attack was reportedly carried out by […]
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NATO has selected Oracle to host and protect mission-critical workloads from its Communications and Information Agency (NCIA), marking a strategic shift to U.S.-based cloud infrastructure. The decision reflects the alliance’s commitment to enhancing cybersecurity, operational resilience, and data sovereignty across its digital operations. The NCIA, responsible for delivering secure communications and IT support to NATO […]
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Prince Harry concluded a series of engagements in the United Kingdom, including a private meeting with King Charles, before making a surprise visit to Kyiv, Ukraine, on Friday, September 12, 2025. The visit was made at the invitation of the Ukrainian government and focused on supporting wounded service members affected by the ongoing conflict. During […]
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