The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has announced the arrest of 617 individuals during a coordinated weeklong operation targeting the Mexico-based Sinaloa drug cartel. The enforcement actions, carried out between August 25 and 29 across 23 domestic field divisions and seven international regions, aimed to dismantle one of the world’s most violent and prolific drug […]
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A new report from the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI), published in partnership with Community Foundation Ireland, reveals that one in five children in Ireland are living below the poverty line when housing costs are taken into account. The findings place Ireland 16th out of 27 European Union countries for child poverty rates after […]
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Nepal has lifted its nationwide ban on major social media platforms following mass protests that left at least 19 people dead and hundreds injured. The unrest, led primarily by young demonstrators, erupted in response to the government’s decision to block access to platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and X, citing concerns over misinformation and […]
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Pornographic addiction—often referred to as Problematic Pornography Use (PPU)—is a growing behavioral health concern affecting millions globally. Though not formally recognized as a medical disorder in the DSM-5, mounting evidence links compulsive porn consumption to patterns similar to substance addiction, including cravings, withdrawal-like symptoms, and impaired daily functioning. 📊 Global Scope and Prevalence Recent international […]
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Germany plans to invest €10 billion ($12 billion) in civil protection and disaster management by 2029, Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt confirmed in an interview with Bild published Sunday. The initiative, dubbed the Civil Protection Pact, aims to modernize emergency infrastructure amid rising geopolitical tensions and threats such as extremism and hybrid attacks. Key components of […]
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Africa Macro & Business Briefing Compiled for professionals tracking political risk, economic shifts, and corporate activity across the continent. Business & Macroeconomy Climate & Energy Tech & Investment Deals Geopolitics & Security 🇲🇱 Mali: Jihadist Blockade Targets Junta Militant group JNIM has declared a blockade in western Mali’s Kayes and Nioro regions, disrupting fuel and […]
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Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has formally ruled herself out of the upcoming Irish presidential race, stating her clear preference to remain in parliamentary politics and pursue the role of Taoiseach. Speaking ahead of her party’s annual think-in, McDonald emphasized her commitment to leading the opposition and presenting Sinn Féin as a viable alternative […]
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Today, we pause to honor the life and legacy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, a sovereign whose reign defined an era and whose presence became a symbol of continuity in a rapidly changing world. Born Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor in 1926, she ascended the throne in 1952 at just 25 years old, following the […]
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At his home in Jalalabad, roughly 50 kilometres away from the epicentre, Dr. Sahak and his wife stormed out of their bedroom to find their eight children already in the hallway. “I immediately thought about Herat,” the Afghan physician in his late forties told me, referring to the earthquakes that devastated the country’s western province […]
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Human Rights Watch (HRW) has welcomed the upcoming trial of 13 Turkish gendarmes accused of torture and custodial death, calling it a rare opportunity to confront impunity for law enforcement abuse in Türkiye. The officers face charges stemming from the February 2023 arrest of brothers Ahmet and Sabri Güreşçi in Hatay province, following allegations of […]
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