HONG KONG — FedEx has added six new Mercedes-Benz eVito electric vans to its Hong Kong delivery fleet, reinforcing its commitment to achieving carbon-neutral global operations by 2040. The vehicles, each with a 913-kilogram load capacity and a 264-kilometer range per charge, are optimized for last-mile deliveries in high-traffic urban areas. The move responds to […]
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PORT EVERGLADES, FL — The U.S. Coast Guard has completed the largest drug offload in its history, unloading 61,740 pounds of cocaine and 14,400 pounds of marijuana seized during maritime interdictions in the Eastern Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea. The contraband, valued at approximately $473 million, was delivered to Port Everglades by the Coast Guard […]
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In the face of Russia’s unjustified war of aggression, Ukraine’s resistance and resilience continues to be a shining example to us all. On 24 August, we celebrated Ukraine’s Independence Day, honouring this steadfast spirit in defending freedom and democracy. The European Commission unfurled the Ukraine flag in front of the Berlaymont building in Brussels, […]
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Government representatives call for standardized public health procedures at the close of a 3-day simulation exercise. 25 August 2025, Cairo, Egypt – Government representatives from Egypt, Libya, Sudan and Tunisia — major countries on migratory routes in North Africa — convened in Cairo from 18–20 August for a 3-day table-top simulation exercise (SimEx) organized by […]
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Recent attacks have been particularly devastating in the Az Zaytoun neighbourhood, where airstrikes, artillery shelling and gunfire are continuous and intense, causing a high number of civilian casualties and the large-scale destruction of residential buildings and public facilities, the UN human rights office, OHCHR, in the Occupied Palestinian Territory said in a statement. Since 8 […]
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Dublin, Ireland — Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has refused to rule herself out of the 2025 presidential election, as political parties and independents begin to position themselves for what is shaping up to be a competitive race to succeed President Michael D. Higgins. Speaking over the weekend, McDonald confirmed that Sinn Féin is […]
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ABUJA — The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has successfully rescued 76 individuals, including women and children, following a precision airstrike on a bandit stronghold in Katsina State, officials confirmed on Saturday. The operation targeted Pauwa Hill in Kankara Local Government Area as part of an ongoing manhunt for a notorious gang leader known as Babaro. […]
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Her journey into humanitarian work began after years of serving in hospitals in Aden, where she witnessed firsthand the struggles vulnerable communities face in accessing healthcare services. “In Aden, I worked at a private hospital,” she recalled. “I found that many people couldn’t afford treatment. That reality pushed me to find a way to help […]
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Templemore, Co Tipperary — 22 August 2025Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, Jim O’Callaghan, has welcomed the attestation of 154 new probationer Gardaí at a ceremony held today at the Garda College in Templemore. The newly sworn members of An Garda Síochána will begin their policing careers with immediate deployment to Garda Divisions across […]
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WELLINGTON — The New Zealand government has announced two new visa categories under the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) framework, aimed at easing seasonal workforce shortages across key industries. The Global Workforce Seasonal Visa (GWSV) and the Peak Seasonal Visa (PSV) will be available from 8 December 2025. The GWSV targets skilled seasonal workers with […]
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