Libya: Security Council urged to back popular ‘yearning’ for national elections

Hannah Tetteh, who also heads the UN Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), briefed ambassadors in the wake of municipal council elections last week and outlined a proposed roadmap to general elections, which should have been held way back in 2021. “The Libyan people look to this esteemed Council for help, to ensure a solution to the […]

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Morgan Stanley Joins $105 Million Series C to Accelerate Overhaul’s Sustainable Supply Chain Solutions

New York, NY — Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM), through its 1GT climate private equity strategy, has joined a $105 million Series C funding round for Overhaul Group, a global leader in in-transit cargo risk management and supply chain visibility solutions. The round was led by Springcoast Partners, with continued support from existing investor Edison […]

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President Lula to Host Nigerian Leader Bola Tinubu in Brasília for Bilateral Talks

Brasília, Brazil — Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will host Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the capital city of Brasília on Sunday, August 24, 2025, as part of a two-day state visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries. The visit follows an official invitation extended by President Lula and […]

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Survivors’ voices ‘integral’ to preventing terrorism

This year marks the eighth commemoration of the International Day of Remembrance of and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism. It serves to honour victims and survivors, elevate their voices, raise awareness, and highlight global solidarity. “This International Day is not only one of remembrance; it’s a reaffirmation of our collective commitment to uphold the […]

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Ireland Launches First Sustainable Aviation Fuel Policy Roadmap to Support Sector Decarbonization

Dublin, Ireland — Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien has officially published Ireland’s first Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Policy Roadmap, delivering on a key commitment outlined in the Programme for Government. The roadmap sets the foundation for Ireland’s long-term strategy to decarbonise the aviation sector, which faces unique challenges in reducing emissions due to its reliance […]

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Ireland Engages World Bank to Support Review of National Emergency Management Framework

Dublin, Ireland — The Department of Defence has announced that the World Bank will provide technical assistance to the Office of Emergency Planning (OEP) as part of a comprehensive review of Ireland’s National Strategic Policy Framework for Emergency Management. The initiative aims to strengthen national preparedness and response capabilities by aligning Ireland’s emergency planning systems […]

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🏢 JPMorgan Chase and Mitsubishi UFJ Near $22 Billion Financing Deal for Vantage’s $25B Data Center Megacampus

Denver, CO — August 20, 2025Vantage Data Centers is reportedly close to securing $22 billion in financing from JPMorgan Chase and Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) to support the development of its $25 billion hyperscale data center campus in Shackelford County, Texas. The funding package, one of the largest ever arranged for a single data […]

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DeepSeek Quietly Releases V3.1 Hybrid AI Model, Targeting Agentic Use Cases

Beijing, China — Chinese AI startup DeepSeek has released an updated version of its flagship model, DeepSeek V3.1, marking a notable evolution in its open-source large language model (LLM) lineup. The new model builds on the original DeepSeek V3 architecture, which also serves as the foundation for its reasoning-focused R1 model, and introduces a hybrid […]

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Odu’a Investment Signs ₦10 Billion Cocoa Deal, Signals Strategic Shift Toward Agriculture

Ibadan, Nigeria — Odu’a Investment Company Limited https://oduainvestment.com.ng/ has signed a ₦10 billion (approximately $11.2 million USD) cocoa export agreement with Africa’s largest cocoa exporter, marking a significant move in the company’s strategic pivot toward agriculture and agribusiness. The announcement was made by Group Chairman Bimbo Ashiru, who confirmed that the board approved the deal […]

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Cholera Resurgence in Sudan and South Sudan Raises Alarm Amid Conflict

Khartoum/Juba — Cholera, a potentially deadly intestinal infection caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae, is surging across Sudan and South Sudan, driven by ongoing conflict, displacement, and the collapse of essential public health infrastructure. Health experts warn that the outbreak, while preventable and treatable, is escalating rapidly due to limited access to clean water, sanitation, […]

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