📰 Glencore Commits $13.5 Billion to Argentinian Copper Expansion Under RIGI Incentive Scheme

Buenos Aires, August 2025 — Global mining and commodities powerhouse Glencore (LON:GLEN) has formally submitted applications to Argentina’s federal authorities for inclusion in the country’s Incentive Regime for Large Investments (RIGI), signaling its intent to invest $13.5 billion in two major copper projects: El Pachón and Agua Rica. 🏗️ Strategic Investment Breakdown Combined, the projects […]

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First Person: On Ukraine’s frontlines, humanitarians risk all to bring hope

“Sometimes it feels like we’re swimming against a current that never slows down,” says Ms. Tiutiunnyk, an assistant external relations officer working in Ukraine for the UN refugee agency (UNHCR). Ms.Tiutiunnyk is herself a displaced person from Luhansk, forced to flee following the onset of hostilities. “I was not a part of the humanitarian community”, […]

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Rubella eliminated as a public health problem in Nepal: WHO

Rubella – which is commonly known as German measles – is a highly contagious viral infection, and particularly serious for pregnant women as it can lead to miscarriage, stillbirth or a range of debilitating birth defects. Safe and cost-effective vaccines have made it highly preventable. “Nepal’s success reflects the unwavering commitment of its leadership, persistent […]

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🌍 Behind the Headlines, Reciprocity Denied: US, Nigerian Visa Sanctions Reveal Coercive Power Politics, Deals and Diplomacy

Migration Diplomacy and the Politics of Leverage By Staff Writer | August 2025 While public attention often focuses on deportation flights and border enforcement, the real story behind global migration diplomacy is one of control, compliance, and strategic leverage. Recent developments involving the United Kingdom, United States, and several African nations reveal a troubling pattern: […]

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🔥 Iran Heatwave Triggers Office Closures Amid Strain on Water and Power Infrastructure

Tehran, Iran — August 17, 2025 Iran is grappling with an intense heatwave that has severely strained its water and electricity infrastructure, prompting authorities to order the closure of public offices and banks across Tehran and several other provinces. The move, aimed at conserving energy and managing dwindling resources, reflects the growing urgency of the […]

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Statement by Commissioner Lahbib on the 2025 World Humanitarian Day

Ahead of this year’s World Humanitarian Day, Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management, Hadja Lahbib, issued the following statement:  “The EU is one of the world’s largest humanitarian aid donors, working to save millions of lives in crisis situations globally. Yet at a time when humanitarian needs are reaching new heights, respect for International […]

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📰 Newsmax to Pay $67 Million in Defamation Settlement Over 2020 Election Misinformation

DENVER — August 18, 2025 — Conservative news outlet Newsmax has agreed to pay $67 million to settle a defamation lawsuit brought by Dominion Voting Systems, marking a significant legal consequence for the network’s role in spreading false claims about the 2020 U.S. presidential election. The settlement, disclosed in a regulatory filing on Monday, resolves […]

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WTO Chief Okonjo Iweala: Tinubu’s Reforms Stabilizing Economy, But Nigerians Need Urgent Support on Food and Fiscal Policy

Calls Grow for Immediate Relief Measures Amid Soaring Food Prices Abuja, Nigeria — August 2025 The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has acknowledged the stabilizing impact of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic reforms, but warned that many Nigerians continue to face severe hardship as a result of these policies. Her […]

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South Sudanese ‘are counting on us’, top UN official tells Security Council

Referencing the recent quarterly report from the Secretary-General on challenges facing the world’s youngest nation, Ms. Pobee underscored that since March, previous gains in the peace process have been largely eroded. Military offensives, primarily involving South Sudan’s rival militia which answers to the First Vice President and Government troops loyal to the President, have continued, and […]

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US President Trump Promises “Very Good Protection” to Ukraine in High-Stakes White House Talks

WASHINGTON, D.C. — August 18, 2025 — In a pivotal meeting at the White House on Monday afternoon, U.S. President Donald Trump assured Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of “very good protection and very good security” for Ukraine, addressing one of Kyiv’s central demands in ongoing negotiations to end the war with Russia. The bilateral meeting, […]

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