đź“Ť Canberra, Australia — The Australian government has entered into a $1.6 billion agreement with the Pacific island nation of Nauru to resettle up to 354 individuals deemed to have “no legal right to remain in Australia.” The deal marks a renewed phase in Australia’s controversial offshore migration policy. Under the arrangement, Nauru will receive […]
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đź“Ť London, UK — Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), the British luxury carmaker owned by Tata Motors, has confirmed a major cyberattack that has severely disrupted its global retail and manufacturing operations. The company said it took immediate action by proactively disconnecting its systems to contain the incident, which occurred over the weekend. In a statement, […]
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Up to 1,000 people are feared dead in the tragedy, which occurred on Sunday in Tarsin village, located in the Jebel Marra range on the border of Central and South Darfur states. The landslide was triggered by days of heavy rain. “I extend my heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and to the […]
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đź“Ť Washington, D.C. — The U.S. Army has awarded Lockheed Martin a $9.8 billion multiyear contract to produce nearly 2,000 Patriot Advanced Capability-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (PAC-3 MSE) interceptors, the company confirmed on Wednesday. The agreement, covering fiscal years 2024 through 2026, marks the largest contract in the history of Lockheed’s Missiles and Fire Control […]
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In mid-April 2025, a wave of videos swept through TikTok claiming that some brands of luxury leather goods, especially French ones, actually make their products in China. The content creators presented themselves as official manufacturers, urging customers to buy bags directly from the source at a fraction of the retail price. What triggered these campaigns? What […]
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In a statement released by his Spokesperson, the UN chief noted that the disaster driven by severe monsoon conditions had been exacerbated by climate change, impacting around 1.5 million people. Hundreds of thousands of people need humanitarian aid while more than 3,000 homes, over 400 schools and some 40 health facilities have suffered some level […]
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đź“Ť Calgary, Canada — WestJet has announced its largest-ever aircraft purchase, signing a deal with Boeing for 67 new jets as part of a long-term fleet expansion and renewal strategy. The order includes 60 Boeing 737-10 MAX narrowbody aircraft and seven 787-9 Dreamliner widebody jets, aimed at strengthening both domestic and international operations. The agreement […]
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Disorders such as anxiety and depression are exacting a heavy toll on individuals, families and economies, yet most countries are failing to provide adequate support. Mental health problems are widespread across every society and age group and remain the second leading cause of long-term disability. They drive up healthcare costs for families and governments while […]
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That’s the message from Kelly Clements, Deputy High Commissioner with the UN refugee agency, UNHCR, speaking on Tuesday after concluding a five-day visit to Lebanon and Syria. “The international community cannot afford to be mere observers, assessing and judging the developments in Syria,” she said. “They must take an active role supporting stabilization and recovery […]
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đź“Ť Dublin, Ireland — The Government has published the 2024 Annual Report of Abhaile, Ireland’s national mortgage arrears resolution service, highlighting its support for more than 32,000 borrowers since its launch in 2016. The service provides free financial and legal advice to help individuals resolve mortgage arrears and remain in their homes. Jointly overseen by […]
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