EU Announces Partial Lifting of Economic Sanctions on Syria

Brussels, 20 May 2025 – The European Union has decided to lift a portion of its economic sanctions on Syria following recent political changes in the country, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas announced on Tuesday. “Today, we took the decision to lift our economic sanctions on Syria,” Kallas said in a statement posted on […]

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Estimated 20,000 People Displaced from Northeastern Nigerian Town Amid Insurgent Attacks

MAIDUGURI, Nigeria, 19 May – A surge in militant violence has forced at least 20,000 residents to flee Marte, a town in Nigeria’s northeastern Borno state, according to the state governor. The displacement follows a series of attacks attributed to Islamist insurgents in the region. Marte, located near the border with Cameroon, had previously been […]

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Turkey Discovers New Offshore Gas Field in the Black Sea

Geneva, Switzerland, May 20, 2025 – Turkish Petroleum (TPAO) has confirmed the discovery of a major offshore natural gas field in the Black Sea. The newly identified reserve is estimated to hold at least 75 billion cubic metres (bcm) of natural gas—equivalent to approximately 2.6 trillion cubic feet (Tcf). This significant find was made at […]

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Reclaiming urban spaces: how cities are welcoming nature back

In an industrial quarter outside Buenos Aires, a hummingbird hovers over a vibrant bed of plants and flowers. Two years ago, the area was a stretch of grey streets and factory units. Today, EU-funded researchers are bringing nature to urban Argentina, in a collaboration between European and Latin American cities. The pavements of San Martín, […]

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The UK continues to call on North Korea to end grave human rights violations: UK statement at the UN General Assembly

I thank the briefers for their brave testimonies and tireless advocacy. It is essential that we continue to shine a light on the grave human rights situation in the DPRK, about which the UK remains deeply concerned. Human rights abuses against North Koreans remain widespread and systematic. Those who perpetrate these abuses remain unaccountable. The […]

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President Trump Golden Dome Missile Defense System Advances with Design Finalization and Leadership Appointment

The U.S. Department of Defense has confirmed that the “Golden Dome” missile defense initiative has progressed to the implementation phase at a recent presentation to President Trump at the White House, with a finalized system design and leadership in place. President Donald Trump initiated the project in January 2025 through an executive order, directing the […]

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Fresno-Based Community Health System to Pay $31.5 Million in False Claims Act Settlement

FRESNO, Calif. — May 14, 2025 — The U.S. Department of Justice announced today that Community Health System (CHS), a prominent healthcare provider in Fresno County, and its affiliate, Physician Network Advantage Inc. (PNA), have agreed to pay $31.5 million to resolve allegations of violating the False Claims Act by offering improper financial incentives to […]

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Kraft Heinz Announces $3 Billion Manufacturing Plants Modernization Upgrade Plan across the U.S.

Kraft Heinz, a global leader in the food and beverage sector, has unveiled plans to invest $3 billion into modernizing its U.S. manufacturing operations. This move marks the company’s largest manufacturing investment in over a decade, signaling its commitment to improving efficiency, sustainability, and production capacity. The initiative, spanning multiple years, will focus on upgrading […]

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CAR-T cell therapy is revolutionising cancer treatment – here’s how it works

Personalised medicine is already a reality in clinical practice, and CAR-T cell therapy is one of its most promising tools. This innovative approach, which involves genetically modifying the cells of the immune system, is transforming the way we treat not only cancer, but also other diseases. The CAR-T revolution is widely documented, with more than […]

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EU economy projected to moderately grow amid global economic uncertainty

  The European Commission has published its spring 2025 economic forecast, showing that the EU economy started this year stronger than anticipated. It is projected to keep growing slowly in 2025, with growth expected to pick up in 2026. Key projections real GDP is projected to grow by 0.9% in 2025 and 1.4% in 2026 […]

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