EthiopiAI programme: call for proposals

The EthiopiAI programme will identify, develop and deploy high potential responsible Artificial Intelligence (AI) automation and optimisation solutions. These solutions will primarily be used in priority areas including health, education, humanitarian, economic development and climate action. This will be delivered through specialist AI technical assistance to develop and implement AI solutions that will have a […]

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Fujitsu and 1Finity to Launch U.S. Innovation Centre for Optical Networking

📍 Sunnyvale, California, 5 September 2025 — Fujitsu, in partnership with its network subsidiary 1Finity, has announced plans to open the Open Networking Innovation Centre–Americas (ONIC-Americas) in Sunnyvale, California. The facility, set to launch in November, will showcase the capabilities of Fujitsu’s advanced optical network platform tailored for data centre environments. The centre will provide […]

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Hamas Signals Openness to Hostage Deal Following Trump’s Remarks

📍 Gaza City, 5 September 2025 — Hamas has reiterated its willingness to pursue a comprehensive agreement for the release of all Israeli hostages held in Gaza, following public comments by U.S. President Donald Trump urging the group to “immediately” release all captives. In a post on Truth Social, Trump stated: “Tell Hamas to IMMEDIATELY […]

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JetBlue to Launch Amazon’s Project Kuiper Satellite Wi-Fi in 2027

📍 Washington, D.C., 5 September 2025 — JetBlue Airways will become the first airline to adopt Amazon’s Project Kuiper satellite network to power its in-flight Wi-Fi, the companies announced this week. The partnership marks a significant milestone in aviation connectivity, with rollout scheduled to begin in 2027. Project Kuiper, Amazon’s low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite […]

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World Bank Opens Applications for 2025 Young Professionals Program

📍 Washington, D.C., 5 September 2025 — The World Bank Group has officially launched its 2025 Young Professionals Program (YPP), inviting applications from 1 to 30 September. This fully funded initiative offers a gateway for emerging leaders to contribute to global development through a structured two-year career track. The program provides: Eligible candidates must: Participants […]

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OSCE Special Envoy Hakala to Visit Central Asia to Strengthen Regional Partnerships

📍 Vienna/Helsinki, 5 September 2025 — Terhi Hakala, Special Envoy of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, will undertake an official visit to Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, and Kyrgyzstan from 8 to 16 September. The mission aims to reinforce the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe’s engagement with key regional partners. During the visit, Hakala will hold consultations with […]

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Federal Immigration Raid Halts Hyundai Battery Plant Construction in Georgia

📍 Bryan County, Georgia — A sweeping federal immigration enforcement operation has led to the detention of approximately 450 workers at a Hyundai Motor Group construction site in southeast Georgia, prompting an immediate suspension of work on a planned electric vehicle battery facility. The raid, conducted on September 4, involved multiple U.S. agencies including Homeland […]

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Magic of microalgae: sustainable ingredients for food, feed and fragrance

On the outskirts of Lisbon, an abandoned industrial site has been given a new lease of life as a state-of-the-art biorefinery. It is scaling up the production of microalgae – a new source of nutrition. These single-celled organisms can produce compounds such as proteins, lipids and carbohydrates with very little water and no need for […]

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Labor to have faith again

Faith organizations now have an explicit welcome in every discretionary Department of Labor grant opportunity announcement, making clear they are not only eligible, but encouraged, to apply for funding.  In February, President Trump issued an executive order that established a White House Faith Office to “coordinate with agencies on identifying and promoting grant opportunities for […]

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Second Earthquake Strikes Eastern Afghanistan as Death Toll Rises to 2,205

📍 Kabul, Afghanistan — A second earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan on Thursday, days after a powerful 6.0-magnitude quake devastated several provinces, killing at least 2,205 people and injuring 3,640, according to Taliban government officials. The latest tremor, measured at 5.6 magnitude by the U.S. Geological Survey’s National Earthquake Information Center, hit the same region already […]

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