UK, France, and Ukraine to work on ceasefire plan and Control Tension with the U.S. Over Ukraine Crisis

In a significant diplomatic development, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced that the United Kingdom, France, and Ukraine have agreed to collaborate on a ceasefire plan aimed at ending Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine. This agreement follows intensive discussions between leaders from the four nations, particularly after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s tense encounter with […]

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Rural areas can be the EU’s green powerhouse

The European Union aims to cut greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% in 2030 compared to 1990 levels, and to become the first carbon-neutral economy by 2050. This ambitious goal requires a radical increase in the production of green energy within a relatively short timeframe. The untapped potential of rural areas in the union […]

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Office of Public Affairs | Thirteen Members of Houston Robbery Crew Charged in Robbery and Drug Conspiracy

Three Crew Members Charged With Murder A grand jury in the Southern District of Texas returned a superseding indictment yesterday charging 13 Texas men for their roles in a robbery crew that engaged in robbery, drug trafficking, obstruction of justice, and murder, including the killing of two individuals in July 2023. The following 13 defendants, […]

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio With Kaitlan Collins of CNN

QUESTION:  And my source tonight is the Secretary of State, who was in that room today, Marco Rubio.  Thank you so much, Secretary Rubio, for being here.  We just heard from President Zelenskyy.  He said he does not think that he owes President Trump an apology for what happened inside the Oval Office today.  Do […]

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Bahrain’s pearling legacy: Reviving a millennia-old culture

“I always say that all Bahrainis have pearl diving in their blood,” Mohamed Alslaise, a pearl diver and field researcher for the Bahrain Institute for Pearls and Gemstones (DANAT) tells UN News. “Almost all the families that moved from the Arabian Gulf or Iranian coast to Bahrain were divers.” Mr. Alslaise is passionate about preserving […]

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Zelensky Refuses to Apologize to Trump After Fiery White House Showdown

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has stood firm in his position following a heated exchange with former U.S. President Donald Trump during their meeting at the White House. Despite intense criticism from Trump, Zelensky has refused to apologize and remained resolute in his demands for more robust U.S. support for Ukraine in the ongoing war with […]

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Raised voices and angry scenes at the White House as Trump clashes with Zelensky over the ‘minerals deal’

The visit of Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky to the White House has not gone to plan – at least not to his plan. There were extraordinary scenes as a press conference between Zelensky and Trump descended into acrimony, with the US president loudly berating his opposite number, who he accused of “gambling with world war […]

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Ireland: Education Ministers Address Parent Concerns After Special Education Placements Demonstration

Following a demonstration at the Department of Education concerning the availability of school places for children with special educational needs (SEN), Minister for Education, Helen McEntee, reassured parents that the government is working diligently to meet the growing demand. Minister McEntee acknowledged the concerns raised by parents, emphasizing her commitment to ensuring every child reaches […]

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$2.5 billion plan to deliver aid to 11 million people in DR Congo

The 2025 Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP) for the DRC, announced on Thursday, aims to deliver lifesaving assistance to 11 million Congolese, including 7.8 million internally displaced persons (IDPs) – among the highest displacement figures globally. Overall, some 21.2 million Congolese are affected by multiple crises, notably armed conflict, natural disasters, and epidemics. Multidimensional crises The […]

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Petrobras Reports Unexpected $2.9 Billion Loss in Q4 2024 Due to Currency Challenges

Brazil’s state-run oil giant Petrobras (NYSE: PBR) shocked the markets with a rare net loss of $2.9 billion in Q4 2024. The company attributed this significant downturn to the steep devaluation of the Brazilian real, which was the worst-performing major currency last year. This unexpected loss marks a stark contrast to Petrobras’s typically robust earnings, […]

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