Federal Court Permanently Prohibits Tampa-area Pharmacist from Filling Opioids Prescriptions and Pharmacy Dissolved | Office of Public Affairs

Monday, a federal court prohibited a Tampa-area pharmacist from filling prescriptions for opioids and other controlled substances and entered a civil penalty against him in a case alleging violations of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). In a complaint filed in August 2022, the United States alleges that Nathaniel Esalomi unlawfully distributed powerful opioids by filling […]

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‘We won’t stop’: Afghan women keep businesses alive despite sweeping rights abuses

For many, running a small business has become the only viable path to earning an income – and a way to support other women who have lost their jobs.  With help from the UN, these entrepreneurs are keeping their livelihoods going, often in the face of intense social pressure and strict rules governing women’s movement. […]

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African Continental Brief : Business, Tech, Geopolitics, Security and Human Rights — 11 December 2025

Business & Economy Investment and Market Adjustments Energy Sector Developments Tech & Innovation Industrial and Digital Shifts Geopolitics & Regional Affairs Leadership and Political Continuity Regional Governance Pressures Security & Conflict Sudan: Intensifying Conflict Dynamics Eastern Congo: Rebel Advance Regional Security Cooperation Benin: Coup Attempt Thwarted Human Rights & Governance Accountability for Historic Atrocities Civic […]

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Peace proves relative in Gaza with no let-up in deadly airstrikes

“The Security Council resolution is very clear about not calling anything a border or anything else, it is about a territory that needs to be respected in its entirety,” he said, referencing a resolution adopted by the Council on 17 November in support of a comprehensive plan to end the conflict. “We call on all parties […]

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‘All we want for Sudan is peace’ say children fleeing violence

Only 16 at the time, she saw armed men attacking her village and killing people – her grandfather and uncle among them. Girls were raped or taken. “Nahed managed to escape but said it was terrifying,” said UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell who described Nahed’s story on Tuesday. “The chilling memories remain.” Sudan is in the […]

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Human Rights Day: Parliamentary Under Secretary of State speech

Good morning. It’s great to see you all today. The UN’s theme this year – “Human Rights, Our Everyday Essentials” – couldn’t be more timely. And it really resonates with me after my visit to Jamaica to see the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, just five short days ago. We often speak about our basic human […]

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EU plans to upgrade energy infrastructure to lower bills and boost independence

  The European Commission has proposed new initiatives to address long-standing issues in the planning and implementation of the EU’s energy infrastructure. They aim to ensure that affordable and clean energy flows more efficiently across the EU. Grid infrastructure is the backbone of the European energy system. The new package proposes to modernise and expand it to unlock its […]

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Leveraging Momentum of the America First Global Health Strategy with the Signing of the United States–Liberia Bilateral Health Cooperation Memorandum of Understanding

Today, the United States and Liberia have achieved a historic milestone in advancing the America First Global Health Strategy by signing a five-year, bilateral health cooperation Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). Over the next five years and working with Congress, the United States intends to provide up to $125 million in health assistance to Liberia, supporting […]

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Justice Department Sues Minneapolis Public Schools for Racial Discrimination Against Teachers | Office of Public Affairs

Yesterday, the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division filed a lawsuit against Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) over MPS’ collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with a teachers’ union which preferences teachers who are members of an “underrepresented population” in employment decisions and prioritizes “Black Men Teach Fellows” for certain employment benefits, terms, and conditions. “Discrimination is unacceptable in […]

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Why art is a prime target for organised crime

In 2024, the global art market hit an estimated $57.5 billion (€49.5 billion) in sales, according to the Art Basel and UBS Art Market Report 2025, underscoring art’s significance as an asset class. Art is traditionally associated with noble motivations and heritage. However, the art market, with its high value per unit transactions, subjective and/or manipulated valuations, […]

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