CATL’s €7.3 billion Hungarian Battery Plant Set to Begin Production by Early 2026

Chinese battery giant Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. (CATL) is preparing to launch production at its new facility in Debrecen, Hungary by early 2026, according to Matt Shen, the company’s general manager for Europe. The announcement was made during the IAA Mobility car show in Munich, where CATL emphasized its strategic expansion into the European […]

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Remembering Queen Elizabeth II (1926–2022): A Life of Grace, Duty, and Enduring Legacy

Today, we pause to honor the life and legacy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, a sovereign whose reign defined an era and whose presence became a symbol of continuity in a rapidly changing world. Born Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor in 1926, she ascended the throne in 1952 at just 25 years old, following the […]

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President Trump Says Israel Accepted Gaza Ceasefire Proposal, Urges Hamas to Comply

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that Israel has accepted a new ceasefire and hostage-release proposal aimed at ending the war in Gaza. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump described the initiative as a final opportunity for peace, stating, “The Israelis have accepted my Terms. It is time for Hamas to […]

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Downpours stymy aid teams following deadly landslide in war-torn Sudan

The death toll has not yet been verified as ongoing downpours and rugged terrain are making it extremely difficult to reach the impacted communities, according to the UN migration agency, IOM. To date, an estimated 150 people were displaced from Tarseen and neighbouring villages, with families now sheltering in nearby communities. The UN humanitarian agency, […]

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Former President Biden Presidential Library Planned for Delaware, Fundraising Underway

WASHINGTON — Former President Joe Biden has announced plans to establish his presidential library in his home state of Delaware, initiating a major fundraising effort and site selection process for the future museum and archive. The Joe and Jill Biden Foundation recently approved a 13-member governance board to oversee the project. The board includes close […]

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University of Kentucky Cheerleader Arrested After Infant Found Dead in Trash Bag

Laken Snelling, a 21-year-old cheerleader at the University of Kentucky, has been arrested following the discovery of a deceased infant in her off-campus residence. According to Lexington police, officers responded to a report of an unresponsive child on August 27, 2025, and found the newborn wrapped in a towel inside a black trash bag concealed […]

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Window to prevent famine spreading in Gaza is ‘closing fast’, UN warns

Tom Fletcher’s statement amid what he described as “a massive military offensive” by Israeli forces against Palestinians in Gaza City, and the failure of ceasefire negotiations with Hamas militants. By the end of September famine will likely have spread into Deir al Balah and Khan Younis, he said, unless there is a huge influx of […]

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Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba Announces Resignation in the Wake of US $550Billion Trade Deal: Succession in Focus

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has announced his resignation following mounting pressure from within the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), triggered by a series of electoral defeats—including a historic loss in July’s upper house election. Ishiba, who took office in October 2024, stated that stepping down was necessary to prevent further division and allow for […]

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Mozambique Secures World Bank Support for Landmark $6 billion Hydroelectric Project

Mozambique has gained World Bank backing for the $6 billion Mphanda Nkuwa hydroelectric plant, set to become southern Africa’s largest energy infrastructure project in half a century. Located along the Zambezi River, 60 kilometers downstream from the Cahora Bassa dam, the facility is expected to generate 1,500 megawatts upon completion in 2031. The initiative is […]

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This visit has been cancelled: UK pushes for long-term peace in Gaza with Gulf partners

Foreign Secretary engages key strategic partners as part of a long-term framework for peace in Gaza Meetings in the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia amidst deteriorating humanitarian situation in Gaza Latest in series of UK visits to the Gulf to strengthen relations across foreign policy, trade, investment and defence This visit […]

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