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The European Commission has initiated antitrust proceedings against Google and directed Apple to comply with the bloc’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), intensifying regulatory scrutiny on major U.S. technology firms. These actions come amid rising tensions between the European Union and

The European Commission and the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy have unveiled the European Defence White Paper – A Roadmap for Readiness 2030, outlining a strategic plan to strengthen Europe’s defence capabilities. The initiative, part of the broader Rearming Europe/Readiness for 2030 framework,

NASA and SpaceX successfully launched a long-anticipated crew mission to the International Space Station (ISS) on Friday, paving the way for the long-overdue return of U.S. astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams. The two veteran astronauts have been aboard the

Ocean degradation poses a significant threat to communities and human rights worldwide, particularly the right to a healthy environment, according to a United Nations independent expert. Astrid Puentes Riaño, Special Rapporteur on the human right to a clean, healthy, and

United Nations human rights experts have issued a stark warning regarding Myanmar’s escalating food security crisis, describing the situation as an unprecedented humanitarian emergency with severe implications for human rights. The experts stressed that deteriorating conditions are placing millions at

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), and the World Food Programme (WFP) marked International Women’s Day 2025 with a renewed call for the empowerment of women and girls, particularly

UN Women has urged the international community to reinforce efforts toward achieving rights, equality, and empowerment for all women and girls, emphasizing that gender equality remains a pressing global priority. Marking the 50th International Women’s Day on March 8, UN

Australia has ordered the evacuation of thousands of residents from its eastern regions as Tropical Cyclone Alfred advances toward the coast. The storm, expected to make landfall on Saturday, has already brought heavy rainfall, strong winds, and massive waves, causing

The European Commission and the World Bank Group have announced a strategic partnership to accelerate energy access in Africa, aligning their respective initiatives to drive renewable energy deployment across the continent. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and World