Micheál Martin & Funding

wired.com/story/conspiracy-tents-student-protests-gaza/

WIRED 15h

No, a Shadowy Figure Is Not Buying Tents for Columbia Student Protesters: Conspiracies about outside forces funding and orchestrating the university protests at ...

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17h

Politicians must stand up to 'increasingly violent' anti-migrant protests, warns Tánaiste

irishexaminer.com/news/politics/arid-41382805.html

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8h

U.S. Treasury refunding set to offer relief from supply rises: The U.S. Treasury Department is expected to offer markets some relief next week when it details ...

reuters.com/markets/us/us-treasury-refunding-set-offer-relief-supply-rises-2024-04-26/

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theguardian.com/technology/2024/apr/26/foreign-states-targeting-sensitive-research-at-uk-universities-mi5-warns

guardiantech Apr 25

Foreign states targeting sensitive research at UK universities, MI5 warns: Ministers considering more funding to protect important research sites ...

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Apr 25

Record $8.8 bln pulled from US sustainable funds in Q1

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2h

New US funding for Kyiv comes at a crucial moment: After months of delays in the US Congress, an overwhelming bipartisan majority approved a new $61 billion aid ...

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12h

NY lawmakers propose conditioning federal funding on monitoring of antisemitism: Two New York lawmakers are proposing legislation that could condition federal ...

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Apr 25

‘It is our land’: Palestinian children born in refugee camp abroad dream of return

irishtimes.com/politics/2024/04/25/it-is-our-land-palestinian-children-born-in-refugee-camp-abroad-dream-of-return/

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9h

Tourists could start paying 'tax' to visit Cornwall: Malcolm Bell, Chief Executive of Visit Cornwall, admits the idea of implementing a tourist tax upon visitors ...

cornwalllive.com/news/cornwall-news/tourists-start-paying-cornish-tax-9250323

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Apr 25

BGC Group's FMX Futures gets funding from banking consortium

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Apr 24

The German government plans to resume cooperation with the UN Agency for Palestinians in Gaza, the foreign and development ministries said in a joint statement ... Show more

Germany signals it will resume funding UN agency for Palestinians | Reuters

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Quick Glance: UNRWA Report Highlights Lack of Evidence for Israel's Employee Militancy Claims

An independent review commissioned by the United Nations found that Israel has not provided evidence to support its accusation that a 'significant' number of employees of the U.N. relief agency for Palestinian refugees in the Gaza Strip are members of terrorist organizations.

The review, led by former French foreign minister Catherine Colonna, revealed that UNRWA 'plays an indispensable and irreplaceable role in the region,' despite issues such as employees expressing political views and offices being used for 'political or military purposes'.

The review listed recommendations to enhance UNRWA operations, including improved training, more rigorous employee screening, and a thorough review of all textbooks and supplements.

Concerns were raised regarding the screening of UNRWA employees and the content of textbooks, while Israel has yet to provide evidence to support the claim that a significant number of UNRWA employees are members of terrorist organizations.

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zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/ausland/petersberger-klimadialog-finanzierung-100.html

ZDF

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Climate summit in Berlin: A world without coal: In times of tight national coffers, the question remains where the billions for the climate will come from ...

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Apr 25

After-hours clinics on verge of collapse in some regions: Overworked GPs have signalled they can no longer cover, while funding is falling short.

rnz.co.nz/news/national/515240/after-hours-clinics-on-verge-of-collapse-in-some-regions

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Apr 25

Climate Policy Is Working: Double Down on What’s Succeeding Instead of Despairing Over What’s Not

foreignaffairs.com/world/climate-change-policy-working-kelly-gallagher

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17h

2024 Mater Heart Run that will cover ten counties launched: Dr. Mary Ngui said the turnout from partners was beyond expectation. She also added that such efforts ...

standardmedia.co.ke/health/health-science/article/2001493899/2024-mater-heart-run-that-will-cover-ten-counties-launched

aerotime.aero/articles/usaf-anduril-general-atomics-loyal-wingmen

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AeroTime Hub Apr 25

USAF shortlists Anduril and General Atomics to develop drone wingmen: Anduril and General Atomics have received funding from the USAF to develop and test loyal ...

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Apr 26

Yingluck in the clear over funding scandal The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has decided not to appeal the Supreme Court ruling that cleared ... Show more

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Apr 25

Family of soldier killed in KDF chopper crash seeks funds for burial: A fundraising event is planned for April 30 to raise money for the burial.

nation.africa/kenya/counties/siaya/family-of-officer-killed-in-kdf-chopper-crash-funds-for-burial-4603206

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13h

Micheál Martin – Fundamental reform must happen in wake of Aoife Johnston's death at UHL

irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41382946.html

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The Washington Post

washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/26/unrwa-funding-suspension-gaza-donor-united-states/

7h

Countries are reinstating funds for UNRWA — but not the United States: The United States has prohibited funding for the humanitarian organization for a year.

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Apr 25

€5.6m funding for Donegal, Kerry and Mayo airports: Funding of over €5.6 million has been announced for regional airports in Donegal, Kerry, and Mayo.

rte.ie/news/regional/2024/0425/1445643-aiports-funding/

forbesafrica.com/current-affairs/2024/04/21/africas-startup-funding-sees-decline-amidst-global-trends-experts-speak/

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Forbes Africa Apr 25

Africa’s Startup Funding Sees Decline Amidst Global Trends: Experts Speak: According to the report by research firm Africa: The Big Deal, a total of $466 million ...

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Apr 25

Denmark to increase military assistance to Ukraine by almost €600 million in 2024

pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/25/7452996/

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Apr 25

Micron secures $13bn in US support to expand chipmaking capacity: Idaho-based memory chipmaker is latest beneficiary of funding from 2022 Chips Act

ft.com/content/084c5cce-3734-4c28-8cab-ee1ecaa7e402

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Daily Nation

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Apr 26

Why Moi grandson held funds drive to raise hospital cash : Jonathan Moi's widow made a public appeal, asking well-wishers to donate money for her son's treatment ...

nation.africa/kenya/news/why-moi-grandson-held-funds-drive-to-raise-hospital-cash--4603604

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Why Moi grandson held funds drive to raise hospital cash ... Show more

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Apr 23

New US military aid package to Ukraine expected to be worth around $1 billion: The Biden administration is preparing a new aid package for Ukraine that is ...

cnn.com/2024/04/23/politics/new-us-military-aid-package-to-ukraine-expected-to-be-worth-around-usd1-billion/

Quick Glance: Biden signs Comprehensive Military Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan

President Biden announces the signing of a substantial $95 billion military assistance package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, with a significant portion of the funds directed towards Ukraine.

Despite initial resistance from Republicans in Congress, Biden has signed the aid package, highlighting the reinforcement of allies and ensuring prompt deliveries to Ukraine.

The assistance for Ukraine includes weapons and military equipment valued at around $1 billion, encompassing artillery shells and air defense missiles.

Military analysts do not foresee significant changes on the frontlines in eastern Ukraine, while the US support aims to aid Ukraine in operations in southern Ukraine, particularly focusing on Crimea and the Black Sea.

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Stoke on Trent Live Apr 25

Royal Stoke's new £32m multi-storey opens in bid to end parking misery: A ribbon cutting ceremony has taken place to celebrate the £32m project which aims to ...

stokesentinel.co.uk/news/stoke-on-trent-news/royal-stokes-new-32m-multi-9243860

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21h

Ireland says UK's Rwanda policy drives migrants over its border: The threat of deportation to Rwanda is causing migrants to head for Ireland instead of staying ...

euractiv.com/section/uk-europe/news/ireland-says-uks-rwanda-policy-drives-migrants-over-its-border/

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Evening Standard

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Rwanda Bill is causing migrants to pour into Ireland, says foreign minister: ‘I believe the Rwanda effect is impacting on Ireland and that didn't happen today or ...

standard.co.uk/news/uk/rwanda-bill-ireland-migrants-micheal-martin-b1153971.html

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Apr 24

The German government plans to resume cooperation with the UN Agency for Palestinians in Gaza, the foreign and development ministries said in a joint statement ... Show more

Germany signals it will resume funding UN agency for Palestinians | Reuters

1:37

Quick Glance: UNRWA Report Highlights Lack of Evidence for Israel's Employee Militancy Claims

An independent review commissioned by the United Nations found that Israel has not provided evidence to support its accusation that a 'significant' number of employees of the U.N. relief agency for Palestinian refugees in the Gaza Strip are members of terrorist organizations.

The review, led by former French foreign minister Catherine Colonna, revealed that UNRWA 'plays an indispensable and irreplaceable role in the region,' despite issues such as employees expressing political views and offices being used for 'political or military purposes'.

The review listed recommendations to enhance UNRWA operations, including improved training, more rigorous employee screening, and a thorough review of all textbooks and supplements.

Concerns were raised regarding the screening of UNRWA employees and the content of textbooks, while Israel has yet to provide evidence to support the claim that a significant number of UNRWA employees are members of terrorist organizations.

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Apr 23

Suspicion of Russian financing: AfD politician Bystron is said to have complained about the denomination of the banknotes

spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/verdacht-auf-russische-finanzierung-afd-politiker-bystron-soll-sich-ueber-stueckelung-der-geldscheine-beschwert-haben-a-286416d6-bb5f-4f8e-b62d-153de52503fc

Quick Glance: Suspected Russian Financing: AfD Politician Bystron's Alleged Complaints Over Cash Denominations

New evidence suggests that AfD politician Petr Bystron may have received money from Russia.

The Czech government exposed an influence operation involving the flow of money to pro-Russian politicians.

Bystron is suspected of receiving money from Artem Martschewskyj, an associate of Vladimir Putin.

Incriminating audio recordings and video surveillance indicate that Bystron may have accepted money.

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Apr 24

IMF executive board to meet April 29 on $1.1 bln Pakistan disbursement: The executive board of the International Monetary Fund will meet on April 29 to discuss ...

reuters.com/markets/asia/imf-executive-board-meet-april-29-11-bln-pakistan-disbursement-2024-04-24/

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Apr 23

LIVE: Argentine students, organizations march to demand funds for public education

twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1lPKqbkZXPYGb

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Apr 24

Germany said it plans to resume cooperation with the UN Agency for Palestinian Refugees, signaling a resumption of funding that was frozen after Israel accused ... Show more

Germany signals it will resume funding UN agency for Palestinians | Reuters

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BBC News Apr 24

Andrew Kamanga: Zambia FA president charged with money laundering: Andrew Kamanga, the president of the Football Association of Zambia, is arrested and charged ...

bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cv29eqdlp2po

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Apr 23

New US military aid package to Ukraine expected to be worth around $1 billion: The Biden administration is preparing a new aid package for Ukraine that is ...

cnn.com/2024/04/23/politics/new-us-military-aid-package-to-ukraine-expected-to-be-worth-around-usd1-billion/

Quick Glance: Biden signs Comprehensive Military Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan

President Biden announces the signing of a substantial $95 billion military assistance package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, with a significant portion of the funds directed towards Ukraine.

Despite initial resistance from Republicans in Congress, Biden has signed the aid package, highlighting the reinforcement of allies and ensuring prompt deliveries to Ukraine.

The assistance for Ukraine includes weapons and military equipment valued at around $1 billion, encompassing artillery shells and air defense missiles.

Military analysts do not foresee significant changes on the frontlines in eastern Ukraine, while the US support aims to aid Ukraine in operations in southern Ukraine, particularly focusing on Crimea and the Black Sea.

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Apr 24

Live updates: Israel-Hamas war, US funding for Israel, crisis in Gaza: The US Senate has passed a funding package that will provide $26.4 billion to aid Israel ...

cnn.com/middleeast/live-news/israel-hamas-war-gaza-news-04-24-24/

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Apr 24

Why the stockmarket is disappearing: Large companies such as ByteDance, OpenAI and Stripe are staying private

economist.com/finance-and-economics/2024/04/18/why-the-stockmarket-is-disappearing

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Bloomberg

bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-23/biden-plans-a-1-billion-ukraine-weapons-package-officials-say

Apr 23

Biden Plans a $1 Billion Ukraine Weapons Package, Officials Say: The White House is set to announce $1 billion in fresh military aid for Ukraine including 155mm ...

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Apr 23

Tanzania tourism: World Bank suspends funding for Ruaha National Park project: It follows allegations of evictions and other rights abuses during the expansion ...

bbc.com/news/world-68882065

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Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

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Apr 25

Wisconsin has received a $62.4 million solar energy grant for low-income households

jsonline.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/24/wisconsin-receives-62-4m-solar-energy-grant-for-low-income-households/73426709007/

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Apr 24

Tánaiste visits refugee camp during Middle East visit: Tánaiste Micheál Martin has visited a UNRWA Palestinian refugee camp south of the Jordanian capital Amman ...

rte.ie/news/world/2024/0424/1445317-tanaiste-visit/

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Apr 24

Hundreds of thousands of Argentines took to the streets of Buenos Aires in an anti-government march against budget cuts to public universities ... Show more

Argentina's Milei faces biggest protest yet as students march over budget cuts | Reuters

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Apr 23

The Tánaiste has welcomed the Colonna report into the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees and said Israel had deliberately tried to ... Show more

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Apr 24

Taxpayers would pick up half the tab for Bears’ lakefront stadium, sources say: The team on Wednesday will unveil its proposal for building in an area just south ...

chicagotribune.com/2024/04/23/skeptics-await-details-of-chicago-bears-lakefront-stadium-plan/

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Apr 23

UNRWA Funding Now Mostly From Individual Donors After US Halts Donations: Individual donors now are the largest source of funding for the United Nations relief ...

bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-23/individual-donors-provide-most-unrwa-funding-amid-us-cutoff

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Apr 24

UNRWA schools provide hope to young Palestinians in Jordan: Set up to accommodate refugees fleeing the 1967 Arab-Israeli War, Talbieh camp near Amman is home to ...

irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41381377.html

channelnewsasia.com/world/uk-pm-sunak-raised-defence-spending-ukraine-aid-4286571

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CNA Apr 23

UK's Sunak announces raised defence spending, new Ukraine aid: WARSAW: UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Tuesday (Apr 23) announced additional funding for Ukraine ...

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Apr 23

Ukraine will get its U.S. funding. But can that turn the tide?: Ukraine has lost precious time waiting for Congress to come to its rescue, Ukraine’s Volodymyr ...

washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/23/ukraine-congress-funding-russia-war-next/

Quick Glance: State Customs Service: Polish Protesters Cease Border Blockade

The blockade by Polish protesters at the Yahodyn-Dorohusk border crossing on the Polish-Ukrainian border was lifted by Ukraine's State Customs Service on April 22.

Traffic flow in both directions was restored as of 1:40 p.m.

As per Valentyna Chernysh, a representative of the customs office in Volyn Oblast, there were 400 trucks queued on the Polish side of the border, with an additional 140 in a digital queue.

Despite a reduction in border blockades, the State Customs Service indicated on April 17 that Polish protesters intended to block the Korczowa-Krakovets border crossing for a two-day period.

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Apr 23

Renault Q1 sales lifted by financing arm, confirms 2024 profit outlook: Renault expects its sales growth to accelerate this year as it launches a number of new ...

reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/renault-q1-sales-rise-18-2024-04-23/

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Apr 24

Ousted federal election official gave himself a pay raise and misused funds for Harvard classes, watchdog says

nbcnews.com/politics/elections/ousted-federal-election-official-gave-pay-raise-misused-funds-harvard-rcna149090

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Apr 23

India's M&M Financial discovers funds embezzlement at one branch, delays Q4 results

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Aviation Week Network

aviationweek.com/defense-space/budget-policy-operations/canada-plans-spend-5-billion-aew-aircraft

Apr 23

Kanada plant 5 Mrd. $ für AEW-Flugzeuge auszugeben: Kanada plant, mehr als 5 Mrd. CDN$ (3,65 Mrd. $) für den Erwerb von luftgestützten Frühwarnflugzeugen (AEW) ...

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Apr 23

The planet’s outlook is in our hands. Which future will we incentivize?: Governments spend $1.8 trillion on harmful subsidies - the Kunming-Montreal Framework ...

weforum.org/agenda/2024/04/the-planet-s-outlook-is-in-our-hands-which-future-will-we-incentivize/

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Bloomberg

bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-22/second-week-of-crypto-fund-outflows-shows-appetite-ebbs-for-etfs

Apr 22

Crypto Fund Outflows Shows Appetite Ebbs for ETFs, CoinShares Report Shows: Appetite for global crypto funds continued to decline after a second week of outflows ...

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Apr 24

Inhumanity on grand scale seen in denial of basic aid items: There is a far more sinister undercurrent to the denial of goods to people who have been blockaded ...

irishexaminer.com/opinion/commentanalysis/arid-41380867.html

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Apr 22

HR tech startup Rippling climbs to $13.5 billion valuation after Coatue-led funding

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thenextweb Apr 22

European startups rejoice — VC investment is on the rise again: New data published today by Dealroom reveal that European VC investment rose 5% year-on-year for ...

thenextweb.com/news/european-vc-funding-increasing

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Apr 22

'Damning' Independent Probe Finds Israel Has Yet to Provide Evidence Against UNRWA

commondreams.org/news/unrwa-2667835600

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San Francisco Chronicle

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Apr 24

Letters: S.F.’s parking ticket sweeps won’t make streets safer. Enforcing these laws will

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Apr 24

Why the stockmarket is disappearing: Large companies such as ByteDance, OpenAI and Stripe are staying private

economist.com/finance-and-economics/2024/04/18/why-the-stockmarket-is-disappearing

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Apr 23

PGIM joins firms seeking green light for ETF mutual fund share class: PGIM has become the latest in a rapidly-growing list of asset management firms seeking ...

reuters.com/technology/pgim-joins-firms-seeking-green-light-etf-mutual-fund-share-class-2024-04-22/

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Apr 22

German spy agency seeks more powers amid Russia's suspected financing of far right

reuters.com/world/europe/german-spy-agency-seeks-more-powers-amid-russias-suspected-financing-far-right-2024-04-22/

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Apr 24

Exclusive: Ecuador examining new Amazon and Ocean linked debt-for-nature swaps: Ecuador is scoping out new debt-for-nature swaps, one to funnel funds into the ...

reuters.com/sustainability/climate-energy/ecuador-examining-new-amazon-ocean-linked-debt-for-nature-swaps-sources-say-2024-04-23/

techcrunch.com/2024/04/22/tlcom-capital-closes-second-fund-at-154m-to-back-early-stage-startups-across-africa/

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TechCrunch Apr 22

TLcom Capital closes second fund at $154M to back early-stage startups across Africa

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Apr 23

Stefanik demands Biden administration yank Columbia's federal funding : Stefanik wants Education Secretary Miguel Cardona to penalize the institution and for ...

politico.com/news/2024/04/23/stefanik-columbia-federal-funding-00153967

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Apr 23

LIVE: Senate votes on long-awaited aid to Ukraine, Israel, TaiwanThe Senate is set to begin considering the House-passed bill on funding for Ukraine, Israel ... Show more

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Apr 23

🔴 The Israeli military stated that its warplanes had carried out overnight attacks on southern Lebanon as the relentless bombardment of the besieged Gaza Strip ... Show more

Israel’s war on Gaza live: Death toll climbs after 200 days of attacks | Israel War on Gaza News | Al Jazeera

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Apr 23

UK to increase defence spending to 2.5% of GDP - meaning tens of billions of pounds of extra funding

news.sky.com/story/uk-to-increase-defence-spending-to-2-5-of-gdp-meaning-tens-of-billions-of-pounds-of-extra-funding-13121450

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Apr 22

Chinese quant funds expand abroad as rules tighten at home

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Apr 25

John Kerry on How to Break Through on the Climate Crisis: Former Secretary of State and TIME Earth Award honoree discussed the importance of funding ...

time.com/6960484/john-kerry-earth-award-climate-action/

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Apr 25

Top Israeli officials acknowledge failure of campaign to halt UNRWA international funding

haaretz.com/israel-news/2024-04-24/ty-article/.premium/top-israeli-officials-acknowledge-failure-of-campaign-to-halt-unrwa-international-funding/0000018f-104e-d97f-abcf-fccf9f300000

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Apr 22

MP Mark Menzies, who allegedly misused campaign funds, won't seek reelection: A British lawmaker who allegedly used campaign funds to pay off people who were ...

apnews.com/article/mark-menzies-uk-politics-campaign-funds-61c84cffdd621e2f96a6eda1324d9b59

Quick Glance: Mark Menzies: MP Accused of Campaign Fund Misuse, Party Exit, and Future Election Abstention

An elected official accused of mishandling campaign funds has departed from the Conservative Party and declared no intention to participate in the upcoming general election.

Following allegations reported in The Times, Mark Menzies revealed his decision after purportedly using political contributions to address medical costs and settle debts incurred from being confined by individuals demanding a substantial ransom for his release.

Upon a request for scrutiny by Labour, Lancashire Police disclosed their evaluation of 'details' concerning Mr. Menzies. An internal inquiry by the Conservative Party has been initiated to explore potential improprieties in the utilization of their financial resources.

Additionally, the party's internal oversight body will assess whether Mr. Menzies' conduct contravened the Nolan principles of public ethics, encompassing traits like altruism, probity, and candor. The spokesperson affirmed, 'We are prepared to collaborate with law enforcement, if they deem our insights beneficial to any inquiry they opt to conduct.'

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Apr 24

Mitch McConnell blasts Tucker Carlson on aid package, criticizes Biden on Afghan withdrawal

courier-journal.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/24/foreign-aid-ukraine-israel-taiwan-mitch-mcconnell-kentucky-republican/73437342007/

Quick Glance: McConnell Attributes Delay in Crucial Ukraine Aid to Tucker Carlson and Trump

Mitch McConnell celebrated new U.S. aid to Ukraine and blamed Tucker Carlson and Donald Trump for the delay.

McConnell emphasized the importance of Ukraine aid, criticized Carlson and Trump for the delay, and praised the expected passage of the bill.

He expressed support for Ukraine aid and highlighted the significance of supporting freedom-loving countries globally.

McConnell expressed optimism about the GOP Senate nominees and confidence in winning the majority to transition into the role of majority leader.

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Apr 23

No evidence from Israel for some UNRWA claims, review says: Israel has yet to provide evidence for its accusations that hundreds of staff with the U.N ...

theglobeandmail.com/world/video-no-evidence-from-israel-for-some-unrwa-claims-review-says/

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Apr 22

Georgia regime pushing Putinesque foreign agent bill: Georgia’s ruling party first attempted to pass a controversial bill on “foreign agents” in March 2023 ...

asiatimes.com/2024/04/georgia-regime-pushing-putinesque-foreign-agent-bill/

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Apr 23

Tánaiste to stress Ireland's 'unwavering support' during trip to Rafah border

irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41379688.html