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United Nations warns millions of children worldwide remain without essential vaccinations

The United Nations has warned that millions of children around the world remain outside routine immunization programs, despite modest improvements in global vaccination coverage during 2025. According to new data released by the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF, approximately 116 million children......

Sterling remains near two-month peak as UK fiscal worries ease

The British pound remained close to its strongest level against the U.S. dollar in more than two months on Thursday, supported by improving market sentiment over the United Kingdom’s fiscal direction and reduced concerns about government spending plans. Sterling traded slightly lower against the......

Uber agrees €12.7 billion acquisition of Delivery Hero to strengthen global delivery business

Uber has reached an agreement to acquire German food delivery company Delivery Hero in a deal valued at approximately €12.7 billion, marking one of the largest transactions in the global on-demand delivery industry. The acquisition is expected to expand Uber's international presence in food......

Sodexo secures global Meta catering contract across more than 130 sites

French food services and facilities management company Sodexo has won a major global contract to provide catering services across Meta's international operations, marking one of the largest commercial agreements in the company's history. The partnership covers more than 130 Meta locations in......

India suspends deployment of seafarers on Strait of Hormuz voyages amid regional tensions

India has instructed shipping companies, vessel managers and maritime recruitment agencies to halt the deployment of Indian seafarers on ships scheduled to transit the Strait of Hormuz, citing heightened security risks linked to renewed conflict in the region. The directive reflects growing concern......

Chipotle opens first restaurant in Mexico as U.S. burrito chain expands internationally

U.S.-based restaurant chain Chipotle Mexican Grill has entered the Mexican market for the first time, launching its initial location in the northern state of Nuevo Leon as part of its international growth strategy. The opening marks a significant step for the California-based company as it seeks to......

Morocco ranks 15th globally in employer burden index

Morocco has been ranked 15th worldwide in the 2026 Global Employer Burden Index, highlighting the relatively high financial and legal obligations employers face when hiring and managing employees. The index, published by international employment solutions provider Employ Borderless, evaluates 192 countries......

IMF warns global energy markets are becoming more vulnerable to geopolitical shocks

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that global energy markets are becoming increasingly vulnerable as the safety buffers that helped absorb the initial impact of recent geopolitical tensions continue to shrink. In its latest assessment, the IMF noted that surplus production capacity, weaker......

Spain records its hottest start to summer since weather records began in 1961

Spain has experienced its hottest start to summer since national weather records began in 1961, following two intense heatwaves that pushed temperatures well above seasonal averages, according to the Spanish State Meteorological Agency (AEMET). Meteorological officials reported that nearly every day......