On the anniversary of the heinous terrorist attack on the Army Public School in Peshawar, Pakistan solemnly remembers the innocent children and teachers who were martyred in an act of sheer inhumanity. Their sacrifice…
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We’ve now found 40,000 asteroids that could pose a threat to Earth. Here’s why it’s the tip of the iceberg
Astronomers have announced they’ve catalogued the 40,000th near-Earth asteroid.
The announcement marks a milestone in the detection of space rocks that orbit close to Earth and, scientists say, highlights the threat posed by space rocks to our…
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Special Envoy Zhai Jun of the Chinese Government on the Middle East Issue Attends the 11th Global Forum of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations_Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China

From December 14 to 15, 2025, Special Envoy Zhai Jun of the Chinese Government on the Middle East Issue attended the 11th Global Forum of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The theme of the forum is…
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EU Payment Observatory – Annual Report 2025 – CEPS
Late payments remain an increasing problem in the EU, with more than half of companies reporting difficulties as a result in 2024. According to suppliers, average payment periods exceeded 60 days in both B2B and G2B transactions, with governments paying later than businesses in every Member State. As observed in every year analysed, the larger the company, the less likely it is to pay on time. At sector level, however, payment performance varies widely, differing more across Member States than across sectors within a single country.
This edition of the Annual Report introduces a new section on payment terms. The analysis shows that longer payment terms are associated with longer payment periods in 87% of cases, and that most companies surveyed by the Commission support limiting payment terms.
Amid economic uncertainty and a slowdown, companies are increasingly concerned about late payment practices, while structural issues persist. The consequences of a poor payment culture are diverse, with impacts on investment and growth most frequently cited. In addition, pursuing late payments represents a significant administrative burden for companies.
The Annual Report is the Observatory’s main analytical output, providing a comprehensive overview of key trends and developments in payment performance related to commercial transactions in 2024.
This report was written in the context of a European Commission project to set up a European Payment Observatory. The report was originally published here.
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Blue Zoo: Special Award 2025
Blue Zoo is a multi-award-winning animation studio with a 25-year legacy in children’s media. Set up by three university classmates the studio prides itself on a commitment to creating animation that…
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Global market landscape of vaccine manufacturing and procurement
Overview
This landscape analysis aims to present a current picture of the global vaccine ecosystem from the purchaser (country) and supplier (manufacturer) perspectives to help global, regional and country stakeholders understand the current distribution of global manufacturing and procurement for different markets, technologies and regions.
Using data reported in 2023 from 204 countries and 98 vaccine manufacturers, the report broadly addresses the following questions.
1. What is the geographic distribution of vaccine manufacturing across all production stages at the regional level? What trends are emerging?
2. How is regional manufacturing related to supply security and pandemic preparedness? What can be learned from different regions’ and countries’ experiences?
3. How do links among manufacturers across production stages affect supply security?
4. What is the geographic distribution of vaccine technology platforms?
Drawing on the insights generated through the analysis, the report concludes with a discussion of broader strategic considerations surrounding regional vaccine manufacturing. These include the distinction between local and regional production capacity and their respective implications for supply security; the opportunity for regions initiating manufacturing efforts to pursue public investments that strengthen access outcomes; and the critical importance of an enabling ecosystem to ensure the sustainability and success of regional manufacturing initiatives, while monitoring for potential externalities affecting global vaccine access.
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IPL 2026 Auction: Cameron Green becomes most expensive overseas player ever, goes to KKR for Rs 25.20 crores
The Indian Premier League (IPL) auction was off to a fantastic start as Australian all-rounder Cameron Green was sold to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for Rs 25.20 crores, becoming the third-most expensive player in the league’s history and most…
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Dollar slips ahead of payrolls; sterling gains despite weak jobs data – Investing.com
- Dollar slips ahead of payrolls; sterling gains despite weak jobs data Investing.com
- Dollar drops against peers Business Recorder
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- U.S. Dollar Retreats As Unemployment Rate Jumps to 4.6%: Analysis For EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/CAD, USD/JPY FXEmpire
- The USD is lower to start the trading week. What is the roadmap for traders today? investingLive
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Trump defends his criticism of killed Hollywood director Rob Reiner
US President Donald Trump has repeated his criticism of Rob Reiner – after his earlier remarks about the killed Hollywood director, a longtime Trump critic, sparked widespread condemnation.
The US president told reporters the director was “very…
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