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US accused of ‘shameless exploitation’ over proposed Zambian health aid deal

Leaked draft of $1bn memorandum of understanding reveals mandatory targets, sharing of data, and reported access to mining concessions The US has been accused of “shameless exploitation” over a health financing agreement with Zambia worth more than $1bn (£740m), amid warnings that the country is getting a raw deal from the Trump administration. A leaked draft of a five-year memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the two countries, seen by the Guardian, reveals that Zambia may accept terms worse than health financing agreements the US has reached with 16 other African countries. Continue reading…

‘A devastating force’: how recent storms turned to tragedies across the western Mediterranean

Atmospheric machine-gun has fired storm after deadly storm at the region this year, leaving a trail of widespread destruction For Andrés Sánchez Barea, in Spain, it was the fear that arose when water started to spurt from plug sockets. For Nelson Duarte, in Portugal, it was the helplessness that hit as violent winds smacked down trees and tore tiles from roofs. For Amal Essuide, in Morocco, it was the reality that dawned when a corpse was pulled onboard a boat in the flooded medina. Each moment of horror is a fragment of the destruction wrought by an atmospheric machine-gun that...

Two women arrested in Uganda for allegedly kissing in public could face life sentence

Wendy Faith and Alesi Diana Denise were taken into custody under laws that have outraged LGBTQ+ community and rights activists Two women have been arrested and detained in Uganda after allegedly kissing in public, an act of “same-sex activity” which can lead to a life sentence in the east African country. Wendy Faith, a 22-year-old musician known as Torrero Bae, and Alesi Diana Denise, 21, were taken into custody after police raided their rented room in Uganda’s north-west Arua City last week. Continue reading…

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ECOSYNC – BUILDING A UNIFIED REGENERATIVE FINANCE ECOSYSTEM

Carbon markets are becoming one of the most important financial tools in the global transition toward sustainability. As organizations seek effective ways to support environmental initiatives, carbon credits are increasingly used to finance climate-positive projects while balancing emissions. Yet the financial infrastructure surrounding carbon markets remains incomplete. Carbon assets are often difficult to access, fragmented across registries, and limited by low liquidity. These structural challenges prevent climate finance from reaching its full potential. A growing number of innovators are now turning to blockchain technology to modernize this system. Through Carbon Credit Tokenization, verified carbon credits can be transformed into transparent...

WHY ECOSYNC STANDS OUT IN THE CARBON MARKET

As global climate commitments accelerate, the demand for reliable and transparent carbon markets continues to grow. Governments, enterprises, and financial institutions are increasingly turning to carbon credits as a key tool to support their net-zero strategies. However, traditional carbon markets still face structural challenges that limit their potential. Inefficiencies, fragmented systems, limited transparency, and low liquidity continue to hinder the growth of carbon markets. Carbon credits are often managed through manual processes and disconnected registries, making verification and tracking inefficient. These limitations make it difficult for institutional capital to participate confidently in climate finance and leave large amounts of potential...

China mum on Trump request for help in reopening Strait of Hormuz

China has not offered a comment on President Trump’s request for assistance in reopening the Strait of Hormuz, which has been all but closed due to the war with Iran. About 20 percent of the global supply of oil goes through the Strait, and the problems have triggered a huge jump in oil and gas…

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‘Evil Dead’ Star Bruce Campbell Reveals He Has Cancer

Bruce Campbell has revealed he has cancer, but says it’s a type that’s treatable, though not curable. “The Evil Dead” actor shared the news Monday in a message to fans, writing, “Hi folks, these days, when someone is having a health issue, it’s…

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