Intel Corporation announced on Friday that it has amended its funding agreement under the U.S. CHIPS and Science Act with the Department of Commerce. The revision removes previously established project milestones, enabling the company to access approximately $5.7 billion in federal funding ahead of schedule. The CHIPS Act, signed into law in 2022, aims to […]
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A federal jury convicted four individuals from Hawaii this week for their roles in a tax refund fraud scheme. The following is according to court documents and evidence presented at trial: from at least January 2015 through September 2018, Rosemarie Lastimado-Dradi, Marciaminajuanequita Dumlao, Elvah Miranda, and Daniel Miranda conspired to defraud the United States. As […]
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Geopolitics & Policy South Africa: Malema Found Guilty of Hate SpeechA South African equality court has ruled that Julius Malema, leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters, committed hate speech in 2022. The court, which adjudicates discrimination cases, found his remarks violated national laws on incitement. Senegal: Landmark Whistleblower Protection Law PassedSenegal’s parliament has approved legislation […]
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A grenade attack inside Zalingei Hospital in Darfur State, led Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) to suspend all of its activities there yesterday. MSF had previously led a cholera emergency response at the medical facility, providing life-saving treatment for 160 patients in the past two weeks alone. “The rules of war are clear that […]
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“Israel’s initial steps to militarily take over Gaza City signals a new and dangerous phase,” he told journalists in New York, warning against the devastating consequences. “Hundreds of thousands of civilians – already exhausted and traumatized – would be forced to flee yet again, plunging families into even deeper peril. This must stop.” ‘Endless catalogue of […]
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NEW YORK — JPMorgan Chase’s decision to introduce new fees for financial technology companies accessing customer bank data is raising concerns across the fintech sector, with several CEOs warning that the costs may ultimately be passed on to consumers. The fees, set to take effect within weeks, target data aggregators such as Plaid and Yodlee, […]
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Gold prices are poised to close August with a monthly gain, buoyed by growing expectations of a U.S. Federal Reserve interest rate cut in September and a weaker dollar. The rally reflects renewed investor interest in safe-haven assets as economic uncertainty and policy shifts continue to shape global markets. According to analysts at UBS and […]
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WASHINGTON — Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook has filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump, challenging what she calls an “unprecedented and illegal” attempt to remove her from office over unproven mortgage fraud allegations. The legal action, filed on August 28, comes days after Trump issued a letter stating his intent to dismiss Cook, citing […]
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05 August 2025 Excellencies, distinguished colleagues, It is a pleasure to join you today for this timely roundtable on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and health workforce education. I thank Dr Saad Alfuhaid, President of the Arabian Gulf University, for bringing us together, and I warmly acknowledge the leadership of Dr Jameela Alsalman, Chair of WHO’s Strategic […]
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JAKARTA — Public unrest has intensified in Indonesia’s capital after student groups called for protests at Jakarta’s police headquarters on Friday, following the death of a motorcycle ride-sharing driver struck by a police tactical vehicle. The incident occurred on Thursday evening near the Bendungan Hilir flats, where police were dispersing demonstrators. The victim, identified as […]
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