Washington, D.C. – May 18, 2025 — Messages of solidarity and support have poured in from across the United States and around the world following the news that former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has reportedly metastasized to his bones. The 82-year-old former president, who served […]
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Sunday that, upon the recommendation of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), Israel will permit a limited influx of food supplies into the Gaza Strip. This measure aims to prevent a humanitarian crisis while maintaining the operational momentum of military operations targeting Hamas. The planned aid is intended to […]
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Pan-African asset manager BluePeak Private Capital has received an $80 million joint investment commitment from a consortium of leading development finance institutions, including British International Investment (BII), FMO (the Dutch entrepreneurial development bank), Swedfund, and the Swiss Investment Fund for Emerging Markets (SIFEM). The capital will be directed into BluePeak’s fund focused on providing growth […]
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Efforts intensify to redirect domestic capital as global investment climate shifts At this year’s Africa CEO Forum in Abidjan, a key theme emerged: how to mobilize the trillions of dollars held in Africa’s institutional funds to close the continent’s massive infrastructure financing gap. Policymakers and financial leaders from across the region are increasingly focused on […]
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The complex and interconnected nature of automobile manufacturing presents significant challenges to producing a vehicle entirely within the United States. While the U.S. is home to some of the world’s largest and most advanced automotive manufacturers, the scale and breadth of global supply chains make it practically impossible to rely solely on domestic resources for […]
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France has filed a lawsuit against Iran at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in a bid to secure the release of two French nationals detained by the Islamic Republic. Cécile Kohler, a modern literature teacher, and her partner Jacques Paris were arrested on May 8, 2022, while visiting Iran as tourists. The couple has […]
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Taiwan has officially approved a transformative strategic initiative to strengthen its smart robotics industry, setting a target value of $1.6 billion. The plan, which is supported by a significant $650 million in public funding, is designed to address pressing labor shortages across various sectors, with a particular focus on leveraging robotics in healthcare. As part […]
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UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk strongly condemned Mali’s recent decree banning political parties, describing it as a “draconian” violation of fundamental rights. Türk warned that the law could further silence political dissent and institutionalize repression in the country. In his statement on Friday, Türk called for the immediate repeal of the decree […]
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Cybernet, Pakistan’s leading fiber broadband provider, has partnered with Nokia to deploy the country’s first long-haul optical network capable of delivering 1.2 terabits per second (Tbps) per wavelength. This next-generation infrastructure will form the backbone of Cybernet’s national network, connecting over 25 cities and providing more than 50 Tbps of long-haul capacity in its initial […]
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NEW ORLEANS, LA — Shane Bolden, 36, of New Orleans, has been sentenced to 87 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to federal drug and firearms charges, including possessing marijuana with intent to distribute and being a convicted felon in possession of firearms, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of […]
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