‘Africa is poised for progress’ Guterres tells development conference in Japan

“With the world’s youngest population, abundant natural resources, and a vibrant entrepreneurial spirit, Africa is poised for progress,” he told the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) in Yokohama. He said the meeting’s theme – Co-Create Innovative Solutions with Africa – was a reminder that these same strengths can help shape a more […]

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🌍 Tokyo Hosts Global Leaders for African Development Summit

Yokohama, Japan — August 20, 2025The Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9) officially commenced today in Yokohama, Japan, bringing together heads of state, international organizations, and private sector leaders to chart a path forward for Africa’s sustainable development. The three-day summit, co-hosted by the Government of Japan, the United Nations, the African Union […]

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💼 Databricks Secures New Funding Led by Thrive Capital, Eyes $100 Billion Valuation

San Francisco, CA — August 20, 2025Databricks, the data and AI software company, is set to raise a new round of funding led by Thrive Capital that could value the firm at over $100 billion, according to company statements and investor sources. The Series K round marks a significant milestone for the privately held company, […]

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World Humanitarian Day 2025: Aid workers mull record toll of their own

Speaking to UN News from the wartorn enclave to mark World Humanitarian Day, Olga Cherevko from the UN aid coordination office, OCHA, said that exhausted aid workers continue to show up for work “day in and day out”. Approaching two years since the start of the war in Gaza, Ms. Cherevko emphasized the commitment of […]

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📰 SoftBank Acquires Foxconn’s Ohio Factory for $375 million to Power $500B Stargate AI Initiative

Ohio, USA — August 2025 SoftBank Group has officially acquired a manufacturing facility in Ohio from Taiwanese tech giant Foxconn, marking a strategic move to accelerate the development of AI data centre infrastructure under the ambitious Stargate initiative—a $500 billion joint venture unveiled by former U.S. President Donald Trump. 🔍 Transaction Overview Foxconn Chairman Young […]

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🏗️ Vantage Data Centers Launches $25 Billion “Frontier” Mega-Campus in Texas to Power AI Infrastructure

Shackelford County, Texas — August 19, 2025Vantage Data Centers has unveiled plans for its largest investment to date: a $25 billion hyperscale data center campus named “Frontier,” set to rise in Shackelford County, Texas. The development marks a significant milestone in the company’s global expansion and reflects the growing demand for infrastructure capable of supporting […]

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📰 UN Global Compact Network USA Appoints Capgemini’s Shobha Meera as Board Treasurer

New York, August 2025 — The UN Global Compact Network USA, the American chapter of the United Nations’ flagship corporate sustainability initiative, has appointed Shobha Meera, Chief Corporate Responsibility Officer at Capgemini, as Treasurer of its Board of Directors. Meera succeeds Michael Okoroafor of McCormick & Company, who retired after a distinguished tenure advancing sustainability […]

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📰 Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi Visits India to Revive Bilateral Dialogue and Prepare for SCO Summit

New Delhi, August 20, 2025 — Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi concluded a high-level diplomatic visit to India from August 18 to 19, aimed at restoring bilateral ties, advancing border negotiations, and preparing for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming participation in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin. 📅 Timeline of the Visit Date […]

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📰 France Rejects Mali’s Coup Plot Allegations Amid Widening Crackdown on Dissent

Bamako, August 2025 — Diplomatic tensions between France and Mali have escalated following the arrest of a French embassy official in Bamako, whom Mali’s military-led government accused of involvement in a foreign-backed plot to destabilize the state. The French government has firmly rejected the allegations, calling them “unjustified” and demanding the official’s immediate release. 🇲🇱 […]

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📰 Glencore Commits $13.5 Billion to Argentinian Copper Expansion Under RIGI Incentive Scheme

Buenos Aires, August 2025 — Global mining and commodities powerhouse Glencore (LON:GLEN) has formally submitted applications to Argentina’s federal authorities for inclusion in the country’s Incentive Regime for Large Investments (RIGI), signaling its intent to invest $13.5 billion in two major copper projects: El Pachón and Agua Rica. 🏗️ Strategic Investment Breakdown Combined, the projects […]

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