Category: Business

She called for innovative public-private sector partnerships to respond to tomorrow’s crises.  “I come from the private sector myself,” said WFP‘s Executive Director, at the start of a debate on the role of partnerships in humanitarian aid, initiated by Albania, which holds the Council’s rotating presidency for September. “Thriving businesses and flourishing economies are the […]

In an era where the political landscape is often marred by polarization, personal interests, and hidden agendas, envision a transformative reality. A reality where the helm of a democratic nation is steered not by human whims and emotions, but by the unparalleled logic and vast knowledge of Artificial Intelligence. Imagine a leader, an AI, […]

Visit Rajant with UVify at Xponential Booth 1734 Malvern, PA – May 9, 2023: Rajant Corporation, the pioneer of Kinetic Mesh® wireless, will announce the integration of its latest credit card-sized dual-radio Cardinal module with UVify’s OMEGA drone platform at Xponential May 8th – 11th in Denver, Colorado. The Cardinal is powerful, lightweight, and […]

UBQ Materials, a climate technology company specializing in the development of a plastic alternative derived from waste, has announced the successful closure of a $70 million funding round. The financing round was led by Eden Global Partners and included participation from existing investors, such as TPG Rise Climate, TPG’s Rise Fund, Battery Ventures, and […]

In its latest report, the UN Human Rights Council (OHCHR) body found that attacks on civilians, escalating fighting, economic decline and human rights violations persist, despite the country’s re-admission to the League of Arab States. The continued war in Syria is a “monument to the failure of diplomacy” said Inquiry Chair, Paulo Pinheiro. Speaking in […]

A new strategic partnership between the Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology and the (BARD) will provide NIS 4 million will be invested in promoting food security. The joint US-Israel applicable research will bring Israeli and American scientists together to address pressing issues both countries are facing and to develop innovative approaches for food […]

Maritime customer installation completed following successful sea trials of OneWeb LEO connectivity service Oslo, Norway — June 6, 2023 — Speedcast, a leading communications and IT services provider, and OneWeb, the global low Earth orbit (LEO) communications network, jointly announced today the launch of OneWeb’s maritime LEO connectivity service. Following successful engineering trials, OneWeb’s […]

The findings show that 333 million children worldwide are living in extreme poverty – a decrease of almost 50 million over the course of the past decade.  However, the report’s authors say that millions more should have been lifted out of extreme poverty had it not been for three years of COVID-19-related disruptions. ‘Stalled progress’ […]

French supermarket chain Carrefour has slapped price warnings on products from Lindt chocolates to Lipton Ice Tea to pressure top consumer goods suppliers Nestle, PepsiCo and Unilever to reduce inflation ahead of much-anticipated contract talks. Carrefour is putting stickers on products that have shrunk in size but cost more even after raw materials prices […]

When my family decided to make aliyah, my only stipulation was that we live by the sea. Coming from cold, rainy Manchester, the thought of waking up to the sight of the Mediterranean and sun-drenched beaches was too tempting an opportunity to miss. Armed with this brief, my husband and eldest son embarked on a […]