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Mojtaba Khamenei named Iran’s new supreme leader amid escalating regional tensions

Iran has entered a new chapter in its political history following the selection of Mojtaba Khamenei as the country’s new supreme leader. His appointment...

Core Scientific secures up to US$1bn loan facility from Morgan Stanley

Crypto infrastructure firm Core Scientific has secured a loan facility of up to US$1 billion from Morgan Stanley, marking a significant financial boost for...

China sets lowest economic growth target since 1991 amid domestic and global pressures

China has announced its lowest economic growth target in more than three decades, signalling a cautious outlook for the world’s second largest economy as...

Explosion reported Outside U.S. Embassy in Oslo as police launch investigation

Authorities in Oslo, the capital of Norway, have launched an investigation after an explosion was reported outside the United States Embassy in Oslo in...

AfDB launches aviation financing platform to unlock Africa’s air transport growth

The African Development Bank Group has unveiled a continent wide aviation financing platform aimed at transforming Africa’s air transport sector and ensuring that rising...

Ethio telecom partners Ericsson to expand and modernize Ethiopia’s digital network

Ethio telecom has signed a major network expansion and modernization agreement with telecommunications technology company Ericsson, marking a significant step in strengthening Ethiopia’s digital...

Intron launches voice AI platform supporting 24 African languages

African technology company Intron has launched a new voice artificial intelligence platform designed specifically for the continent, introducing support for 24 African languages in...

IMF says Zambia making progress on economic stability but warns of fiscal pressures

The International Monetary Fund has acknowledged that Zambia has made meaningful progress in restoring macroeconomic stability following years of economic challenges, but the institution...

January records highest-ever air passenger load factor as global demand rises, says IATA

Global air passenger demand began the year on a strong footing, rising 3.8 percent year-on-year in January and pushing average load factors to a...

Italy looks to the U.S., Africa, and Azerbaijan for gas amid Qatar supply disruption

Italy is intensifying efforts to secure alternative natural gas supplies from multiple global partners, including the United States, several African producers, and Azerbaijan, following...

Ukraine offers expertise to help counter Iranian drones in the Middle East

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has indicated that Ukraine is ready to share its expertise in countering Iranian-made drones with international partners, including the United...

Europe backs Spain after Trump’s trade threats over Iran conflict

The European Union’s executive branch has publicly reaffirmed its support for Spain after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to cut off trade with Madrid...

Eight Sleep raises US$50m at US$1.5bn valuation as sleep tech market heats up

Eight Sleep, a New York‑based sleep technology company, announced that it has raised $50 million in fresh funding at a $1.5 billion valuation, signalling...

Decagon completes first tender offer at US$4.5bn valuation as AI support demand surges

Decagon, a fast‑growing artificial intelligence‑powered customer support company, has completed its first tender offer at a valuation of US$4.5 billion, marking a significant milestone in...

Israel strikes Tehran and Beirut as Iran targets U.S. bases across region

The already volatile conflict between Israel and Iran has dramatically intensified, entering its fifth day with a significant expansion of hostilities that now span...

British International Investment moves to secure controlling stake in Zambeef to strengthen southern Africa’s food systems

The UK’s development finance institution, British International Investment (BII), is progressing plans to acquire a controlling stake in Zambia’s largest agribusiness, Zambeef Products PLC,...