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U.S. officials attend African Space Agency launch and NewSpace Africa Conference

U.S. officials have attended the launch of the African Space Agency, reinforcing the United States' commitment to collaboration in space initiatives with Egypt and African nations.


Sun Life to announce Q1 2025 financial results on May 8

Sun Life Financial Inc. is set to announce its first quarter financial results for 2025 on Thursday, May 8, after markets close.


World Bank and Italy sign co-financing agreement for Africa's development

Italy and the World Bank have formalized a co-financing agreement designed to propel Italy's Mattei Plan in Africa.


OPINION: China’s assault on artistic freedom

The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has perfected the art of suppression—silencing free thought, rewriting history, and controlling cultural narratives. Its influence is no longer limited to China’s borders.


Facebook intensifies crackdown on spammy content to support authentic creators

Facebook announced new measures to reduce spammy content on its platform.


Meta invests in election integrity measures ahead of Poland's presidential elections

Ahead of the upcoming presidential elections in Poland, Meta is implementing measures to protect the integrity of elections on its platforms.


Ireland increases IDA fund contribution by 33% to support low-income countries

Ireland has bolstered its contribution to the International Development Association (IDA) by 33%, committing €141.4 million to support the world's poorest countries.


Ethiopia and Uzbekistan advance toward WTO accession with international support

The efforts of Ethiopia and Uzbekistan to join the World Trade Organization (WTO) were supported in a recent meeting, attended by Chief Negotiators from both countries and representatives from their development partners.


German tech leasing solutions bolstered in Mexico with $20M DEG support

Mexico, known for its strong processing sectors in automotive and electronics, is attracting renewed attention from German businesses.


BMO reminds investors of FNGA ETNs redemption and FNGB ETNs availability

Bank of Montreal (BMO) has reiterated its plans to redeem all outstanding MicroSectors FANG+ Index 3× Leveraged ETNs, known by their ticker "FNGA".


Link found between maternal anaemia and heart disease in babies

Researchers in the UK have identified a connection between congenital heart disease in newborns and maternal anaemia during early pregnancy.


Leaders pledge support for Syria's economic reconstruction efforts

The Finance Minister of Saudi Arabia, the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and the President of the World Bank Group (WBG) issued a joint statement concerning Syria's economic situation and recovery.


Demonstration planned near U.S. Embassy in Copenhagen

A demonstration is scheduled near the U.S. Embassy in Copenhagen, Denmark.


Guatemala and Peru settle agriculture dispute within WTO framework

Guatemala and Peru have reached a mutually agreed solution in an ongoing agricultural dispute, as per a notification outlined in document WT/DS457/19.


Cameroon launches projects to improve youth employment

Young individuals between 18 to 35 years old constitute 57% of Cameroon's labor force, yet many face challenges in securing employment.


Incentives for releasing endangered catches could aid conservation, study reveals cautions

In recent research, Oxford University and the NGO Kebersamaan Untuk Lautan (KUL) collaborated to assess a pay-to-release program aimed at conserving critically endangered marine species.


KfW IPEX-Bank funds Liverpool Bay CCS project with £100 million investment

KfW IPEX-Bank announced it is providing £100 million in financing for Eni's Liverpool Bay CCS Carbon Dioxide Transport and Storage (T&S) Project.


U.S. Embassy issues alert for demonstration in Santo Domingo

A demonstration is taking place in Santo Domingo along Avenida 27 de Febrero, impacting traffic from the intersection with Maximo Gomez to Avenida Delgado and Avenida Mexico.


Standard Chartered and Temenos collaborate on FX service integration

Standard Chartered and Temenos have joined forces to integrate the bank's foreign exchange (FX) service, SCALE, into the Temenos Exchange partner ecosystem.


Nation remembers Holocaust victims, 80 years since WWII ends

This week, the National Days of Remembrance of Victims of the Holocaust are being marked across the United States, as people of all faiths come together to remember the six million Jews and the millions of others who were murdered by the Nazis and...