Thursday 16 April 2026 - 15:40
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun refused to join a proposed phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, contradicting an earlier announcement by Donald Trump that the two leaders would speak for the first time in decades. The decision underscores persistent political barriers between Beirut and Tel Aviv despite ongoing diplomatic......
Satellite internet service Starlink is experiencing rapid global expansion, with user numbers and app downloads rising sharply in recent months. The growth comes as its parent company, SpaceX, is reportedly preparing for a potential public market debut. According to industry estimates, Starlink has seen its monthly active users and application......
Financial authorities across Europe, the United Kingdom, and the United States have begun coordinated assessments of cyber risks linked to a powerful new artificial intelligence model developed by Anthropic. The system, known as Mythos Preview, has demonstrated the ability to identify and exploit previously unknown software vulnerabilities......
Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang said he made a mistake by not investing earlier in Anthropic, as he pushed back against claims that custom AI chips from major tech rivals threaten Nvidia’s leadership. Speaking in a recent podcast, Huang argued that building a platform superior to Nvidia’s is far more difficult than critics......
Financial services giant American Express has announced plans to acquire Hyper, a startup specializing in artificial intelligence-driven expense management solutions. The move highlights the growing importance of AI in reshaping corporate financial operations. Hyper, founded in 2022 and backed by Sam Altman, develops intelligent software......
Europe will face elevated natural gas prices for years, even under the most optimistic scenario, the EU’s energy chief has warned, citing extensive damage to production infrastructure in the Gulf during the war involving Iran. The disruption has already tightened global supply and driven sharp increases in energy costs across the continent. European......
Private equity firm TPG has announced a $100 million investment in Zum, a U.S.-based company focused on modernizing student transportation. The deal places Zum’s valuation at approximately $1.7 billion, reflecting strong growth and increasing investor confidence in the sector. The investment is being made through The Rise Fund, TPG’s......
The Bank of New York Mellon (BNY) reported an increase in first-quarter profit on Thursday, supported by strong fee income and higher interest revenues, according to its latest financial statement. As the world’s largest custodian bank, BNY benefits significantly from managing and safeguarding client assets. During the quarter, global......
Solana sparked intense speculation after publishing a short, unexplained video on X labeled simply “XRP.” The post offered no context, yet it quickly drew millions of views and triggered widespread debate across the crypto community. A co-founder of Solana reacted publicly soon after, amplifying expectations that the message may......
Amir Hamza, a senior figure in Lashkar-e-Taiba, was critically wounded after being shot by unidentified attackers in Lahore. The shooting took place outside the offices of a local news channel. He was taken to hospital with severe injuries, and his condition remains critical. Authorities have opened an investigation, and no group has claimed......
Chanel continues to strengthen its presence in the global wine industry with the acquisition of Rudd Estate, a prestigious vineyard located in California’s Napa Valley. The French luxury group, already active in viticulture for decades, particularly in Bordeaux with Château Rauzan-Ségla, is expanding its American wine portfolio.......
Gartner has warned that a large majority of enterprises relying on generative AI to migrate away from mainframe systems are likely to fail. In a recent report, the firm estimates that more than 70 percent of such projects launched in 2026 will not meet their objectives, citing an overestimation of what AI tools can deliver in complex legacy......
A group of developers in the Bitcoin ecosystem has introduced a proposal to phase out legacy cryptographic signatures and eventually freeze coins that fail to migrate to quantum resistant addresses. The plan, known as BIP 361 and led by cypherpunk Jameson Lopp, aims to address long term risks posed by advances in quantum computing. The proposal......
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GITEX Africa: The New Frontiers Of African Innovation
Monday 06 April 2026 - 13:04
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Les Impériales Week 2026: Under the Theme “Daba or Never”
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Iran under the lens
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AFCON 2025: Morocco at the heart of African football
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Walaw at the Heart of the Mawazine Festival – Rhythms of the World 2025
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