Global efforts to fight three of the world’s most harmful and widespread infectious diseases—AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria—are now under threat due to dramatic cuts in global health financing, warns Doctors Without Borders (MSF). In January, the United States—previously the largest funder of global health programs—announced a suspension and review of all international aid. Since then,…
No fewer than 126 by land and environmental defenders were killed or disappeared in Africa since 2012, with Democratic Republic of the Congo, DRC, accounting for almost two-thirds of these cases. Other cases are Kenya, six; Liberia, six; South Africa, six; Chad, five; Uganda, five, among several others. The data were part of a report…
The fundamental rights of society’s most vulnerable – women, girls and gender diverse people – are currently under threat as a fascist right agenda continues to rise. In response, Women Deliver has launched the development of a Feminist Playbook, a co-created strategic document that will be finalized at the Women Deliver 2026 Conference to be…
More than 351 million women and girls could still be living in extreme poverty by the end of the decade if current trends persist. The world is retreating from gender equality, and the cost is being counted in lives, rights, and opportunities. Five years from the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) deadline in 2030, none of…
Departure of the flotilla from Tunisia to Gaza was delayed due to logistical issues. Published On 14 Sep 202514 Sep 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share The Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) has begun sailing out of Tunisia, with organisers and participants saying they are determined to break Israel’s siege on Gaza…
Xiaomi is a new entrant in the electric vehicle market, but is already turning heads In 2021, when Audi executives first saw the Zeekr 001, a long-range electric vehicle with European aesthetics, it was a wake-up call for the premium German car brand — if it wanted to compete with the Chinese, it needed their…
Huawei has announced the launch of its Service Upgrade Program, making it the first consumer electronics company to provide a comprehensive package of free services for its users. The programme includes expert solutions, cleaning and refresh, device diagnosis, system renewal and round-trip shipping – all at no extra cost. Unlike the traditional model built on…
Quectel expands LTE portfolio with Direct-to-Cell (D2C) capabilities enabling 100 percent global reach for IoT developers Quectel Wireless Solutions, a global end-to-end IoT solutions provider, today announced that several of its LTE modules are now available with Direct-to-Cell (D2C) functionality, enabling devices to seamlessly connect to satellite networks. This press release features multimedia. View the…
New report highlights major progress in the fight against AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria – but warns that without renewed commitment and investment, decades of hard-won gains could unravel. The Global Fund’s Eighth Replenishment is critical to keep the world on track toward ending these deadly diseases. GENEVA – The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis…
Parking Guidance Systems, LLC (PGS), the U.S. leader in custom parking technologies, has announced a strategic merger with INDECT Electronics & Distribution GmbH (INDECT) and ParkZen. As the lead company in the merger, PGS is expanding beyond its U.S. base to deliver comprehensive parking solutions internationally. The combined business brings together INDECT’s world-class hardware, ParkZen’s…
