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President Biden Hosts Quad Leaders for Summit at Delaware Home About the Summit U.S. President Joe Biden will host the leaders of Australia, Japan, and India at his Delaware home this weekend to bid farewell to the so-called “Quad” group that he has pushed as a counterweight to China. Biden chose his hometown of Wilmington…

SMEs Encouraged to Embrace Equity Bank Technology for Growth, Sustainability, and Market Access Introduction In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are urged to adopt technology-driven banking solutions to thrive. Equity Bank Uganda, a key player in supporting SMEs, recently hosted a networking forum at the Sheraton Kampala. The event featured…

The Equal Opportunities Commission Urges Government to Increase Capitation Grant Stricter Regulations on School Fees for UPE and USE Schools The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) has recently called on the government to raise the capitation grant and enforce more stringent regulations on school fees for Universal Primary Education (UPE) and Universal Secondary Education (USE) schools….

Exclusive Interview: Petraeus Praises Ukraine Innovation We say this often, but it really is a pivotal moment in Russia’s war against Ukraine. While Russian troops make small gains, Ukraine is holding strong. In a recent exclusive interview with The Cipher Brief, former CIA Director David Petraeus praised Ukraine’s innovation in the face of conflict. He…

China-India Relations: Cooperation Over Competition A New Era of Partnership China’s Ambassador to India Xu Feihong made a significant statement on Thursday, highlighting the important consensus reached between President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This consensus signifies a shift in the perception of the two countries from competitors to cooperators. The ambassador emphasized…

The South Asian and Indian Ocean Region Faces Uncertainty Sri Lankan President Acknowledges Challenges In an exclusive interview with NDTV, Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe expressed concerns about the current state of affairs in the South Asian and Indian Ocean region. He described the situation as a “difficult time” and highlighted the need for stability…

Hassan Nasrallah’s Defiant Speech A Calm but Candid Address Hassan Nasrallah’s speech was calm and even candid at times – but the Secretary-General of Hezbollah was largely defiant and uncompromising as he addressed the embarrassing nature of this week’s trojan-horse style attacks – and the posture of the Iran-backed Shia group in the weeks ahead….

Is Meta’s Reimagination of Instagram for Teenagers the Future of Social Media? What’s the Buzz About Banning Kids Under 14 from Social Media? As Australia and other countries debate the merits of banning kids under 14 from social media, the tech giant Meta has made a bold move by announcing a significant “reimagining” of teenagers’…