A cargo plane from Dubai veered off the runway at Hong Kong International Airport on Monday morning, crashed through a security fence, and plunged into the sea, killing two airport …
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Modi Set for First China Visit Since 2018 as India, China Push to Mend Ties
Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, will visit China later in August to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit, marking his first visit to the country since 2018. His trip …
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Myanmar Military Government Sets December 2025 Election Amid Civil War
The military government in Myanmar has announced that its long-promised elections will begin on December 28, 2025, even as the country continues to face a deadly civil war that has …
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CMA CGM to Begin $1,200 Peak Season Surcharge on Nigerian and West African
Global shipping company, CMA CGM, has announced that from June 15, 2025, it will begin charging a $1,200 Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) per twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEU) on all cargoes …
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EAAIF secures $325m for infrastructure expansion
The Emerging Africa & Asia Infrastructure Fund (EAAIF), a private infrastructure group managed by Ninety-One, has secured a fresh $325 million in debt funding to support infrastructure projects across Africa …
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Charles Scott-Emuakpor: A Visionary Leader Paving the Way for Tech Innovation in Africa, Asia and Latin America
In the ever-evolving realm of technology and innovation, Charles Scott-Emuakpor emerges as a visionary leader, steering the course for groundbreaking advancements. Armed with a robust educational background, including a first …
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Tencent Holdings Ltd. joined a rally in Asian gaming stocks Thursday after China green-lit its latest clutch of blockbuster titles, reinforcing hopes Beijing is easing a crackdown on the world’s …
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The number of downloads of Etisalat by e&’s voice-and-video call app GoChat Messenger has crossed 3.5 million across markets. The app now also includes features like the GoChat channels, enabling …
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Airtel launches ‘World Pass’ for international travelers across 184 countries
India’s second largest telco Bharti Airtel has revamped its international roaming offerings under the newly launched WorldPass which enables IR services in 184 countries. Until now, telcos had different offerings …
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Airtel partners with TechM to deploy the new technology solution at M&M’s auto plant
Bharti Airtel on Thursday stole a march over Adani Group in bagging an external contract in the private 5G network space. The company did so by entering into an agreement …