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Defence & Security

Hegseth announces $580 million cuts to tackle wasteful spending

Arnold Pinto 22/03/2025 0

Involving Pentagon contracts In an ongoing effort to address inefficiencies and wasteful spending, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth signed a memo on March 20, 2025, directing the termination of more than $580 million (£460 million) in contracts, grants, and programmes in the US. According to a

NEWS DESK

Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy and Dubai World Trade Centre launch global promotional campaign for Expand North Star 2025 in United States

News Desk 1 10/03/2025 0

Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, one of three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has launched the global promotional campaign for Expand North Star 2025 in collaboration with Dubai World Trade Centre. Organised by Dubai World Trade Centre and hosted by Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, the upcoming edition of the world’s largest […]

Defence & Security

Pentagon deploys military units along US-Mexico border

Arnold Pinto 03/03/2025 0

To thwart illegal migrants, drug traffickers The Pentagon is accelerating efforts to fulfil US President Donald J. Trump’s directive to boost US military support units along the US-Mexico border by deploying a Stryker Brigade Combat Team (SBCT) and a General Support Aviation Battalion (GSAB) to the region. Pentagon Press Secretary Sean Parnell confirmed on March […]

Health

WHO warns of severe impact from funding pause for HIV programmes

Dan Ngiam 31/01/2025 0

Due to US action The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a grave warning regarding the immediate funding pause for HIV programmes in low- and middle-income countries, which provide critical access to life-saving antiretroviral therapy for more than 30 million people globally. The move threatens to undermine decades of progress in the fight against HIV, […]

Markets

US imposes visa restrictions on Colombian government officials

Arnold Pinto 28/01/2025 0

Following repatriation flights dispute US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has authorised a series of visa restrictions on Colombian government officials and their immediate family members in response to the country’s refusal to accept repatriation flights for its citizens. The move follows a diplomatic dispute in which Colombian President Gustavo Petro withdrew his

Aviation Travel

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport was the world’s busiest airport in 2024

Arnold Pinto 19/01/2025 0

With 62.7 million seats The latest 2024 data on the busiest airports worldwide represents the aviation industry’s resilience. As global recovery from the pandemic accelerates, air travel continues to grow significantly. The data, compiled by OAG using Global Airline Schedules, offers a comprehensive look at the most frequented airports in 2024, compared to previous

Defence & Security

US Cyber Command examines crucial intel rollout to users

News Desk 2 01/01/2025 0

Gaps seen in how it is shared The United States has spent trillions of dollars to ensure its intelligence capabilities and the infrastructure supporting them are the best in the world. Still, US Cyber Command’s Air Force Gen. Timothy D. Haugh has highlighted that more remains. Speaking at the Reagan Defence Forum, Haugh discussed the […]

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United States, China, and United Kingdom Lead the Global AI Ranking

News Desk 1 22/11/2024 0

The Stanford Institute for Human-Centered AI (HAI) AI Index today released its Global AI Vibrancy Tool which allows flexible comparisons of 36 countries based on 42 openly available AI-specific indicators. Comparisons between countries can be made using either absolute or per capita versions of the indicators and are supported by interactive

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AstraZeneca invests $3.5 billion in R&D and manufacturing in the United States

News Desk 1 12/11/2024 0

AstraZeneca today announces $3.5 billion of capital investment in the United States focused on expanding the Company’s research and manufacturing footprint by the end of 2026. This includes $2 billion of new investment creating more than a thousand new, high-skilled jobs contributing to the growth of the US economy. AstraZeneca’s expanding footprint in the US […]

Aviation

FAA unveils historic rule for powered lift operations in the US

Arnold Pinto 24/10/2024 0

Rule is vital for future AAM operations The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has taken a significant step toward revolutionising air travel in the United States by announcing new regulations for powered lift operations. This marks the introduction of the first entirely new category of civil aircraft since the 1940s when helicopters emerged. This historic rule […]

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Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Named Among Top 10 Children’s Hospitals in the United States

News Desk 1 08/10/2024

As a leader in pediatric academic medicine, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) has continued to fulfill its mission by making discoveries and advances to enhance health and save lives. Today, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles was recognized among the top 10 pediatric hospitals in the United States, according to U.S. News & World Report, which has announced

Defence & Security

Multinational coalition vows commitment to Ukraine

Arnold Pinto 08/09/2024 0

Over $106 billion provided in support US Secretary of Defence Lloyd J. Austin and Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, Air Force Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., reinforced the US and its allies’ commitment to supporting Ukraine at the 24th meeting of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group (UDCG) held on September 6, 2024. At […]

Defence & Security

US provides new $125 million security aid to Ukraine

Arnold Pinto 25/08/2024 0

Package includes Javelin systems The Biden administration has announced an additional $125 million in security assistance to boost Ukraine’s defence capabilities against Russia’s ongoing unprovoked full-scale invasion that is over two years old so far. This new tranche of aid, the 64th by the United States since August 2021, is set to enhance Ukraine’s military […]

Aviation

Sikorsky delivers VH-92A presidential helicopter to US Marine Corps

Arnold Pinto 23/08/2024 0

23rd aircraft is the last of its kind The US Marine Corps has officially accepted the 23rd and final VH-92A Patriot presidential helicopter, marking a significant achievement for Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company. At a ceremony at Sikorsky’s facility in Owego, New York, US Lieutenant General Bradford Gering, Deputy Commandant for Aviation, said: “This delivery […]

Defence & Security

US closely monitoring volatile situation in the Middle East

Arnold Pinto 14/08/2024 0

Continues deploying military assets to the region Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder held a press briefing in Washington, DC, on August 12, 2024, to address the heightened military posture and recent developments in the Middle East. The briefing came as the United States intensifies its efforts to de-escalate regional tensions and support its […]

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Hoffmann Green Signs a Key Licensing Agreement in the United States

News Desk 2 10/07/2024

Hoffmann Green Cement Technologies (ISIN: FR0013451044, Ticker: ALHGR) (“Hoffmann Green Cement” or the “Company”), an industrial player committed to the decarbonation of the construction sector that designs and markets innovative clinker-free cements, announces the signature of a 30-year licensing agreement in the United States. An exclusive 30-year licensing agreement

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UAE and United States sign MoU to strengthen collaboration and share knowledge in the field of intellectual property rights protection

News Desk 2 23/05/2024

The UAE and the United States signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the goal of strengthening collaboration in the application of intellectual property (IP) rights protection. The MoU will establish a comprehensive framework and a flexible approach to promoting creative and innovative endeavours, while also contributing to the development of new policies and

Defence & Security

European Arms Imports Rise With Heightened Global Tensions

Arnold Pinto 29/03/2024 0

The US Is The World’s Leading Arms Supplier European nations have witnessed a staggering 100% increase in significant arms imports. According to the latest data from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), this surge coincides with heightened global tensions from 2014-18 to 2019-23. In contrast, the United States and France experienced

Automotive

Nissan Unveils The All-New 2025 Kicks In US

Arnold Pinto 27/03/2024 0

Street-Smart Crossover Unboxed In Brooklyn Nissan launched the all-new 2025 Kicks with a burst of style and innovation at the 2024 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament opening rounds at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. The crossover, designed to infuse excitement into the compact segment, made its virtual debut with an interactive showcase outside the arena. The showcase

Business

UAE earns praise for empowering the global AI community

News Desk 1 18/03/2024 0

AI sector is seen in need of supportive ecosystem Haltia.AI, a Delaware, United States-headquartered personal artificial intelligence (AI) firm with a UAE-based subsidiary, has praised the UAE’s drive to establish the Arabian Gulf emirate as an AI epicentre in the Middle East, including support to AI startups. The company stated that this robust support system, […]