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VACCINATION Childhood vaccination needs ambitious investment now. This is why Jul 11, 2023 The COVID-19 pandemic vaccination response offers hope, but we mustn't be complacent. The COVID-19 pandemic vaccination response offers hope, but we mustn't be complacent. Image: Reuters/Tiksa Negeri Seth Berkley Chief Executive Officer, Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance Etleva Kadilli Director, Supply Division, UNICEF Share: OUR IMPACT What's the World Economic Forum doing to accelerate action on Vaccination? THE BIG PICTURE Explore...
UPLINK Why we need more venture capital funding for impact-led start-ups now Jul 21, 2023 Impact venture capital will help us get the technologies needed to reach net zero. Image: Oneka Technologies Allison Voss Innovation Ecosystem Lead – Nature, World Economic Forum Christin ter Braak-Forstinger Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder, Chi Impact Capital Share: OUR IMPACT What's the World Economic Forum doing to accelerate action on UpLink? A hand holding a...
US AFRICOM Launches Airstrike in Somalia, Says 5 al-Shabaab Killed The US-backed Somali government said 100 al-Shabaab fighters were killed in a joint operation with the US on Wednesday by Dave DeCamp Posted onJuly 20, 2023CategoriesNewsTagsSomalia US Africa Command on Thursday said that it launched an airstrike in Somalia in support of Mogadishu-based government forces who were engaged with al-Shabaab on the...
Ukraine Begins Firing US Cluster Bombs The Biden administration previously called the use of cluster munitions in Ukraine a 'potential war crime' by Dave DeCamp Posted onJuly 20, 2023CategoriesNewsTagsRussia, Ukraine Ukrainian officials told The Washington Post on Thursday that Ukrainian forces have started firing US-provided cluster munitions at Russian soldiers in southeastern Ukraine, which was later confirmed by the White House. Last year,...
The War to Save Mahmoud Abbas: Is Netanyahu Pushing for Palestinian Civil Conflict? by Ramzy Baroud Posted onJuly 21, 2023 This is the perfect opportunity for Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas to exit the stage. But he will not. Abbas’ brief visit to the devastated Jenin refugee camp in the northern occupied West Bank on July 12 demonstrated the absurdity and danger...
White House Rushing to Get F-16s to Ukraine By the End of the Year by Kyle Anzalone Posted onJuly 21, 2023CategoriesNews The Joe Biden administration believes it is important to get F-16s to the Ukrainian military and estimates the warplanes could arrive around the end of the year. Although, the White House does not assess the F-16s will alter the course...
Explainer Why Apple is taking on Home Office's new-look surveillance bill The Investigatory Powers Act was controversial when it was introduced back in 2016, and proposed changes that would give Suella Braverman more authority over online privacy measures have provoked another backlash. By Tom Acres, technology reporter Sunday 23 July 2023 01:33, UK Listen to this article 0:00 / 5:25 1X BeyondWords Audio created using AI assistance Apple is...
Women's World Cup: Penalty drama helps England secure 1-0 win over Haiti in their first match It took 29 minutes for Georgia Stanway to push the Lionesses into the lead with a retaken penalty - aiming the ball low into the left corner of the net. Saturday 22 July 2023 15:47, UK Listen to this article 0:00 / 2:43 1X BeyondWords Audio created using AI assistance England's...
Analysis Ukraine war: Why Putin's mistrust of generals is making his forces weaker Vladimir Putin's priority is to retain his grip on power, and he clearly values loyalty over competence, writes military analyst Sean Bell. Sean Bell Military analyst Saturday 22 July 2023 13:16, UK Listen to this article 0:00 / 5:05 1X BeyondWords Audio created using AI assistance For Sean Bell column - Image: General Sergey Surovikin and General Valery Gerasimov...
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to be fitted with pacemaker, as tens of thousands march on Jerusalem Benjamin Netanyahu is undergoing a procedure to receive a pacemaker on Sunday, his office says, as Israel faces widespread street protests over the Israeli PM's contentious judicial overhaul plan, which has triggered months of protests. Sunday 23 July 2023 03:08, UK Listen to this article 0:00...
Amazon Employees May Be Asked to Return to ‘Main Hubs’ BY PYMNTS | JULY 21, 2023 | Amazon’s return-to-the-office mandate is reportedly being ramped up across the country. Employees working remotely or located in smaller remote offices are being told they may have to return to what the company calls its “main hub” locations, including Seattle,...
Paytm Revenue Climbs 39% as Mobile Payments Become More Mainstream BY PYMNTS | JULY 21, 2023 | Paytm recorded 39% year-over-year revenue growth during the quarter ended June 30. The Indian eCommerce and payment system and financial technology company attributed the growth to increases in gross merchandise value (GMV), merchant subscription revenues and loans distributed through...
Champagne Sales Fizzling as Sober Bars Spark BY PYMNTS | JULY 22, 2023 | Champagne In-person events are a thing now, with COVID-19 in our rear-view mirror. But with consumers celebrating occasions together once more, why are Champagne sales down? Whether the pandemic has played a role in this shift, or if younger generations are emphasizing health...
Former Telegraph owners take delivery of bids for parcel group Yodel The Barclay family has appointed Clearwater International to handle a review of strategic options weeks after losing control of the national newspaper titles, Sky News learns. Mark Kleinman City editor @MarkKleinmanSky Saturday 22 July 2023 12:57, UK Listen to this article 0:00 / 5:27 1X BeyondWords Audio created using AI assistance Image: Yodel is among the biggest parcel...