Network International Seals Deals to Streamline Digital Payments in Egypt, Libya
Network International announced two strategic deals to deepen its footprint in North Africa. In Libya, it partnered with Al Seraj Islamic Bank to deliver an end‑to‑end digital payments platform, Visa sponsorship and prepaid issuing capabilities. In Egypt, the firm enabled Apple Pay tokenization for four local banks, expanding tokenized card usage. Both moves aim to accelerate financial inclusion and modernise payment ecosystems across the region.
This Week in European MedTech and HealthTech: 6th March 2026
The European Commission unveiled a Health Package that revises the MDR/IVDR, removes the five‑year certificate cap and introduces risk‑based surveillance, while hard‑wiring cybersecurity reporting and aligning high‑risk AI obligations with the AI Act. The package also launches the first phase...
Belgian Fashion Retailers JBC and Filou & Friends Join Forces
Claes Retail Group (CRG), owner of JBC, has entered a 50/50 joint venture with Belgian children’s clothing brand Filou & Friends. The partnership launched the first Filou collection in 15 JBC stores in February while keeping Filou’s existing 14‑store network....
Sensex Slides over 600 Points to 79,412, Nifty Falls 168 Points to 24,597 as Banks Drag; Energy Stocks Buck the...
India's benchmark indices deepened losses on Friday, with the BSE Sensex slipping 603 points to 79,412 and the Nifty 50 dropping 168 points to 24,597. Banking and financial‑services stocks led the decline, as the Nifty Bank fell 763 points, testing...
Emiru Responds to Mizkif Defamation Lawsuit, Claims Her Allegations Are ’Emotional Truth’
Emily "Emiru" Schunk filed a motion to dismiss Matthew "Mizkif" Rinaudo's defamation lawsuit, asserting her abuse and sexual assault allegations are protected as her "emotional truth" rather than factual statements. The case, filed in the Western District of Texas, also...
Waitrose Reopens Haslemere Store After Multi-Million Pound Transformation
Waitrose has reopened its Haslemere store after a multi‑million‑pound, seven‑week refurbishment of the 10,000‑sq‑ft shop. The upgrade adds a dry‑aged beef counter, a continental meat stand, a sushi bar, and a bakery featuring Ole & Steen and Gail’s collaborations. The store, celebrating...
WEBINAR: Want to Scale ITS ? Edge AI Can Help
The webinar hosted by ITS International featured OnLogic VP Sheldon Sun and Intel technologist Tony Abuta discussing how edge artificial intelligence can help scale intelligent transportation systems (ITS). They emphasized maximizing existing assets and selecting the right rugged hardware to...
Sea Further Secures EU Research Grant
Monaco‑based startup Sea Further has been awarded a Horizon Europe grant to advance its industrialisation project. The funding, backed by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology, supports the development of bio‑optimized carbon, including graphene produced by marine micro‑organisms. Monaco’s...
20 Space Summits Incoming March 2026: UK, US, And World
March 2026 will host more than 20 high‑profile space conferences, summits and workshops across the UK, the United States and globally. The calendar features flagship gatherings such as Space‑Comm Europe in London, the Joint Space Operations Summit in Maryland, LPSC in...
ARM Confirms Bid to Build Ngqura Manganese Terminal
Rainbow Minerals (ARM) confirmed its participation in a joint‑venture bid with Transnet to build the Ngqura Manganese Ore Export Terminal in South Africa’s Eastern Cape. The proposed facility would handle 16 Mt of manganese annually, with scope to expand to 22 Mt....
CobbleStone Software Announces Major VISDOM AI Enhancements to Accelerate Contract Review and Collaboration
CobbleStone Software has rolled out major upgrades to its VISDOM AI platform, boosting document processing speed and embedding AI tools directly into its collaborative editor. The new preloading feature lets users drag‑and‑drop contracts for background OCR and analysis, eliminating long...
LKW Walter and DP World Launch New Germany-Serbia Intermodal Service
DP World and Austrian carrier LKW Walter have launched a dedicated intermodal rail service linking Novi Sad, Serbia, with the logistics hub of Herne in Germany. The route runs three times weekly, offering faster transit than conventional trucking and cutting carbon...
Roche and Zealand Pharma Report P-II (ZUPREME-1) Trial Data on Petrelintide in Obesity
Roche and Zealand Pharma disclosed Phase‑II (ZUPREME‑1) results for petrelintide, an amylin‑analog injected weekly, in 493 overweight or obese adults (mean BMI 37 kg/m²) with weight‑related comorbidities. The trial evaluated five dose levels against placebo over 42 weeks and met its primary endpoint,...
IKEA Aims to Be Profitable by FY28; to Open 25 Small & Medium Stores in Next 4-5 Years
IKEA India aims to become profitable by the end of FY28. To reach that goal, the retailer will add 25 small and medium‑format stores over the next four to five years, expanding beyond its three large‑format locations. It is shifting...
US Navy Christens Oceanographic Survey Ship
The U.S. Navy christened the future USNS Robert Ballard (T‑AGS 67) on Feb. 28, 2026 at Bollinger Shipyards in Pascagoula, Mississippi. Named for the legendary oceanographer who located the Titanic, the 353‑foot vessel is a larger, modernized version of the Pathfinder‑class survey ships. It will...
TCL Unveils Dual-Mode 1040Hz Mini-LED and 4K OLED Gaming Monitors
TCL launched two premium gaming monitors in China, targeting opposite ends of the enthusiast market. The 27‑inch 27P2A Ultra Mini‑LED panel offers a native 1440p resolution at 550 Hz and a dual‑mode 1,040 Hz mode at 720p, emphasizing ultra‑fast motion clarity. The...
Xiaomi BE19000 Pro Combines Wi-Fi 7 Speed With Integrated NAS Features
Xiaomi has unveiled the BE19000 Pro, a tri‑band Wi‑Fi 7 router that promises a combined wireless throughput of up to 18,656 Mbps. The device adds an M.2 2280 slot and a USB 3.0 port for built‑in NAS functionality, while offering dual 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports for...
Backup Strategies Are Working, and Ransomware Gangs Are Responding with Data Theft
Business email compromise (BEC) and funds transfer fraud (FTF) accounted for 58% of cyber‑insurance claims in 2025, with BEC alone representing 31% of all claims. Average BEC loss fell 28% to $27,000 and FTF loss dropped 14% to $141,000, while...
Want to Make Every Pound of Your Build Budget Count? A Quantity Surveyor Explains Why Value Engineering Could Be Your...
Value engineering (VE) is a proactive design methodology that aligns cost, function and performance to maximise the return on every pound spent on residential builds. It differs from reactive cost‑cutting by evaluating materials, layouts and specifications early, often with a...
Unlucky Again? American Airlines Boeing 787 Remains Grounded 1 Month After Madrid Incident
American Airlines’ Boeing 787 Dreamliner was forced to land in Madrid on February 3, 2026 after a nose‑gear failure, then ferried to the carrier’s Tulsa maintenance hub for repairs. The incident follows a spate of recent AA mishaps, including a...
Why Somalia's Banks Must Consolidate
Somalia’s banking sector has rebounded over the past decade, quadrupling assets to $1.8 billion and expanding deposits to $1.43 billion, yet it remains highly fragmented with 13 small, under‑capitalised banks. Most institutions are privately owned, Sharia‑compliant and concentrated in urban centres, leaving...
Buildner and Kingspan Launch MICROHOME 2026 With €100K in Awards and Announce 10th Edition Winners
Buildner, in partnership with Kingspan, has launched MICROHOME 2026, the eleventh edition of its global micro‑home competition, offering a €100,000 prize pool. The contest challenges architects and designers to create modular, self‑sufficient homes no larger than 25 m² that prioritize sustainability, affordability...
‘Republika Srpska Railways May Not Survive Steel Chain Collapse’
The closure of Bosnia’s New Zenica Steelworks threatens the survival of the Railways of Republika Srpska (RRS), which derives about 60% of its freight revenue from the plant. Earlier bankruptcies at the Lukavac coke plant and the looming collapse of...
23-037 - Jarrell Et Al V. Haaji Et Al
The Oklahoma district court issued a series of orders in the Jarrell v. Haaji litigation between 2023 and 2026. Initial rulings partially dismissed Roadways Enterprises’ motion to dismiss, while later orders compelled both Roadways and Haaji to supplement discovery responses....
26-143 - Salomov V. Noem Et Al
On March 4, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma issued an order partially granting Shakhboz Sharifovich Salomov’s petition for a writ of habeas corpus. The court directed the respondents, including Governor Kristi Noem, to provide...
25-1515 - Nigmatov V. Noem Et Al
Federal Judge Scott L. Palk adopted Report and Recommendation 11 in Nigmatov v. Noem et al, granting the petition in part. The court ordered respondents to provide a bond hearing under 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a) within seven days or release the petitioner if the...
London Records Steepest Drop in Footfall Since April 2024
London recorded its steepest footfall decline since April 2024 as February’s unusually heavy rain kept shoppers indoors. UK retail footfall dropped 4.7% year‑on‑year, with high streets down 5.4% and shopping centres down 5.5%. The downpour pushed consumers toward online channels,...
ParaZero Appoints New VP of Global Sales to Support Global Expansion
ParaZero Technologies announced the appointment of Bat‑Sheva Noy as Vice President of Global Sales, aiming to accelerate its international commercial push in the drone safety and aerospace defense arena. Noy arrives from a two‑decade tenure at Pfizer, where she led...
Prioritizing Prevention: Kitchen Safety Through Automation, Carbon Monoxide Control, and Smarter Design
Motion Technology’s AutoFry, a fully enclosed ventless fryer, is being promoted as a core safety solution for commercial kitchens. By automating basket handling, sealing the cooking chamber, and integrating fire‑suppression and temperature monitoring, the unit removes open‑flame and oil‑splatter hazards....
Agilica & DronePort Partner to Advance Autonomous Flight in GNSS-Denied Environments
Agilica and DronePort announced a strategic partnership to embed Agilica’s ultra‑wideband (UWB) positioning system into DronePort’s innovation hub, targeting autonomous drone operations where GNSS signals are unavailable. The collaboration will debut a permanent UWB installation in DronePort’s outdoor cage with...
Shoppable Content Meets Cloud Gaming on CTV
At Streaming Media Connect 2026, Fuse Media’s CRO Karl Meyer and Spaceback co‑founder Joe Hall discussed how shoppable content is converging with cloud gaming on connected‑TV platforms. Samsung’s early integration of on‑demand gaming into its smart TVs set the stage,...
Fraunhofer’s UltraGRAIN Project Enables In-Process Microstructure Control for Metal AM
Researchers from Fraunhofer IWS, Fraunhofer IAPT and RMIT University completed the UltraGRAIN project, demonstrating in‑process control of metal grain structures during laser‑based directed energy deposition. By applying pulsed‑laser excitation to the melt pool, the team achieved grain‑size reductions of up...
Secure Mesh Radio Technology & C2 Capabilities for UAVs & Unmanned Systems
Beechat Network Systems joins Unmanned Systems Technology as a Gold Partner, showcasing its Kaonic™ mesh radio platform for UAVs, UGVs and autonomous platforms. The solution delivers infrastructure‑free, multi‑hop networking with up to 128 encrypted hops, dual‑band SDR operation and cryptographic...
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Discover How Letrozole Can Boost Your Fertility Naturally
Letrozole (Femara) is increasingly prescribed to induce ovulation in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome and unexplained infertility, often replacing clomiphene (Clomid) as the preferred first‑line therapy. Clinical studies show letrozole delivers higher ovulation and live‑birth rates while reducing the incidence...
Belgium’s Promised F-16s Are Still Missing
Belgium pledged up to 30 F‑16 fighter jets for Ukraine but has not delivered any, citing the ongoing replacement of its own fleet with F‑35s. The lack of a formal delivery timetable means the jets remain tied up in Belgium’s...
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What You Need to Know About Botox Use While Breastfeeding
Botox injections are generally deemed safe for nursing parents, though scientific data are scarce. Experts advise breastfeeding before the procedure and waiting several hours afterward to further limit any potential toxin transfer. The treatment’s minimal systemic absorption means the risk...
Valeo to Showcase In-Cabin Tech at SXSW 2026
Valeo will showcase a suite of in‑cabin and lighting technologies at SXSW 2026, highlighted by the production‑grade Racer gaming system now installed in the Renault Filante. The Racer leverages ADAS sensors to blend real‑world driving data with gameplay, a collaboration with holoride...
Multifamily Buyer Sentiment Improves for Core Assets
CBRE’s Q4 2025 Core Multifamily Buyer Sentiment survey shows core buyer optimism improved quarter‑over‑quarter while negative sentiment stayed flat, contrasting with a dip in value‑add buyer confidence. Underwriting assumptions remained steady for the second straight quarter, and average going‑in cap rates...
Severe Storms in Kansas Lead to $879 Million in Insurance Claims in 2025
Severe storms across Kansas generated $879 million in insurance claims for 2025, nearly doubling the payout from 2023. More than 82,000 individual claims were filed, marking a 99% increase in claim volume. Wichita’s Sedgwick County alone accounted for over one‑third of...
Friday Forum: Degrees or Diesel?
Britain’s rail freight sector is celebrating its 200th anniversary by pledging to recruit 2,000 apprentices, signalling a major push to address skills shortages. The industry now competes with road logistics, aviation, ports and tech firms for talent, offering both apprenticeship...
Inside Life360’s Plan To Build An Ad Platform On Top Of Nativo
Life360 has accelerated its entry into advertising by acquiring Fantix’s AI‑driven ad unit and the native‑ad platform Nativo for $120 million. Nativo generated $63 million in revenue in 2023, and its white‑label ad server now powers Life360’s family‑focused ad stack. The combined...
Westchester Close to Settling $230M-Plus Hurricane Condo Claim
Westchester Surplus Lines Insurance is nearing a settlement with the Portofino condominium association over a hurricane claim that originally sought more than $230 million. The dispute began with a modest $6.5 million proof of loss, which later ballooned to a $233 million appraisal...
The Intelligence Revolution
Chris Skinner’s webinar frames finance’s evolution as three technology revolutions: mainframe‑driven automation (Finance 1.0), digital transformation driven by cloud, APIs and platforms (Finance 2.0), and today’s shift to intelligent ecosystems powered by AI, generative models, and emerging quantum and blockchain capabilities. He...
Amendments Strengthening South Africa’s Voluntary Exclusion System.
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition released draft amendments to South Africa’s National Gambling Regulations, tightening the Voluntary Exclusion Programme. The changes introduce a standardized electronic form, enforce same‑day notice escalation by operators, and set five‑day processing windows for...
NHS England Urges Patients to Use App Notifications
NHS England launched a “Tap the NHS App” campaign urging patients to enable push notifications for appointment reminders. A Censuswide survey found 12% of respondents forgot appointments and 11% arrived late, amounting to an estimated 16 million missed GP visits in...
Philippines Battles US-Iran War Fuel Crisis with Air Con Limits, Flexible Work Plan
The Philippines, heavily dependent on imported oil, is confronting rising fuel costs driven by Middle East tensions. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered government offices to keep air‑conditioners at a minimum of 24 °C and is exploring flexible or four‑day work weeks...
Jio IPO Timeline Nears as $4 Billion Listing Looms
Reliance Industries is preparing Jio Platforms' mega‑IPO, slated for early 2026, targeting a $4‑4.5 billion raise by selling a minimum 2.5% free float. Analysts argue the tiny public float could force the shares to trade at a premium, potentially neutralising the...
Langkawi Dishes up Natural Charms for the European Market
Langkawi Development Authority unveiled fresh visuals for its Naturally Langkawi branding at ITB Berlin 2026, spotlighting the island’s UNESCO Global Geopark status and nature‑based attractions such as the SkyCab cable car. European travelers remain the island’s traditional long‑haul market, delivering...
City of London Corporate Seeks Future Ready Partner
The City of London Corporation has launched a £2.4 million Future Ready Programme aimed at building a financially sustainable, digitally enabled organization. It is seeking a strategic partner to guide project management, R&D, consultancy and public‑relations services. Suppliers must complete an...
Why CPE Security Is Now a Strategic Imperative for Telcos
Telecom operators moving to all‑IP, software‑defined networks have pushed the security perimeter to the customer premises, turning CPE devices into exposed, internet‑facing nodes. Legacy firmware, slow patch cycles and overlooked set‑top boxes create easy entry points for attackers, exposing core...