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Asian markets advance after Wall St gains, US Postal Service U-turn

Asian markets advance after Wall St gains, US Postal Service U-turn

Asian markets rose Thursday, tracking gains on Wall Street and following the US Postal Service's U-turn on a ban on parcels from China and Hong Kong, though trade war fears continue to keep sentiment at bay.

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US aid cuts come at deadly moment for malaria control

US aid cuts come at deadly moment for malaria control

The sudden freezing of US aid to malaria projects comes as deadly new variants are spreading in Africa and could have a devastating impact, the head of a major NGO told AFP.

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Art fair in Marrakesh brings African art to global stage

Art fair in Marrakesh brings African art to global stage

In Morocco's tourist hub of Marrakesh, a contemporary art fair has energised the local creative scene, drawing on the famed city's aesthetic legacy to propel emerging African artists into the global spotlight.

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US waives aid ban to boost Haiti mission

US waives aid ban to boost Haiti mission

The United States said Wednesday it was making an exemption in President Donald Trump's aid freeze to support a security mission in troubled Haiti, although some assistance was put on hold.

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Mailata urges Rees-Zammit not to give up NFL dream

Mailata urges Rees-Zammit not to give up NFL dream

Australia's Super Bowl star Jordan Mailata has urged fellow rugby convert Louis Rees-Zammit not give up his NFL dream despite being without a contract.

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Google halts workplace diversity push

Google halts workplace diversity push

Google parent company Alphabet has stopped making diversity and inclusion a workplace priority, according to a filing Wednesday with US regulators.

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Registration Now Open for World of Coffee 2025 in Geneva: The Premier Event for Coffee Professionals

Registration Now Open for World of Coffee 2025 in Geneva: The Premier Event for Coffee Professionals

Join Over 13,000 Attendees and 430+ Exhibitors at Europe's Largest Specialty Coffee Trade Show

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U.S.-Based Blockchain Kadena and Croatian Football Federation (HNS) Partner to Revolutionize Fan Engagement

U.S.-Based Blockchain Kadena and Croatian Football Federation (HNS) Partner to Revolutionize Fan Engagement

The Agreement Includes Regular Season Play as Well as the 2026 FIFA World Cup 2026 and UEFA EURO 2028

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Preservica Delivers Actionable Trusted Long-Term Data with New Innovations in AI and Active Digital Preservation

Preservica Delivers Actionable Trusted Long-Term Data with New Innovations in AI and Active Digital Preservation

BOSTON, MA AND OXFORD, UK / ACCESS Newswire / February 6, 2025 / Preservica, the industry leader in Active Digital Preservation™ archiving, today unveiled a series of groundbreaking innovations to its pioneering platform. These enhancements further simplify and automate the complex task of preserving critical long-term data, ensuring it remains instantly usable, reliable, and trusted for compliance and emerging AI use.

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Glenmorgan Investments On Track to Reach $7 Billion in Assets Under Management

Glenmorgan Investments On Track to Reach $7 Billion in Assets Under Management

Glenmorgan Investments, a leading global investment firm, is excited to announce record capital inflows across both institutional and retail sectors in the first six weeks of 2025.

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