IMF and Pakistan Agree on $3 Billion Standby Arrangement by Richie 06/30/2023 The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reached a staff-level agreement with Pakistan for a $3 billion standby arrangement,...
Netherlands Introduces Export Licensing for Semiconductor Equipment by Richie 06/30/2023 The Dutch government has announced new regulations that will require companies manufacturing advanced semiconductor equipment to obtain a...
Record Inflation in Pakistan Affects Eid al-Adha Camel Sales by Richie 06/28/2023 As Pakistan prepares for the annual festival of Eid al-Adha, farmers and traders at livestock markets are facing...
The Decline of Conti: A Chapter in the Evolving Landscape of Ransomware by Richie 06/27/2023 On February 25, 2022, a message surfaced on a darknet website operated by the cybercriminal group Conti, expressing...
U.S. Government Announces $42 Billion Plan for Nationwide Internet Access by 2030 by Richie 06/26/2023 The U.S. White House has detailed plans for a significant $42 billion investment to enhance high-speed broadband access...
Dispute Between Telcos and Banks in Nigeria Threatens Financial Services Accessibility by Richie 06/22/2023 In Nigeria, a critical dispute between telecommunication companies and banks over the pricing of Unstructured Supplementary Service Data...
Bank of England Increases Interest Rates Amid Inflation Concerns by Richie 06/22/2023 The Bank of England has raised its main interest rate by half a percentage point to 5 percent,...
U.S. and India Announce Multiple Agreements Strengthening Bilateral Ties by Richie 06/22/2023 The United States and India have announced a series of agreements aimed at deepening their strategic partnership, particularly...
Grab Implements Workforce Reduction to Manage Costs by Richie 06/21/2023 Singapore-based Grab, a prominent ride-hailing and food-delivery app in Southeast Asia, has announced plans to lay off 1,000...
Persistent High Inflation in the UK Challenges Bank of England by Richie 06/21/2023 Inflation in the United Kingdom has remained high, recorded at 8.7 percent in May, mirroring the rate from...
Advancements in Traceability Technologies Bolster Security Against Counterfeit Pharmaceuticals 03/20/2024