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Kenya has announced plans to allow citizens from nearly all African countries to enter without prior authorization, following a new directive issued by the cabinet. In 2023, Kenya introduced a “visa-free” policy that required most visitors to obtain an online authorization before traveling. However, the implementation of the Electronic Travel...

Despite grappling with significant economic headwinds, five of China’s wealthiest provinces have announced growth targets of at least 5% for the coming year. This move underscores the Chinese government’s commitment to establishing an ambitious national growth target, even as the country faces persistent challenges in trade and domestic consumption. Beijing...

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) achieved a historic milestone in Central Asia in 2024, injecting $2.33 billion across 121 projects in six regional economies. This nearly doubled the Bank's annual investment in the region compared to 2023. Partnering with co-financiers, the EBRD mobilized an additional $808 million,...

The Executive Committee of the International University Sports Federation (FISU) convened in Torino on January 11 and 12, 2025, just ahead of the Torino 2025 FISU World University Games Opening Ceremony, scheduled for January 13. Over the course of two days, the committee engaged in a range of activities, including...

This morning’s much-anticipated launch of Jeff Bezos’ New Glenn rocket was abruptly called off just six minutes before its scheduled liftoff at 08:15 GMT (03:15 EST). The postponement, attributed to a "vehicle subsystem issue," has left the team at Blue Origin reassessing their plans for the rocket's first orbital flight....

Setting the Stage for Medical Innovation: As 2025 approaches, the medical landscape is undergoing a transformation fueled by technology and a growing emphasis on patient-centric care. Testing and diagnostics—crucial pillars of modern healthcare—are evolving at a pace that promises not only faster results but also improved accessibility and precision. At the...

Background – We have grown and equipped our basics from the traditional system of education. It started with the students staying at the GURUKUL, attaining academics and life lessons from the tutors. Urbanization saw the advent of schools and researchers continue to study the effectiveness of the system on the...

Close Brothers Group Plc has announced the appointment of Mike Morgan as its new Chief Executive Officer, following Adrian Sainsbury’s decision to step down to focus on his health. The London-based financial services company confirmed that Sainsbury, who had earlier taken a temporary medical leave, is recovering well and is...

Travelers to the U.K. from the U.S., Canada, and over 30 other countries must now obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) before their trip, as a new policy takes effect this week. The pre-authorization system, implemented by the U.K. government, aims to streamline border procedures for visitors from countries that...

From Ukraine to the U.S., how Olha is leading the way in environmentally conscious manufacturing  According to Precedence Research, a market insights firm, the future for the global food packaging market looks promising, with the market expected to cross $679.71 billion by the year 2033 as consumers demand convenience, longer...