International Russian military scrambles to find Starlink alternative after access blocked Elon Musk’s SpaceX curbs illicit use of satellite internet network, which Ukraine says is already affecting operationsRussia’s military is scrambling to find alternatives to Starlink satellite internet after access to the network was curtailed, disrupting a key communications system that its forces had been using illicitly on the battlefield.Ukraine said last week that Starlink terminals being used by Russian troops had been deactivated after talks between its defence minister and […] todayFebruary 9, 2026
International EU threatens to act over Meta blocking rival AI chatbots from WhatsApp Firm accused of ‘abusing’ its dominant position for messaging in what appears to be breach of antitrust rulesThe EU has threatened to take action against the social media company Meta, arguing it has blocked rival chatbots from using its WhatsApp messaging platform.The European Commission said on Monday that WhatsApp Business – which is designed to be used by businesses to interact with customers – appears to be in breach of […] todayFebruary 9, 2026
International UK PM Starmer’s communications chief quits amid Epstein scandal fallout PM faces criticism for backing Peter Mandelson as ambassador to US despite his known links to Jeffrey Epstein.Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article todayFebruary 9, 2026
International I am one of 22,000 Gaza patients waiting in desperation for evacuation Like thousands of other Palestinians, I am slowly dying, trapped between a health system in ruins and a closed border.Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article todayFebruary 9, 2026
International Lebanese group accuses Israel of abducting its leader in raid Al-Jamaa al-Islamiya condemns Israel for seizing official Atwi Atwi during a raid and taking him to an unknown location.Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article todayFebruary 9, 2026
insert_link International Assefa targets London repeat & Sawe eyes course record Reigning champions Tigst Assefa and Sebastian Sawe will target record-breaking London Marathon victories in April.Source: feeds.bbci.co.ukRead full article todayFebruary 9, 2026
Local Cases in Finance – Episode 16: Banking in 2026: “The SME & Commercial Banking Strategy” “Low interest rates are not a temporary anomaly; they force institutions to rethink how they earn returns.”— Andrew Bailey, Governor, Bank of England. Theocharis opened the discussion with a simple framing, one that immediately reset the room. “Directors, our SME and Commercial strategy for 2026 is designed around one reality: risk-free yield is normalising downward. […] The post Cases in Finance – Episode 16: Banking in 2026: “The SME & […] todayFebruary 9, 2026
Local Challenges and opportunities of fintech in banking and finance law By Daniel Kojo HOLLIE Ghana’s financial landscape has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past decade, driven by the rapid expansion of Financial Technology (FinTech). Mobile money platforms, digital lending services, peer-to-peer lending, blockchain applications, and innovative payment solutions have fundamentally revolutionized how Ghanaians access and utilize financial services. This technological revolution represents more than […] The post Challenges and opportunities of fintech in banking and finance law appeared first […] todayFebruary 9, 2026
Local Canada-Africa agribusiness summit set for July 2026 in Saskatoon The second edition of the Canada-Africa Agribusiness Summit (CAAS) is set to take place on July 15 and 16, 2026, in Saskatoon, Canada, with organisers projecting a significant expansion in scope and participation from across the African continent. The summit, hosted by Voazok Agritours Canada and co-organised with Eventus Nation and the African Agribusiness Incubators […] The post Canada-Africa agribusiness summit set for July 2026 in Saskatoon appeared first on […] todayFebruary 9, 2026
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