International US not trying to dismantle Nato or undermine world order, says ambassador – Europe live Matthew Whittaker, the US ambassador to Nato, responds to criticism in the Munich Security Conference reportJimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in prison for national security offencesIn its section on Europe, the Munich Security Conference report has also warned that the continent was entering “a prolonged era of confrontation, as Russia’s full-scale war of aggression and expanding hybrid campaign dismantle the remnants of the post-cold war cooperative security order.”It also […] todayFebruary 9, 2026
International World’s largest pencil maker accuses Costa Rica of misusing old factory as detention center Faber-Castell says it was unaware its facility was being used to detain asylum seekers deported by the Trump administrationThe world’s largest pencil maker has accused the Costa Rican government of misusing an old factory that the German manufacturer donated for humanitarian purposes – by detaining asylum seekers there who were deported from the US by the Trump administration last year.Faber-Castell produces more than 2bn wooden pencils a year worldwide and […] todayFebruary 9, 2026
insert_link International Police pepper spray protesters as Israeli president visits Sydney Isaac Herzog is on a four-day visit to Australia following the December mass shooting at Bondi Beach.Source: feeds.bbci.co.ukRead full article todayFebruary 9, 2026
International Child among 4 killed in latest Russian missile and drone barrage: Ukraine Ukraine's foreign minister calls for complete EU entry ban on Russians participating in the war.Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article todayFebruary 9, 2026
International AI video of Assam CM Sarma shooting Muslims causes outrage in India Video featuring Himanta Biswa Sarma deleted by Hindu nationalist BJP party's Assam unit after backlash. 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 Risk Watch with Alberta QUARCOOPOME: How do you love your job in a difficult environment? (1) The only way to do great work is to love what you do”- Steve Jobs Hello dear Readers, It’s a Monday morning here again. “I wish Monday morning never comes” says one person. Another says, “Ah! I love Monday mornings. Fresh week, new opportunities’. However you are feeling, I hope you enjoyed your weekend and […] The post Risk Watch with Alberta QUARCOOPOME: How do you love your job in […] todayFebruary 9, 2026
Local Insights with Dzigbordi Kwaku-Dosoo: Why culture fractures quietly at year-end and how leaders can reset trust The most dangerous cultural breakdowns in an organization do not happen with a bang. They do not announce themselves with dramatic resignations, heated board meetings, or public conflict. Instead, they happen in the heavy, exhausted silence of December—and they reveal their true cost in the sluggishness of January. Many leaders walk into the New Year […] The post Insights with Dzigbordi Kwaku-Dosoo: Why culture fractures quietly at year-end and how […] todayFebruary 9, 2026
Local UBA appoints Rosemary Seneadza as Head of Legal & Company Secretary United Bank for Africa Ghana Ltd has appointed Rosemary Seneadza as the Head of Legal & Company Secretary. In this role, Rosemary will provide leadership in legal matters and enhance corporate governance framework of the bank. Rosemary is an accomplished legal and corporate governance professional with over fifteen (15) years of experience in banking, financial […] The post UBA appoints Rosemary Seneadza as Head of Legal & Company Secretary appeared […] todayFebruary 9, 2026
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