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Having closed the merger of his social media company, Mr. Trump could find ways to raise cash against the value of his stake in the company, estimated at more than $3 billion. Former President Donald J. Trump’s social media company — and the parent of his favorite communications platform, Truth Social — became a public company on Friday through a merger that will raise Mr. Trump’s wealth by billions of dollars and potentially help pay his mounting legal bills. Trump Media & Technology Group is poised to debut on Wall Street at a market value of around $5 billion —…

Catherine, Princess of Wales, says she is in the early stages of treatment after a cancer diagnosis. In a video statement, Catherine says it was a “huge shock” after an “incredibly tough couple of months”. Although he sent a positive message, saying: “I am well and getting stronger every day.” So far, details of the cancer have not been disclosed, but Kensington Palace says it is confident the princess will make a full recovery. Catherine’s statement explains that when she had abdominal surgery in January, it was not known that there was any cancer. “However tests after the operation found…

   The UN General Assembly has adopted a landmark resolution on the promotion of “safe, secure and trustworthy” Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems that will also benefit sustainable development for all. Adopting a United States-led draft resolution without a vote, the Assembly also highlighted the respect, protection and promotion of human rights in the design, development, deployment and the use of AI. The text was “co-sponsored” or backed by more than 120 other Member States. The General Assembly also recognized AI systems’ potential to accelerate and enable progress towards reaching the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. The development represents the first time…

– Equitable energy transition critical for sustainable development drive Collaboration is not only essential but critical in driving sustainable development globally, stakeholders, during the Global Reputation Forum’s commemoration of the International Women’s Day (IWD), held in London, have said. With the world 6 years away from the 2030 deadline for achieving the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), only 12% of the targets for which data exists are on track, but almost one half are off track and more than one thirds are either failing to advance or worse still, regressing below the baseline set in 2015. Progress so far…

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100 Most Reputable Africans: The list of the 100 Most Reputable Africans is evidence of the tenacity and resiliency of the African continent. Announcing the 2024 list of 100 Most Reputable Africans; Reputation Poll is an annual list of the continent’s most respected and admired individuals. This year’s list features a diverse group of individuals from various sectors, including politics, business, entertainment, and human rights advocacy. Impact, visibility, and integrity make up the selection criteria. From Pretoria University, Prof. Daniël Christiaan de Wet Swanepoel, Microbiologist Jean-Jacques Muyembe-Tamfum from the Congo Democratic Republic, Prof. Gebisa Ejeta Ethiopia, and Prof. Mohamed Hag Ali…

Kissinger, a controversial figure who was both admired and reviled, was known for his pragmatic approach to diplomacy and his willingness to engage with adversaries. He was a key figure in the Nixon administration’s efforts to end the Vietnam War and in the normalization of relations between the United States and China. Kissinger was born in Fürth, Germany, in 1923, and emigrated to the United States in 1938 to escape the Nazis. He served in the US Army during World War II and later earned a doctorate from Harvard University. After teaching at Harvard, Kissinger entered government service in the…