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Explainer - What Are Tactical Nuclear Weapons and What Is Russia's Policy?

Russia has a deal to station tactical nuclear weapons on the territory of neighbouring Belarus, President Vladimir Putin said on Saturday, adding this will not violate non-proliferation agreements. What are these weapons and what is Russia’s policy on them: WHAT ARE THE CONCERNS The United States has said the world faces the gravest nuclear danger […]

US House Speaker Says Lawmakers to Move Forward with TikTok Bill

U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy said on Sunday lawmakers will move forward with legislation to address national security worries about TikTok, alleging China’s government had access to the short video app’s user data. In the United States, there are growing calls to ban TikTok, owned by China-based company ByteDance, or to pass bipartisan […]

US Vice President Harris Promises Greater Investment for Africa

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris said on Sunday that the United States will increase investment in Africa and help spur economic growth as she began a week long tour of the continent aimed at offering a counter to the influence of rival China. China has invested heavily in Africa in recent decades, including in infrastructure […]

Healthcare Gets a Shot in the Arm from Cellular

The healthcare industry is moving ahead quickly with 5G usage and the deployment of private networks. Medical facilities, practitioners, and staff have discovered the many advantages of secure, high-speed networks that make their jobs more efficient and their patients’ visits more manageable. Why Put in a Private Network When You Already Have Wi-Fi? Medical facilities […]

Log in, Darling! We're Going Meta-Shopping!

Our world was built with little to no accommodations for the disabled community in mind. But the metaverse is a blank slate, meaning we can make it inclusive from the get-go. While society has gotten better in accommodating everyone in the spaces that they’ve always had a right to occupy, it does come up short […]

How to Avoid Telecom Frauds

Telecom fraud is becoming increasingly common in today’s world, and as technology advances, so do the methods used by fraudsters. These types of frauds in telecom can be costly and devastating for both individuals and businesses. However, there are several ways you can protect yourself from telecom fraud. In this article, we will delve deeper into this issue, shed […]

Blockchain Will Simplify Your Payment Process 

Blockchain is the solution to many issues facing many industries. Many industries employ blockchain to refresh their billing system, and the telecom industry is no different. The budget-cutting advantages of blockchain are well documented. Telcos are jumping on the trend to save money and promote efficiency.  Blockchain Reshaping Telecom Billing  Emerging technologies like Blockchain can […]

Finding the Balance between AI Innovation and Security  

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the way we live and work, from chatbots and self-driving cars to personalized medical treatments and intelligent home assistants. As AI innovations continues to evolve, it’s becoming increasingly urgent to establish a regulatory framework that promotes ethical development and deployment all while ensuring national security.   But as we dive into […]

Deutsche Bank, Ubs Hit as Bank Fears Spark Stress Signals

European banking stocks fell sharply on Friday, with Deutsche Bank and UBS knocked by worries that actions by regulators and central banks have not yet contained the worst problems to face the sector since the 2008 global financial crisis. Financial market stress indicators were also again flashing warning signs more widely, with the euro falling […]

Ongoing Banking Worries Mean No Respite for World Stocks

Global stocks came under pressure on Friday from lingering concerns about the stability of the banking system, while safe-haven buying supported government bonds. The MSCI World share index traded 0.6% lower and Europe’s STOXX 600 index was down 1.6%. A STOXX sub-index of bank shares, which has swung wildly as traders debated if a forced […]