Slow climate adaptation threatening lives and economies Adaptation finance needs of developing countries estimated at over US$310 billion per year by 2035 Glasgow Climate Pact goal of doubling international public adaptation finance to approximately US$40 billion by 2025 will not be met on current trends Report highlights progress with adaptation planning and implementation, but challenges remain Nairobi, 29 October 2025 – …

stc group and AST SpaceMobile Announce 10-Year Commercial Agreement and Long-Term Revenue Commitment for Space-based Cellular Broadband Connectivity Collaboration for rollout in Saudi Arabia and select markets in the Middle East and Africa MIDLAND, Texas & RIYADH, Saudi Arabia - -AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (“AST SpaceMobile”) (NASDAQ: ASTS), the company building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network accessible directly by everyday smartphones, designed for both commercial and government applications, and stc group, a leading digital enabler in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, today announced the signature of a 10- year commercial agreement to enable direct-to-device satellite mobile connectivity across Saudi Arabia and key regional markets.

Chancellor helps unlock over £6.4 billion in two-way trade and investment deals with Saudi Arabia during Gulf visit with landmark business delegation. British businesses and jobs are set for a major lift after Chancellor Rachel Reeves helped secure over £6.4 billion in two-way trade and investment deals during a landmark visit to Saudi Arabia — a move set to deepen the UK’s economic partnership with the Gulf and strengthen Britain’s global trade position.

Barclays has received a provisional Capital Market Authority (CMA) licence, secured premises in King Abdullah Financial District, and will open its Riyadh office in 2026, expanding its presence in Riyadh as part of its broader Middle East growth strategy Mohammed Al-Sarhan will join as an Independent Non-Executive Chairman of the Board for Barclays’ Saudi Arabia franchise Riyadh, 27 October 2025: …

Brussels/London, 24 October 2025 - Euroclear has entered a strategic agreement with Aegon UK, one of the leading retirement and investment providers in the United Kingdom, to deliver its end-to-end funds distribution solution for its adviser platform, through Euroclear FundsPlace®. This collaboration will accelerate the evolution of Aegon’s fund offering and make the investment selection journey simpler and more accessible for UK advisers and their clients.

Novartis agrees to acquire Avidity Biosciences, an innovator in RNA therapeutics, strengthening its late-stage neuroscience pipeline Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 LR Transaction strengthens neuroscience franchise for Novartis with three late-stage programs that address genetic neuromuscular diseases Advances the Novartis xRNA strategy by adding a scientifically robust, muscle-directed, Antibody Oligonucleotide Conjugates (AOCs™) platform and first-in-disease pipeline Expected to unlock multi-billion-dollar opportunities with planned product launches before 2030…

24 October 2025 - The power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to improve the accuracy, accessibility and reach of weather forecasts and early warnings has been recognized by the World Meteorological Organization, which will seek to ensure that all countries can benefit from its life-saving potential. Key messages WMO science for action supports the global economyAI can accelerate Early Warnings for All…

Devices reliant on GPS and other Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) can integrate comprehensive protection against jamming, spoofing and time interruptions with the Iridium PNT ASIC MCLEAN, Va., Oct. 27, 2025 - Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM), a leading provider of global voice, data, and PNT satellite communications, today announced a leap forward in the security of GPS and other GNSS-reliant devices against jamming, spoofing and timing interruptions with the unveiling of a dedicated, miniature application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), the Iridium® PNT ASIC.

24 October 2025 - Curtin University has announced a new strategic partnership with Australia’s leading maritime autonomy company Greenroom Robotics, which will advance the nation’s capabilities in autonomous systems, artificial intelligence and innovation. The collaboration will focus on establishing the necessary framework to see Australia become a leader in developing and implementing crucial new technologies, including developing workforce skills, accelerating research and development projects and building strategic industry partnerships across key sectors such as space, energy, mining, agriculture, and maritime.

Altimetrik Completes Acquisition of SLK Software, Uniting Strengths to Unlock Value through AI-First and Digital Enablement October 24, 2025 - Detroit / Bengaluru - Altimetrik today announced the successful completion of its acquisition of SLK Software, marking a major milestone in the company’s journey to build a digital engineering powerhouse. As part of this transition, SLK Software will now operate under its new identity as…

First Central Asian Research and Innovation Center in Early Learning Established in Uzbekistan Photo : ©UNICEF Uzbekistan continues its path to elevate quality and innovation within its preschool education system TASHKENT, 25 October 2025 – Today, the Ministry of Preschool and School Education of Uzbekistan, UNICEF, and Fondazione Reggio Children signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding to establish the Regional Research and Innovation Center in Early Learning.

In a bold and unconventional experiment, Albania made last month history by appointing what it calls the world’s first artificial intelligence minister. Interestingly, it's not a human being. Named Diella (which means “Sun” in Albanian), the virtual figure now sits, symbolically at least, in the country’s cabinet, tasked with overseeing one of the most corruption-prone sectors of governance: public procurement.

Samsung Launches First-Ever Perplexity AI-Powered TV App, Further Elevating the Samsung Vision AI Companion Experience Available as a standalone AI agent, the Perplexity TV App brings a more unique and innovative AI experience to users Oct 21, 2025  - Samsung Electronics today announced the launch of the Perplexity TV App, the first-ever Perplexity AI-powered TV app on the market. Elevating 

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre Selects Oracle Health Technology to Enhance Patient and Caregiver Experiences New AI-powered EHR will replace multiple information systems and connect care teams across the hospital system to provide high-quality care Austin, Texas - Oct 20, 2025 - Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre chose Oracle Health as its technology vendor of choice for its new electronic health record (EHR) system.

Microsoft Hosts AI Summit in Kuwait to Empower the Country’s AI Future The Summit brought together government, industry, and technology leaders to explore how AI and cloud are accelerating the country’s digital transformation and Vision 2035 ambitions. 19 October 2025; Kuwait City, Kuwait – Microsoft today hosted its AI Tour in Kuwait, convening technology leaders, government officials, industry pioneers, and the local developer community to explore the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in driving Kuwait’s national growth and digital transformation agenda.

Lumen and Palantir Launch Strategic Partnership to Unlock the Next Wave of Enterprise AI Industry disruptors unite to pursue solutions that combine network speed with intelligence, helping organizations across all industries deploy AI faster, more securely, and with greater impact DENVER - As businesses race to turn massive amounts of data into real-time intelligence that delivers valuable outcomes, Lumen Technologies…

JOHANNESBURG, GAUTENG, SOUTH AFRICA 22nd October Africa’s largest Artificial Intelligence & Intelligent Automation event, AI Expo Africa, will be running its highly acclaimed conference & trade show at the Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa 29-31 October 2025. Now entering its 8th year, the annual AI Expo Africa event unites regional and international AI thought leaders, suppliers, investors and start-ups to discuss and showcase the latest AI & Smart Tech innovations from the biggest global brands to newest Startups.

It will create crucial transportation links to destinations in the south of the country. When construction began on Albania’s new Vlora International Airport following a concession agreement in 2021, it was hailed by the media for its enormous economic potential. The Eastern European country is about 11 times bigger than Luxembourg in size and​​ already has two functioning airports, namely Kukes International Airport and Tirana International Airport.

LUXEMBOURG, 21 October 2025: Actis, a leading growth markets investor in sustainable infrastructure, has signed an agreement to acquire a 135km electricity transmission line from EDP Brasil to add to its Actis Long Life Infrastructure Fund 2 (ALLIF2) Brazilian electricity transmission platform, Skyline. The asset, located in Southern Brazil close to Porto Alegre, marks the fourth investment from Skyline coming shortly after the closing of two assets into the platform in Q2 2025.

Legal & General (‘L&G’) today announces a commitment of £2 billion to impact investment by 2030 to accelerate regional growth and regeneration across the UK. £2bn commitment, targeted at housing, infrastructure and urban regeneration, will support Government’s ambition to unlock economic growth across the UK Funding will create c.24,000 jobs1 and deliver c.10,000 new social and affordable homes, delivering on L&G’s dual purpose of generating financial returns and societal benefits…

The expansion underscores Merck’s commitment to invest more than $70 billion in U.S. research, development and capital projects RAHWAY, NJ, Oct. 20, 2025 – Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, announced today the start of construction for a $3 billion, 400,000-square-foot pharmaceutical manufacturing facility at its Elkton, Virginia, site. Merck’s investment in the Center of Excellence for Pharmaceutical Manufacturing is part of a more than $70 billion investment beginning in 2025 to expand domestic manufacturing and research and development — not including any future business development transactions in R&D — to drive its long-term growth and strengthen the status of the U.S.

KPMG launches Global Business Services with KPMG Velocity, enabled by ServiceNow: transforming operations with agentic AI October 20, 2025 — KPMG today launches Global Business Services with KPMG Velocity, a new agentic AI offering designed to improve operational productivity of corporate functions. Enabled by the ServiceNow AI Platform, this innovative solution helps to streamline operational workflows across finance, procurement, human resources and IT.

Partnership aims to deliver faster agentic AI capabilities through IBM watsonx Orchestrate and Groq technology, enabling enterprise clients to take immediate action on complex workflows ARMONK, N.Y. and MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Oct. 20, 2025 - IBM (NYSE: IBM) and Groq today announced a strategic go-to-market and technology partnership designed to give clients immediate access to Groq's inference technology, GroqCloud…

A European leader in sustainable and innovative walling systems with projected 2025 net sales of around EUR 1 bn in a highly attractive market Complementary sustainable product offering to Holcim powered by leading premium brands Ytong, Silka, Hebel and Multipor Strategic value-accretive acquisition to deliver run-rate EBITDA synergies of EUR 60 million in year three, EPS accretive in year one…