Month: August 2021
Landa Digital Printing heads for Nasdaq SPAC merger at $2b valuation
Nanographic printing company hires Bank of America to lead move on public markets, CTech by Calcalist reports
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The Real Winner of the Afghan War? It’s Not Who You Think. – The New York Times
The Real Winner of the Afghan War? It’s Not Who You Think. The New York Times US says Kabul airlift may continue beyond 31st August deadline – BBC News BBC News Secretary Blinken puts a number on Americans currently stuck in Afghanistan Fox
Read MorePawaPay raises $9M seed backed by MSA, 88mph and Mr Eazi’s Zagadat Capital
When companies create digital payments-facing solutions for African countries outside Nigeria and South Africa, building around mobile money is key. It’s literally a no-brainer. The concept is ubiquitous in East Africa, but since mobile money is a telecom operators-led initiative,
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Aviation workers’ labor strike disrupts flights in and out of country
Employees protest plan to cut hundreds of jobs from Israel Airports Authority workforce; IAA seeks court order to force workers back to their posts
Read MoreFederal judge sanctions Trump attorneys for spreading false election fraud claims – NBC News
Federal judge sanctions Trump attorneys for spreading false election fraud claims NBC NewsView Full Coverage on Google News
Read MoreThe Scottish Cafe Where J.K. Rowling Wrote Some Harry Potter Books Has Been Damaged by Fire
LONDON — A cafe in Scotland’s capital where author J.K. Rowling wrote some of the Harry Potter books has been damaged in a fire. The Elephant House in Edinburgh suffered smoke and water damage after a blaze broke out at
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Western nations warn citizens of Islamic State terror threat at Kabul airport
US and allies raise alarm with series of coordinated advisories recommending avoiding Hamid Karzai International Airport amid chaotic withdrawal
Read More‘What Will Happen When the World Looks Away?’ An Afghan Teacher on How the World Can Protect Girls From the Taliban
Pashtana Durrani knows that she is on the Taliban’s radar. The 23-year-old teacher has been fiercely advocating for girls’ education since the group started making advances in Afghanistan after the U.S. announced it would withdraw troops from the country by
Read More‘No code’ process automation platform, Leapwork, fires up with $62M Series B
Copenhagen-based process automation platform Leapwork has snagged Denmark’s largest ever Series B funding round, announcing a $62 million raise co-led by KKR and Salesforce Ventures, with existing investors DN Capital and Headline also participating. Also today it’s disclosing that its
Read MoreWith more than 100,000 people in the hospital with Covid-19 in the US, this August is worse than last, expert says – CNN
With more than 100,000 people in the hospital with Covid-19 in the US, this August is worse than last, expert says CNN Cancer patient describes chaotic scene at Palm Beach County hospitals WPTV News – FL Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast Hospital
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