Tag Archives: Washington

26Jan/26

Geopolitical Volatility Sparks Fears of a Global Exit from U.S. Treasury Market

January 26, 2026FinanceBond market, China, Denmark, Economy of the United States, Greenland, National debt of the United States, United Kingdom, United States, United States fiscal cliff, Washingtonadmin

Jan. 26, 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — This report explores the growing instability of the U.S. Treasury market as international investors begin to distance themselves from American debt. Financial experts warn that China’s reduced holdings and a recent divestment by a Danish pension fund could signal a broader trend of foreign nations abandoning U.S. securities. These shifts are largely attributed to geopolitical friction, specifically unpredictable trade policies and diplomatic disputes regarding territory. While individual exits may seem small, analysts suggest that institutional concern over American fiscal reliability is mounting globally. Consequently, the sovereign debt market faces heightened risks as traditional allies reconsider the safety of their investments. This overview highlights how international relations directly impact the stability of the $30 trillion federal bond sector. Continue reading →

12May/25

Bangladesh Garment Industry Rethink

May 12, 2025FashionBangladesh, Bangladeshi clothing, Chad, Clothing industry, Industry in Bangladesh, Nathalie Beasnael, New York, Occupational safety and health, Rana Plaza collapse, Taiwo Meghoma, Textile industry, Textile industry in Bangladesh, Uchenna Ekwo, United States, Washingtonadmin

May 12, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — A new report from the Center for Media and Peace Initiatives (CMPI) highlighting the significant transformation of Bangladesh’s garment industry since the Rana Plaza tragedy. The report argues that outdated perceptions need to be challenged, as Bangladesh has become a leader in ethical and sustainable manufacturing, boasting numerous green factories and increased worker empowerment. Continue reading →

05Sep/24

B-FY presents its universal solution to Online ID Fraud in Washington DC

September 5, 2024SecurityAmsterdam, Bhutan Centre for Media and Democracy, D.C., Embedded, Kalam-Kalam Langit, United States, Washington, Washington, D.C.admin

Following its successful global debut at Identity Week in Amsterdam last June, the Spanish technology company B-FY is set to introduce its groundbreaking Authentication-as-a-Service (AaaS) tool to the U.S. market. This launch will take place at the Identity Week event at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C., on September 11 and 12. Continue reading

03Aug/23

The most serious Trump indictment yet – a criminal law scholar explains the charges of using ‘dishonesty, fraud and deceit’ to cling to power

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Gabriel J. Chin, University of California, Davis

The Justice Department announced its second federal indictment of former president Donald J. Trump on Aug. 1, 2023. The charges are groundbreaking and not just because a former president is facing multiple criminal charges.

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26Jun/23

UK Choir Libera to Tour U.S.

June 26, 2023MusicD.C., Japan, Libera, London, Los Angeles, New York City, San Francisco, United States, Washington, Washington, D.C.admin

The internationally known Libera choir from London will be touring the United States this summer, going coast-to-coast performing in Washington, D.C., New York City, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. The group recently toured of Korea and will be touring Japan in the fall. Continue reading

30Apr/23

If code could be generated, why can’t it generate security controls?

April 30, 2023SecurityCloud computing security, Computer network security, Computer security, Crime prevention, Data security, Database security, Information security, LogLogic, National security, Prevention, Security, Security engineering, Washingtonadmin

April 30, 2023 /Technology/ — As generative AI continues to develop, it is likely that we will see even more innovative and effective ways to use this technology to protect our data and our systems. By creating predictive models, generating simulated environments, and analyzing large volumes of data, generative AI can help identify and respond to threats before they cause damage. Generative AI has enormous potential to transform cybersecurity, including cloud, device, and even home security systems. Continue reading →

29Apr/23

Sudan: questions about Wagner Group involvement as another African country falls prey to Russian mercenaries

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Kristian Gustafson, Brunel University London; Dan Lomas, Brunel University London; Neveen S Abdalla, Brunel University London, and Steven Wagner, Brunel University London

After more than a week of intense fighting between Sudanese government troops and paramilitary forces in Khartoum, many western countries – including the US and UK – are evacuating their nationals from the strife-torn city.

While the conflict has been billed as a clash between rival warlords, there are questions about the role played by the private Russian mercenary company, the Wagner Group. This group, allegedly associated with Russian president Vladimir Putin’s ally Yevgeny Prigozhin – although he has denied any involvement – is heavily engaged in several African countries, exacerbating regional instability.

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26Apr/23

James Mwape the founder of the “James Mwape Peer Awards” has died

April 26, 2023Human InterestAwards, Chirundu, D.C., James M. Mwape, James Mwape, Mwape, Ruth, Simon, United States, Washington, Washington, D.C., Zambia, Zimbabweadmin

April 25, 2023 /Lifestyle/ — Philanthropist James Mwape, the founder of the James Mwape Peer Awards, has died. Zambian-born American and co-founder of the Mwape Peer Awards, James Mwape, has died in Cherry Hill, New Jersey in the United States aged 60.
He died on 22nd April, 2023 at his home in New Jersey.
Mr. Mwape an Educator, Entrepreneur and Author was born in 1962, in Mwense district, in the Luapula Province of the then Northern Rhodesia.
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03Apr/23

Remarks by Vice President Harris and President Hichilema of Zambia in Joint Press Conference

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State House
Lusaka, Zambia

3:37 P.M. CAT

ZAMBIAN OFFICIAL: Mr. Hakainde Hichilema, President of the Republic of Zambia; Honorable Madam Kamala Harris, Vice President of the United States of America; cabinet ministers present from both countries; members of the press; distinguished invited guests; ladies and gentlemen: Welcome to the press conference being held here at State House this afternoon.

And to begin the process, I now have the singular honor and privilege to call upon the President of the Republic of Zambia to deliver his remarks.
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13Mar/23

Pfizer Invests $43 Billion to Battle Cancer

March 13, 2023ReasearchAlbert Bourla, Antibody-drug conjugate, Antineoplastic drugs, Articles, ASTELLAS, Astellas Pharma, BOTHELL, brentuximab vedotin, Canada, Centerview Partners, Centerview Partners LLC, China, Chris Boshoff, David Caouette, David Epstein, Douglas, Genmab, Guggenheim Securities LLC, Health, Investment banks, Investor Call Details Pfizer Inc., Japan, Life sciences, Macau, Merck, New York, Pfizer, Pfizer Inc., Pharmaceutical industry, Sanofi S.A., SeaGen, Seagen Inc., Seattle, SULLIVAN & CROMWELL LLP, Switzerland, Taiwan, Takeda, United States, WACHTELL, LIPTON, ROSEN & KATZ, Washington, zai labadmin

Pfizer to acquire Seagen for $229 per Seagen share in cash, for a total enterprise value of approximately $43 billion
Proposed combination enhances Pfizer’s position as a leading company in Oncology
Seagen’s medicines, late-stage development programs and pioneering expertise in Antibody-Drug Conjugates (ADCs) strongly complement Pfizer’s Oncology portfolio
Seagen expected to contribute more than $10 billion in risk-adjusted revenues in 2030
Pfizer and Seagen to hold analyst and investor call at 8 a.m. EDT today

NEW YORK & BOTHELL, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) and Seagen Inc. (Nasdaq: SGEN) today announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Pfizer will acquire Seagen, a global biotechnology company that discovers, develops and commercializes transformative cancer medicines, for $229 in cash per Seagen share for a total enterprise value of $43 billion. The Boards of Directors of both companies have unanimously approved the transaction. Continue reading →