Nigeria didn’t use futuristic slogans or eye-catching graphics to announce the establishment of a separate national space agency. Dramatic countdowns and audacious statements about “conquering the stars” were absent. Rather, the declaration was a tactful, timely indication of serious purpose, akin to a delicate recalibration. Nigeria has previously dabbled in orbital waters in recent years. The more sophisticated NigeriaSat-2 and NigeriaSat-X were launched in 2011 after the 2007 launch of NigComSat-1. These missions were significant first steps, constructed in great part with foreign assistance. However, the goal has changed. Nigeria aspires to take the lead domestically. The government is working…
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This study landed with the accuracy of a well-aimed stone in still water, unlike others that float silently through academia. Harvard’s recently published paper on economic restructuring and artificial intelligence has already started to influence discussions outside of academic institutions. Under the direction of economists David Deming, Lawrence H. Summers, and Lawrence F. Katz, the project tracks the initial disturbances to the labor market brought on by the growing use of AI. Its conclusions are strikingly obvious: entry-level jobs, which are sometimes seen as stepping stones for recent graduates, are disappearing at an alarming rate. TopicDetailsReport TitleHarvard Report on AI…
In Bogotá, regional officials convened on a cold January morning to plan rather than celebrate. They signed a document that many had long been waiting for: the South American Tech Alliance, while their laptops were open and their coffee was cooling. It was a conscious change in direction rather than a bombastic proclamation. Instead of continuing to depend on cloud tools and imported software that don’t represent the economic makeup of Latin America, the partnership represents a major step toward technological self-determination. It aims to rewire infrastructure from the ground up, especially in AI, digital banking, and industrial automation. Given…
Instead of abandoning what is currently effective, France is embracing innovation where it is most needed as it moves forward into the next phase of rail transportation. The elegant, double-decker TGV-M trains have received a lot of attention, but discreetly, another concept is being tested: floating motion made possible by magnetic levitation. The idea is not entirely new. However, the aim is now more clearly defined. The French national rail operator, SNCF, is investigating the potential integration of magnetic technology into its already sophisticated infrastructure. Some engineers are suggesting a hybrid strategy that involves superimposing maglev components onto conventional rails…
Portugal has adopted a stance that feels both realistic and subtly audacious in recent years. Rather of erecting ever-higher concrete walls along its Atlantic coast, it is posing the question of whether cities themselves ought to adjust and become floating instead of battling. Despite its subtlety, that change is very novel and compelling. The percentage of people who live close to the coast is close to 60%, and it increases significantly every summer. At rates very similar to those of other erosion hotspots around southern Europe, beaches in the north and the Algarve are retreating. Sand retreats of up to…
Sufyan Mehmood walks over the cricket pitch with a calm discipline. He rarely makes headlines and isn’t a showman. He has, nevertheless, been one of the few local players continuously influencing Oman’s cricket narrative for almost ten years; he is stable, grounded, and noticeably undervalued. Sufyan has stood out for a nation whose cricket development was primarily fueled by foreign talent—not because he’s ostentatious, but rather because he’s obstinately reliable. He doesn’t scare batters with his medium right-arm pace, but it throws off rhythm. It compels errors. His method has been incredibly successful under pressure. Sufyan bowled with remarkable control…
Adam Adli doesn’t talk in a way that would make an impression. He talks as though he is attempting to solve a problem. Since his earliest days as a student activist, his political style has been influenced by this distinction, which is subtle but quite obvious. He is currently Malaysia’s Deputy Minister of Higher Education, demonstrating that idealism and discipline can work together to create amazingly successful policies. He was at the center of a discussion on student loans, notably PTPTN travel bans, during a recent speech in Parliament. However, he provided precise clarification of the policy rather than avoiding…
Kris Marszalek rarely spends money for the sake of spending. It has to do with signaling. His recent acquisition of AI.com, which cost $70 million and was fully funded by bitcoin, was more than just a transaction; it was a strategic move. He silently sealed the agreement in April 2025 and then bided his time till the ideal moment arrived. Naturally, the Super Bowl was that stage. For comparison, there was no product included with AI.com. It had promise. In order to bridge that gap, Marszalek assembled a group of people dedicated to introducing a novel kind of platform, one…
Southeast Asian headlines have centered on an almost legendary deal: a Malaysian engineer selling AI.com for USD 70 million. In 1993, Arsyan Ismail, then ten years old, registered two letters that coincidentally matched his initials using his mother’s credit card. The sale itself is merely the last part of this saga. His account of that incident is disarmingly honest. His mother was naturally incensed and demanded to know why he had charged her card $100 USD. He merely had hunch, no investment thesis, and no fancy pitch deck. Just the initials of his name were “A” and “I.” It was…
Sea Ltd. exemplifies what happens when a digital business expands ambitiously across continents before confronting market volatility head-on. Although its stock, which is currently trading at slightly over $108, may seem damaged, the story as a whole is anything from a retreat. For both analysts and investors, Sea is more than just a graph; it’s a pulse that moves in time with sector changes, regional movements, and digital reinvention. The corporation reported earnings for the most recent quarter that raised both hopes and concerns. Nearly $6 billion was made, a 38.3% increase over the previous year. Shopee and SeaMoney especially…