insert_link World Japan, US and South Korea’s top uniformed officers vow to boost cooperation Japan and South Korea, America's two most powerful allies in the Pacific, are tightening security ties amid increasing concerns over China's assertiveness in the region and North Korean threats, according to Japan's top general. It follows a meeting between top uniformed officers of Japan, the United States and South Korea in Tokyo. Laura Westbrook reports. todayJuly 19, 2024 17
World Pakistan arrests ‘close associate’ of Osama Bin Laden Pakistani authorities said Friday they had arrested a "close associate" of Al-Qaeda founder and mastermind of the 9/11 attacks Osama Bin Laden. Counter-terrorism officials in the most populous province of Punjab swooped in on Amin Ul-Haq in the city of Gujrat, accusing him of planning "sabotage activities" and seeking to "target important installations" in the country. "The arrest of Amin Ul-Haq is a major victory in […] todayJuly 19, 2024 12
insert_link APO International PalmPay Named Among Top 250 Fintech Companies in the World by CNBC and Statista PalmPay (www.PalmPay.com), a leading Africa-focused fintech platform, has been included in the 2024 edition of CNBC and Statista’s prestigious list of the “Top 250 Fintech Companies in the World.” This recognition underscores PalmPay's rapid growth and significant contributions to advancing financial inclusion. The CNBC/Statista list honours fintech pioneers significantly transforming the financial services industry through technology. More than 2000 companies were evaluated globally based on general and sector-specific KPIs to determine […] todayJuly 19, 2024 8
insert_link APO International Family and Home at the Heart of LG’s Latest Campaign “Life’s Good When You Get More Care” LG Electronics (LG) (www.LG.com) has announced its new campaign of short videos under the “Life’s Good” brand slogan, titled Get More Care, following the success of previous themes “Get More Love” and “Get More Magic”, aimed at highlighting how LG products enable small gestures of love and care among family members so that they can enjoy true “Life’s Good” moments amidst unforgettable experiences. Throughout the video series, LG will showcase […] todayJuly 19, 2024 16
insert_link South Africa IFP Leader Welcomes Ramaphosa’s Commitment to Aid Struggling Municipalities In S.A, IFP leader and minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Velenkosini Hlabisa, says he welcomes president Cyril Ramaphosa’s commitment that struggling municipalities will be assisted. Delivering his opening of Parliament address in Cape Town yesterday evening, the president said the government is committed to bringing stability to governance in metros and restoring delivery services. Hlabisa says dysfunctional municipalities will be turned around: todayJuly 19, 2024 14
insert_link Namibia Cabinet Secretary Urges Public Service Officers to Focus on Implementing Government Policies Cabinet Secretary, George Simataa has called on accounting officers and public service implementers to prioritize the implementation of government policies, plans, and projects. Addressing chief regional officers from all 14 regions during an engagement meeting hosted by the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology in the Oshikoto Region, Simataa stressed that their role is to advise and assist in policy formulation rather than creating policies. He highlighted the importance of […] todayJuly 19, 2024 19
insert_link World Death toll in Bangladesh student unrest spikes Bangladesh has issued a high security alert for the entire country, a day after at least two dozen people were killed in a mass agitation led by students in the country. More than 30 people have died in clashes between students and government forces this week. Neha Poonia has more. todayJuly 19, 2024 11
insert_link APO International Africans’ commitment to democracy undermined by poor political performance, but not economic failures, Afrobarometer inaugural flagship report reveals Afrobarometer’s inaugural flagship report (https://apo-opa.co/3WdqIHG) shows that Africans remain strongly committed to democracy, its norms, and institutions, but there are also causes for concern. Over the past decade, popular support for democracy has declined sharply in several countries, and opposition to military rule has weakened. Meanwhile, satisfaction with the way democracy works has continued to decline. While popular satisfaction with democracy is highly susceptible to economic, social, and political performance, support […] todayJuly 19, 2024 7
insert_link Sport Experimental Springboks tackle Portuguese in historic Test The last time world champions South Africa played in Bloemfontein a team showing 14 changes suffered a shock first home loss to Wales two years ago. They returned to the central city this week to prepare for a historic first, one-off Test against second-tier Portugal on Saturday, and once again the starting side has 14 changes. But the chances of history repeating itself and the Springboks falling to […] todayJuly 19, 2024 17
