Tuesday, 09 December 2025 - The 2025 Kaspersky Security Bulletin provides a review of the major cybersecurity trends of the year and offers a look towards the future of cybersecurity, including within the financial sector. According to the report, in 2025, the financial sector navigated a rapidly evolving cyber landscape, with malware spreading through messaging apps, AI-assisted attacks, supply chain compromises, and NFC-based fraud.

Online violence is spilling offline: Four in ten of the women surveyed also reported experiencing offline attacks connected to digital abuse. Press Release - 9 December 2025 - Geneva – Online violence against women human rights defenders, activists and journalists has reached a tipping point, often fueling offline attacks, according to a new report released today, produced by UN Women’s ACT to End Violence against Women programme…

Netflix to Acquire Warner Bros. Following the Separation of Discovery Global for a Total Enterprise Value of $82.7 Billion (Equity Value of $72.0 Billion) Transaction Unites Warner Bros.’ Iconic Franchises and Storied Libraries with Netflix’s Leading Entertainment Service, Creating an Extraordinary Offering for Consumers Netflix to Maintain Warner Bros.’ Current Operations Combination Will Offer More Choice and Greater Value for Consumers, Create More Opportunities for the Creative Community and Generate Shareholder Value…

IOM and UN Volunteers’ Mentorship Network empowers returning migrants in Sub-Saharan Africa with guidance, psychosocial support, and stronger community connections. ©IOM, 2025. Press Release - 05 December 2025 - Dakar, Senegal - The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) have launched a new mentorship network to support migrants as they reintegrate into their home countries across Sub-Saharan Africa.

Photo credit: Lightning Strike Pro/Adobe Stock December 8, 2025 - In its second-to-last gathering of its eighth funding cycle, the Global Environment Facility’s governing body will take stock of major progress towards current targets and consider a new tranche of financing for high-impact initiatives through the GEF Trust Fund, Least Developed Countries Fund (LDCF), Special Climate Change Fund (SCCF), and Global Biodiversity Framework Fund (GBFF).

9 December 2025 - Nairobi , Kenya - Artificial intelligence is creating new possibilities for interpreting complex texts, synthesizing knowledge, and generating tailored insights at scale. For Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs), these tools can expand access to treaty language, decisions, scientific assessments, and national reporting—helping Parties navigate growing information demands with greater speed and clarity. Yet their deployment must uphold treaty sovereignty, safeguard data integrity, and ensure inclusivity.

Press Release - Tuesday, 09th December 2025: The Global South Alliance, a coalition of 26 digital rights organizations, launched today the second edition of the “Datafication and Democracy Fund” on December 9. The Fund will provide more US$ 72,000 to support research and advocacy projects focused on datafication and democracy to be implemented in 2026. The Datafication and Democracy Fund was launched during the…

Legal & General (‘L&G’) commissioned research, produced by Oxford Economics, shows that a suite of six policy changes has the potential to deliver an up to £220 billion boost in UK investment over the next decade, permanently adding 0.7% to UK GDP by 2035. Full Report Reforms could drive £220 billion in UK investment over the next decade, permanently adding 0.7% to UK GDP by 2035…

PRESS RELEASE: ‘Life by life’ - UN launches $33 billion aid appeal with urgent call for global solidarity Priority to support 87 million people with lifesaving needs – aim is to reach 135 million in 50 countries in 2026 In 2025, 98 million people got help despite deep funding cuts and attacks on aid workers (New York/Geneva, 8 December 2025):

CBRE releases its UAE Industrial Market Review 2025 CBRE Middle East, the global leader in commercial real estate services, released its latest UAE Industrial Market Review 2025, revealing how the country’s industrial sector is emerging as a cornerstone of economic diversification and a magnet for global investment. Despite global trade uncertainty, the UAE continues to strengthen its position as a regional hub for manufacturing and logistics, supported by strategic reforms, advanced infrastructure, and a surge in institutional capital.

IBMI SNQ and ICHOM Forms Strategic Partnership in Asia, Advancing Patient-centered Healthcare in the Region TAIPEI, Taiwan - The Symbol of National Quality (SNQ), initiated by Taiwan’s Institute for Biotechnology and Medicine Industry (IBMI), has partnered with the International Consortium for Health Outcomes Measurement (ICHOM) to set a new benchmark for healthcare standards across the Asia-Pacific region. The partnership agreement, signed by Chen Wei-Jao, Chief Convener, SNQ Committee, and Jennifer L.

Airwallex raises $330M Series G at $8B valuation, establishes San Francisco as dual global headquarters Valuation jumped ~30% from Series F six months ago, with new backing from Addition, T. Rowe Price Associates Inc., Activant, Lingotto, Robinhood Ventures and TIAA Ventures. More than $1 billion committed to continue scaling Airwallex’s U.S. presence. San Francisco designated as a dual global headquarters to fuel continued U.S.

Döhler Shanghai has officially opened a new Research & Development centre in the Xinzhuang Industrial Zone, marking a major milestone in the company’s continued growth in China. The facility is now one of Döhler’s leading global research hubs, providing an extensive range of advanced R&D capabilities designed to serve the fast evolving food and beverage market. This expansion strengthens the company’s ability to deliver science-based solutions that support better nutrition across the Asia-Pacific region.

Company will use new funding to support its global expansion and scale Skyone Studio, its proprietary platform focused on data and virtual agents São Paulo, December 5, 2025 – Advent International, one of the largest and most experienced global private equity investors, today announced a strategic investment in Skyone, a leading Brazilian software company specializing in cloud computing, data, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions.

A new network of 145 trained mentors will support the development of practical green skills and climate knowledge among students from secondary vocational schools in North Macedonia. ©UNICEF North Macedonia / Georgiev / 2025  Skopje, 5 December 2025 – A new network of 145 trained mentors will support the development of practical green skills and climate knowledge among students from secondary vocational schools in North Macedonia.

WASHINGTON, December 5, 2025 - The World Bank (International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, IBRD) today priced its latest outcome bond, a USD 200 million Clean Cooking Outcome Bond maturing on 31 March, 2032. The bond aims to make cleaner cooking accessible to more than one million people in Ghana. Under the terms of the bond, an amount equivalent to some of the coupon payable to investors will be frontloaded and paid instead to support projects distributing over 400,000 cleaner cookstoves in Ghana.

The UK and Germany have announced plans to work even more closely together to unlock the vast potential of quantum technology. Investments in quantum technologies will help develop powerful computers, sensors and navigation systems - in a sector that could be worth £11 billion by 2045 Announcements today include £6 million joint funding for quantum research, £8 million backing for research and tech firm Fraunhofer’s Glasgow site, and agreement for leading institutes to collaborate on quantum standards…

DFC Strengthens Strategic Partnerships with the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda to Bolster Supply Chain Security and Economic Growth December 5, 2025 - Washington, D.C. – The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) today announced two Letters of Interest (LOIs) which will deepen strategic U.S. partnerships with the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda to advance economic growth, strengthen supply chain resilience, and bolster mutual security and prosperity.

DENVER - Palantir (NASDAQ: PLTR) and TWG AI today announced a new effort with Teton Ridge, the western sports and entertainment company backed by TWG Global, to bring real-time AI and computer vision to rodeo — accelerating and elevating the sport experience for athletes, fans, and partners, in collaboration with NVIDIA. Over the past year, Teton Ridge, owner of Cowboy Channel and related western sports and media communities, has partnered with PRCA-sanctioned rodeos to test and refine AI and computer-vision applications in live arena settings, gathering critical athlete feedback and enabling rapid real-world iteration.

MENLO PARK, Calif. — Dec. 8, 2025 – Meta today announced it has acquired Limitless, the artificial intelligence (AI) wearables startup best known for its pendant device that records and summarizes real-world conversations. The acquisition is a strategic move to accelerate Meta's development of AI-enabled hardware and a "personal superintelligence" that can enhance daily life. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Oxford Nanopore Technologies, the company delivering a new generation of molecular sensing technology based on nanopores, today announces the appointment of Francis Van Parys as Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”). Francis will join the Company and the Board as an Executive Director on 2 March 2026. Francis brings more than 20 years of experience leading multi-billion-dollar life science businesses, with a strong track record of scaling innovation-driven organisations through commercial and operational excellence.

Marvell to Acquire Celestial AI, Accelerating Scale-up Connectivity for Next-Generation Data Centers Celestial AI’s breakthrough Photonic FabricTM technology platform enables optical I/O for package, system and rack-level connectivity for the next-generation of data center infrastructure December 02, 2025 - SANTA CLARA, Calif. - Marvell Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: MRVL), a leader in data infrastructure semiconductor solutions, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Celestial AI, a pioneer of a disruptive Photonic Fabric technology platform purpose-built for scale-up optical interconnect.

Major technology breakthrough combines advanced AI for clinical insights and accelerated workflow in new premium 3.0T MRI platform [1] Nov 30, 2025 - Amsterdam, the Netherlands, and Chicago, USA – Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a global leader in health technology, today unveiled BlueSeal Horizon [1], an entirely new 3.0T MRI innovation platform that includes the world’s first helium-free 3.0T magnet at 

Collaboration brings together LTTS’ expertise in MedTech and NVIDIA AI infrastructure to deliver precision diagnostics and enhance patient care Press Release - Chicago (Illinois, USA), December 01, 2025: L&T Technology Services (BSE: 540115, NSE: LTTS), a global leader in AI, Digital & R&D Consulting Services, today announced the development of a next-gen AI-powered digital twin platform for respiratory diagnostics and lung navigation.

Delivering breakthrough imaging performance and AI-powered automation, the R20 sets a new standard in diagnostic precision and efficiency, helping clinicians scan with greater confidence and comfort USA on December 1, 2025 - Samsung Medison, a global medical equipment company and affiliate of Samsung Electronics, is set to unveil the Samsung R20 Ultrasound System during the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) 2025 Annual Meeting in Chicago, Illinois.