
China’s VC funding party is over
China’s five-year venture capital funding party is over, but it remains to be seen whether they’ll be a hangover Photo by Ylanite Koppens from Pexels Yesterday’s Bloomberg story quoting new figures from More...

Saudi Arabia lifts sweeping ban on international travel, imposed over mutant Covid-19 variant
Two weeks after virtually locking down its borders, Riyadh has softened travel restrictions imposed to curb the rapid spread of a new coronavirus variant, resuming access to the kingdom by air, land and sea. The More...

Canada reaches semifinals at world juniors with win over Czech Republic
EDMONTON — Canada advanced to the semifinals of the world junior men’s hockey championship with a 3-0 win over the Czech Republic on Saturday. Goaltender Devon Levi posted a 29-save shutout and Dylan Cozens More...

EU Covid vaccine shame: Drugmaker condemns bloc over slow response to purchasing jabs
THE maker of a coronavirus vaccine has spoken of his shock at the EU’s sluggishness when it comes to purchasing supplies of jabs. Daily Express :: News Feed More...

Man Utd win over Aston Villa shows Ole Gunnar Solskjaer already has transfer solution
Eric Bailly impressed as Manchester United beat Aston Villa to go level on points with Liverpool on Friday night. Daily Express :: Sport Feed More...

US defense officials divided over potential for Iranian attack
The US flew nuclear-capable B-52 bombers to the Middle East Wednesday in the latest show of force meant to deter Iran, as defense officials remain divided over the risk posed by the regime and the Iraq-based militias More...

Nigeria: Just in – Nigerian Polytechnic Rector, Others Removed Over Alleged Malpractices
[Premium Times] The institution’s governing council has appointed Mikail Fasasi as the acting rector, Babatunde Ojo as the acting registrar and Malik Abdul-Azeez as the acting Bursar AllAfrica News: West Africa More...

Liverpool chief Michael Edwards’ stance over signings and exits in January transfer window
Liverpool are apparently unwilling to let any of their players leave during the January transfer window. Daily Express :: Sport Feed More...

Kenya: Gor Mahia Official Detained in Algeria Over Unpaid Hotel Bill
[Nation] Gor Mahia treasurer Dolphina Odhiambo has been detained at a hotel in Algiers, Algeria, over an unpaid hotel bill accrued by the club during the festive season, Nation Sport understands. AllAfrica News: More...

Kenya/Algeria: Gor Mahia Official Detained in Algiers Over Unpaid Hotel Bill
[Nairobi News] Gor Mahia treasurer Dolphina Odhiambo has been detained at a hotel in Algiers, Algeria, over an unpaid hotel bill accrued by the club during the festive season, Nairobi News understands. AllAfrica More...