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SEOUL: The US aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson arrived at the southern city of Busan in South Korea on Sunday (Mar 2) as a show of force, South Korea’s navy said. The visit was part of the “ironclad” commitment of the United States to extended deterrence and to show readiness by the military alliance between Seoul and Washington against North Korea, according to the navy. The nuclear-powered vessel belonging to Carrier Strike Group 1 was joined by the guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton and the USS Sterett guided-missile destroyer, the navy said. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised a test…

In Summary Africa’s banking sector is undergoing a digital revolution, driven by mobile money, fintech partnerships, and AI-powered financial services. Over 60% of Africans now use mobile banking, surpassing traditional banking in many regions. Banks like Standard Bank and Ecobank are leveraging AI, blockchain, and cloud technology to enhance security and accessibility. Nigeria and South Africa lead in fintech-driven banking, while Morocco and Tanzania are fast adopters. Metrics like digital transaction volume, app usability, cybersecurity strength, and AI-driven customer service define top-tier digital banking services. Deep Dive!!With billions invested in fintech, African banks are no longer catching up—they are setting global benchmarks. Banking in…

These are the key developments on day 1,102 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.Here is the situation on Sunday, March 2: Fighting The head of Russia’s Investigative Committee says Ukrainian attacks on Russian regions on and near the border have killed at least 652 civilians so far, Russian news agency TASS reported. Moscow said it downed three Ukrainian drones targeting the Russkaya gas compressor station in the southern Krasnodar region, part of the TurkStream pipeline network. A new monitoring mission from the International Atomic Energy Agency arrived at the Russian-held Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine for the first time through…

Andrew Cuomo enters NYC mayoral race Andrew Cuomo enters NYC mayoral race 03:02 Andrew Cuomo is running for mayor of New York City, he announced Saturday afternoon, joining a crowded field that includes incumbent Mayor Eric Adams. Cuomo, who resigned as governor of New York in 2021 after being accused of sexual harassment, began to seriously consider entering the mayor’s race last week, CBS News New York reported.He is expected to make a public appearance Sunday and rack up some important endorsements.His supporters had filed paperwork to form a super PAC called “Fix the City,” designed to raise $15 million to boost his anticipated campaign.Cuomo…

INDIANAPOLIS — Arch Manning is at least a year away from fielding questions at the NFL Scouting Combine. Still, his former Texas teammates fully expect the sophomore quarterback to eventually join them at the highest level.“I think he can,” wide receiver Matthew Golden said Friday. “He has the heart to do it. Arch comes in each and every day, and he goes to work. He acts like a walk-on. He has a story. He’s trying to make a name for himself.”Manning started two games for the Longhorns last year as a redshirt freshman while filling in for injured starter Quinn…

An Indiana couple is accused of inflicting “nutritional” neglect on their 10-year-old son, zip-tying him and covering his head with a towel so he could not watch TV and telling his siblings to beat him up.Melody Rose Greenwood, 38, and Adam Jon Greenwood, 36, each face preliminary charges for neglect of a dependent.The abuse was uncovered when the “extremely skinny” child was taken to Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital for an exam that revealed “nutritional” neglect and child abuse, Muncie Police said, according to the Muncie Star Press.The suspected abuse was reported to the police.HUSBAND OF RUBY FRANKE, UTAH…

For Diane Clark in Regina, playing cards at a seniors home was not how she intended to spend her retirement, but due to rising costs and limited income, that’s changed. “We don’t travel anymore, we don’t buy as good of food as we used to buy, basically, and we stick at home a lot,” the 75-year-old told Global News in an interview.She said the 2008 financial crisis caused a big hit to her pension, which was invested in a bank, as it did for many people. That, coupled with post-COVID-19 pandemic inflation, left many retirees with limited lifestyles.When asked what…

Roger Cook has launched a fresh attack on the ‘alarming’ character of some Liberal candidates, but was forced to concede not all Labor MP’s agreed with his Government’s abortion reforms.

TOKYO: Thousands of people have been evacuated from parts of northern Japan as the country’s largest wildfire in three decades raged unabated on Sunday (Mar 2) after killing at least one person, officials said. Around 2,000 people fled areas around the northern Japan city of Ofunato to stay with friends or relatives, while more than 1,200 were evacuated to shelters, according to officials. “We’re still examining the size of the affected area, but it is the biggest since the 1992 wildfire” in Kushiro, Hokkaido, a disaster management agency spokesman told AFP on Saturday. Some reports estimated the fire had spread over…

In SummaryWith $2.8 billion in venture capital funding in 2024—a 50% increase from 2023—IT startups are driving growth and innovation across Africa, and achieving tremendous success.The IT sector in Africa is projected to have a potential for over 5,000 new startups emerging annually, contributing to a digital economy valued at around $180 billion.Nigeria, Egypt, Kenya, Ghana, and Côte d’Ivoire are leading the charge in the IT startup market across Africa, supported by new policies like Nigeria’s Startup Act and Ghana’s Digital Roadmap.Deep Dive!!Within the last decade, the IT industry in Africa has experienced tremendous growth, especially across Fintech, e-commerce, mobile payments, and…