AFP appoints Emmanuel Hoog as new chairman
The board of the international news agency Agence France-Presse (AFP) on Thursday appointed Emmanuel Hoog, an experienced administrator of media and cultural bodies, as its new chairman and chief executive.
Washington (AFP) | 19/08/2026 - 22:22:48 | US national debt exceeds $40 trillion: govt data
Jerusalem (AFP) | 19/08/2026 - 20:48:51 | Netanyahu says Israel sent message 'clearly' to Turkey in Syria
Washington (AFP) | 19/08/2026 - 20:39:05 | Five Americans killed in Kenya helicopter crash: State Dept
Guayaquil (AFP) | 19/08/2026 - 19:50:25 | Ecuador intelligence chief killed in Kenya helicopter crash: Ecuador govt
United Nations (AFP) | 19/08/2026 - 19:12:06 | UN chief calls far-right Israeli minister's Gaza remarks 'dangerous': spokesman
Geneva (AFP) | 19/08/2026 - 18:05:54 | Fresh US sanctions on ICC 'unacceptable': UN rights chief
Jerusalem (AFP) | 19/08/2026 - 17:53:01 | Israel army chief vows in Syria not to allow threats along border
Washington (AFP) | 19/08/2026 - 17:49:46 | Trump says North Korea has 57 nuclear weapons
Washington (AFP) | 19/08/2026 - 17:38:09 | Trump says will meet North Korea's Kim later this year
Sourbrodt (AFP) | 19/08/2026 - 16:20:27 | Last evacuation orders lifted in Belgian fire zone
VeristatTM, a global clinical research organization (CRO) and consultancy specializing in complex studies, today announced four strategic leadership hires that advance its mission to accelerate novel therapy approvals in complex disease areas, including cell and gene therapy, oncology, and rare disease. Building on its 30-year foundation in biostatistics and its recent acquisition of the medical writing and regulatory submission business of Certara, Veristat is deepening its scientific expertis...
Global New Material International Holdings Ltd. has received the Technology Innovation Best Practice Award at the Third Sino-European Corporate ESG Best Practice Conference recently in Mainz, Germany, in recognition of its efforts to advance sustainable development through material innovation. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260705533555/en/Thorsten Giehler (L), Director of the Economic, Social Development and Employm...
KiddeFenwal, the global leader in the fire suppression and safety controls industry, today unveiled a revitalized website, designed to serve as a comprehensive information hub for fire industry practitioners and customers alike. The modernized platform includes features created specifically with the company’s global partners, OEMs and distributors in mind, including: Accelerated asset navigation, pointing users to critical safety documentation, design parameters and product specifications; ...
Kobie, a global leader in loyalty technology and services, today released its 2026 Heart of Loyalty Report, which surveyed both consumers and practitioners, revealing significant gaps between consumer expectations and brand loyalty strategies across AI adoption, data sharing, recognition, advocacy, and community engagement. Kobie's 2026 Heart of Loyalty Report found that: 57% of consumers are willing to engage with AI-powered brand experiences, yet 56% of loyalty practitioners believe cust...
Mary Kay Inc., the iconic beauty and entrepreneurship company, has once again been named the #1 Direct Selling Brand of Skin Care and Color Cosmetics in the World1 by Euromonitor International, sustaining its legacy of excellence for the fourth consecutive year. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260623487381/en/Mary Kay Inc., the iconic beauty and entrepreneurship company, for the fourth year in a row has been named the...
The board of the international news agency Agence France-Presse (AFP) on Thursday appointed Emmanuel Hoog, an experienced administrator of media and cultural bodies, as its new chairman and chief executive.
Agence France-Presse (AFP) is teaming up with the Yomiuri Shimbun, Japan’s giant newspaper group, to supply AFP clients worldwide with news pictures from Japan.
The global connectivity market is shifting. With traditional European telecom growth slowing to 2-3% by 2029, businesses must adapt through Agentic AI, critical communications, and digital sovereignty. To remain competitive, operators should move beyond infrastructure toward an API-driven economy. These trends took center stage at Comarch User Group 2026. The conference hosted over 700 partners from 53 countries, including 201 connectivity experts, highlighting how companies can thrive in reg...
SPIE, the international society of optics and photonics, invites the optics and photonics community to apply for this year’s SPIE Prism Awards, which recognize outstanding new products making waves on the market. Honorees will be announced at the highly-anticipated award ceremony on 3 February 2027 at SPIE Photonics West in San Francisco, California. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260701642411/en/SPIE Prism Awards ho...