AFP statement on brief detention of journalist in Nigeria
On October 20, 2025, police in Nigeria briefly detained AFP video journalist John Okunyomih outside the Transcorp Hilton Hotel in the capital Abuja.
Washington (AFP) | 22/12/2025 - 18:25:42 | Trump admin halts US offshore wind projects citing 'national security'
Damascus (AFP) | 22/12/2025 - 18:18:43 | Syria state media says Kurdish force shelling kills one person in Aleppo city
Berlin (AFP) | 22/12/2025 - 18:03:39 | China duties are 'hard blow': German dairy assocation to AFP
Brussels (AFP) | 22/12/2025 - 17:25:29 | EU backs Denmark as US escalates efforts on Greenland
Caracas (AFP) | 22/12/2025 - 16:46:25 | Venezuela says Russia pledged 'full support' against US 'hostilities'
London (AFP) | 22/12/2025 - 16:36:34 | British singer Chris Rea dies aged 74: family to UK media
Minna (AFP) | 22/12/2025 - 15:46:47 | Freed Nigerian schoolchildren handed over to government: AFP
Washington (AFP) | 22/12/2025 - 15:04:20 | Billionaire Ellison offers $40 bn personal guarantee for Paramount bid for Warner Bros
Moscow (AFP) | 22/12/2025 - 15:02:51 | Russia says 'slow progress' in talks with US on Ukraine
Abuja (AFP) | 22/12/2025 - 14:55:55 | Nigeria says 'diplomatic spat' with US 'resolved'
On October 20, 2025, police in Nigeria briefly detained AFP video journalist John Okunyomih outside the Transcorp Hilton Hotel in the capital Abuja.
Banks, fintechs, and crypto platforms are ramping up investment in fraud prevention and identity verification (IDV), positioning it as the next layer of cyber defense. According to Regula’s global survey, The Future of Identity Verification: 5 Threats and 5 Opportunities, banks are leading this trend: the share of institutions intending to increase IDV budgets by more than 50% is nearly tripling—from 4.4% to 15% in just two years. This press release features multimedia. View the full release h...
Acclaimed concept artist and worldbuilder Ben Mauro (Halo Infinite, Call of Duty, Elysium, The Predator) is excited to announce the early shipping of the deluxe hardcover edition of HUXLEY: The Oracle, the first major prequel book in the expanding HUXLEY universe. These premium deluxe editions are shipping now in limited quantities, ahead of the worldwide release of the standard edition on December 2. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.c...
Blue Matter today announced the expansion of its Twine™ data platform’s capabilities in response to accelerating demand from biopharma companies. Enhancements include thoughtful use of artificial intelligence (AI) for advanced analytics and narratives, expanded data source integrations, master data management, and broader deployment across oncology and specialty therapeutic areas. Twine™ is Blue Matter's purpose-built customer intelligence platform for healthcare and life sciences companies. I...
ThreatDown, the corporate business unit of Malwarebytes, today announced the launch of the Nexus Partner Program, a comprehensive initiative that puts partners at the center by strengthening collaboration and creating new growth opportunities for its global network of partners. The program aligns incentives, simplifies enablement, and strengthens collaboration to ensure every reseller has the resources and support needed to deliver smarter, stronger security outcomes for customers. “At Threat...
Rigaku Holdings Corporation (Headquarters: Akishima, Tokyo; CEO: Jun Kawakami; hereinafter “Rigaku”) issued its inaugural Integrated Report 2025 (hereinafter “the Report”) on the Rigaku website. The report serves as a medium for integrated communication with all stakeholders. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20251111995654/en/Integrated Report cover The Report provides an overview of Rigaku’s investments, technological in...
Xsolla, a global commerce company helping developers launch, grow, and monetize their games, today announced a new mobile-focused Server-to-Server (S2S) integration with Airbridge, a leading unified measurement platform for mobile marketers. This strategic partnership empowers mobile game developers with precise, cross-platform performance tracking by bridging the gap between mobile marketing efforts and purchases made through the Xsolla Web Shop. This press release features multimedia. View t...
Andersen Consulting expands its digital transformation and cybersecurity capabilities with the addition of collaborating firm VaporVM, a cloud-native technology firm headquartered in Dubai. Founded in 2017, VaporVM helps global enterprises navigate digital transformation through integrated cloud services, DevOps, cybersecurity, data science, and application modernization. With a focus on scalability and speed-to-market, the firm works with Fortune 500 companies and leverages their domain expe...