Tag: supply chain security
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India’s Rising 2026 Threat Tops WEF Davos List: Geoeconomics Over War
Overview: Geoeconomic Risks Lead the 2026 Global Risk Landscape The World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report for 2026 places geoeconomic confrontation, trade wars, sanctions, and the weaponisation of supply chains at the very top of its risk chart. While traditional fears like military conflict remain salient, the report highlights a shift toward economic tools as…
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European Space Agency Probes Cyber Breach
Overview: ESA Probes Cyber Breach and Its Implications The European Space Agency (ESA) has initiated an in-depth investigation into a recent cyber breach that affected parts of its IT and data infrastructure. While full operational details remain under wraps, officials acknowledge that unauthorized access to certain systems potentially exposed sensitive, mission-related data. As space programs…
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Namibia Imposes Five-Year Ban on Medical Supplier Over Suspected Stolen Syringes Scandal
Overview: A Major Procurement Setback in Namibia Namibia’s public procurement watchdog has taken a decisive step in response to a scandal involving suspected stolen medical equipment. The Public Procurement Review Panel announced a five-year ban on a medical supply company owned by local businessman Sakaria Johanness from participating in public tenders and related processes. The…
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Deloitte Bets on Kihomac to Accelerate U.S.-Made Drones and Autonomous Solutions
Strategic collaboration set to accelerate U.S.-based drone innovation In a landmark move for American drone manufacturing, Deloitte and Kihomac have announced a strategic investment designed to rapidly scale the production of U.S.-made drones. The collaboration aims to combine Deloitte’s global technological prowess with Kihomac’s engineering expertise to deliver advanced, autonomous drone solutions for commercial, industrial,…
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Trump Highlights Rare-Earth Win in Talks with Xi: A Sign of Xi’s Negotiating Leverage
Overview: A Win Framed by Rare-Earths In a framework that blends political theater with strategic realpolitik, former President Donald Trump framed a recent round of U.S.-China talks around a rare-earths narrative. He touted what he described as a meaningful win on sensitive mineral supply—an issue long central to national security, industrial policy, and the global…