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Real estate and mortgage platform Square Yards has entered the unicorn club after raising around $95 million in a funding round comprising a mix of debt and equity.

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Kenya-based Spiro, a leader in two-wheel transportation and battery-swapping, has raised a further US$55 million in capital to close its latest round of funding at US$270 million.

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Kenyan startup Terrafy has launched a platform it says is building the trust infrastructure that enables rural finance to reach millions of underserved landholders across Africa

Oman and Iran reaffirmed their commitment to the strait being a secure and open route for international navigation and to promoting maritime safety,

HaloBraid aims to help salons speed up braiding with its first device, slated to launch later this year, that acts as a braiding assistant for professional stylists.

Fika Jobs announced on Tuesday a $4 million pre-seed round, which will be used to continue developing the platform, grow the team, and prepare for a wider launch later this year.

The United States said Monday it is temporarily lifting sanctions on Iran to allow the country to produce, sell and deliver crude oil and related products

UK leader Keir Starmer announced his resignation on Monday following months of pressure, kickstarting a process that will see Britain get its seventh prime minister in a decade.

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On Monday, Groq announced a new $650 million funding round, confirming earlier reports. The raise comes roughly six months after Nvidia signed a non-exclusive licensing agreement for Groq’s technology