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Iran delivered a new proposal for peace talks with the US via mediator Pakistan, state media reported Friday, with negotiations between the two sides frozen despite a weeks-long ceasefire.

Nvidia has laid a new brick in its AI empire. NVentures, its corporate VC fund, has backed Legora, reportedly its first legal AI investment.

Skio, a 2020 Y Combinator alum that was founded by self-described college dropout Kennan Frost, has been acquired by competitor Recharge

With the policy taking effect on May 1, a 24-tonne shipment of apples from South Africa cleared customs in Shenzhen as the first batch under the new terms.

The Research Officer will support the implementation of Southern Voice’s research initiatives, helping coordinate activities, manage processes, and contribute to the visibility and impact of Global South research.

Deeptech startup Vikra Ocean Tech has raised $1 million in a seed funding round co-led by Finvolve and India Accelerator.

Secha Fund II targets essential, high-growth sectors that form the backbone of the economy – including agriculture, manufacturing, energy, and consumer goods.

Included VC has announced the launch of the Africa Investor Fellowship, a pilot programme designed to strengthen how existing investment professionals source deals and assess opportunities.

Deep-tech startup Ctruh has raised $2.5 million in a seed funding round co-led by Inflection Point Ventures and Avinya Ventures

VC firm 137 Ventures announced Thursday that it has raised more than $700 million across two new growth-stage funds to back startups “with the potential for significant market impact.”

No serious economy borrows recklessly. Nations borrow with discipline, with purpose, and with a clear plan for repayment through productive investment.

Ethiopian electric mobility startup Dodai has raised $13 million in Series A financing, split between $8 million in equity and $5 million in debt, in a round led by British International Investment