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LONDON, July 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The 20th anniversary edition of the Henley Passport Index reveals that the average passport now provides visa-free access to 108 destinations worldwide — up from just 58 when the Index was first launched in 2006 — showing how dramatically global mobility has expanded over two decades. The findings stand in stark contrast to the latest Global Peace Index, which also marks its 20th edition and paints its bleakest picture yet. According to the Institute for Economics & Peace, the world is experiencing the highest number of state-based conflicts since the Second World War, with global peacefulness…

Trinasolar’s latest TOPCon 3.0 modules to support potential large-scale solar projects in Yemen between 2026 and 2029SANA’A, Yemen, July 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Trinasolar, a global leader in smart PV and energy storage solutions, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Al-Raebi for Trading and Solar Energy Systems Company to explore collaboration on a potential 1.5 GW solar project pipeline in Yemen between 2026 and 2029. Under the MoU, Trinasolar and Al-Raebi will evaluate opportunities to support large-scale solar projects in Yemen and the wider Middle East. The collaboration includes the potential supply of Trinasolar’s latest TOPCon 3.0 modules,…

HONG KONG, July 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Tencent Cloud and Rockstreamer Private Limited today announced a strategic partnership to deliver next-generation cloud, artificial intelligence (AI), Content Delivery Network (CDN), and enterprise OTT solutions for telecommunications operators, broadcasters, media companies, sports rights holders, and digital platforms across Bangladesh and emerging markets. The partnership combines Tencent Cloud’s globally trusted cloud infrastructure and AI capabilities with Rockstreamer’s expertise in designing, developing, deploying, and operating large-scale digital entertainment platforms. Together, the two companies aim to enable enterprises to modernize their streaming infrastructure, accelerate cloud adoption, and launch world-class OTT services capable of serving millions…

GENEVA / RankWire.AI / – The International Organization for Migration has appealed for $98 million to support Venezuela’s earthquake response. The funding would cover emergency assistance and early recovery work for 12 months. Two major earthquakes struck northern Venezuela on June 24. Government figures released on July 15 listed 4,829 deaths and 16,740 injuries. Authorities also reported that 17,907 people had lost their homes. Shelter, health care and essential services remain central to the humanitarian operation. The earthquakes measured magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 and occurred about 40 seconds apart. Strong tremors hit Caracas, La Guaira and several neighboring states. The…

GENEVA / RankWire.AI / – The International Organization for Migration has appealed for $98 million to support Venezuela’s earthquake response. The funding would cover emergency assistance and early recovery work for 12 months. Two major earthquakes struck northern Venezuela on June 24. Government figures released on July 15 listed 4,829 deaths and 16,740 injuries. Authorities also reported that 17,907 people had lost their homes. Shelter, health care and essential services remain central to the humanitarian operation. The earthquakes measured magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 and occurred about 40 seconds apart. Strong tremors hit Caracas, La Guaira and several neighboring states. The…

SHANGHAI, CHINA / RankWire.AI / – United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres called for wider global participation in artificial intelligence governance during a major conference in Shanghai. He said AI must serve people across all regions, not only governments and companies with the largest resources. Guterres pointed to its growing role in health, education, agriculture and employment. He also warned that unequal access could widen existing gaps between countries and communities. The UN chief said billions of people still lack reliable internet access, computing power and advanced technical skills. He urged greater investment in digital infrastructure, trusted data, local language tools…

KINSHASA, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO / RankWire.AI / – The Democratic Republic of the Congo has recorded 2,267 confirmed Ebola cases and 893 deaths since the outbreak began in May. The latest government count covers reports through Friday, July 17. Authorities added 86 confirmed infections and 29 deaths during the previous 24 hours. The totals place the confirmed case fatality rate at about 39%. The Ministry of Public Health, Hygiene and Social Welfare declared the outbreak on May 15. Laboratories identified Bundibugyo virus in samples linked to severe illness in Ituri Province. The declaration marked the country’s 17th recorded…

TANIMBAR ISLANDS, INDONESIA / RankWire.AI / – Indonesia expects the Abadi Masela LNG project to deliver about $37.8 billion in direct government revenue. Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia also projected $6.43 billion in indirect tax receipts. Officials released the figures after a July 16 groundbreaking ceremony in Maluku. The event marked the formal start of physical development for the $20.9 billion national strategic project. President Prabowo Subianto joined the ceremony online from Jakarta. The government classifies Abadi Masela as a major national energy development. Construction could employ more than 12,000 people during its busiest phase, according to government…

New facility will improve parts availability, supply-chain efficiency and service responsiveness across Farizon’s international marketsHANGZHOU, China, July 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Farizon New Energy Commercial Vehicle Group has opened its Global Spare Part Distribution Center, expanding the company’s international aftersales infrastructure and strengthening support for customers and distribution partners worldwide. The opening was attended by representatives from Farizon’s international business, supply-chain and operational teams, together with executives from Geely Auto Group’s logistics, delivery and spare parts operations.The new center will coordinate spare parts resources across Farizon’s international operations, helping improve inventory management, shorten delivery lead times and increase the reliability of…

Rapid global adoption fuels fivefold valuation growth, taking total funding to $230 million as users build over 12 million applications on the platformSAN FRANCISCO, Calif. and BANGALORE, India, July 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Emergent, the fast-growing AI software creation platform that enables founders and business owners to build full-stack, production-ready web and mobile applications, today announced a $130 million Series C funding. The round was led by Creaegis, with MNI Ventures – Claypond Capital and Sentinel Global as co-lead investors, and participation from Khosla Ventures, SoftBank Vision Fund 2, Lightspeed, and Y Combinator. The latest round values Emergent at $1.5…