Peter WT Pisters, M.D., president of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, was honored today with the Charles M. Balch, M.D., Distinguished Service Award at the Society of Surgical Oncology (SSO) 2026 Annual Meeting in recognition of his substantial contributions and leadership in the field of surgical oncology. The prestigious service award highlights the achievements of physicians, scientists and physician-scientists who have made outstanding contributions to surgical oncology through service to SSO, research, training the next…
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Crude Oil Surges as the Strait of Hormuz Closes and Tensions Rise in the Middle East
By Antonio Di Giacomo, Senior Market Analyst at XS.com Crude oil prices recorded a sharp increase on Friday amid the escalation of the conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran. This situation has raised concerns across global energy markets. The intensification of tensions in the Middle East has…
Continue ReadingVenezuela’s Deputy Minister Arturo Gil Visits Cape Town to Advance Energy Ties
The visit builds on an MoU signed between Venezuelan petroleum authorities and the African Energy Chamber in February 2026, representing the next step in this collaborative initiative CAPE TOWN, South Africa, Mar 7 — Following the historic visit by the African Energy Chamber (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org) to Venezuela in February 2026,…
Continue ReadingAmericans Don’t Just Fear Driverless Cars Will Crash — They Fear Mass Job Losses
By Christine Clark While much of the public debate about self-driving cars focuses on safety, a new national study from the University of California San Diego reveals Americans’ doubts about driverless cars aren’t just about the fear of a crash. Many Americans also fear the technology’s economic ripple effects —…
Continue ReadingGold Holds Near USD 5,100 as Safe-Haven Demand Meets Inflation Headwinds
By Fadi Al Kurdi, Founder & CEO, FFA Kings Gold traded close to the USD 5,100 level on Friday, caught between two opposing forces. On one hand, the precious metal continues to benefit from its traditional role as a safe-haven asset amid a tense geopolitical backdrop. On the other hand,…
Continue ReadingMayo Clinic Platform_Accelerate Welcomes New Cohort of Healthcare Technology Startups
Rochester, Minn. — Mayo Clinic Platform_Accelerate has announced its latest cohort, welcoming 18 national and international healthcare technology companies that are creating cutting-edge digital solutions to advance health innovation. Through the Accelerate program, these companies will participate in an immersive, 30-week program that offers access to expert mentors, industry-leading technologies…
Continue ReadingAshok Leyland Partners with Chennai Super Kings as Official Sponsor
Chennai, Mar 06: Ashok Leyland, the Indian flagship of the Hinduja Group and India’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturer, today announced a strategic partnership with five-time IPL champions, the Chennai Super Kings (CSK), as their Official Sponsor. As part of this association, the Ashok Leyland logo will feature prominently on the…
Continue ReadingWomen Drive Ownership and Innovation Across Africa’s Creative Economies: APO Group Insight
Johannesburg, South Africa, Mar 6: As the world marks International Women’s Day, a new insight piece from APO Group highlights a powerful shift underway in Africa’s creative industries—women are not just participating in the creative economy; they are increasingly claiming ownership of the systems, intellectual property, and distribution channels that…
Continue Reading360 ONE Mutual Fund Launches DynaSIF Active Asset Allocator Long-Short Fund
Mumbai, Mar 6: 360 ONE Mutual Fund announced the launch of the DynaSIF Active Asset Allocator Long-Short Fund, a Specialized Investment Fund (SIF) strategy designed with an aim to deliver long-term growth and income generation while aiming to limit downside risk through dynamic asset allocation and disciplined risk management. The NFO…
Continue ReadingIIFL Capital and OmneNEST Mark One Year of Partnership, Strengthening Modern Trading Infrastructure and Client Experience
Mumbai, Mar 6: IIFL Capital Services Ltd broking and investment banking firms and OmneNEST Technologies Pvt. Ltd. today marked the successful completion of one year of their strategic partnership aimed at modernizing and streamlining IIFL’s trading technology ecosystem. Over the past year, the collaboration has unified IIFL Capital’s in-house and third-party trading systems…
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