AFP CEO conveys his condolences to Al Jazeera teams after the death of journalist Shireen Abu Akleh

Fabrice Fries, Chairman and CEO at AFP, has conveyed his condolences to Sheikh Hamad bin Thamer Al-Thani, Chairman of the Board for Al Jazeera media network, after the death of journalist Shireen Abu Akleh.

Fabrice Fries, Chairman and CEO at AFP, has conveyed his condolences to Sheikh Hamad bin Thamer Al-Thani, Chairman of the Board for Al Jazeera media network, after the death of journalist Shireen Abu Akleh.
03/11/2026 12:00
SLB Provides Update on Middle East Operations and First Quarter Outlook

SLB (NYSE: SLB) continues to closely monitor the unfolding situation in the Middle East and adapt its operations. The safety and security of SLB’s employees is the highest priority, and the company has activated local and regional crisis response teams that are meeting daily. Travel to and transit through the region have been suspended, and the company has begun to demobilize operations in a few countries in response to customer actions to safeguard personnel and facilities. These measures wi...

03/11/2026 12:01
Thredd and Cross River to Accelerate Expansion into the US Market for Global Fintechs

Thredd, the AI-first issuer processing platform, today announced a strategic alliance with Cross River Bank (“Cross River”), a technology infrastructure provider that offers embedded financial solutions. The relationship is designed to accelerate the entry of international fintechs into the United States. This collaboration leverages Thredd’s global expertise and technology stack with Cross River’s proprietary core infrastructure, established market leadership and regulatory expertise, creating...

AFP awarded at Bayeux-Calvados War Correspondents Prize

The 25th Bayeux-Calvados War Correspondents Prize event singled out two AFP photojournalists. Mahmud Hams received the first prize in the Photo category while Juan Barreto is awarded with the third prize.

The 25th Bayeux-Calvados War Correspondents Prize event singled out two AFP photojournalists. Mahmud Hams received the first prize in the Photo category while Juan Barreto is awarded with the third prize.

"The survivors forgotten by justice" wins the 2022 Breach-Valdez Prize

May 12, Mexico City - A report about women who survived attempted femicide has won the Breach-Valdez Prize, which honours human rights and freedom of the press.

May 12, Mexico City - A report about women who survived attempted femicide has won the Breach-Valdez Prize, which honours human rights and freedom of the press.