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Eva Pavlova, First Lady of the Czech Republic, arrives for a reception for the delegation from the Summit of First Ladies and Gentlemen Global Platform, hosted by Victoria Starmer, wife
GK Digital Ventures and Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment Announce New Date for “The Global Game: The Future of Soccer, Tech & Media Summit”
GK Digital Ventures and Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment Announce New Date for “The Global Game: The Future of Soccer, Tech & Media Summit”
Trump, Elon Musk are trying to open up China for business
President Trump's summit in China with President Xi is underway, with Nvidia (NVDA) CEO Jensen Huang and Tesla (TSLA) CEO Elon Musk tagging along. Yahoo Finance Washington Correspondent Ben Werschkul explains what you need to know from the first day of the summit.
Spotify Brings Nashville’s Songwriting Community Together for Mental Health Summit
Spotify recently welcomed songwriters, artists, executives, and music students to Nashville for a Mental Health & Songwriter Summit. The event was an extension of our ongoing Heart & Soul, Mental Health for Creators initiative, which offers tools, care, and space to reflect on the emotional side of creative life. The summit at Belmont University’s Fisher...
Pageantry meets politics: Xi’s stark Taiwan warning counters Trump’s optimism
Xi warns Trump that mishandling Taiwan could spark U.S.-China conflict; trade, Iran crisis, and economic ties also dominate Beijing summit.
Latvia Politics
FILE - Latvia's Prime Minister Evika Silina arrives for the EU Summit in Ayia Napa, Cyprus, on April 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Petros Karadjias, File)
Trump marvels at Chinese power as summit kicks off
President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping began a two-day summit with a welcome ceremony at Beijing's Great Hall of the People that featured an extraordinary display of power.
Freeing Political Prisoners Should Be A Priority At Trump-Xi Summit
Attention from the President and Congress should signal the U.S. government's intent to free political prisoners during the Trump-Xi summit.
Trump to meet with Chinese leader Xi in Beijing today as trade, tariffs and Taiwan loom over visit
President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to meet in Beijing, a high-stakes summit as the two countries aim to stabilize their trading relationship and grapple with uncertainty over Iran.
Redistricting raises the stakes in battles for statehouse control: From the Politics Desk
Plus, what to expect from Trump’s summit with Xi.
Community leaders gather at Small Business Summit
Business owners, entrepreneurs and non-profit groups gathered at Gwinn to connect and share resources.
Taiwan anxiously eyes Trump’s summit in China, with $14 billion in US arms sales up in the air
As President Donald Trump meets with Chinese leader Xi Jinping this week, Taiwan will be nervously monitoring from afar to ascertain whether its political status and critical arms purchases come up in discussions between the two leaders.
Boston Globe Health Equity Summit: Watch it live
Leaders, experts, and advocates are engaging in in critical conversations on reducing health disparities and fostering more inclusive care.
Donald Trump demands Xi Jinping ‘open’ China to US business
US president arrives in Beijing for two-day summit clouded by geopolitical tensions and conflict over trade and tech
Digital Vortex Entertainment to Showcase DREADMOOR at BitSummit PUNCH 2026
First-person fishing adventure to be showcased later this month at BitSummit PUNCH '26 in Kyoto.
RFK Jr. Keeps Losing Top Officials as FDA Head Resigns
Plus, Trump’s late-night posts on Truth Social, and what he and China’s Xi Jinping want from their high-stakes Beijing summit.
How China Could Wield Its Control of Rare Earths Against Trump
A central question hanging over the summit this week is whether China will agree to extend a temporary postponement of even tougher rare-earth export controls.
Distracted and Bogged Down, Trump and Xi Enter a Summit of Reduced Ambitions
The war in Iran has cast a shadow of uncertainty on both superpowers, dimming early hopes that they could begin to address the larger issues that have frayed their relationship.
Chicago Aviation hosts annual airport job fair, small business summit
Job seekers and small business owners are gathering for the 5th Annual Airport Small Business Summit and Job Fair, where Chicago aviation leaders are highlighting career opportunities and industry growth at local airports.
Measles Summit Convenes to Help Healthcare Professionals Address Ongoing Outbreaks
The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases convened 15 leading medical and professional societies to help healthcare professionals nationwide respond to the growing public health challenge of measles
US CEOs seek China business gains from Trump-Xi summit
More than a dozen CEOs and top executives will accompany Trump on his visit.
How the Iran war could weaken Trump in his strongman showdown with Xi
Donald Trump’s summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping this week is a capstone event meant to demonstrate the president’s indelible mark on world history.
Elon Musk, Tim Cook, and more top CEOs to join Trump's China trip
Elon Musk, Tim Cook and more than a dozen other top executives will join Trump's long-awaited summit with China's Xi Jingping this week.
Airport small business summit and job fair
An airport small business summit and job fair is set for Tuesday.
China tightens its grip on global business
Just days before a high-stakes Trump–Xi summit, Beijing is rewriting the rules of global business — punishing companies that move away from China, blocking major Western tech deals, and turning the screws on Europe to pick a side.
Trump heads to China this week to meet Xi as Iran war and trade disputes loom over summit
It will be the first time a US president has visited China in nearly a decade, with the last visit being Trump in 2017
Trump-Xi summit comes with high stakes for Taiwan, the island democracy that China claims as its own
President Donald Trump has demonstrated greater ambivalence toward Taiwan in his second term
Coyotes selected to the Lincoln Regional
VERMILLION, S.D. (USD) — The South Dakota softball program will be heading to Lincoln, Nebraska for the Lincoln Regional in the 2026 NCAA Softball Tournament. After winning the program’s first-ever Summit League Tournament title, the Coyotes will partake in their first-ever NCAA Tournament in program history – in Division I or Division II – since the program […]
Jackrabbits close home slate with comeback win
BROOKINGS, S.D. (SDSU) — South Dakota State scored six times in the bottom of the sixth inning to rally for a 7-3, series-clinching victory over St. Thomas in the finale of a three-game Summit League baseball series Sunday afternoon at Erv Huether Field. The Jackrabbits improved to 20-27 overall and 11-12 in league play. St. […]
White House weighs how much it’s open for business with China
The wrangling over a business delegation for next week's summit in Beijing is just one sign of the delicate balancing act the administration is trying to strike on the commercial relationship between the world’s two largest economies.
InvestUP CEO Summit draws more than 100 business leaders
InvestUP CEO Marty Fittante was also presented a check for $1.4 million for the ISD Homebuilding Partnership
Why President Trump Should Bring Home Political Prisoners From China
When President Trump meets Xi Jinping at the May 2026 summit in Beijing, securing the release of political prisoners should be a top priority.
FilmNation Founder Glen Basner Set For Zurich Summit Honor
FilmNation Entertainment Founder and CEO Glen Basner will receive the Game Changer Award at this year’s Zurich Summit.
The Green Sports Alliance honors Jason Collins as the inaugural winner of the Bill Walton Global Champion Award
/PRNewswire/ -- Today, at the 2026 Green Sports Alliance Summit in Cleveland, Ohio, the first Bill Walton Global Champion Award was conferred to Jason Collins,...
What can Trump accomplish at the China summit?
Iran war will overshadow the meeting with Xi
RFK Jr. unveils campaign for ‘deprescribing’ antidepressants
Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Kr. on Monday announced his new initiative boost “deprescribing” psychiatric medications, during a MAHA Institute summit on m…
U.S. Embassy Supports Tunisian Business Delegation at 2026 SelectUSA Investment Summit - U.S. Embassy in Tunisia
U.S. EMBASSY SUPPORTS TUNISIAN BUSINESS DELEGATION AT 2026 SELECTUSA INVESTMENT SUMMIT The SelectUSA Investment Summit is the premier U.S. investment event, connecting thousands of investors, companies, economic development organizations, and industry experts to make deals happen. Media Note TUNIS, May 5, 2026 – U.S. Embassy Tunis is pleased to support a delegation of 11 Tunisian companies traveling to the United States to participate in the 2026 SelectUSA Investment Summit at National Harbor, Maryland, May 3-6, 2026. The Summit is an opportunity for these dynamic entrepreneurs to establish new connections and explore business and investment opportunities in the United States. This year, three Tunisian women entrepreneurs and members of the delegation representing Spiraw and Sotetel were accepted into the Select Global Women in Tech year-long mentoring program which will kick off at the summit. Since 2022, more than 50 Tunisian entrepreneurs in fields ranging from e-gaming, robotics, software engineering, coding, online fashion, and green tech have participated in SelectUSA Investment Summits, where they have taken their businesses to the next level. Hosted by the U.S. Department of Commerce, the SelectUSA Investment Summit is a one-stop shop for companies considering expanding to the United States and provides economic development organizations (EDOs) with the opportunity to meet directly with international companies to facilitate investment deals. Since inception, the SelectUSA Investment Summit has attracted tens of thousands of companies and economic development representatives, generating over $250 billion in new investment projects that support more than 125,000 jobs across the United States and its territories. The previous SelectUSA Investment Summit saw record-breaking numbers with more than 5,500 participants, including EDOs from 54 U.S. states and territories and over 2,700 business investors from 100+ countries, including Tunisia. The following Tunisian businesses will take part in this year’s SelectUSA delegation: AquaDeep – Revolutionizes aquaculture with AI-powered monitoring solutions, including a real-time larva counting system and a SaaS platform for environmental monitoring. The company is expanding operations across Tunisia, Europe, Africa, and the United States. Bouraoui Group – Specializes in event venues, hospitality experiences, innovative real estate development, and technology driven customer solutions. The business develops experience- focused and tech enabled lifestyle destinations that combine entertainment, culture, retail, and smart services, and is seeking international partners to co-develop hospitality, PropTech, smart retail, and experiential digital projects. Digital Cook – Builds HR and recruitment software solutions, including HRMS, ATS, and custom tools that streamline hiring, employee management, and talent development. It provides custom software, system integration, and scalable HR platforms for SMEs, large enterprises, and recruitment agencies seeking efficient, user-friendly ways to manage their workforce and improve recruitment. El Kanaouet – Provides high-quality and low-cost hydraulic infrastructure for the supply and distribution of drinking water. The company manufactures prestressed concrete structures based on current technological developments in the field and trends in integrated and digitalized management. El Kanaouet aims to enter the U.S. market with its production of centrifugal prestressed concrete pipes and other technical products and services. Fluoink Nanotechnologies – A deep‑tech startup developing next‑generation antimicrobial additives for paints, coatings, and industrial materials, enabling everyday surfaces to act as long‑lasting barriers against harmful bacteria and pathogens without changing their appearance or performance. Mare Custos – A subsea robotics company specializing in ROV-based underwater inspection services for offshore energy, ports, and marine infrastructure, using high-precision imaging, PAUT, and NDT to inspect structures in challenging conditions. SmartMed SA – A fast-growing digital health company operating in Tunisia, Algeria, and Morocco, offering an integrated ecosystem that helps patients book appointments (MedPro), enables clinics to digitize workflows and EMRs (MedLink), and supports targeted digital marketing for healthcare and pharma (MedAds). With millions of appointments and users, SmartMed has become a leading e-health platform in North Africa. Sototel – Builds telecommunications networks and services, including fixed, radio, and mobile networks. Sototel focuses on technological innovation and continuous improvement, providing high-value-added digital solutions. SOTUPRIN HGE – Specializes in manufacturing household electrical appliances under the brand HGE and OEM. Expanded from the local market to North Africa, Central Africa, the Middle East, and Europe. Spiraw by Food4Future – Designs and manufactures smart, AI-powered cultivation systems allowing individuals and businesses to grow fresh, highly nutritious food – starting with spirulina – directly at the point of consumption. Combining patented hardware, controlled-environment agriculture, and a connected app with an AI assistant, Spiraw aims to decentralize food production and create a new category at the intersection of agri-tech, consumer health, and smart home ecosystems. WaterSec (Istidama) – A climate-tech startup that uses IoT, AI, and smart sensors to help high consumption facilities (such as industries, hotels, and commercial buildings) monitor water use in real time, detect leaks, and optimize consumption. The company’s digital platform turns raw water data into alerts and actionable insights, making water management more transparent, proactive, and sustainable. Learn more about the SelectUSA Investment Summit at https://www.selectusasummit.us/. Follow live developments from the summit on X at https://x.com/SelectUSA.
Starmer calls antisemitism ‘crisis for all of us’ ahead of Downing Street summit
The prime minister said the attack in Golders Green is ‘part of a pattern of rising antisemitism’ in the country
Hampton businesses, residents weigh in after 2026 Tourism Summit in Concord
Despite rising costs, local businesses say they are optimistic about the upcoming summer season.
Little Rock Regional Chamber to host Small Business Summit, Impact Awards on May 6
Small business owners across Arkansas will have a chance to swap ideas, pick up new tools and maybe even snag an award when the Little Rock Regional Chamber hos
HHS Launches MAHA Action Plan to Curb Psychiatric Overprescribing
HHS laid out a new action plan to curb psychiatric overprescribing at a MAHA Institute summit on mental health and overmedicalization.
Biohaven Reports Recent Business Developments and First Quarter 2026 Financial Results
Biohaven to update clinical, regulatory, and operational progress at annual R&D Day at the upcoming Yale Innovation Summit on May 27, 2026. Advancement of...
Trump to host White House small business summit for National Small Business Week
President Donald Trump is set to host a small business summit at the White House on Monday, highlighting what the administration says are major economic gains.
Trump to host White House small business summit for National Small Business Week
President Donald Trump is set to host a small business summit at the White House on Monday, highlighting what the administration says are major economic gains.
Armenia hosts European Political Community summit
Armenia is hosting leaders from across Europe and beyond in the capital, Yerevan, for a summit of the European Political Community. It is the first such meeting of Western allies since the US announced plans to withdraw troops from Germany.
Summit Co restaurant inspections show where April violations occurred
Here's a look at which Summit County restaurants had the most health code violations in April 2026.
Watch live: Trump participates in small business summit
Watch live coverage as President Trump participates in a small business summit at the White House.
Watch live: Trump participates in small business summit
President Trump on Monday afternoon is expected to participate in a small business summit at the White House. It comes one day after he said that the U.S. will assist in freeing ships in the S…
President Trump to celebrate small business owners
U.S. President Donald Trump will hold a small business summit Monday afternoon, as the White House touts the impact of its economic agenda for small business owners.
UK to enter talks to join £78bn EU loan scheme for Ukraine
Sir Keir Starmer will meet leaders at the European Political Community summit in Armenia on Monday.
Voices: North Miami Beach to hold small business summit and expo
The City of North Miami Beach is holding their 5th Annual Small Business Summit and Expo. We sit down with Commissioner Daniela Jean and small business owner Sergei Grant on why the community should take advantage of this resource.
Get Wild: Collecting data to inform watershed health
Everyone knows that the Summit County community loves to get involved. Trail maintenance days, event support, weed pulling, trash cleanups — you name it and there is a lineup of Summit County residents ready to show up...
Michael Phelps, Bill Gurley And Other GOATs’ Advice For Business And Life
More from the Under 30 Summit—from Dwyane Wade, Bill Gurley and young changemakers "hijacking" their industries.
Health Policy Watch: African leaders declare end of aid era at Nairobi World Health Summit, but the data tell a more complicated story
African leaders opened the World Health Summit Regional Meeting with a unified declaration that two decades of dependence on foreign aid for health is over.
At shadow climate summit on phasing out fossil fuels, scientists are center stage
Representatives of more than 50 nations gathered in Santa Marta, Colombia, this week at what was billed as the first global summit on phasing out fossil fuels. A panel of scientists will be advising them
Axios' Future of Health Summit 2026: Video highlights, coverage & more
On Wednesday, May 13 at 2:30pm ET, tune in to Axios Live's second annual Future of Health Summit.
TEDxBreckenridge to host talk on the science of wildfires
Keystone Science School and Summit Fire & EMS are partnering with TEDxBreckenridge to host a talk about the “surprising science” of how wildfires shape the ecology of forests. Summit Fire fuels specialist Hannah Ohlson will...
Union County Announces2026 Women Mean Business Summit at Galloping Hill
The Union County Board of County Commissioners is pleased to announce the return of the 2026 Union County Women Mean Business Summit (UCWMB), taking place on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. …
How should Rangers approach Tynecastle showdown?
Following a damaging home defeat to Motherwell, Danny Rohl has plenty to ponder with Rangers' Scottish Premiership title hopes hanging by a thread. A trip to face league leaders Hearts is being billed as a must-win fixture for the Ibrox side, who sit four points off the summit with four games remaining. Having seemingly settled on a 4-2-2-2 shape, Sunday's loss to Jens Berthel Askou's side has thrown Rohl's preferred system into question.
Africa CDC Launches African High-Level Ministerial Committee to Shape Global Health Architecture Reform
Nairobi, Kenya | 27 April 2026 — Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) today launched the African High-Level Ministerial Committee on Global Health Architecture Reform (AHLMC) on the margins of the World Health Summit Regional Meeting 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya. The Committee brings together Ministers of Health and Finance from across the continent to […]
Mécène Collection Unveiled Publicly for the First Time at Francophone Business Summit in Paris
Mécène banknote collection unveiled publicly for the first time at a Paris Francophone summit, highlighting shared economic and cultural heritag...
Efforts to eliminate hepatitis delivers gains but more action needed to meet 2030 targets
Global efforts to combat viral hepatitis are delivering measurable progress in reducing infections and deaths, but the disease remains a major global health challenge, according to a new WHO report released today at the World Hepatitis Summit.
Box to launch Box Automate service to expedite enterprise business processes, CEO says
Box is launching a service built for artificial intelligence to expedite tedious work like processing invoices and pulling key data from corporate documents, CEO Aaron Levie told Reuters on Monday. In an interview at Reuters' Momentum AI summit in New York, Levie said the company would launch the service, called Box Automate, within 24 hours. It builds on other AI programs that Box developed to put enterprises' vast and disorganized data to use.
Colorado declares April 27 ‘Denver Summit FC Day’
Gov. Jared Polis signed a proclamation declaring April 27 Denver Summit FC Day in Colorado in celebration of the state’s first professional women’s sports team. “Colorado is a sports state and Denver Summit has hit the field running, breaking NWSL attendance records at the Empower Field home opener,” Polis said. “I am thrilled the Summit […]
Brooklyn College Hosts Second Annual Perinatal Mental Health Summit in Brownsville
Daylong convening brings together 200 clinicians, researchers, and community leaders to advance equitable, trauma-informed care for parents, infants, and families.
Brooklyn College Hosts Urgent Discussion on Black Maternal Health Crisis
The event, attended by students, faculty, staff, and community members, was held in conjunction with the 2026 Perinatal Mental Health Summit at the Greg Jackson Center for Brownsville.
Speakers highlight AI’s role in business at 1st United AI summit
United AI, a student organization at SU focused on AI education, held its first AI summit Saturday.
North Augusta Chamber announces 2025 Business Awards at first-ever summit
North Augusta Chamber of Commerce on April 23 announced the top businesses of 2025 during its first-ever business summit. Here’s who won in best nonprofit, micro-business, small and large business.
Mental health summit addresses Atlanta's youth violence
The Broken Crayons Still Color Youth Safety & Mental Health Summit is bringing together students and community leaders for a powerful day focused on youth mental health, grief recovery, and community safety. We hear from a mentor about resources available to students and why events like this are so important, especially in light of recent teen takeovers.
At 'We Are the Future' summit, students hear about careers in politics, clean energy and construction
Students listened to political leaders, clean energy company managers and construction firm owners at the event at Nassau Community College.
GK Digital Ventures and Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment Announce Return of “The Global Game: The Future of Soccer, Tech & Media Summit”
NEWARK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr 24, 2026--
GK Digital Ventures and Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment Announce Return of “The Global Game: The Future of Soccer, Tech & Media Summit”
GK Digital Ventures and Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment Announce Return of “The Global Game: The Future of Soccer, Tech & Media Summit”
Public health advocates take on sports gambling in first-of-its-kind summit in Boston
A lot happens in Boston every day. To help you keep up, WBUR, Boston's NPR News station, pulled these stories together just for you.
Public health advocates take on sports gambling in first-of-its-kind summit in Boston
A lot happens in Boston every day. To help you keep up, WBUR, Boston's NPR News station, pulled these stories together just for you.
GK Digital Ventures and Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment Announce Return of “The Global Game: The Future of Soccer, Tech & Media Summit”
NEWARK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr 24, 2026--GK Digital Ventures, in partnership with Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment (HBSE), today announced the return of “The Global Game: The Future of …
Variety’s Entertainment Marketing Summit Takeaways
Variety’s Entertainment Marketing Summit in Los Angeles, presented by Deloitte, brought together influential marketers, creatives and brand leaders.
White House accuses China of 'industrial-scale' AI technology theft weeks ahead of Trump-Xi summit
The White House OSTP accuses China of running industrial-scale distillation campaigns to steal American AI technology ahead of the Trump-Xi summit.
Sporting Kansas City hosted its inaugural Goal Getters Career Prep Summit
On April 9th, Sporting Kansas City hosted its inaugural "Goal Getters Career Prep Summit" at Sporting Park from 4:00 to 6:00 PM. This event was designed for high school and college students interested in pursuing careers in sports, helping them to develop practical skills for professional success. The summit was
Ashley Graham Teases Cameo in ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ at Entertainment Marketing Summit
Supermodel Ashley Graham is adding actress to her resume with a cameo credit in “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” set to hit theaters on May 1.
How Businesses Can Build Trust as Institutional Confidence Erodes
Business leaders discussed the significance of authenticity, action, and building common ground at the TIME100 Summit in New York City.
10 leaders on the importance of science diplomacy
Key takeaways from leaders at the 2026 Johns Hopkins Science Diplomacy Summit.
Special edition: POLITICO Health Care Summit highlights
Republicans and Democrats agree: Soaring health care costs will be a pivotal issue in the midterms. But they have very different ideas on what to do about it.
WATCH: Axios Future of Health Summit 2026
On Wednesday, May 13 at 2:30pm ET, tune in to Axios Live's second annual Future of Health Summit.
RFK Jr.’s followers will help the GOP in midterms, Kennedy adviser tells POLITICO’s Health Summit
Calley Means said the health secretary and Trump are working in “lockstep.”
Health care leaders sweat federal Medicaid, Obamacare changes at POLITICO Summit
“At some point or another, folks are going to lose coverage.”
Connection Takes Root at Annual Northwest Arkansas Health Summit
National and state leaders in health care and community outreach recently convened at the Fayetteville Town Center to engage, learn, and collaborate on solutions to improve access to care across Arkansas. The April 2 summit kicked off with a keynote discussion by Neel Shah, chief medical officer of Maven Clinic,…
AHA chair speaks at Politico Health Care Summit
Marc Boom, M.D., president and CEO of Houston Methodist and 2026 AHA board chair, spoke today at POLITICO’s Health Care Summit about health care affordability.
Markey at POLITICO Summit: Ready for ‘battle’ with Trump on health care
The Massachusetts Democrat also called on Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to resign.
Chery to Present AI Technologies and Robotics Developments at 2026 International Business Summit
The 2026 Chery International Business Summit, held from April 24 to 28, will serve as a definitive report on two decades of innovation. Chery wi...
Revealed: Scientists tell Colombia fossil-fuel transition summit to ‘halt new expansion’
Around 50 nations will gather in Colombia to debate ways to “transition away” from fossil fuels, in the face of worsening climate change and high oil prices
Advancing epidemic and pandemic preparedness through research readiness: SEAR Unity Studies Network Sites chart the way forward in 2026
On 25 March 2026, WHO Regional Office for the South‑East Asia Region (SEARO) convened the first meeting of the SEAR Chapter of the Unity Studies Network Meeting in 2026 to take stock of progress and plan next steps for strengthening epidemic and pandemic preparedness across the Region. The meeting focused on reviewing the ongoing adaptation of selected, standard Unity Study methodologies, sharing field implementation experiences from 2025, and identifying key priorities to guide collaborative work in 2026.Held virtually, the meeting brought together representatives from six Unity Studies network sites across five countries (Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand) as well as participants from all three levels of WHO.The meeting took place against the backdrop of ongoing regional efforts in South‑East Asia to strengthen early investigations and studies for epidemic and pandemic preparedness, with a focus on pandemic influenza and other emerging respiratory pathogens with epidemic and pandemic potential. In this context, and as part of preparedness for the rapid generation of evidence, the WHO Health Emergencies Programme in SEAR (WHE/SEAR) encourages Unity Studies sites to adapt prioritized, standardized Unity Study protocols to their national contexts. This approach supports the generation of timely and reliable evidence to inform public health decision‑making during epidemics and pandemics.These efforts are supported through a combination of experience sharing, participation in the global Unity Studies network webinars, capacity‑building of the national public health workforce, and regional collaboration that promotes inter‑country, inter‑agency, and inter‑ministerial action. In parallel, sites are encouraged to explore diversified funding sources to help sustain research preparedness over the long term.Discussions highlighted the importance of WHO’s catalytic financial support through the Pandemic Influenza Preparedness (PIP) Partnership Contributions (PIP‑PC). When combined with national and institutional resources, this support enables countries and sites to maintain continuity of activities at a core level and remain prepared to respond rapidly and effectively to future epidemics and pandemics.Regional and Global Updates: Opening the session, Dr Pushpa Ranjan Wijesinghe, Programme Area Manager, Pandemic and Epidemic Management (PEM) Unit, WHO Health Emergencies Programme, highlighted the progress made in operationalizing the Unity Studies Network across the Region and acknowledged the collaborative efforts of WHO at all three levels, together with country unity studies sites. He emphasized the availability of limited but catalytic funding through the Pandemic Influenza Preparedness (PIP) Partnership Contribution (PIP‑PC) workplan at SEARO to sustain network activities in 2026, while encouraging sites to leverage additional funding sources to expand implementation.Representing SEARO, Dr Ashok Basnet, consultant, Pandemic Influenza Preparedness reported that, at the regional level, the Unity Studies Network currently includes six sites across five countries: Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. He noted that in 2025, catalytic funding supported protocol adaptation, training, and pilot implementation. In addition, a regional Unity Studies symposium held during the Global Public Health Summit in Sri Lanka strengthened and advocated collaboration between the Unity Studies site, national decision‑making forum, relevant technical units of the ministry of health, WHO and other partners.The symposium also highlighted the role of early investigations and studies as a key component of a multi‑source surveillance system needed at country level to generate a broad range of evidence. It underscored the critical role of country Unity Studies sites and similar research entities in generating evidence to support public health decision‑making during epidemics and pandemics.Participants of the WHO GISRS Unity Studies Sites Network- SEAR Chapter Meeting 2026 (Photo credit- PEM/WHE/SEARO). SEARO also updated participants on ongoing efforts to develop a regional Unity Studies webpage and to promote participation in global knowledge‑sharing platforms, including webinars and the WHO Community of Practice. Priorities for 2026 include supporting the implementation of Unity protocols, strengthening collaboration and experience sharing across sites, documenting and publishing findings, integrating Unity Studies activities as a component of multi-source national surveillance systems, and building workforce capacity.Dr Nickle Boddington of the Global Influenza Programme (GIP) at WHO Headquarters, which coordinates the Unity Studies Network globally, provided updates on global Unity Studies activities, noting that the network has expanded to 16 sites worldwide. New and updated protocols, including rapid clinical severity assessment tools and standardized data platforms, are being developed to support implementation. The global Community of Practice has also been launched to facilitate technical exchange, and continued support will be provided to sites for protocol adaptation, ethical approvals, and readiness for early investigation during outbreaks. Updates from Unity Studies sites in SEAR in 2025Unity Studies sites shared progress and experiences in implementing protocols across diverse country contexts. Sites initiated activities in 2025 using catalytic funding from SEARO, complemented by the mobilization of internal national resources. The Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research (IEDCR), Bangladesh, reported the adoption and piloting of investigation protocols on non‑seasonal influenza and emerging respiratory diseases during recent avian influenza outbreaks, demonstrating a multi‑source funding approach involving government, WHO and One Health partners.The Hamdard Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (HIMSR), New Delhi, India, highlighted the piloting of household transmission investigation studies, the expansion of the national Unity Studies network, and the contribution of study findings to global evidence through published outputs. The All-India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, India, shared experiences from large‑scale seroprevalence studies conducted during the COVID‑19 pandemic, recent efforts to strengthen national Unity network sites through training activities, and plans to initiate multi‑centre studies on respiratory viruses.Similarly, Prince of Songkla University, Thailand, highlighted its experience in developing integrated surveillance and diagnostic protocols for multiple respiratory pathogens, enhancing readiness for targeted investigations of emerging threats. The University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka, reported ongoing engagement with the Ministry of Health and exploration of additional funding sources to initiate studies. Meanwhile, the National Public Health Laboratory, Nepal, provided updates on continued coordination with national stakeholders to initiate implementation, despite delays related to the country context.Across sites, shared experiences underscored the importance of protocol adaptation, multisectoral collaboration, and sustainable funding to operationalize Unity Studies and generate evidence for public health action.Discussions and Way ForwardThe meeting reinforced key priorities for 2026, including strengthening unity studies protocol implementation, enhancing collaboration, knowledge sharing, integrating research as a component of national multi-source surveillance systems, and ensuring that generated evidence informs public health decision‑making. Participants also emphasized the importance of documentation, visibility, and leveraging multiple funding sources, and agreed on the following action points.Unity Studies Sites and WHO Country Offices:Advance adoption and implementation of at least one Unity protocol, continuing activities initiated in 2025 with catalytic funding, supplemented with other sources of funding where feasible.Document site-specific experiences, outcomes, and lessons learned; participate in regional and global knowledge-sharing platforms including WHO webinars and the Community of Practice.Work closely with ministries of health to establish unified national platforms for translating generated evidence into national public health decision-making. WHO Country Offices may facilitate technical support and complementary, synergistic funding opportunities where feasible. WHO Regional OfficeCoordinate with WHO Country Offices to support implementation of core unity studies activities by network sites through catalytic funding and provide technical guidance and virtual engagement opportunities throughout 2026.Facilitate the participation of all Unity Studies sites in the regional meeting on Unity Studies implementation in October 2026, to be held back‑to‑back with the Annual SEAR Regional PIP‑PC Meeting; develop and host a SEAR Unity Studies website; and mobilize support from academic institutions within the SEAR Unity Studies Network to support the development of regional manuscripts that showcase Unity Studies activities to scientific audiences and promote knowledge‑sharing.Explore complementary funding opportunities and partnerships to sustain and expand network activities across the Region.WHO HeadquartersProvide global technical guidance, updated protocols, and toolkits to support the implementation of Unity Studies in SEAR.Facilitate engagement of SEAR sites in global webinars, the Community of Practice, and opportunities to showcase their work.Support joint publications, inclusion of SEAR experiences in global outputs, and identification of additional funding and collaborative opportunities to strengthen Unity Studies activities.
Liverpool beat Everton ahead of City-Arsenal showdown
Virgil van Dijk scored a last-gasp winner against Everton on Sunday as Liverpool strengthened their push for a Champions League spot next season ahead of a Premier League summit meeting between Manchester City and Arsenal.Manchester City host long-time leaders Arsenal at the Etihad in the late afternoon Sunday kick-off.
College of Business FinTech Summit dives into AI integration, innovative master's program
Students and event speakers exited a third-floor elevator, greeted by a table lined with printed name tags at UCF’s FinTech 2026 Summit — a professional networking event that welcomed about
Jackson County installs free health vending machine to combat overdose deaths
Jackson County Public Health installed its first free health vending machine in downtown Lee’s Summit, offering naloxone and other medical supplies around the clock.
Coastal Empire entrepreneurs invited to Savannah business summit spotlighting funding, leadership and growth
The event will bring together business owners, professionals and community leaders for a day of keynote sessions, breakout discussions and networking.
Denver Pro Teams Advancing Sports, Entertainment Districts
Denver pro sports teams are looking to develop top-shelf sports and entertainment districts. The Denver Business Journal reports the Broncos, Colorado Avalanche, Denver Nuggets and Denver Summit FC are planning new stadiums and large mixed-use developments around their stadiums. The teams will come close to 500 acres of development between them. The Broncos plan to ...
BeBold UND Women in Leadership Summit spotlights leaders in sports
Event brings to campus Lamoureux twins, other female sports and sports-industry leaders to share career and advocacy lessons
Governor fields frustrations from Wyoming business leaders at Jackson venture summit
‘If you're not growing, you're dying,' Gordon warns.