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Next Street on August 18, 2026 launched the Next Street Institute, a research arm aimed at helping leaders understand how AI, reindustrialization, demographic shifts and capital flows are reshaping America’s small business economy.

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Pole Star Defense Chief Data & Analytics Officer Saleem Khan will join a GovExec webcast on Aug. 26 to discuss how governments can spot hidden risks in global trade before they trigger sanctions breaches, supply disruptions or security crises.

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The Democratic Republic of the Congo says bilateral trade with the United States hit a record $2.15 billion in 2025 under AGOA, up from $541 million in 2024. The government is urging Washington to renew DRC eligibility, arguing the program is…

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BankIslami hosted a reception in Karachi on Aug. 17 to mark Pakistan’s 79th Independence Day, drawing senior government, police, diplomatic and private-sector figures.

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New national data shows 63 million Americans provided care in the past year, putting family caregiving at the center of the U.S. workforce and care economy.

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Safe Pro Group reported record second-quarter 2026 revenue and 75% AI gross margins as U.S. Army and Air Force contract activity expanded.

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Quantum Australia says new independent modelling shows its national programs have generated $83.1 million in economic value over five years and helped launch 15 quantum companies.

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Justin Rosenstein will speak at Iceland Eclipse in Reykjavik on Aug. 13, joining a moderated keynote on how economic and technology systems shape public outcomes and how democratic participation could change them.

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The Global Coalition on Aging has named Venus Healthcare Homes a forum partner for Silver Economy Forum 2026, set for Nov. 11-12 in Kuala Lumpur.

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Main Street Economics says the U.S. national debt is above $39.93 trillion and will cross $40 trillion this week, a milestone the group argues reflects a deeper fiscal problem.

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Common Ground Alliance released a new report Wednesday estimating underground utility damage costs the U.S. $83.2 billion annually, nearly triple the long-cited $30 billion figure.

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Gibraltar’s new prediction markets regulation is setting the stage for Prediction Markets Summit Europe in Gibraltar on Nov. 9-10, 2026. Minister Nigel Feetham KC MP will open the event as the jurisdiction positions itself as a regulatory test…

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A UAE-based commentary tied to International Youth Day argues that governments need to shift from symbolic recognition to real investment in young people.

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Elentren has launched a public alpha for a new AI-powered platform that connects Christian businesses, churches, professionals, jobs, services and opportunities in one network.

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Karnataka Tourism wrapped up its three-day run at TTF Ahmedabad 2026 in Gandhinagar, using the event to pitch the state’s destinations to Gujarat’s travel trade and widen business leads across western India.

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The Council of Autism Service Providers elected John Randall as board chair and Amy Legan as a new board member, expanding leadership at the national autism services trade group.

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Kenyan social innovator Wawira Njiru has received the German Africa Prize 2026 for turning school feeding into a model for jobs, local food systems and economic development.

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PTC will bring digital infrastructure leaders, hyperscale executives, investors and government officials to Reston, Virginia, on Sept. 17 for PTC’DC 2026. The event will center on AI’s growing power demand, capital concentration and geopolitical…

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Dalil Information Technology outlined a vision for AI as core infrastructure for governments, banks and enterprises as of August 6, 2026, in Dubai.

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AURA 919 released a Day One analysis of the Middle East Event Show 2026 in Dubai, saying the event’s agenda points to resilience, AI scrutiny, government-led demand and sustainability moving deeper into procurement.