Gript Media suspends editor John McGuirk amid governance process
Gript Media says it has suspended its editor, John McGuirk, pending an internal process concerning governance and related issues.The company said the move is not related to editorial differences.In a statement issued on Friday evening, Gript Media said no final determination has been made and that it cannot comment further while the process is ongoing.The company did not give further details about the issues under review.Mr McGuirk also issued a statement, saying the company's announcement was made unilaterally and without his consent.He said he rejects the substance of the claim against him entirely and without equivocation.He also disputed the existence... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 20:30 LONDON
Botswana's former President Festus Mogae dies aged 86
Botswana has announced the death of former president Festus Mogae at the age of 86 and declared three days of national mourning.President Duma Boko said the country was grieving the loss of a "remarkable leader and servant of the people".Mogae led Botswana from 1998 to 2008, serving two five-year terms before handing power to Vice President Ian Khama in a smooth transition.He was the country's third president and had previously served as finance minister and vice president.The government said Mogae was praised for good governance and for his role in the fight against HIV/AIDS.He was also credited with overseeing strong... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 16:00 LONDON
CUHK Medical Centre to repay HK$4 billion government loan early
The Chinese University of Hong Kong says it plans to repay a HK$4 billion government loan for CUHK Medical Centre ahead of schedule, using reserves built up after a turnaround in the hospital's finances.Council chairman John Chai Yat-chiu said the university raised the early repayment proposal with the Health Bureau last month.He said the council had approved using part of an undesignated fund to make the repayment as a loan to the hospital.The hospital had been described as debt-ridden, but Chai said an extension to the repayment period approved last year gave the institution time to improve governance and operations.He... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 13:04 LONDON
Navigating the Perils of Information in a Global Age
Navigating the Perils of Information in a Global Age In today’s world, where information flows ceaselessly and unchecked, the stakes for migrants have never been higher. Critical thinking is not just a skill, it’s a lifeline. The ability to sift fact from fiction, especially in matters as consequential as migration, is essential for individuals, communities, and the institutions that serve them. The migration landscape is uniquely vulnerable to the hazards of mis-, dis-, and mal-information, collectively known as MDM. The consequences of inaccurate or misleading information can ripple far beyond the individual, affecting entire communities and the systems that govern... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 12 Feb 2026 09:21 LONDON
