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Financial experts discuss how long-term investment horizons and patience can help offset the high valuation multiples currently attached to NVIDIA shares amid broader market volatility.
Édouard Philippe, Horizons candidate for the 2027 presidential election, unveiled his education project, proposing a 20% increase in average teacher salaries over five years and a 'school responsibility fine' for parents of harassing or disruptive children.
Bloomberg presents a video report titled 'Horizons Middle East & Africa' dated August 21, 2026, likely covering economic or political developments in the region.
A video report titled 'Horizons Middle East & Africa' for August 19, 2026, has been released. The content of the video is not specified in the provided article.
Donald Trump's popularity has fallen to its lowest point during his presidency, amidst various controversies including a personal attack from the White House on a journalist's children and concerns over his foreign policy stances. This decline comes as Canada scrambles to avert his proposed tariffs and Trump praises India's election system.
Horizons Middle East & Africa is a daily Bloomberg program providing a spotlight on one of the world's fastest-growing regions. It offers the latest global markets and analysis, along with news-making interviews, with a special focus on the Middle East and Africa.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons is set to launch a new limited-time event starting August 14, offering fans a fresh experience.
Bloomberg presents a video segment titled 'Horizons Middle East & Africa' dated August 11, 2026.
The Italian Ambassador to Dakar, Michele Tommasi, welcomed the first twelve Senegalese workers selected for the “New Destinies – New Horizons” project, who will soon travel to Italy.
The third annual 'Rakstivāls' festival in Līgatne, Latvia, will gather writers from across the country to explore various aspects of writing, including writing therapy and expanding creative horizons.
Bloomberg released a video report titled 'Horizons Middle East & Africa' on August 5, 2026, likely covering economic and market trends in the region.
Bloomberg's "Horizons Middle East & Africa" provides a video outlook on market and economic trends for the region, dated August 4, 2026.
Key takeaways and highlights from Bright Horizons Family Solutions' second-quarter earnings call are presented.
Against a backdrop of burning horizons and heat-related deaths, the mainstream political parties in Britain are increasingly at odds over the pursuit of net-zero policies.
Édouard Philippe, the Horizons candidate for the 2027 presidential election, is actively working to unify the right and center behind him, having recently met with Sébastien Lecornu and planning to attend Gérald Darmanin's party event.
Recent agreements between Iran and Pakistan mark a significant turning point in bilateral economic relations, focusing on shared border regions like Iran's Sistan-Baluchestan province for enhanced trade and regional connectivity.
While replaying Animal Crossing: New Horizons can rekindle affection for the game, starting over presents several significant drawbacks for players.
Alina Marazzi's film 'The Girl With the Leica' has been announced as the opening film for the Venice Film Festival's Horizons section, with Fandango Sales acquiring international distribution rights.
NASA's New Horizons spacecraft went into a planned hibernation mode on 7 August, 2025, and woke on 23 June using commands stored on its main computer.
Animal Crossing has become known for collaborations with other games, and there are some items you can pick up for free right now.
NASA's New Horizons spacecraft has successfully woken from its hibernation period, resuming operations 9.5 billion kilometers from Earth. The probe is exploring the outer reaches of the solar system and is expected to transmit new data.
Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni inaugurated the 'Amymone' institution and the 'Open Horizons' exhibition at an old customs house in Nafplio, establishing it as a new cultural hub.
Nintendo and Baskin-Robbins are collaborating to introduce new downloadable content for Animal Crossing: New Horizons, featuring a new event and exclusive in-game items accessible via a Dream Address.
Scientists are perplexed by four types of unexplained objects observed within the Solar System, while human-made robotic probes like Pioneer, Voyager, and New Horizons continue their journeys beyond its boundaries, potentially reaching other stars.
Nintendo has added 25 new tracks to the Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Happy Home Paradise soundtrack, enhancing the game's musical offerings.
The Bright Horizons nursery chain has been served a safeguarding notice by Ofsted. This action indicates concerns raised by the regulatory body regarding the safety and well-being of children in their care.
A Wexford coffee business is expanding its operations by opening a new sit-in café, fulfilling a long-held dream for its owners.
Indian industry is reportedly at a critical juncture and needs to shift its focus towards longer-term strategic planning. This call emphasizes the importance of sustainable growth and future-oriented decision-making.
Édouard Philippe and Gabriel Attal, presidential candidates from Horizons and Renaissance respectively, are attempting to avoid a direct clash despite growing tensions and disagreements over the option of a primary election, even as their teams call for unity.
The French National Assembly has adopted a bill aimed at reducing exposure to cadmium, a toxic heavy metal, with support from various political groups including the left, MoDem, Horizons, and Renaissance.
An analysis delves into the political landscape surrounding figures Sonko and Diomaye, examining the power struggles and future horizons in Senegal's political arena.
Alexis Tsipras has released a humorous video discussing the name of his new political party, 'Horizons'. The video playfully addresses the process of choosing the name and the team's input.
Indian filmmaker Anuparna Roy, who won the Horizons award at Venice, has completed her second feature, "Lovers in the Blue Night," aiming for an international festival run in 2026.
HSBC has underscored the significant potential of the Bangladesh Special Economic Zone (BSEZ) in attracting and unlocking new investment opportunities for the country.
During a campaign event in Reims, Édouard Philippe, leader of Horizons, defended "reason" against the "dangerous ideas" of the National Rally (RN) and La France Insoumise (LFI), highlighting their "changes of tack."
Édouard Philippe has brought Ziad Gebran, a former advisor to Sébastien Lecornu, into his campaign team to work on opinion polls for the Horizons party.
Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. held its earnings call for the first quarter of 2026, providing a summary of its financial performance and outlook.
A TV tip highlights Karmen W. Švegl's journey to the Holy Land for the program 'International Horizons'. The article also vaguely mentions some people escaping with a punctured tire while others fared worse.
Japanese musician Kan Sano's latest album, ‘Mojacat’, expands his musical horizons through collaborations with artists like Chara and Ua, moving beyond his solo work.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons players wish Nintendo would bring back a missing feature from Animal Crossing: New Leaf that's missing in ACNH.
The 'Mlado pero' (Young Pen) section presents a conversation between female authors and literary critics, which its creators emphasize aims to raise awareness, broaden horizons, and build community.
An integrated market is effectively expanding consumer horizons, offering a wider range of choices and opportunities. This development suggests a more interconnected and diverse marketplace for consumers.
Andreas Thermos introduces himself as both a skilled saxophonist and an excellent composer with his new album, 'Window of Hope', showcasing his clear voice and open horizons.
New Blueprint, New Horizons: Xizang embarks on its 15th Five-Year Plan period, with devt gains, modernization goals Global Times
The united Left, allied with the Greens, has maintained its hold in major French cities like Paris, Marseille, Lyon, and Lille following municipal elections. However, an alliance involving Strasbourg's socialist mayor Catherine Trautmann with the Horizons party has sparked debate, with Olivier Faure asserting her continued socialist affiliation.
Les chefs de LR, d’Horizons et de Renaissance voient resurgir le débat sur une candidature unique à l’élection présidentielle, face aux alliances nouées à gauche avec LFI en vue du second tour des…
Conservative candidate Rachida Dati has announced an agreement with Pierre-Yves Bournazel (Horizons) for the Paris mayoral election, calling for a rally of those who oppose the 'sectarian left'.
France is holding municipal elections on March 15 and 22, with over 48 million voters electing municipal councils and mayors. These polls are widely viewed as a crucial barometer for the upcoming 2027 presidential race, with live coverage of results now available.
The 'Blue Horizons' event highlighted the interest of the younger generation in shipping and ocean protection, demonstrating their commitment to maritime sustainability.
À Pessac, le maire sortant Franck Raynal (Horizons) est pris en tenaille entre l’ex-ministre macroniste, Bérangère Couillard et le député socialiste, Sébastien Saint-Pasteur.
A mesmerising new exhibition showcases the work of the Italian colour pioneer whose landscapes, motorways and swimming pools often seem more like abstract paintings Continue reading...
DÉCRYPTAGE - Le candidat Horizons, « troisième homme » du scrutin dans les sondages, a les cartes en main pour faire basculer le scrutin au second tour. Mais celui-ci assume un « ni Grégoire ni Dati »
The Macedonian Philharmonic will host a 'New Horizons' concert featuring acclaimed pianist Alim Beisembayev, conducted by Maestro Emil Tabakov. The program includes Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 1 and Prokofiev's Suite No. 2 'Romeo and Juliet'.
A new post-3.0 update has been released for Animal Crossing: New Horizons, bringing potentially important fixes to the game.
This article is a video from Bloomberg titled "Horizons Middle East & Africa" dated August 25, 2026.
Bloomberg released a video titled "Horizons Middle East & Africa 8/24/2026," likely discussing financial or economic outlooks for the region on that specific date.
More than a year after bans took hold, consumers who were forced to expand their horizons have often liked what they’ve found, raising questions about whether Canadians will purchase U.S. alcohol if it returns to shelves.
A family-run business in County Wexford has been completely destroyed by a fire, leaving the owners devastated. This incident follows the recent expansion of the same business with a new showroom opening in Dublin.
The release date and time for Part 4 of Pokémon Horizons Season 3 on Netflix have been exclusively revealed, promising the Rising Volt Tacklers their biggest battle yet.
Tristar Group is leveraging its shared heritage to forge new shared horizons, indicating strategic growth and collaboration.
Horizons Middle East & Africa provides a daily spotlight on the region's fastest-growing markets, offering the latest global market analysis, news-making interviews, and a special focus on MEA from Dubai.
NASA's New Horizons spacecraft visited Arrokoth, a Kuiper Belt object, in 2019, providing crucial insights into the early formation of the solar system. The object's unique two-lobed structure suggests a gentle collision in its past.
A video report from Bloomberg's Horizons Middle East & Africa segment, dated August 7, 2026, provides an overview of key developments and news from the region.
A video report provides an outlook on the Horizons Middle East & Africa market, dated August 6, 2026.
The Piraeus Port Authority (OLP S.A.) is preparing for acquisitions and expansion beyond the port of Piraeus. This strategic move aims to broaden its horizons and operational scope.
This covers a general overview of news and developments in the Middle East and Africa region.
A video titled 'Horizons Middle East & Africa' was released, likely providing an overview or analysis of regional developments.
A transcript of the Q2 2026 earnings call for Bright Horizons (BFAM) is provided.
Horizons Middle East & Africa is a daily Bloomberg program from Dubai, providing analysis on global markets, news-making interviews, and a special focus on the MEA region.
An international scientific team has re-examined images of the dwarf planet Pluto captured by the New Horizons probe in 2015, leading to the discovery of some of the most dynamic landslides in the Solar System.
The latest feature film by Iranian filmmaker Mohsen Gharaei, 'Falling House,' is scheduled to have its world premiere in the Horizons section of the 83rd Venice International Film Festival, running from September 2 to 12.
Michelle Zhou's debut feature 'Big Little Things,' a Hong Kong-U.S. co-production selected for the Horizons section of the Venice Film Festival, has secured worldwide sales and festival representation through Moebius Entertainment.
An expert provides a comparison of AI-assisted website builders Lovable and Hostinger Horizons, highlighting how users can design websites by simply describing their desired appearance.
NASA's New Horizons spacecraft completed its swift flyby of Pluto after a nine-year, three-billion-mile journey, prioritizing data collection over live communication during the brief encounter and sending back approximately 50 billion bits of data.
bbf: introduces 'eden coast', a new development that embodies the art of Mediterranean living, characterized by light, open horizons, and a slower pace of life.
Researchers have developed new methods to study the event horizons of black holes, utilizing these extreme gravitational environments as laboratories to understand fundamental physics.
While some Lithuanian companies hesitate, others are testing new markets and growing, with a FedEx study revealing that 68% of small and medium-sized enterprises already exporting plan to expand into new markets.
Mercedes-Maybach is extending its luxury brand into the superyacht sector with the 'Beyond Horizons,' a giant vessel over 150 meters long featuring sustainable propulsion and an exclusive membership model.
The Horizons All-Equity Asset Allocation ETF has announced a dividend of $0.10 per share.
The book 'Caderno de Memórias Coloniais' is described as a work on Portuguese colonialism and racism in Mozambique, written by a dissident returnee and woman, aiming to expand perspectives.
The European Union has officially started accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova, marking a significant step towards their potential membership. This decision was welcomed by both countries, with Moldova expressing readiness to open all negotiation clusters.
Slovak author Jana Šlinská has selected three books that challenge stereotypes about children, parenthood, and motherhood, opening up controversial topics and expanding horizons.
Universities and companies are increasingly adopting gamification strategies, incorporating playful and structured learning methods to motivate students and employees and broaden their horizons.
Anna Rokofyllou, President of I.NE.DI.VI.M, highlighted lifelong learning as a strategic choice for employment and social cohesion during a conference. She underscored its role as a second chance tool and its potential to open new horizons for individuals.
An exploration of the top official custom designs available for free in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, created by Nintendo and other brands to enhance island customization.
Lithuanian influencer Karolina Meschino opened up about loneliness, love, and future prospects in a new interview, which also featured her interacting with luxury vehicles like a Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S and a Ferrari.
The 'Luminous Horizons' exhibition showcases contemporary landscapes, delving into themes of culture, memory, and emotion through bold colors in Pakistan.
Ana Radišić's "Putem oblaka" project held its largest edition yet, "Novi horizonti," in Opatija, gathering numerous famous athletes, artists, and entrepreneurs over two days. The event was marked by emotional testimonies and tears from the audience.
Christian Estrosi, former deputy leader of Horizons and a key supporter of Édouard Philippe, has resigned from his vice-presidency role following his defeat in Nice, expected to take on a reduced role due to ongoing legal issues.
An analysis compares the returns of life insurance and fixed deposits, suggesting that equity exposure over long horizons can deliver better returns, especially after tax.
The Taoranji Art Fair is being highlighted for its role in expanding the cultural and artistic horizons of the city.
The Chinese off-road vehicle brand 212 has announced its intentions to expand its market presence globally, targeting international horizons.
Nintendo has made a new free content download available for fans of Animal Crossing: New Horizons, continuing to provide updates for the game.
Nintendo released a surprise update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons, coinciding with the series' 25th anniversary. The update, version 3.0.2, brings new content and features to the game.
This guide provides players with everything they need to know about creating custom greetings for villagers in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, including fun examples.
A Bulgarian article highlights how the EMBA program at WU Executive Academy helps professionals like Svilena Stoyanova, a commercial and marketing director, develop mature management horizons and transform their experience into effective leadership.
The April 2026 astrological forecast describes the month as a transitional and highly significant period, marking a boundary between what is ending and what is beginning to form for several zodiac signs.
Neiva Martínez has created Ypsilon EcoOlive Horizons, a project aimed at producing premium olive oil from batches supplied by small producers in Jaén, seeking to dignify the olive grove sector.
Catherine Trautmann has been re-elected in Strasbourg's municipal elections, defeating outgoing ecological mayor Jeanne Barseghian with the support of candidates from Horizons, Renaissance, and MoDem parties, reclaiming the mayoral seat 25 years after her last tenure.
«On avait un accord national avec Horizons notamment, qui comprenait Nice (mais) cette campagne a été délétère», a affirmé sur BFMTV-RMC l’ancien ministre de l’Intérieur, Bruno Retailleau.
Les deux candidats LR et Horizons-Renaissance ont mis leur inimitié de côté, afin de tenter de faire basculer la capitale à droite face à une gauche divisée entre le PS et LFI.
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Russia and Uzbekistan are working to broaden their collaboration in the tourism sector, aiming to enhance travel and cultural exchanges between the two nations.
Priyanka Chopra Jonas stepped away from Bollywood to pursue Hollywood opportunities. She felt creatively limited in India and sought wider representation for Indian actors. Her journey was a risk, but she relied on her talent and work ethic. She aimed to expand her horizons and explore new possibilities in the global entertainment industry.
With spring stepping into the city, this weekend calls for plans that feel both fresh and a little unexpected.
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A Screen Rant article criticizes the multiplayer implementation in Animal Crossing: New Horizons and suggests that Pokémon Pokopia offers a model for improvement.
Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. (BFAM) has reported fourth-quarter revenue of $734 million, exceeding consensus estimates.
Khloe Kardashian is considering an acting career, while actor Ong Seong-wu expresses his desire to explore diverse genres and avoid being typecast. Both celebrities are contemplating expanding their professional horizons beyond their current public personas.
The president of the Horizons party, Édouard Philippe, stated on BFMTV that he envisions a gathering of the right and center political factions between November and February in preparation for the 2027 presidential election.
Bloomberg has released a video titled 'Horizons Middle East & Africa' dated August 20, 2026, likely covering economic and political developments in the region.
The third edition of the Music & Hills festival has begun in the courtyard of the Kučka Korita barracks, featuring performances by bands Wider Horizons and Šarđun, a DJ set by Miqellly, and a hiking tour.
Iranian director Ali Asgari has unveiled the first clip from his new feature film "A Bit of Light," which is set to compete at the Venice Film Festival. The film is described as timely and follows his previous work at Venice Horizons.
A Bloomberg finance video provides an outlook or analysis for the Middle East and Africa regions, dated for August 14, 2026, likely covering economic trends and investment horizons.
Bloomberg presents a video segment titled 'Horizons Middle East & Africa' dated August 12, 2026, likely discussing economic or market outlooks for the region.
A video report covers the 'Horizons Middle East & Africa' event scheduled for August 10, 2026, likely focusing on business or economic outlooks for the region.
The third edition of the 'Horizonti kapitala' (Capital Horizons) conference is once again bringing together leading representatives from the financial sector, business community, investors, and decision-makers from the region in Sarajevo.
Japanese band Mrs. GREEN APPLE has wrapped up their ZENJIN MITO tour, which included six shows across multiple stadiums.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art's 2027 fashion exhibition and Met Gala will be themed 'John Galliano: Horizons,' celebrating the designer's work and controversial legacy, marking only the third time a living designer has been the focus.
Bodrum, a city of light and sea, is presented as a sophisticated holiday destination known for its white stone walls and endless blue horizons.
Bright Horizons and Forum Energy both reported beating their top-line and bottom-line estimates, subsequently updating their financial outlook for fiscal year 2026. Bright Horizons narrowed its 2026 revenue outlook and forecasted adjusted EPS.
Bloomberg released a video report titled 'Horizons Middle East & Africa' dated July 30, 2026, likely covering economic and market trends in the region.
Concerns have been raised that Andy Burnham's plans for education, while aiming to tailor schools to local workforce needs, could inadvertently limit girls' potential and ambition, suggesting they need broader dreams than their postcode provides.
IIT Kharagpur has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Leeds University to foster new collaborations in research and education. This agreement aims to open new horizons for academic and scientific exchange between the institutions.
The Tauron New Horizons festival in Wrocław is highlighted as an important event for democracy, offering daily screenings of diverse films that evoke a range of emotions and thoughts.
New research based on images from the New Horizons probe reveals massive ice landslides on Pluto, challenging its reputation as a geologically dead world. Some of these landslides span tens of kilometers, with the largest covering an area of approximately one square kilometer.
Young people from the Western Balkans will participate in the 'Shared Horizons' project to learn storytelling techniques, photography, visual narration, and interviewing skills to preserve cultural heritage.
The Venice Film Festival has announced the lead jurors for its sidebar sections, with Valérie Donzelli and Carolina Cavalli set to chair the Horizons and Luigi De Laurentiis juries, respectively. Al Pacino will also serve as lead juror for the Lee Strasberg Film Festival.
The Minister of Culture, Lina Mendoni, inaugurated the "Open Horizons" exhibition at the restored Old Customs House in Nafplio, marking the establishment of the new "Amymoni" institution.
An analysis questions whether Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. (BFAM) is currently a good stock investment.
Graham and Josephine, long-time friends, discovered a mutual attraction and a fondness for adventurous sex after their spouses died, with Josephine stating it broadened her horizons.
Marta Vidal, the new president of DO Cava, brings a strong financial background to her role, having become CEO of Vallformosa in 2017 at age 32. Under her leadership, Vallformosa achieved record sales of 39.5 million in the last fiscal year, signaling new prospects for the Cava designation of origin.
A new collaboration event for Animal Crossing: New Horizons is reportedly unavailable for a significant number of players, causing disappointment among fans.
The Karlovy Vary Film Festival has finalized its 2026 lineup, adding Cannes winner 'Fjord' and 'Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma' to its Horizons and Afterhours programs.
Max Games has unveiled two new Nintendo Switch 2 carrying cases, inspired by the popular game Animal Crossing: New Horizons, signaling the franchise's return.
While English won't be mandatory from first grade and a second foreign language will only be offered, a psycholinguist suggests that introducing English to preschoolers would be ideal, emphasizing that languages broaden horizons.
Horizons party candidate Édouard Philippe, eyeing the 2027 French presidential election, has unveiled an agricultural proposal. He aims to revise the Constitution to integrate agriculture into the Environmental Charter.
After two decades of limited trade deals, the Mercosur bloc has concluded agreements with the EU and EFTA, and is actively negotiating with Canada and several Asian markets, signaling a shift in its trade strategy.
A guide explores which of the over 400 unique Animal Crossing: New Horizons villagers best matches each of the twelve zodiac signs.
Nikkei Asia reviews 'Lost Horizons,' a new memoir by a war correspondent, offering insights into their experiences covering conflicts.
The innovative "DJing and Music Days" program by DJSA and "Horizons" offers children with special needs a unique experiential opportunity for expression, creation, and social inclusion.
Netflix's live-action adaptation of 'One Piece' is sailing towards new horizons, generating discussion about its direction and future.
Bosnia and Herzegovina is reportedly nearing the Moneyval grey list due to expired reform deadlines, while calls for internal consensus are made to advance EU accession talks. Concurrently, other European nations address various EU-related matters, including funding, defense loans, and visa policies.
Bright Horizons Family Solutions reaffirmed its adjusted earnings per share outlook for 2026, expecting $4.90 to $5.10. The company also raised its growth outlook for Back-Up Care services to 12% to 14%.
Tamil cinema star Ajith Kumar is expanding his horizons beyond the big screen, engaging in activities like European racing circuits, showcasing a new dimension to what a celebrity can achieve.
A small, long-standing institution in Vienna's Josefstadt district, 'Das Gummistiefelhaus' (The Rubber Boot House), is closing its doors at the end of May, with operators citing a move to 'new horizons' rather than economic reasons.
The Ukrainian restaurant "Černomorka" in Vilnius Old Town is closing its doors again, having previously announced a closure earlier in the year before seeking new premises. This time, the closure is attributed to expanding horizons and international development.
Édouard Philippe, president of Horizons, publicly praised Jean-François Copé's critique of populists as "modern charlatanism," acknowledging their shared experience as mayors.
The exhibition 'Stories from the Bridge' is presented as part of the Shared Horizons project, component II, featuring insights from mentors Monika Moteska and Robert Jankuloski, with addresses from the French Ambassador and the director.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons has officially returned with a new freebie from Nintendo, available to Nintendo Switch Online subscribers as part of the 3.0 update.
An annual art exhibition serves as a central event for an association, bringing together diverse artistic directions, generations, and approaches within a shared discursive framework.
Synchrony and other companies are broadening their approaches to attract and recruit top talent, indicating a shift in corporate hiring strategies.
BizBet has introduced a new online platform for gambling and betting entertainment, offering casino games, live dealers, a convenient mobile application, and an affiliate program.
In the Paris mayoral race, Raphaël Glucksmann of Place publique expresses surprise at the Socialist Party's 'strange hierarchy of values' for allying with LFI in some communes while suspending Catherine Trautmann for a Horizons agreement. Meanwhile, Emmanuel Grégoire is set to debate Rachida Dati, who is campaigning to win the Paris mayoral race with support from Jordan Bardella to counter a left-wing victory.
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Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) is reportedly expanding its operations across artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and broadband services, indicating strategic growth in these key technology sectors.
The French seaside resort town of La Baule, historically a stronghold for the right, is seeing four candidates from various right-wing parties, including RN-UDR and Horizons, all claiming to represent the political right in the upcoming municipal elections.
PORTRAIT - Le prétendant d’Horizons, qui doit décliner mardi ses mesures face au scandale du périscolaire, connaît une difficile fin de campagne.
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Édouard Philippe, head of Horizons, expressed readiness to do 'everything' for a change in Paris in the 2026 municipal elections, advocating for a broad right-center coalition in the second round.
The Four Seasons Resort and Residences Cabo San Lucas at Cabo del Sol is notable not just for its accommodations, but also for Cayao, the new fusion cuisine restaurant from Richard Sandoval. The post Cayao and the expanding Pacific horizons of Los Cabos cuisine appeared first on Mexico News Daily
“Why did you start driving inDrive?” It’s my go-to icebreaker with drivers in Pakistan. Lately, the answers have been unsettlingly similar. “I used to work in the development sector,” one man told me. “Then I lost my job.” I’ve heard that line — or a version of it — too many times to dismiss as coincidence. Since the United States pulled the plug on its aid apparatus, the fallout has been immediate. On the surface, the shutdown of USAID is being framed as just another abrupt policy reversal — a bureaucratic casualty in an era of disruption. But look closer, and it reveals something far more profound: the cumulative weight of domestic and international tensions that have been simmering, both within and beyond the US for decades. Cycles of aid, cycles of distrust The first source of strain lies beyond US borders. From its inception as a Cold War instrument, American foreign aid has been shaped by an enduring tension between its declared objectives of development and altruism and its underlying strategic and political calculations. This duality has long been apparent to the recipient elites and the broader public alike. During the Cold War, many governments acquiesced, in part because Western donors faced little competition and alternative sources of assistance were scarce. That landscape has since changed. As non-traditional donors, most notably China and the Gulf states, have expanded their presence, and as domestic political incentives within recipient countries have shifted, scepticism toward USAID has become more explicit and politically salient. In countries such as Pakistan, where mistrust of American intentions runs deep, US assistance is often perceived less as generosity than as intrusion. What is now framed as a backlash against American aid is better understood as the culmination of a long-simmering tension and a legacy of mutual misperceptions between donor and recipient. Pakistan’s experience with US foreign aid agency illustrates this dynamic with particular clarity. American assistance to Pakistan has never been linear or predictable; instead, it has unfolded in cycles closely attuned to Washington’s shifting strategic priorities. During the Cold War, aid was channelled primarily through a security-alliance framework aimed at containing the Soviet bloc, with economic assistance tightly coupled to military cooperation. These flows declined sharply after the 1965 war, reinforcing perceptions of US aid as conditional, transactional, and reversible. Another peak in this equation followed in the 1980s, when General Ziaul Haq aligned Pakistan with the US in opposing Soviet expansion in Afghanistan. Yet with the collapse of the Soviet Union, and the subsequent imposition of US sanctions on Pakistan’s nuclear programme under the Pressler Amendment, assistance once again contracted. It was only after 9/11 that the aid surged anew, this time framed around counterterrorism and stabilisation. Even at its height, however, much of this assistance remained shaped by security imperatives, short funding horizons, and heavy reliance on contractors, rather than long-term institution-building. For many Pakistanis, therefore, the shutdown of USAID feels less like an abrupt rupture than the latest turn in a familiar cycle of engagement and disengagement. The second factor is bureaucratic pathologisation. Like many large organisations, aid agencies are susceptible to institutional dysfunction, and USAID has been no exception. In practice, particularly in contexts such as Pakistan, as commissioner on the Afghanistan War Commission Andrew Wilder has noted, its programmes increasingly came to be structured through a security lens rather than a development one. Key decisions were made in Washington, filtered through multiple layers of contractors, and ultimately deployed on the ground with limited scope for local input. At the same time, bureaucratic incentives privileged projects with easily quantifiable indicators, favouring what could be measured over what was substantively effective. These patterns were neither accidental nor new, nor are they unique to the US. Over time, however, they eroded both the legitimacy and the perceived effectiveness of USAID, among recipients abroad and critics at home. These institutional dynamics had tangible consequences on the ground. In Pakistan, USAID funding became heavily concentrated in sectors aligned with stabilisation and security objectives — such as service delivery in so-called “fragile” districts or rapid-impact infrastructure — often at the expense of slower, politically unglamorous investments in local institutional capacity. NGOs and development professionals structured entire career paths around USAID project cycles, only to see those opportunities vanish when priorities shifted or funding was abruptly frozen. The result was a hollowing out of local expertise and institutional memory. When aid was withdrawn, it left behind far fewer durable institutions than its scale and visibility might have led one to expect. The mismatch between stated development objectives and the underlying security logic was further compounded by an overreliance on quantifiable metrics to demonstrate impact. This tendency was reinforced by a development ecosystem shaped by the overproduction of economists and political scientists trained as methodological specialists rather than regional experts. Programmes designed in Washington often prioritised what could be easily counted — number of schools built, clinics refurbished, trainings delivered, or kilometres of roads completed — over whether such interventions meaningfully strengthened local institutions. In Pakistan, this logic was especially evident in sectors such as education, health, and local governance, where projects were assessed primarily through output indicators rather than sustainability or local ownership. Multiple layers of contractors further diluted accountability and blurred responsibility once funding cycles ended. Over time, this produced a paradox: USAID became both omnipresent and poorly understood — associated with large budgets and extensive reporting, but yielding limited and uneven institutional impact. That credibility gap left the agency especially exposed when domestic political support in the US began to erode. The third major factor behind the dismantling of the aid lies in the domestic backlash within the US against international cooperation. Opposition to foreign aid, multilateralism, and international institutions long predates Donald Trump, reflecting decades of polarisation over globalisation and America’s role in the world. By the time Trump entered office, hostility toward international engagement was already deeply embedded in US politics. In this context, shuttering a highly visible aid agency became a potent domestic signal; it becomes a way to demonstrate responsiveness to voters who view global commitments as costly, wasteful, or illegitimate. Dismantling USAID was therefore less a recalibration of foreign policy than an act of domestic political theatre. The US government’s official justification for shutting down USAID frames the move as a response to “China’s exploitative aid model” and a means of advancing American “strategic interests in key regions around the world”. It is true that China has dramatically expanded its development footprint and largely operates outside the traditional Western aid framework. But that explanation doesn’t hold up to deeper scrutiny. If Washington were genuinely seeking to compete with Beijing in the development arena, the more coherent response would have been reform and reinvestment, not withdrawal. Moreover, Chinese and US aid are not direct substitutes. They target different sectors, rely on distinct instruments, and frequently operate alongside one another in the same countries — Pakistan among them — without displacing each other. In Pakistan, Chinese assistance has concentrated on large-scale infrastructure and energy projects, while USAID has focused primarily on education and health. Chinese aid typically flows through bilateral, government-to-government channels, whereas US assistance has often bypassed the Pakistani state, working instead through NGOs and contractors. China’s rise may well be sharpening anxieties in Washington, but it does not, on its own, explain why the US would choose to erode its own institutional capacity in response. A looming domino effect The shutdown of USAID, then, should not be understood as a one-off policy blunder or an idiosyncratic choice tied to a single administration. Rather, it reflects the convergence of long-accumulating tensions: between the professed ideals and strategic deployment of aid abroad; between development objectives and bureaucratic practices within aid agencies; between international commitments and domestic political incentives at home. USAID’s collapse is best understood not as the cause of these pressures, but as their most visible manifestation. The consequences of this decision extend well beyond the fate of a single agency. They reveal the fragility of the broader international aid regime, which ultimately depends on the willingness of a small number of leading powers to absorb the political and financial costs of institutionalised cooperation. When that willingness erodes, institutions lose both credibility and purpose and eventually collapse. Signs of this erosion are already evident, as other major donors, including the United Kingdom and Germany, begin to scale back their own aid commitments. What is at stake, then, is not merely the dismantling of USAID, but the gradual unravelling of an international aid regime built on mutual trust and a sustained commitment to lifting the world’s poorest out of poverty.