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Good news: Brittney Griner Is Flying Home After Prisoner Swap With Russia in Dubai
Brittney Griner, an American basketball player who had been imprisoned in Russia on drug charges, was traded for Viktor Bout, a Russian arms dealer, thanks to Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and UAE President Sheikh Moham...
SpaceX moon flight to include DJ, YouTuber and K-pop rapper
A Japanese billionaire recruits an artists-only crew for a space voyage around the moon. A commercial DJ, K-pop rapper, and a space YouTuber are to go on a trip around the Moon, after they were picked by a Japanese billionaire for a priv...
UK, Italy and Japan team up for new fighter jet, instead of better economy for their people
The countries enter a joint venture to design and build the next generation of fighter aircraft, to kill more and more people, instead of taking care about the cost of living of their own people,
Schengen visa: No EU border-free zone for Romania and Bulgaria
European Union interior ministers have voted to accept Croatia into the 26-nation, border-free Schengen zone, but to reject Romania and Bulgaria.
Celine Dion reveals incurable health condition as she postpones tour dates
Celine Dion has revealed she has been diagnosed with Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS), a rare neurological disorder with features of an autoimmune disease.
51 Relaxing Poolside Sitting Areas To Daydream About
Relaxing poolside sitting areas, featuring luxurious outdoor living spaces, conversation pits, outdoor dining rooms, outdoor lounge furniture & modern gardens.
Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel in an interview with the German newspaper Die Zeit admits:
"The 2014 Minsk Agreement was an attempt to give Ukraine time. They used that time to get stronger, which you can see today. Ukraine of 2014/15 is not Ukraine of today.
Nigeria restricts ATM withdrawals to $45 per day in push to digital currency
Nigeria's economy is heavily dependent on the so-called informal sector
As US watches on, China-Saudi relations grow in importance
Chinese President Xi arrives in Saudi Arabia to much fanfare, unlike the low-key welcome afforded to US President Biden.
Apple Supplier Foxconn Pushed China To Ease Covid Restrictions: Report
The appeal, sent by Mr Gou in a letter more than a month ago, played a major role in convincing China's leadership to quickly reopen the economy and move away from its zero-tolerance COVID-19 policies.
‘World will take note:’ Saudi fans on Ronaldo link to local club
The Portuguese superstar has reportedly received a tantalising offer from Saudi Arabia’s Al Nassr club.
Amazon is introducing a new TikTok-like feature that allows users to 'shop as you scroll' from a social feed of videos and photos
Amazon joins companies like Meta and Google seeking to emulate the success of TikTok's wildly popular and lucrative video-sharing format.
China, Saudi Arabia cement ties with deals including Huawei
Chinese President Xi Jinping hails ‘new era’ in relationship with Gulf as he meets Saudi crown prince, king.
'It appears massive fraud was committed': Here are the 7 best quotes from Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong's interview on crypto, FTX, and the future of digital assets.
"I do think we have to admit as an industry that crypto has attracted more fraudsters than we'd like," Brian Armstrong told Stratechery.
Saudi crown prince, UAE president led mediation in US basketball star Griner, Russia’s Viktor Bout prisoner swap
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed led mediation efforts that secured the release of two prisoners between the US and Russia, a joint statement issued by both countries’ foreign mi...
Coinbase CEO slams Sam Bankman-Fried: 'This guy just committed a $10 billion fraud, and why is he getting treated with kid gloves?'
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried has received "a lot of softball interviews" from the media, according to Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong.
Lights, camera, action: Movie production safety tops agenda at 1st Saudi film industry leaders’ meeting
Leading figures from Saudi Arabia’s burgeoning film industry recently met in Jeddah to discuss key issues related to movie production.
How to add an emergency contact on your iPhone, and what they're used for
Your emergency contacts appear on your iPhone's Medical ID, and receive a text if you use the Emergency SOS feature.
Arab leaders arrive for Riyadh Arab-China Summit
Arab delegations started arriving in Riyadh on Thursday to participate in the Riyadh Arab-China Summit for Cooperation and Development.
The FTC is suing to block Microsoft's $68.7 billion purchase of Activision Blizzard
Responding to the FTC's legal challenge, Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick said calling the deal anti-competitive "doesn't align with the facts."
Saudi finances are in good shape, says central bank’s governor
Monetary conditions in Saudi Arabia are reassuring, thanks to prudent monetary policies, and the country’s banking sector continues to enjoy good levels of liquidity, the governor of the Saudi Central Bank said on Wednesday.
Putin, drink in hand, blames Ukraine for Russia's bombing of its energy infrastructure: 'Who started it?'
Russia invaded Ukraine in February and escalated their attacks on Ukraine's energy system, leaving millions without power and water as winter hits.
How Saudi firms can build on the momentum created by Chinese President Xi’s visit
Ajlan bin Abdulaziz Al-Ajlan, chairman of the Council of Saudi Chambers of Commerce, conveyed the greetings of the country’s business community to Chinese President Xi Jinping, who arrived in the Kingdom on Wednesday for a three-day vis...
Corruption works: House Financial Services Chair Waters doesn't plan to subpoena her donor, Sam Bankman-Fried, to testify at hearing on FTX collapse
House Financial Services Chair Maxine Waters tells members there are no current plans to subpoena FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried for his testimony. Sam Bankman-Fried disappeared from United States, along with $ 30 billion investors money,...
A joint Saudi-Chinese initiative aims to harness the power of entertainment to cement ties
For centuries, cultural expressions through the arts and various forms of media have served as a means of spreading ideas and educating people about civilizations beyond their borders. With time, these became the tools of diplomacy to he...
Ronaldo's new contract...
The 37-year-old is join a new team with amazing contract, after Manchester United terminated his contract last week in response to his controversial interview with Piers Morgan earlier this month.
Strength in numbers: Saudi Arabia and China seal 35 deals worth $30 billion during Xi Jinping’s visit
China’s business links with Saudi Arabia have been significantly boosted thanks to the signing of 35 investment agreements involving organizations from the two countries.
Saudi Jewelry Show sparkles with $53m gem suite, more than 100 global luxury brands
The Saudi Jewelry Show opened its doors on Tuesday in Riyadh featuring more than 100 luxury brands from around the world.
Lebanon MPs again fail to fill vacant presidency
Lebanon’s divided parliament failed to elect a new president on Thursday for a ninth time, with many MPs spoiling their ballots, including one who cast a vote for “Nelson Mandela.”
Saudi boutique festivals create home for party ‘freaks’
Since its first event in December last year, Freaks of Nature has created a community of EDM/dance-music lovers as part of the Kingdom’s growing music scene.
Charter aircraft in demand in Saudi Arabia as Mideast seeing steady growth in business aviation
Saudi Arabia is facing a shortage of charter aircraft as there is a ‘burgeoning demand’ for domestic and international charter in the Kingdom, said a top executive of a Saudi-based private aviation service provider.
Summits in Riyadh reflect Kingdom’s desire to enhance relations with China
Three summits due to take place in Riyadh in the coming days reflect the shared determination of the Kingdom, the other Gulf Cooperation Council nations and the wider Arab world to strengthen cooperation and enhance strategic relations w...
Griner for Bout: WNBA star freed in US-Russia prisoner swap
Russia freed WNBA star Brittney Griner on Thursday in a dramatic high-level prisoner exchange, with the US releasing notorious Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout, American and Russian officials said.
UAE An Exception In Global Trade, Economy: Mohammed Bin Rashid
The UAE's foreign non-oil trade created another record in the first nine months of 2022, totalling over AED1.6 trillion, a rise of 19 percent compared to the same period in 2021.
US climate envoy hails holding COP28 in UAE
The US has hailed the decision to hold next year’s 28th UN climate change conference in the UAE.
World Bank: Debt-service payments put biggest squeeze on poor countries.
A World Bank report showed on Tuesday that the debt-service payments of countries borrowing from the Bank’s International Development Association (IDA) are protected to top USD 62 billion in 2022.
US imposes sanctions on Turkish businessman, citing links to Iran’s Quds Force
The Biden administration on Thursday is set to impose sanctions on prominent Turkish businessman Sitki Ayan and his network of companies, accusing him of acting as a facilitator for oil sales and money laundering on behalf of Iran’s Revo...
Arab world rejoices Morocco’s historic World Cup knockout victory over Spain
Moroccans wildly celebrating their team’s historic World Cup knockout victory over Spain on Tuesday were joined by people across the Middle East and North Africa ecstatic at what they saw as a victory for the entire Arab world.
Protests in Sudan demand army leave power, reject deal
Hundreds of protesters took to the streets of Sudan’s capital Thursday, demanding the ouster of its military rulers and rejecting a deal for the gradual transfer of power to civilian leaders.
Iran’s Press TV to be pulled from EU satellite
European satellite operator Eutelsat said Wednesday that it will request broadcasters to stop showing Iran’s English-language news channel Press TV following sanctions over its broadcasting of “forced confessions.”
Saudi Arabia to host next anti-Daesh coalition meeting in 2023
Saudi Arabia announced it will host the next ministerial meeting of the International Coalition to Defeat Daesh in 2023, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Thursday.
US lawmakers call for more support to Iranian protesters, sanctions on regime
The resolution calls for the international community to speak out against the Iranian regime’s human rights violations and additional coordinated sanctions.
Saudi leaders, Chinese President Xi sign several deals in Riyadh
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman received Thursday China’s President Xi Jinping in Riyadh during his official visit to the Kingdom.
Indonesia paroles bombmaker in deadly Bali attacks in 2002
An Islamic militant convicted of making the explosives used in the 2002 Bali bombings that killed over 200 people was paroled Wednesday — after serving about half of his original 20-year prison sentence — despite strong objections by Aus...
Abu Dhabi energy giants complete landmark deal to acquire stakes in Masdar
Abu Dhabi's energy giants have completed a transaction that will see them consolidate their renewable energy and green hydrogen efforts into a single global clean energy powerhouse under the Masdar brand.
Electric vehicles emerge as key driver of Saudi-China climate-change fight
China and Saudi Arabia are two of the energy powerhouses of the world and, as such, the world’s gaze turns to them in discussions around climate change.
Iran executes first known prisoner arrested in protests
Iran said Thursday it executed a prisoner convicted for a crime allegedly committed during the country’s ongoing nationwide protests, the first such death penalty carried out by Tehran.
Culture can open the door to a ‘green’ future, says Saudi minister
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Culture, in cooperation with the Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization, on Wednesday organized the 23rd Conference of Arab Culture Ministers in the capital, Riyadh, the Saudi Press Agenc...
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