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Extreme heat threatens Italy's Parmesan heartland
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'CatsOnACouch' Instagram account owner sues over exclusion from VP Vance event
A woman who runs several cat-themed social media accounts mocking U.S. Vice President JD Vance based on viral comments he made that the country was being run by "childless cat ladies" has filed a lawsuit alleging she was unconstitutionally barred from hearing
Can US Senator Lindsey Graham's Ukraine initiatives survive without him?
For Ukraine and its supporters, the sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham raises an important question: Without a close ally of President Donald Trump advocating loudly for President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's government, will his administration's recent tilt in
Russia sends American, two cosmonauts to space station
WASHINGTON — Russia sent two cosmonauts and an American astronaut to the International Space Station from Kazakhstan on Tuesday, resuming crewed flights from a recently repaired launchpad with a rare joint attendance by the heads of NASA and Russia's space
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Paid parking begins in Sharjah’s Aljada; on-street fee will cost Dh6.30 per hour
Paid parking in Sharjah’s Aljada has been rolled out by Dubai’s Parkin Company from July 15, said a press statement on Wednesday. The rollout uses Parkin’s Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) technology to offer a ticketless parking experience. It covers
DIB posts strong H1 2026 results as gross revenue rises 10%
DIB delivered a strong performance in the first half of 2026, with gross revenue increasing 10 per cent year-on-year to Dh12.4 billion, supported by sustained growth across funded and non-funded income streams, continued balance sheet expansion and further
Smart construction turns old rail yard into modern logistics hub
A once-deserted railway freight yard in Pinghunan, Shenzhen, in south China's Guangdong province has been transformed into a dense cluster of towering steel structures. The Pinghunan Integrated Logistics Hub has realized the ambitious vision of constructing a
Oil prices rise as hostilities worsen in West Asia
Brent futures climbed 99 cents, or 1.2%, to $85.72 a barrel. West Texas Intermediate futures gained 64 cents, or 0.8%, to $79.98 a barrel ...
ASML raises 2026 forecast, expands capacity on AI chip demand
ASML, the world's biggest supplier of equipment used to manufacture computer chips, has raised its financial forecasts for 2026 and said it would expand capacity after reporting better-than-expected second-quarter earnings, driven by
Lindsey Graham had low wealth despite spending 30 years in Congress
ALBAWABA - U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, who is a
The internet was built for everyone. AI agents are about to rebuild it just for you
AI is taking personalisation to the next level.
China's home price declines continue to ease in June
BEIJING - The overall year-on-year decline in home prices across major Chinese cities continued to narrow in June, official data showed Wednesday, adding to signs of a gradual stabilization in
China's per capita disposable income up 5.2% in H1
BEIJING - China's per capita disposable income went up 5.2 percent year-on-year in nominal terms in the first half of 2026 (H1), data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS)
Ringgit to outperform regional peers despite stronger greenback
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit
PMW International commences construction of RM43mil Bemban manufacturing facility
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit
Cartier Owner Richemont Posts Sales Beat on Strong Jewelry Performance
Sales at the luxury group rose 20%, bolstered by its jewelry business and despite a volatile market for the sector. ...
Paid Parking Starts at Sharjah’s Aljada: Full Tariff Guide, Smart Ticketless System and Subscription Details
Dubai: Drivers visiting Sharjah’s Aljada will now pay for parking across selected streets, car parks and retail locations following the launch of a new smart parking system on Wednesday..Sign up for our daily business
Stripe, Advent offer to buy PayPal for more than US$53 billion, sources say
Payments company Stripe and private
Credit agency Moody's warns Netanyahu's judicial coup could tank Israel's credit rating
Maintaining Israel's credit rating and outlook, Moody's said the country's institutional strength has weakened in recent years amid deepening political polarization and growing tensions between key state institutions ...
AI has an energy problem – but Africa has an opportunity
It’s 2022, and generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) has officially arrived in the mainstream zeitgeist. While it looks very different to its early blockbuster portrayals (remember the malevolent supercomputer HAL of 2001: A Space Odyssey or the
Whistleblower complaint raises questions over PIC CEO’s Lanseria disclosures
THE precautionary suspension of Public Investment Corporation (PIC) chief executive Patrick Dlamini has placed renewed attention on questions surrounding a long-running Lanseria Airport dispute, Harith General Partners, and issues reportedly raised in a
Governance concerns rise as PIC CEO faces suspension
The Public Investment Corporation (PIC), manager of some R3.6 trillion of public servant pension savings, has suspended its CEO, yet another sign that there is far more to the continuing allegations of corruption and maladministration at the institution than
Softer US CPI fuels optimism in global markets
Amid continuing instability in the Middle East, global markets are experiencing a notable shift in sentiment following the release of the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data from the United States. Bianca Botes, Managing Director at Citadel Global said that
Seoul shares end over 6 pct higher on tech rally despite Middle East tensions
SEOUL, July 15 (Yonhap) -- Seoul shares ended more than 6 percent higher Wednesd ...
House passes bill to
WASHINGTON (AP) — There will be no turning back the clock if the House has its way.
PayPal draws massive $53 billion takeover offer from Stripe and Advent
Financial technology company Stripe and private equity firm Advent International have reportedly submitted a joint takeover bid to acquire PayPal Holdings Inc. for more than $53
EG Industries inks US$100mil collaboration in CPO network switches
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South Korean shares rally on benign US inflation, SK Hynix surges 13 percent
Round-up of South Korean financial markets: