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Abbas Meets Putin: Urges Action on Gaza Conflict and Palestinian Statehood
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow to address the ongoing conflict in Gaza and broader issues affecting the Palestinian territories. The meeting highlighted Abbas’s call for increased international supp...
Fears Resurface as Earthquake Strikes Syria, Jolting a Region on Edge
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck Syria on August 12, reigniting anxieties in a region still scarred by the devastating earthquake that rocked the area last year. The tremor, originally reported as a 5.5 magnitude quake, was later downgraded by the U.S. G...
Escalating Tensions: Israel and Hezbollah’s Impact on Lebanon
Tensions between Israel and Hezbollah have reached a critical point, significantly affecting daily life in Lebanon. Over the past few days, Israeli airstrikes targeted multiple Hezbollah positions in southern Lebanon, including the villages of Maifadoun a...
Americans Oppose Troops to Defend Israel Against Iran
A significant portion of Americans disapprove of deploying U.S. ground forces to protect Israel in the event of an Iranian attack. This sentiment emerges amidst heightened tensions in the Middle East, reflecting a broader reluctance to engage militarily i...
Plot to Assassinate US Politician Uncovered
A Pakistani national with alleged ties to Iran has been charged in the United States for his involvement in a plot to assassinate a US politician. Asif Merchant, the accused, faced charges in a Brooklyn federal court for attempting to orchestrate the kill...
Google to Appeal Antitrust Ruling in Landmark Case
Google has been dealt a significant blow in the US antitrust case, with Judge Amit Mehta ruling that the tech giant has maintained an illegal monopoly over online search. The ruling, issued on August 5, 2024, concluded that Google violated antitrust laws...
Harris Gains Support Amid Pro-Gaza Advocacy in Democratic Party
Vice President Kamala Harris has secured critical backing from a prominent U.S. Muslim group as pro-Gaza delegates push for greater influence within the Democratic Party. This development comes at a time when the party grapples with internal divisions ove...
CBUAE and Dubai Courts Integrate Digital Judgment Services
The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) and Dubai Courts have formalized an agreement to integrate electronic services aimed at enhancing the execution of judgments, orders, and decisions. This collaboration was marked by the signing of a Memorandum of Unders...
UN Report Highlights Severe Mistreatment of Palestinian Detainees
The United Nations human rights office has released a disturbing report detailing severe mistreatment of Palestinian detainees held by Israeli authorities. The report, unveiled on Wednesday, outlines extensive human rights violations, including physical a...
Sheikh Abdullah Meets Iran’s New President for Peace Talks
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates, held a significant meeting with Iran's newly inaugurated President Masoud Pezeshkian. This high-profile discussion, which took plac...
Valiantys acquires Contegix, expanding North American reach
Valiantys has announced its acquisition of Contegix, a leading Atlassian consulting firm, marking a strategic move to enhance its presence in North America. This acquisition is set to bolster Valiantys’ service offerings and market reach, positioning the...
Christo and Jeanne-Claude Award Recognizes Emerging Artists
Artists Sara Farha and Khaled Shalkha have been honored with the 2024 Christo and Jeanne-Claude Award. Their winning project,
Armenian and Turkish Envoys Set for Key Border Talks
Armenia and Turkey are poised to engage in significant negotiations aimed at normalizing relations, with Armenian representative Ruben Rubinyan and Turkish special envoy Serdar Kilic scheduled to meet at the border. The upcoming talks signify a pivotal mo...
Bitcoin Dips to $66K Amid Silk Road BTC Activity; Solana’s SOL Shows Major Declines
Bitcoin’s value has dropped to $66,000 following a notable influx of Bitcoin transactions linked to the Silk Road, a dark web marketplace. This significant movement has triggered a ripple effect across the cryptocurrency market, impacting major assets, in...
UAE, Chile Sign Trade Pact to Boost Economic Ties
The UAE and Chile have signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), aimed at significantly enhancing trade and investment between the two nations. This landmark deal is set to remove or reduce tariffs on various goods, streamline customs...