World Economic Forum unveils framework highlighting transformative technology convergences across key industries
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In Cairo, the little indie cinema that could
Cairo, Egypt - In the heart of Cairo, a small cinema has for over a decade offered a unique space...
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Libya hosts international conference to drum up support ahead of elections
Libya and the UN have been striving to turn the page on the violence that has wracked the country since...
- The conference comes two months ahead of planned presidential polls under a United Nations-led peace process that seeks to end a decade of conflict and chaos
- Tripoli has said the world body's Under-Secretary General for Political Affairs Rosemary DiCarlo and Libya envoy Jan Kubis will attend
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Animal kidney works in human patient in ‘potential miracle’
The donor animal belonged to a herd that had undergone a genetic editing procedure to knock out a gene that...
- Critically, the organ was able to reduce the level of the molecule creatinine, a key indicator of kidney health
- Montgomery carried out the surgery with several colleagues over the course of around two hours.
Women gain power without parity in Iraqi Kurdish city
Mayor, university dean, director of the veterinary department, and health spokesperson are some of the senior posts held by women...
- Mayor, university dean, director of the veterinary department, and health spokesperson are some of the senior posts held by women in Halabja
- It marks something of a departure for Iraqi Kurdistan, where public affairs have long been dominated by a handful of men
Economy
Iraq: Water-logged cash in Mosul central bank coffers
The banknotes were badly damaged after the coffers were engulfed in groundwater during offensive to take Mosul from the jihadists.
- The banknotes were badly damaged after the coffers were engulfed in groundwater during offensive to take Mosul from the jihadists
- Some 175 bags have been found although total value of the money is not known yet
Economy
Lebanon hikes fuel prices in de facto end to subsidies
The end to subsidies pushes the cost of filling a vehicle's tank to more than the monthly minimum wage in...
- The price increases have mostly erased massive queues at gas pumps that clogged streets across the country.
- The energy ministry on Wednesday also raised the price of diesel and cooking gas following a drop in Lebanese pound.
Business
Bitcoin hits new record above $65,000 after Wall Street foray
Bitcoin hit a new record on Wednesday, surging past $65,000 after it took another step towards mainstream status as the...
- A bitcoin futures exchange-traded fund (ETF), a type of financial instrument, made its debut on the New York Stock Exchange on Tuesday
- The cryptocurrency soared to $65,778, according to CoinMarketCap
Science
Rio Tinto to ‘halve’ emissions
Mining releases 4-7% of global greenhouse gas emissions.
- Rio Tinto said it would spend around $7.5 billion from now until the end of the decade to reduce emission
- The cut would be to so-called scope one and two emissions — from mining operations and power consumption
Arts & Culture
Ronaldo wearing ‘wrong’ shirt at Dubai’s Madame Tussauds
Dubai's Madame Tussauds said Wednesday it will soon change the shirt of the wax figure of Cristiano Ronaldo after online...
- In August, Ronaldo returned to Manchester United in the English Premier League on a two-year contract with an option to extend that deal by a further season
- "Each figure at the attraction has been captured in a moment of time and resembles an iconic part in their history"
Business
Jack Ma’s Europe trip sends Alibaba shares soaring
Jack Ma’s Ma's presence in Spain was reported by the South China Morning Post, which is owned by Alibaba. The...
- The news has renewed investor hopes that the worst of China's regulatory crackdown for the Alibaba Group might be over
- Chinese officials last year spiked what would have been a world-record $37-billion IPO for Alibaba's financial group Ant
Science
Yemen’s preserve offers peace amid war
In Yemen's easternmost province, far from the front lines of the war that has devastated the country, the lush greenery...
- Aerial footage of the reserve shows an endless expanse of trees across the landscape of mountains and valleys
- "In the case of Hawf, the conflict has constrained how the park is managed, and this has knock-on effects for the environment"
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Markets drop as Middle East tensions rise, rates cut delayed
While inflation is on a general downward path, there is a worry that it could pop back up anytime, particularly...
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In Davos, Chinese premier takes aim at trade ‘barriers’
Li's remarks came as the World Economic Forum's (WEF's) 54th annual conference is preoccupied with a slew of global risks,...
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Intensive phase of war in south Gaza ‘will end soon’: Gallant
Israel had four divisions operating in Gaza before Monday's announced withdrawal, though it was unclear how many soldiers were involved...
- The army had stepped up military operations in the Khan Yunis and Rafah in recent weeks
- It said an entire division of soldiers had completed their withdrawal from Gaza on Monday
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Sudanese artists escaping war seek revival in Cairo
When the first bombs rang out in Sudan, Amjad, Fatima and Mazin abandoned their paintbrushes, musical instruments and studios, leaving...
- Among them was Amjad Badr, 28, who also left his instruments and studio behind in Sudan
- Far from home and all too aware of the carnage they left behind, the musician Badr said it's hard to find "motivation or inspiration"
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China looks to woo back global elites at Davos forum
Prime Minister Li Qiang, who will make a special address on Tuesday, will be the most senior Chinese official to...
- The Prime Minister will hold talks with EU chief Ursula von der Leyen
- Li and Zelensky will be among 60 heads of state and government attending Davos