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Google to invest $6.4bn

The investment is its biggest-ever in Germany.

Pfizer poised to buy Metsera

The pharma giant improved its offer to $10bn.

Ozempic maker lowers outlook

The company posted tepid Q3 results.

Kimberly-Clark to buy Kenvue

The deal is valued at $48.7 billion.

BYD Q3 profit down 33%

This was a 33% year-on-year decrease.

Turkey bans Oct 7 Robbie Williams concert over ‘safety concerns’

Istanbul, Turkey - Turkish authorities have banned a Robbie Williams concert scheduled for October 7 in Istanbul over "safety concerns"...

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‘God’s Influencer’ to become first millennial saint

Computer whiz Carlo Acutis, who died of leukemia in 2006 aged 15, will be raised to sainthood by Pope Leo...

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World Economic Forum

UNFPA and corporate partners drive reproductive justice in workplaces

Mariarosa Cutillo, UNFPA Chief of the Private Sector and Civil Society Branch, says businesses need to provide adequate maternal health...
  • UNFPA emphasizes that corporate strategies can empower vulnerable communities, particularly women, by driving positive change in workplaces, Cutillo said
  • UNFPA's presence in 150 countries allows us to work with women and implement these targeted initiatives effectively, she added.
Arts & Culture

Two falcons sell for $81,300 at Saudi Falcons Club Auction

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Two falcons were sold for a combined total of $81,300 (SAR305,000 ) on the tenth night...
  • On its tenth night, the Saudi Falcons Club Auction saw two falcons sell for over $81,000, underscoring the nation’s dedication to cultural preservation.
  • The Saudi Falcons Club Auction highlights cultural heritage, with top falcons fetching impressive bids as part of Saudi Vision 2030.
Geostrategy

Media: Two major American liberal newspapers refuse to endorse Kamala Harris

With few days remaining to vote in the US election, two major liberal American newspapers have decided not to endorse...
  • The Los Angeles Times and The Washington Post say they will not endorse Kamala Harris or any presidential candidate
  • "Our job as the newspaper of the capital city of the most important country in the world is to be independent"
Arts & Culture

‘Beautiful thing’: hijab-wearing singer looks to inspire

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - In a Dubai recording studio, hijab-clad Ghaliaa Chaker tunes her guitar and belts out original songs...
  • The 26-year-old Syrian, who was raised in the UAE, has become a social media sensation, with 437,000 followers on Instagram and millions of views on her YouTube channel
  • She offers not only a unique sound but also an unusual look in a region where artists who wear the hijab, the head covering characteristic of Muslim women, are few and far between

Iraqi date farmers fight drought to protect national treasure

Janājah, Iraq - Bare feet pressed against the rough trunk of a palm tree, his back supported by a metal and...
  • Once known as the country of "30 million palm trees", Iraq's ancient date-growing culture had already suffered from upheaval
  • Authorities and religious institutions have launched programmes and mega-projects to encourage tree planting and growth
Arts & Culture

In the heart of Beirut, one family upholds a unique dessert tradition

Beirut, Lebanon - At a shop nestled in a busy, crowded Beirut district, Hasan El-Makary is weighing out containers of warm,...
  • Makary, 73, said he used to sell other sweets but as demand grew for mufataka, he abandoned the rest and now just makes the yellow pudding
  • The rice must be soaked overnight, and Makary said he comes to the shop at 5:00 am to make the dish, which takes around four hours

Don’t give smartphones to kids under 11, UK mobile phone firm says

London, United Kingdom - One of Britain's biggest mobile network operators said on Sunday it will warn parents they should not...
  • The new guidance comes after growing concern from parents about the potential pitfalls of smartphone access for young people
  • A recent study by the UK communications regulator found around a quarter of British children aged between five and seven-years-old now had a smartphone
Economy

Saudi Arabia submits official bid to host FIFA World Cup 2034 after successful Qatar event in 2022

The next steps include official visits by FIFA and a comprehensive evaluation of the bid.
  • This bid highlights Saudi Arabia’s commitment to Vision 2030
  • Saudi Arabia is currently the sole nation bidding for the 2034 World Cup

Saudi Arabia constitutes center for promoting moderate Islam: North Macedonia Mufti

Skopje – Islamic Union President and Republic of North Macedonia Mufti Sheikh Hafiz Şakir Fetahu stressed that Saudi Arabia has...
  • He expressed gratitude to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud
  • The president praised the Kingdom's government for its significant and extensive services to the Two Holy Mosques and their visitors, including pilgrims and Umrah performers

Israel top court rules ultra-Orthodox men must serve in army

Jerusalem, Undefined - Israel's top court ruled unanimously on Tuesday that the state must draft ultra-Orthodox Jewish men into military service,...
  • The High Court of Justice's decision on the politically charged issue comes as calls grow for ultra-Orthodox men to enlist
  • Ultra-Orthodox Jews adhere to a strict interpretation of Jewish custom and largely live in insular communities in Israel and elsewhere

Turkey bans Oct 7 Robbie Williams concert over ‘safety concerns’

Istanbul, Turkey - Turkish authorities have banned a Robbie Williams concert scheduled for October 7 in Istanbul over "safety concerns"...
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Muslim pilgrims ‘stone the devil’ as Hajj concludes under extreme heat in Saudi Arabia

Starting at dawn, the more than 1.6 million Muslims took part in the pilgrimage will throw seven stones at each...
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Morocco set for sheepless Eid as drought persists

As the Islamic festival of Eid al-Adha approaches, Fatima Kharraz can't seem to find the usual sense of celebration after...
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Muslim pilgrims pray at Mount Arafat in hajj apex

To make this year's pilgrimage safer, authorities have expanded infrastructure, deployed thousands of extra personnel and relied on an arsenal...
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Qatar table tennis says ‘prepared to escalate’ after chaotic vote

Doha, Qatar -- Qatar's table tennis association has warned of possible legal action as it disputes the result of a...
  • Tuesday's 104-102 vote to Soerling ended in such acrimony that the ITTF's annual general meeting was suspended.
  • The world body said the assembly was "disrupted by outsiders" after the election result was announced.
Arts & Culture

Snakes on a plane: Indian smuggler caught with venomous vipers

Mumbai, India - A passenger smuggling dozens of venomous vipers was stopped after flying into the financial capital Mumbai from...
  • Mumbai Customs issued photographs of the seized snakes, including blue and yellow reptiles squirming in a bucket
  • Those small creatures, listed as endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, were "ingeniously concealed" in a plastic crate
Science

How social media can ‘trigger’ eating disorders in young people

Paris, France -- Social media can push vulnerable young people towards developing eating disorders by glorifying thinness and promoting fake,...
  • Young women and girls are much more likely to suffer from illnesses such as anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorder, though rates among men have been increasing.
  • Research has shown the percentage of people worldwide who have had some kind of eating disorder during their lives rose from 3.5 percent in 2000 to 7.8 percent in 2018.