In uncertain times, gold jewellery offers financial security

theglobeandmail.com As a child, Adiba Ahmed didn’t understand why her mother loved gold jewellery. But when her family came under financial stress and her mother sold the gold to keep them…

An unexpected airline just launched a major Israel campaign

thestreet.com Both the aviation and geopolitical worlds are navigating a changed reality that began after the Oct. 7 Hamas attack left more than 1,200 Israelis dead and prompted the…

‘Hollyoaks’ Goes Global; OSN Lands Max/Warner Originals; ‘The Jury: Murder Trial’ Maker Gets Investment

deadline.com Long-running Channel 4 series Hollyoaks has made history as the first UK soap to be made available on YouTube around the world. People living abroad will be able to stream…

Oil Prices Climb on Stronger-Than-Expected Fuel Demand in the U.S

oilprice.com Crude oil prices extended the gains made on Monday earlier today, amid expectations of stronger fuel demand in the United States, following news of a robust increase in air…

These groups feel U.S. race and ethnicity categories still don't represent them

pbs.org The federal government recently reclassified race and ethnicity groups in an effort to better capture the diversity of the United States, but some groups feel the changes…

Only Much Louder's AI-powered influencer marketing tech, Hypothesis, expands globally, to empower brands to connect with international creators

benzinga.com OML Entertainment's Hypothesis is targeting the Asia–Pacific Region, , , and by 2025. • Hypothesis will open borders for brands and agencies, facilitating a region-agnostic…

Indian EV startup Zypp Electric secures ENEOS backing to fund expansion to Southeast Asia

techcrunch.com Indian startup Zypp Electric plans to use fresh investment from Japanese oil and energy conglomerate ENEOS to take its EV rental service into Southeast Asia early next year,…

My family’s from the Greek island of longevity, where people often live to 100

cnbc.com From beans to greens, there are many foods that make up the traditional diets of people in the Blue Zones, a handful of areas in the world where people tend to live longer.…

Fans Choose Cris MJ’s ‘Si No Es Contigo’ as This Week’s Favorite New Music Latin

billboard.com Cris MJ’s latest single, “Si No Es Contigo,” has topped this week’s new music Latin poll. In a poll published on Friday (May 24) — in support of the weekly New Music Latin…

6 countries where millionaires are moving and how these nations help protect and grow their investments

aol.com None An estimated record 122,000 millionaires moved to new countries in 2023, up 45% from 2022. • None Henley & Partners data shows Australia topped the net inflow of…

BRICS Sends Out First Invitations For 2024 Summit

watcher.guru The BRICS bloc is sending out its first invitations for the upcoming 2024 Summit in Russia. Russian President Vladimir Putin invited the King of Bahrain, Hamad bin Isa Al…

Israel sanctions: Who has imposed curbs over Gaza war? – DW

dw.com Calls for sanctions on Israel over its offensive in Gaza are growing louder. While Turkey has just announced it won't resume trade until a permanent cease-fire is secured in…

F-35s are going to be a 'game-changer' for US Navy amphibious assault ship and former 'Harrier carrier' USS Bataan, senior officer says

businessinsider.com An F-35B Lightning II aircraft assigned to the "Vikings" of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 225 lands on the flight deck aboard USS Boxer (LHD 4), Sept. 20, 2023. U.S.…

A US Navy carrier strike group locked in a Red Sea battle has fired over 500 munitions fighting the Houthis

businessinsider.com An F/A-18E Super Hornet launches from the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower in the Red Sea on April 12. US Navy photo The US…

Gaza, Human Shields, and the Problem of a Bomb-First Strategy

newsweek.com As the horrors in Gaza motivate protests and spark bitter political debates, Israel's Likud-led war coalition has justified its current strategy using two basic points:…

MANTRA secures investment from Nomura’s Laser Digital to boost RWA tokenization in the Middle East and Asia

finbold.com MANTRA, a Layer-1 blockchain platform focusing on Real World Assets (RWA), has announced a strategic investment from Laser Digital, the digital asset subsidiary of Nomura,…

Indian Imports of Russian Oil Surge to Nine-Month Peak

asiafinancial.com Indian imports of Russian oil hit a nine-month high last month after shipments by non-sanctioned tankers operated by Russia’s largest shipping company Sovcomflot got…

US Nears Historic Deal Between Mohammed Bin Salman And Benjamin Netanyahu Amid Gaza Conflict But Israel May Take A Step Back

benzinga.com The Biden administration announced on Tuesday that a U.S.-brokered deal to normalize relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia is within reach. However, Israeli Prime…

Biden wants a defense pact with Saudi Arabia while 9/11 victims are suing the kingdom

reason.com American troops might be pledged to defend Saudi territory soon. President Joe Biden is seeking a "mega-deal" that would bind the United States, Saudi Arabia, and Israel…

Yalla Group Limited Announces Unaudited First Quarter 2024 Financial Results

benzinga.com DUBAI, UAE, May 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Yalla Group Limited ("Yalla" or the "Company") (NYSE:YALA), the largest Middle East and North Africa (MENA)-based online social…

US Navy warships in the Red Sea are fighting off missiles new to combat that are 'way faster' than anything else, destroyer captain says

businessinsider.com Guided-missile destroyer USS Carney (DDG 64). BAE Systems via AP US Navy warships in the Middle East have been facing off against anti-ship ballistic missiles. The Houthis…

Don't Buy That Hot New Token on Bankless

bankless.com Don’t Ape That. Prolific pseudonymous crypto trader “Cobie” has been largely absent from industry discourse in recent months but returned yesterday, publishing a lengthy…

A.R. Rahman, Bobby Bedi, Technicolor Team on ‘Fiddler on the Roof’-Style Musical Based on Middle Eastern Folklore Character Mulla Nasruddin (EXCLUSIVE)

variety.com Oscar-, BAFTA-, Golden Globe- and Grammy-winning composer A.R. Rahman, veteran producer Bobby Bedi and the Technicolor Group have unveiled a film project based on Middle…

Iran's President Raisi is dead. What does the leadership void mean for the country and the world?

cnbc.com The sudden death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash plunges Tehran into fresh uncertainty at a time when it already faces deep economic decline,…

Bitcoin Price Prediction as Global Markets React to Iranian President’s Helicopter Crash

cryptonews.com Bitcoin Price Prediction Bitcoin (BTC) halted its decline and regained traction, rising above $67,000 and reaching an intraday high of $67,600. After briefly dipping below…

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, known for brutal crackdowns against political opposition, dies at 63

nbcnews.com Create your free profile or log in to save this article Create your free profile or log in to save this article Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, known for enforcing brutal…

Iranian president's helicopter crash: Analysts warn of "turmoil"

newsweek.com Foreign affairs analysts weighed in on the uncertainty of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi's helicopter crash, with one warning on Sunday that a potential loss of life would…

Some NYU students being disciplined for protests must reflect on a ‘Simpsons’ episode: ‘What, if anything, could Lisa have done or thought about to make…

fortune.com Would Lisa Simpson set up a tent at New York University to protest the war in Gaza? How would Principal Skinner respond if she did? Hard to say, but some NYU students facing…

The Most Heavily Armed Russian Tanks Ever Built

247wallst.com Since the advent of the tank in the early 20th century, Russia’s brand of tank has stood out from the rest. From the theaters of World War II to the ongoing conflict in…

Burna Boy, Mandla Dube Headline Latest Slate From Pape Boye and Logical Pictures’ Black Mic Mac Production Banner (EXCLUSIVE)

variety.com Nigerian Afrobeat megastar Burna Boy and fast-rising South African filmmaker Mandla Dube are among the names headlining the new slate from Black Mic Mac, the production…

‘Emily in Paris’ Star Lucien Laviscount, ‘The Royal Treatment’s’ Laura Marano Join Cynthia Khalifeh on Horror-Thriller ‘Borderline’ (EXCLUSIVE)

variety.com Production is underway on horror-thriller film “Borderline,” shot in the U.K. and Malta. Lucien Laviscount (“Emily in Paris”), Laura Marano (“The Royal Treatment”) and…

HVAC Controls Market Surges to USD 30.19 Billion by 2031, Propelled by 10.04% CAGR

benzinga.com Lewes, Delaware, May 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The is projected to grow at a CAGR of 10.04% from 2024 to 2031, according to a new report published by Verified Market…

Expense Management Provider Announces Cash Advance Feature to Simplify Small Expense Claims

benzinga.com London, UK, May 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Award-winning expense management service provider, ExpenseOnDemand, announces the launch of its Cash Advance feature, available…

Logical Pictures Launches Africa Venture, Creates Investment Fund to Spur Fast-Growing Market (EXCLUSIVE)

variety.com Logical Pictures is launching a new Africa venture that will see the production, financing and distribution outfit expand its global footprint into the fast-growing African…

Jared Kushner faces backlash over new luxury hotel

newsweek.com Protests sparked in Belgrade on Thursday after the Serbian government announced it had reached a deal with Jared Kushner to develop a luxury hotel complex on the site of a…

Lawmakers urge financial regulators to take action on banking discrimination

thehill.com A group of Democratic lawmakers in the House and Senate are calling on heads of the Treasury Department, Federal Reserve Board and other financial regulators to ensure…

Shore Power Market Size Expected to Grow $2.8 Billion by 2027

benzinga.com Chicago, May 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global Shore Power Market size is expected to grow from USD 1.6 billion in 2022 to USD 2.8 billion by 2027, at a CAGR of 11.2%…

Most Americans expect a neutral or positive response to a man in U.S. pro sports coming out as gay

today.yougov.com A group of men's professional soccer players from Germany, Austria, and England is planning to come out as gay on May 17, the International Day Against Homophobia. A new…

The Arsenal of Genocide: The U.S. Weapons That Are Destroying Gaza

nakedcapitalism.com Yves here. This article usefully chronicles many of the weapons supplied by America, as well as Israeli arms, deployed in the war on Goza. Authors Medea Benjamin and…

Venture firms form alliance to standardize data collection

techcrunch.com Seven venture firms and organizations focused on diversity within tech have announced the Diversity Data Alliance, a commitment to standardizing the way that data is…

Q&A: Robert Sullivan on contextualizing the history of the West

cjr.org Timothy O’Sullivan is among the most famous photographers you’ve never heard of. His photos of the US Civil War have endured as its defining images, including a picture of…

US reportedly plans to send additional $1B in arms to Israel

semafor.com Semafor Signals Supported by Insights from the Council on Foreign Relations, Al Jazeera, Just Security, and the Associated Press The News The US is planning to send more…