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Only one North American airport makes list of world’s best

siliconvalley.com By Lilit Marcus | CNN Ali versus Frazier. The Red Sox versus the Yankees. Doha versus Singapore. For the last decade, Singapore’s Changi International Airport and Doha’s…

Qatar re-evaluates key mediator role in Middle East conflict on concerns of ‘political exploitation’

cnbc.com U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is greeted by Qatari officials upon his arrival in Doha, Qatar, Friday Oct. 13, 2023. Qatar is reconsidering its role as cease-fire…

Qatar reconsiders role as mediator in Israel-Hamas war

semafor.com Semafor Signals Supported by Insights from The Washington Post, The New York Times, and Arab News The News Qatar said it was reconsidering its role as a mediator in truce…

Ukraine ramps up Patriot requests. Here are the countries that have them

newsweek.com With Russian missiles raining down and Ukraine's air defenses scarce, Kyiv has upped the ante in its push for advanced Patriot missiles to shield its people and its vital…

The number of hostages still alive in Gaza remains a mystery, officials say

nbcnews.com More than six months since Hamas militants attacked Israel and seized more than 250 hostages, it remains unclear exactly how many of the captives are still alive in Gaza,…

What if Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz

sarajevotimes.com Iran’s attack on Israel worsened the already difficult situation in the Middle East. Escalation could also lead to new frictions in the Strait of Hormuz. The war between…

This Country Has the Most Attack Helicopters: The Top 32, Ranked

247wallst.com Over the course of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, attack helicopters have played an important role in determining how it has played out so far. Currently, Russia boasts the…

BlackRock Targets Saudi Arabia After Successful Bitcoin ETF Launch

beincrypto.com Following its successful Bitcoin ETF launch, BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, is now eyeing Saudi Arabia. The company aims to expand its presence in the…

UAE deluged after historic storm dumps record rain across the desert nation

pbs.org DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The desert nation of the United Arab Emirates attempted to dry out Wednesday from the heaviest rain ever recorded there after a deluge…

Conan's New Travel Show: May The Norse Be With You

mediapost.com As I sat down to begin previewing Conan O’Brien’s new show on Max, the first question I asked myself while glancing at my watch was this: OK, how long is this gonna take? It…

Crypto conferences liquidated after biblical flooding in Dubai

theregister.com And the Lord looked down upon the crypto bros and He was grieved in His heart. So the Lord said, "I will send down upon thee a flood to wash out thy crypto conference."…

US Push For A 'Middle East NATO' Failed To Emerge During Iran Strikes

zerohedge.com US Push For A 'Middle East NATO' Failed To Emerge During Iran Strikes Via Middle East Eye The Islamic Republic’s Saturday attack on Israel was a made-for social media…

Former MGM film executive Jonathan Glickman named CEO of Miramax

latimes.com Jonathan Glickman, founder of independent film and TV production firm Panoramic Media, has been named chief executive of Miramax. Former MGM Motion Picture Group president…

Chuck Schumer and Joe Biden pile pressure on Binyamin Netanyahu

economist.com CHUCK SCHUMER, the majority leader of the US Senate and America’s highest-ranking Jewish official, is fond of noting that his surname derives from the Hebrew word shomer, or…

Saudi Arabia’s investment fund has been set an impossible task

economist.com About a decade ago, a flashy, deep-pocketed investor made an appearance. Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) had a mandate to go big, and was ready to: it picked up…

Microsoft invests $1.5B in UAE AI outfit G42

theregister.com The splurge is intended to deliver AI solutions using Azure across the Middle East, Central Asia, and Africa. According to Microsoft, the agreement is backed by assurances…

In Trump's footsteps: Kushner's controversial Balkans deals – DW

dw.com As Donald Trump gears up for another push at the US presidency, his son-in-law, Jared Kushner, is pursuing real estate deals in Serbia and Albania. The projects promise…

Today's Logistics Report: Criminal Dali Disaster Probe; Yellow's Done Deal; Samsung Chip Haul

createsend.com U.S. retail sales expanded a better-than-expected 0.7% from February to March. (WSJ) China’s economy grew at a faster than expected 5.3% rate in the first quarter, led by…

Qatar to challenge U.S. as top LNG exporter with new expansion

asia.nikkei.com TOKYO -- Qatar plans to significantly boost production of liquefied natural gas even with international prices around their lowest levels in three years, aiming to reclaim…

"Operation Praying Man Tis" Shows The US In Geopolitical Retreat

zerohedge.com "Operation Praying Man Tis" Shows The US In Geopolitical Retreat By Michael Every of Rabobank If all you focus on is Brent oil, 10-year US Treasury yields, and the US…

‘Dear England’: James Graham Ponders Which Former England Soccer Stars Could Feature In His BBC TV Version

deadline.com James Graham‘s double-OIivier Award winning play Dear England is hitting TV screens and the prolific creator is thinking about whether any former soccer players could make…

U.S. denies Iran gave 72 hours' notice of attack on Israel

asia.nikkei.com WASHINGTON/BAGHDAD/DUBAI (Reuters) -- Turkish, Jordanian and Iraqi officials said on Sunday that Iran gave wide notice days before its drone and missile attack on Israel,…

Iran says it gave warning before attacking Israel. US says that's not true

investing.com WASHINGTON/BAGHDAD/DUBAI (Reuters) - Turkish, Jordanian and Iraqi officials said on Sunday that Iran gave wide notice days before its drone and missile attack on Israel, but…

Traders Tread Cautiously in Wake of Iran Attacks: Markets Wrap

finance.yahoo.com Investors are treading cautiously in early Asian trading as markets grapple with ratcheting tensions after Iran’s unprecedented attack on Israel at the weekend. • None…

Israel said it will pursue its war objectives in light of the decision

euronews.com Hamas said it had handed its response to mediators in Egypt and Qatar. It said any agreement must end Israel's war in Gaza. A statement from Israeli intelligence agency…

Here's what Wall Street expects from financial markets after Iran's attack on Israel

fortune.com Financial markets will face the new week fretting about geopolitics with much riding on whether Iran’s unprecedented weekend strike on Israel triggers rounds of retaliation.…

'Retaliation Risk'

zerohedge.com 'Retaliation Risk' - What Wall Street Thinks Ahead Of Market Open The first actual 'market' response we have seen to Iran's attack on Israel is in crypto, which saw - rather…

Biden seeks diplomatic global response as Israel hails 'success' in blocking Iran's attack

pbs.org Israel on Sunday hailed its air defenses in the face of an unprecedented attack by Iran, saying the systems thwarted 99 percent of the more than 300 drones and missiles…

Markets Weigh Up Risk of Retaliation-Cycle After Iran Hits Israel

finance.yahoo.com Financial markets will face the new week fretting about geopolitics with much riding on whether Iran’s unprecedented weekend strike on Israel triggers rounds of retaliation.…

Gulf markets dip in sign of investor concern after Iran attacks Israel

investing.com Gulf markets were down slightly on Sunday, providing an early indication of investor reaction to Iran's unprecedented attack on Israeli territory. Saudi Arabia's benchmark…

Israel hails 'success' in blocking Iran's unprecedented attack. Biden now seeks diplomatic response

abcnews.go.com Israel has hailed the success of its defenses in the face of an unprecedented attack by Iran TEL AVIV, Israel -- Israel on Sunday hailed its successful air defenses in the…

CDC Study Doesn't 'Debunk' Link Between COVID-19 Vaccines & Sudden-Deaths

zerohedge.com CDC Study Doesn't 'Debunk' Link Between COVID-19 Vaccines & Sudden-Deaths Authored by Zachary Stieber via The Epoch Times, A new U.S. Centers for Disease Control and…

Israel's Former PM Recommends 'Responsible' Iran Response

thewrap.com Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert told Fox News on Saturday that with an attack against the country expected from Iran, Israel should respond in a “smart” and…

Comedian Joe Lycett Reveals He Planted Four Fake Stories In UK Media

deadline.com British comedian Joe Lycett has revealed that, in the last month, he has planted four fake stories in the British media. The Guardian newspaper reports that, on his Friday…

Israel is struggling to find and kill the top Hamas commanders it wants most

businessinsider.com Israeli soldiers drive an tanks on the border with the Gaza Strip, in southern Israel on Feb. 13, 2024. AP Photo/Ariel Schalit More than six months after Hamas' Oct. 7…

Middle East Crisis: Container Ship Hijacked Near Strait Of Hormuz Amid Soaring Iran Tensions

zerohedge.com Middle East Crisis: Container Ship Hijacked Near Strait Of Hormuz Amid Soaring Iran Tensions While Israel on Friday braced for cruise missile and suicide drone attacks,…

Boeing is betting big on its upcoming $442 million 777X to compete with the popular Airbus A350. Here's how the jets compare

aol.com None Boeing's upcoming 777X airliner is set to compete with the Airbus A350 widebody family. • None The 777-9 has better capacity than the biggest A350 variant, but it has…

Gulf Allies Warn US Not To Launch Strikes On Iran From Their Territory

zerohedge.com Gulf Allies Warn US Not To Launch Strikes On Iran From Their Territory America's Gulf allies say they don't want to get caught in the crossfire of any potential US/Israel…

Visions du Réel Lebanese Doc ‘We Are Inside’ Debuts Trailer: ‘It’s About Change in My Father, in Me, in My Country’ (EXCLUSIVE)

variety.com Seven years after showcasing “You Make a Better Window Than You Do a Door” at Visions du Réel’s Short Film competition strand, Lebanese-born Farah Kassem is back in Nyon,…

Inside a $200 million ghost town in Turkey filled with castles reminiscent of Disneyland

businessinsider.com Near the small town of Mudurnu, Turkey, hundreds of castles are abandoned. Esin Deniz/Shutterstock/Chris McGrath/Getty Images The Burj Al Babas is an abandoned ghost town in…

Israeli blockade on journalists is fueling an 'information war'

msnbc.com As Israel has continued its bombardment of the Gaza Strip, its restrictions on journalists' access to the region have drawn scrutiny. New data released Thursday suggests…

How to Watch MotoGP Grand Prix of the Americas Online Without Cable

variety.com With the 2024 MotoGP racing season upon us, the MotoGP Grand Prix of the Americas kicks off in Texas this weekend following races in Qatar and Portugal last month. This…

How Is the OECD's Development Aid Used?

statista.com Set up as the Development Assistance Group in 1960, the Development Assistance Committee (DAC) has become a key pillar in the OECD's strategy of furthering economic…

Former Obama Adviser Slams Trump's Son-In-Law Of Unprecedented Corruption: 'This Is Not Subtle Corruption That We're Looking At'

benzinga.com Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of former President Donald Trump, has been accused of engaging in a level of corruption that is unprecedented in U.S. foreign relations by a…

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