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Sweden is suffering a grim wave of gang violence

economist.com O thousands of followers of 5iftyy, a Swedish rapper, tuned into his Instagram channel for what he said would be an important livestream. They found themselves watching a…

Ukraine inches closer to joining the EU

economist.com G has been thin on the ground for Ukraine of late. Its counter-offensive to kick out Russian troops has stalled, the fighting in Israel and Gaza has stolen some of the…

Instead of undoing Ataturk’s legacy, Recep Tayyip Erdogan has claimed it

economist.com N 60% Turks, including 46% of supporters of the ruling Justice and Development ( ) party, according to a survey published in August, consider him the country’s most beloved…

The EU’s endless search for a migration fix

economist.com W heard the crash of a tour bus near Venice, plunging 15 metres from a bridge, he ran towards the noise. He and a room-mate helped pull people from the bus as it burned. The…

Europe is stuck in a need-hate relationship with migrants

economist.com A small boats is arriving on Europe’s southern shores, brimming with migrants willing to work, for example doing low-skilled jobs in construction or caring for the elderly.…

Turkey’s president picks a fight with the Council of Europe

economist.com F Turkey has been a member of the Council of Europe, the organisation established in 1949, long before there was a European Union, to protect fundamental human rights on…

The uncertain future of Greeks in Turkey

economist.com O chapel on Imbros, a windswept Turkish island on the Aegean Sea, the spiritual leader of the world’s Orthodox Christians relaxes under a canopy of oak trees, catches up…

Is Ukraine really interested in fighting corruption?

economist.com I of two days last weekend, Ukraine saw two big corruption stories make the news. At face value they show the government wresting back the initiative on reform. On September…

An FBI investigation raises questions about Eric Adams

economist.com “S going to be going on in the city and you have to be focused, no distractions and grind,” said Eric Adams, New York City’s mayor, recently. That is no easy task at the…

America’s economic might gives it little sway in the Middle East

economist.com F past month, American diplomats have been trying to stop the Middle East from falling apart. Ever since Hamas attacked Israel and Israel retaliated, they have lobbied…

To beat populists, sensible policymakers must up their game

economist.com P . When it comes to elections, next year is a big one. In 2024 the Republicans and Democrats will battle it out in America, of course—but there will also be votes of one…

A higher global oil price will help Russia pay for its war

economist.com T could not last for ever. After reaching record volumes in recent months, despite Western embargoes, dwindling production and the risks of navigating the Black Sea,…

Opening Bell: 11.16.23

dealbreaker.com Your Thanksgiving Costs, Broken Down [WSJ]Consumers are estimated to spend about 2% more on Thanksgiving dinner this year, compared with a 14% increase last year, according…

A Neolithic marvel in southeast Turkey

theweek.com Since their discovery in 1995, the Neolithic remains at Göbekli Tepe in southeast Turkey have prompted "a reconsideration of the standard timeline of human civilisation",…

Montana TikTok Ban Likely Violates First Amendment, Intrudes on Federal Foreign Affairs Power

reason.com Judge Donald Molloy's opinion Thursday in Alario v. Knudsen (D. Mont.) preliminarily enjoined Montana's ban on TikTok, which the state had defended largely on the theory…

Climate action or distraction? Sweeping COP pledges won’t touch fossil fuel use

politico.eu DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A torrent of pollution-slashing pledges from governments and major oil companies sparked cries of “greenwashing” on Saturday, even before world…

‘The Mother of All Lies’ Takes Top Prize at Marrakech in Historic Night for Moroccan Cinema

variety.com Asmae El Moudir’s “The Mother of All Lies” won top honors at the Marrakech Film Festival on Saturday, marking festival history as the first Moroccan film to claim the top…

One company founder sold her house and plunked down $32K to join a three-year cruise where she would work remotely. Then it was canceled

aol.com When Life at Sea Cruises abruptly cancelled a heavily promoted three-year trip around the world a few weeks ago, would-be passengers were naturally let down. But some were…

Mica Ertegun, Glamorous Interior Designer and Philanthropist, Dies at 97

nytimes.com The interior designer Mica Ertegun in 1979. She presided over the décor of sumptuous apartments and grand homes all over the world. She and her longtime husband, the music…

Moscow boosts troop numbers, citing Ukraine war, NATO expansion

politico.eu Russia is boosting the number of troops in its military for the second time in 15 months, citing the war in Ukraine and the expansion of the NATO defense alliance. Russian…

DAOs are the future of Web3

blockworks.co Over the past few years in Web3, DAOs have gained such popularity that most of the largest and most successful projects operate as a DAO. Maker was one of the first, but…

Turkish companies flee to Egypt as economy tanks at home

dw.com Rampant inflation and economic uncertainty have pushed many Turkish companies to relocate to Egypt, which offers far lower labor costs, a simplified visa regime and better…

Israel bombards southern Gaza as humanitarian crisis reaches 'breaking point'

investing.com Israeli war planes and artillery bombarded Khan Younis in the south of the Gaza Strip on Saturday, hitting mosques and homes and close to a hospital, after the collapse of a…

Head of New Saudi Distribution and Production Companies on Wanting to “Be A Part” of the Country’s Cinematic Evolution

hollywoodreporter.com Just a few weeks ahead of Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Film Festival in Jeddah, it was unveiled that a new regional distributor and sales operation was launching. Riyadh-based…

Turkey prices are down. A deadly bird flu could change that

aol.com Egg and turkey prices are down. But a deadly bird flu is still threatening poultry flocks, turkey in particular. So while breakfast is likely to stay cheap, get ready for…

Social media fuels boycotts against McDonald’s and Starbucks over Israel-Hamas war

nbcnews.com In Orem, Utah, a couple dozen protesters stood on street corners outside McDonald’s and Burger King restaurants last Friday to call for a cease-fire and oppose U.S. and…

Ethiopia debt service pause contingent on IMF deal by end-March ..

reuters.com Ethiopia's agreement with its bilateral creditors, other than China, to suspend debt payments until 2025 could be voided if the country does not secure an International…

Clashes over fossil fuels, Gaza conflict cloud COP28 climate summit

investing.com U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres urged world leaders at the COP28 climate summit on Friday to plan for a future without fossil fuels, saying there was no other way to…

COP28 Climate Summit Begins Against Backdrop of War and Record Heat

nytimes.com Heads of state and government spoke at the COP28 climate summit in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on Friday. World leaders at climate talks in Dubai invoked faith, science and…

Experts recommend these healthy snacks for weight loss

newsweek.com For anyone trying to lose weight, snacking can feel like a guilty pleasure. But it doesn't have to be. Eating periodic, healthy snacks can be good for you. "Including snacks…

A Tense Climate Summit Begins Against a Backdrop of War and Record Heat

nytimes.com Heads of state and government spoke at the COP28 climate summit in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on Friday. World leaders at climate talks in Dubai invoked faith, science and…

The Inside Story of Microsoft’s Partnership with OpenAI

newyorker.com At around 11:30 a.m. on the Friday before Thanksgiving, Microsoft’s chief executive, Satya Nadella, was having his weekly meeting with senior leaders when a panicked…

Democrats face revolt in Florida

newsweek.com The Florida Democratic Party is facing blowback over its decision to submit a single candidate for the state's Democratic presidential nominee. Democratic candidates running…

Antone Saliba Launches Untamed Talent With Abu Bakr Shawky, Bassel Ghandour, Amjad Al Rasheed Among Clients

variety.com Untamed Talent, a management and production company led by former Mister Smith Entertainment executive Antone Saliba, is launching with the backing of Dubai-based Front Row…

Top world leaders talk 'climate chaos' and war at UN summit

pbs.org DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — International climate talks turned to a power game on Friday as dozens of world leaders took turns bemoaning the pain of an overheating…

Dubai Management Co. Untamed Talent Launches With A.B. Shawky & Amjad Al Rasheed Among Directors On Inaugural Client List

deadline.com Former Mister Smith sales executive Antone Saliba has launched management and production company Untamed Talent, with the backing of Dubai-based Front Row Productions. The…

Former Mister Smith Exec Antone Saliba Launches Regional Management Company, Signs Filmmakers Abu Bakr Shawky, Bassel Ghandour, Amjad Al Rasheed

hollywoodreporter.com Former Mister Smith Entertainment exec Antone Saliba is spearheading a newly launched management and production company focused on the Middle East and the South West Asia…

Fact-checkers make smart use of innovative grant fund

poynter.org This month, fact-checkers from around the world are doing their usual jobs of spreading accurate, reliable facts to people everywhere. But they’re also working on plans to…

US Postures Over Turkiye Alleged Failure to Curb Hamas Funders

nakedcapitalism.com As an aside: one of the distressing features of clever official messaging versus cursory and/or easily manipulated media consumers is the way various statements are…

Global rate hike cycle peters out in November, EM cuts outstrip hikes

reuters.com The global monetary tightening cycle was in its last throes in November, with major developed central banks delivering just one increase and the number of cuts outstripping…

Climate-driven migration is becoming inevitable as the focus shifts to nations’ geographic fate

fortune.com Global carbon emissions have crossed 58 gigatons per year and continue to rise. The accumulated greenhouse gasses in our atmosphere effectively guarantee that the Earth’s…

The Match Factory Boards Sales On Fatih Akin’s Remastered ‘Crossing The Bridge: The Sound Of Istanbul’

deadline.com The Match Factory has acquired international rights to the newly restored 4K version of Fatih Akin’s documentary Crossing The Bridge: The Sound Of Istanbul ahead of its…

The Match Factory Launches Remastered Fatih Akin’s ‘Crossing the Bridge

variety.com The Match Factory has acquired the international rights to the recently remastered 4K version of Fatih Akin‘s 2005 documentary “Crossing the Bridge — The Sound of Istanbul.”…

Dublin’s NomuPay acquires UK fintech to boost expansion

siliconrepublic.com NomuPay’s acquisition comes six months after the company raised $53.6m to help it simplify payments across multiple markets Dublin fintech NomuPay has acquired processing…

What to watch at COP28 on Friday?

reuters.com United Arab Emirates Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and COP28 President Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber speaks during the United Nations Climate Change Conference…

Israel Instructs Mossad To Hunt Down Hamas Leaders Around The Globe: 'They Are Marked For Death'

benzinga.com Israeli intelligence services are planning to target Hamas leaders globally as the war in Gaza subsides. What Happened: Israeli officials have revealed that Prime Minister…

Israel Plans to Kill Hamas Leaders Around the World After War

wsj.com TEL AVIV—Israel’s intelligence services are preparing to kill Hamas leaders around the world when the nation’s war in the Gaza Strip winds down, setting the stage for a…

Israel reportedly had actual Hamas attack plan a year before Oct. 7 assault

theweek.com Israel possessed what turned out to be remarkably accurate Hamas plans for an attack on southern Israel for more than a year before they carried out their Oct. 7 terrorist…

U.S. presses sceptical Turkey to curb Hamas fundraising

reuters.com The U.S. Treasury's top terrorism financing official said on Thursday he had discussed with Turkish government officials his deep concerns about Palestinian militant group…

This 3-year cruise around the world was going to cost passengers less than the average rent in NYC

cnbc.com A press release shared with CNBC Make It back in March stated that the trip would cover over 130,000 miles and visit 375 ports across 135 countries and seven continents. The…

Antoine Khalife on Treasures Unearthed at Red Sea Film Festival With Focus on Musicals, Films About Cinema: ‘I’m Fighting for This’

variety.com Seven classic feature films, to be screened for the first time in Saudi Arabia, are showing at the Red Sea Film Festival’s Treasures sidebar in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.…

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