The African Industrial and Development Conference and Awards (AIDCA) is set to host the Entrepreneurship Pitch Competition (EPC) finals in Abuja, Nigeria, in…
What We Are Watching Today: ‘New Saudi Voices’ on Netflix
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Thai police shoot gunman dead after 15-hour standoff
BANGKOK: Thai police shot dead a gunman who killed three people and wounded three others, a senior officer said Thursday, after a 15-hour…
China, Philippines assess ties amid escalating sea disputes
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EU leaders to discuss Ukraine war with UN chief, back ammunition plan
BRUSSELS: European Union leaders will discuss the war in Ukraine with UN chief Antonio Guterres on Thursday and also endorse a plan to…
Nationwide protests in France after Emmanuel Macron doubles down on pension bill
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10 dead in new attack by Houthis in Yemen
JEDDAH: At least 10 Yemeni government soldiers were killed on Wednesday in a renewed Houthi militia offensive in the contested central province of…
Kuwait pledges $90m to support earthquake survivors in Turkiye, Syria
NEW YORK: Kuwait has pledged $90 million to support survivors of the earthquakes that struck Turkiye and Syria in February. The pledge is…
Palestinians and Israelis clash at UN over Netanyahu actions
UNITED NATIONS: The Palestinians and Israel clashed over the future intentions of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s far right-wing government at a UN Security…