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Saudi Arabia has steadily expanded its investments in the global gaming industry as part of its Vision 2030 strategy A Saudi-led investment group on Wednesday finalised the $55 billion acquisition of American video game publisher Electronic Arts (EA), according to official statements and industry reports. The deal, which takes the publisher of major franchises such … Read more
US media also projects Democratic nominee Christina Hines winning congressional district in Michigan United States Senate Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed speaks on stage, with vote counting continuing for Michigan’s Democratic US Senate primary, during an election night rally in Detroit, Michigan, US, August 5, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Despite several news outlets declaring Abdul El-Sayed the … Read more
[An episode this week focuses on the dangerous effects of warming, without mentioning climate change.
Actor says husbands should encourage their wives’ education, careers rather than feel threatened by their success Ahsan Khan sat down with Hassan Choudary, to discuss women’s success and negative storytelling. PHOTO: Screengrab Ahsan Khan has advocated for women’s empowerment, urging men to support their wives by investing in their education, encouraging financial independence and helping … Read more
Residents wade through a flooded street following heavy monsoon rains in Guwahati, India on August 4, 2026. Photo: AFP/file Floods and landslides triggered by monsoon rains have killed more than 100 people across India since July, official data showed on Wednesday, with thousands forced to flee their inundated homes. While the annual monsoon brings rainfall … Read more
[The Mediterranean archipelago is a hot destination for U.S. companies seeking to shield profits from income taxes.
At the same time, Israeli and Lebanese negotiators were holding talks in Rome aimed at fostering a long-term diplomatic settlement.
In African tech hubs, developers are picking China’s cheap, freely available artificial intelligence models over more powerful U.S. ones.
Russia and Ukraine are producing ever larger numbers of innovative aerial weapons, hoping for a breakthrough as ground combat is largely frozen.
Tehran is seeking fees of between 5% and 7% of the price of cargoes from ships using the strait Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, August 3, 2026—REUTERS A proposed deal between Iran and Oman would give Tehran control over ships entering the Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz, a … Read more