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Dozens killed in Iraq market fire as three days of mourning declared
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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July 17, 2025
A massive fire at a new hypermarket in the eastern Iraqi province of Wasit has killed dozens of people and left at least 11 missing, the city's health authorities and two police sources told Reuters. Videos circulating on social media on Thursday...
xAI explores data centre expansion in Saudi Arabia
Verdict
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July 17, 2025
Elon Musk’s AI company xAI is reportedly in negotiations to secure data centre capacity in Saudi Arabia. This move is part of xAI’s broader strategy to expand its infrastructure in regions known for offering affordable energy and favourable...
REACH Middle East Opens Applications
RIS Media - Connecticut
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July 16, 2025
Second Century Ventures (SCV)—the strategic investment arm of the National Association of Realtors®—and the Dubai Land Department (DLD) announced the launch of the REACH Middle East accelerator program, opening applications for the first cohort of...
Syrian Govt-Druze Declare Ceasefire After U.S. Intervention After Deadly Fighting, Israeli Bombing
The Times of India
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July 17, 2025
'They Took Away My Son's...': Russian Woman Reveals Key Secrets, Her Kids' Father Tracked Down Russian national Nina Kutina, who was recently found living in a cave in Gokarna with her two young daughters, has revealed she gave birth to one of...
Dozens killed as massive fire rips through shopping mall in eastern Iraq
KMIZ ABC 17 - Missouri
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July 17, 2025
By Laura Sharman, Aqeel Najim and Teele Rebane, CNN (CNN) — A huge fire tore through a large shopping center in Iraq’s eastern city of Kut on Wednesday, killing dozens of people and devastating a community. At least 61 people – including men,...
Quiet battle brews over site of Nvidia’s next Israel tech hub
Ynet
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July 17, 2025
A behind-the-scenes contest is underway among Israeli municipalities vying to host Nvidia’s next tech campus, as local leaders quietly pitch their cities as ideal homes for the chip giant’s expanding presence in Israel. “Haifa offers game-changing...
Scheme to expel Arab Israeli lawmaker Ayman Odeh from Knesset fails
People's World
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July 16, 2025
MK Ayman Odeh speaks at the Knesset, Israel's parliament, in Jerusalem, July 14, 2025, ahead of a vote on his expulsion spearheaded by parties allied with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. | Ohad Zwigenberg / AP JERUSALEM—An effort by the...
Powerful Israeli strikes rock Damascus as Syrian forces clash with Druze militias
KTVZ - Oregon
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July 16, 2025
By Eyad Kourdi, Catherine Nicholls and Eugenia Yosef, CNN (CNN) — Israel carried out a series of powerful strikes on the Syrian capital Damascus Wednesday, escalating a campaign it says is in support of an Arab minority group involved in deadly...
Mott MacDonald appoints new MD for Middle East, South Asia
Global Construction Review
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July 16, 2025
UK-headquartered engineering consultancy Mott MacDonald has appointed Paul Hilton as managing director for its Middle East, South Asia and international development business. He takes on the role after three years leading operations in Mott...
Rejected for a Credit Card, He Built a Company That Approved Millions
The Jewish Journal - California
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July 17, 2025
“Buy Now, pay later” (BNPL) has long been a part of retail culture, but in the past few years, it’s taken on a new life in the fintech world. Arad Levertov had a bold idea: making everyday essentials more affordable through responsible lending....
Why is Israel bombing Syria and and who are the Druze?
The Independent
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July 17, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Meta acquires PlayAI, a US-based voice AI startup led by Egyptian founder
MENAbytes
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July 16, 2025
Meta has acquired PlayAI, a California-based voice AI company founded and led by Egyptian engineer Mahmoud Felfel. The financial details of the deal were not disclosed. Mahmoud, who completed his Bachelor of Engineering from Egypt’s Mansoura...
Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) Assigned A+ Rating With Stable Outlook By Japan Credit Rating Agency, Strengthening Access To Asian Capital Markets
MENAFN
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July 17, 2025
(MENAFN- Dubai PR Network) The Japan Credit Rating Agency's A+ rating reflects AFC's continued demonstration of solid capital adequacy TOKYO, Japan, July 16, 2025/ -- Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (), the continent's leading infrastructure...
Qatar, Turkiye discuss ways to strengthen trade ties
The Peninsula
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July 17, 2025
Acting General Manager of Qatar Chamber, Ali BuSharbak Al-Mansouri with President of the Turkish Economic Planning Association Ahmad Yahya Matar. DOHA: Acting General Manager of Qatar Chamber (QC), Ali BuSharbak Al-Mansouri received yesterday at...
Europe primed for a firmer open on trade reports & earnings - Newsquawk Europe Market Open
Zero Hedge
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US President Trump said they are very close to an India deal, could possibly make one with Europe & it is too soon to say re. Canada. US stocks finished higher but with volatile trade amid reports that Trump had drafted a letter to fire Powell;...
'Miracle' Egyptian tunnel discovered by archaeologists could lead to Cleopatra's lost tomb
Daily Express
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July 17, 2025
Archaeologists have unearthed a "geometric miracle" of a tunnel beneath a temple in an Egyptian city. Kathleen Martinez from the University of Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic led the team that made the discovery 13 metres (43 feet)...
AI Appreciation Day: Business Leaders Reflect On How The Technology Has Changed Our Lives
MENAFN
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July 17, 2025
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Artificial Intelligence (AI) Appreciation Day, celebrated every July 16, is a moment to reflect on the transformative power of AI in our daily lives. From revolutionizing healthcare and education to enhancing business...
Reality star vs. model businessman
Williamsport Sun-Gazette - Pennsylvania
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It’s no secret that Americans have a soft spot for reality television. We enjoy dramatic personalities, clear heroes and villains, and storylines that keep us guessing. Donald Trump understood this long before he entered politics. For over a...
Meet the Co Down man promoting ‘the magic of mushrooms’ through his small business
The Irish News
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A Co Down man has revealed how his mushroom-based business venture has helped improve his own health condition. Connor McCrorie launched SporeShore in 2020, aiming to supply Northern Ireland and beyond with the freshest, highest-quality mushrooms...
Tourism change in Imereti: Fewer Europeans, more visitors from the Middle East
Georgia Today
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July 16, 2025
Lasha Berekashvili, director of Travel To Georgia, shares that tourism trends in Georgia’s Imereti region are changing this summer, as fewer European travelers are visiting the area while arrivals from the Middle East are on the rise. Speaking to...