How tourists are weathering geopolitical uncertainty, currency moves and extreme heat
Many classic holiday destinations are facing issues that could impact travel and tourism.
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PE firm Advent International agrees to acquire U-blox, a SIX Swiss Exchange-listed wireless and positioning chipmaker, for about $1.3B via public tender offer (Andrea Figueras/Wall Street Journal)
Andrea Figueras / Wall Street Journal:
PE firm Advent International agrees to acquire U-blox, a SIX Swiss Exchange-listed wireless and positioning chipmaker, for about $1.3B via public tender offer — U-blox is a provider of wireless…
How will Trump’s semiconductor tariffs affect the global chip industry?
The US president has threatened to impose a tariff of up to 300 percent on imports of semiconductors.
Photos of Pakistan honoring a Sufi saint with drumming, dancing, and bright lights
LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — Drumming, dancing, and bright lights. Pakistan’s centuries-old tradition of honoring Sufi saints comes alive during annual festivals known as Urs. In the eastern city of Lahore, as many as one million people pour into a shrine c…
In Kenya’s capital, a new Rastafari temple shows the movement’s endurance
Rastafarians in Kenya have celebrated the opening of a new place of worship near Nairobi.
Microsoft Teams “Couldn’t Connect” Issue After Sidebar Update Gets a Fix
Microsoft is actively rolling out a solution to address a widespread service disruption affecting Teams users globally, where the application displays a “couldn’t connect to this app” error message when attempting to launch either the…
News24 | Israel official demands release of all hostages in Gaza following Hamas ceasefire agreement
A senior Israeli official said the government stood firm on its call for the release of all hostages in any future Gaza ceasefire deal, after Hamas accepted a new truce proposal.
The AI security crisis no one is preparing for
In this Help Net Security interview, Jacob Ideskog, CTO of Curity, discusses the risks AI agents pose to organizations. As these agents become embedded in enterprise systems, the potential for misuse, data leakage, and unauthorized access grows. Idesko…
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Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 20th, 2025 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Afghanistan: Dozens of deportees from Iran killed in bus crash – BBC
Afghanistan: Dozens of deportees from Iran killed in bus crash BBCMore Than 70 Afghans Returning From Iran Die in Fiery Bus Crash The New York TimesBus carrying Afghans deported from Iran crashes, killing dozens CNNFier…