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Sources: Chinese autonomous driving company Momenta has reached a ~$9B valuation as it gears up to raise ~$1B in an upcoming Hong Kong IPO — The company has also been backed by Toyota and SAIC Mot…
Cameroon raised alarm over false-flagged tankers before UK seizure
Government reveals how two fraudulent websites provided shadow fleet flagging services
Syrian activist Hassan Akkad detained in Damascus
Syrian journalist Mousa al-Omar reportedly filed a complaint about Akkad’s social media comments prior to his arrest.
Mideast Live Updates: Iran Delayed Talks After Israeli Attacks in Lebanon, Diplomats Say
Israel and Hezbollah have traded strikes in recent days. The Israeli military said it had targeted militants overnight after four of its soldiers were killed in southern Lebanon.
Indian court rejects appeal over ban on Telegram app
The ruling comes after India said channels on the app were selling leaked questions for undergraduate entrance exams.
UAE launches first retail T-Sukuk, letting residents invest in government-backed assets from Dh1,000
UAE residents can now invest in government-backed Islamic Treasury Sukuk with a minimum of Dh1,000, thanks to the launch of the Sovereign Retail T-Sukuk programme. This Shariah-compliant product, developed with the Central Bank, aims to boost savings a…
EU official’s outreach to Russia backfires – Financial Times
EU official’s outreach to Russia backfires Financial TimesRussia tells Europe: Yes to talks, no to ultimatums ReutersMacron, Merz attack EU’s stance on Putin talks politico.euEU leaders squabble over outreach to Moscow …
Spain and UK make deal to digitally monitor overtourism
Amid peak summer travel and an anti-tourism mood in the country, Spain’s Tourism Ministry will work with British travel agents to better monitor tourism flows from the country.
‘Last ride’: Air Force One Boeing 747 retires after Trump’s France trip, ending 35-year presidential service era
The iconic Boeing 747-200B, a 35-year veteran of presidential service, completed its final flight as Air Force One, carrying President Trump back from France. This long-serving aircraft, affectionately nicknamed ‘SAM 2900’, is being retired. A newly re…
Why Trump Thinks He’s ‘Most Powerful Person To Walk This Planet’
The post, written by a ‘Dave King’, compared Trump’s influence with some of history’s most well-known rulers and military leaders, including William the Conqueror, Genghis Khan, Napoleon and Alexander the Great.