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ASCOTT EXPANDS RESORT PORTFOLIO IN THE MIDDLE EAST AND ASIA
MENAFN
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN- Sandpiper) 11 new signings across high-demand travel markets in Asia and the Middle East bring portfolio to about 50 properties in sought-after resort destinations globally New additions span multiple brands across Marjan Island, Ras Al...
Gushcloud Enters The Middle East With HQ in Abu Dhabi
PRovoke Media
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August 14, 2025
SINGAPORE — Global creator management firm Gushcloud International is expanding into the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) with the launch of a new regional headquarters in Abu Dhabi. The move has been backed by a strategic, multi-year...
For the First Time in the Middle East: The Festival “Moscow Seasons” Arrives in Kuwait from September 25th to 27th
MENAFN
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN- B2Press Online PR Service) For the first time ever, Moscow will bring its flagship cultural event, the Festival “Moscow Seasons”, to the Middle East from September 25th to 27th, with Kuwait hosting a spectacular celebration of Russian...
US military announces deployment of additional air assets to Middle East
LBCI (Lebanese Broadcasting Corporation International)
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The U.S. Department of Defense (Pentagon) said in a statement on Tuesday that Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the deployment of additional warplanes to bolster the Pentagon’s naval assets in the Middle East amid an ongoing bombing campaign in...
West proposes holding summit between Russia, US, Ukraine in Europe or Middle East
TASS
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August 13, 2025
WASHINGTON, August 13. /TASS/. Western countries have proposed a trilateral summit involving Russia, the United States, and Ukraine in a European or Middle Eastern city, Reuters reported, citing its sources. According to the news agency, this...
Abu Dhabi Set To Host First World Deaf Congress In The Middle East, Reveals Winning Logo By Jordanian Deaf Artist
MENAFN
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) Scheduled for 19 to 23 September 2027, the Congress will bring over 2,000 participants from all over the world to Abu Dhabi to celebrate the richness of national sign languages, foster cross-border collaborations, and empower...
AI-powered phishing, targeting biometrics and signatures, rises by 21.5% in Middle East: Kaspersky
The Arabian Stories
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August 14, 2025
MUSCAT – The cybersecurity firm reported blocking over 142 million phishing link clicks globally during the second quarter, warning that cybercriminals are now using AI-generated deepfakes, voice cloning, and legitimate platforms like Telegram and...
Bezalel Smotrich outlines plan for 3,000 new housing units in controversial West Bank settlement, reports say – Middle East crisis live
The Guardian
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August 14, 2025
Palestinian foreign ministry condemns new Israeli settlement plansEarlier we reported that Israeli far-right finance minister Bezalel Smotrich announced plans to advance tenders for more than 3,000 housing units in the E1 settlement project...
Udemy Launches AI-Powered Platform in Arabic, Fueling Skills Acceleration Across the Middle East
The AI Journal
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August 14, 2025
New expansion aims to empower over 300 million Arabic-speaking professionals with personalized, adaptive upskilling SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Udemy (Nasdaq: UDMY), a leading AI-powered skills acceleration platform, announced the recent launch...
Japan eyes exporting used destroyers to Southeast Asia
Japan Today
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August 14, 2025
Japan is considering the export of used Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyers to Southeast Asia, government sources said Wednesday, in an effort to strengthen security ties with countries in the region where key sea lanes are located. Japan has...
Brazil’s Financial Morning Call for August 14, 2025
The Rio Times
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August 14, 2025
Brazil’s financial markets open today amid ongoing concerns over U.S. trade tariffs, domestic fiscal fragility, and global commodity price volatility. The U.S.’s 50% tariffs on Brazilian imports, effective August 6, 2025, continue to pressure...
Asian shares mixed as hopes for US rate cuts wane; Bitcoin hits record
The Business Standard
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August 14, 2025
Asian shares showed a mixed performance today (14 August) following several days of gains fuelled by expectations of lower US interest rates, while US futures slipped. Bitcoin surged over 3%, reaching a new record above $1,23,000, according to...
Asian Shares Mostly Lower Ahead Of Trump-Putin Summit
RTTNews
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August 14, 2025
Asian stocks ended mostly lower on Thursday as investors digested weak China bank lending data and awaited crucial U.S.-Russia talks on Ukraine. U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened 'severe consequences' if Russian President Vladimir Putin...
‘America’s Trial’ Optioned, Drama In The Works; Prime Video Remaking Mexican Series For Germany; WBD Wins World Athletics – Global Briefs
Deadline
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August 14, 2025
‘America’s Trial: Torture and the 9/11 Case’ Optioned EXCLUSIVE: Clockwork Films has optioned John Ryan’s recently published non-fiction book ‘America’s Trial: Torture and the 9/11 Case’ and plans to work it up as a drama series. John Ryan is a...
Chinese money flows to Indonesia as Tariff shield
Cryptopolitan
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August 14, 2025
Chinese investors are considering Indonesia as they sought ways to increase investments at home and avoid Trump’s tariffs. Mira Arifin, Indonesia’s country head at BoA, said there is an agreement allowing Chinese investors to set up businesses...
European Leaders Cautiously Optimistic After Call With Trump Ahead of Putin Summit
Arise News
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August 14, 2025
European leaders have expressed cautious optimism after a virtual meeting with US President Donald Trump on Wednesday, just two days before his scheduled talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska aimed at ending the war in Ukraine....
Brazil requests WTO for dispute consultations with US on tariffs
Fibre 2 Fashion
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Brazil has requested the World Trade Organization (WTO) for dispute consultations with the United States concerning US tariff measures, which it says, impose a 10-per cent duty on all Brazilian products and an additional 40-per cent duty on...
Australia Pension Fund Mercer Sued Over Customer Disclosures
Insurance Journal
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August 14, 2025
Australia’s financial regulator is suing A$70 billion ($46 billion) pension fund Mercer Super, accusing it of failing to report multiple investigations into serious member services issues. In a Federal Court filing, the Australian Securities and...
Australia Jobless Rate Falls To 4.2%
RTTNews
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August 14, 2025
Australia's unemployment rate dropped in July and employment increased sharply, suggesting that the labor market conditions remain strong, data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics revealed Thursday. The jobless rate came in at 4.2 percent in...
Australia jobless rate falls to 4.2% in July on full-time hiring surge
Fibre 2 Fashion
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Australia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate edged down to 4.2 per cent in July, supported by a rise in full-time employment, according to data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).Sean Crick, ABS head of labour statistics, said:...