Fire at Turkey's Istanbul Nightclub Kills 29 People, Leaves Several Others Badly Hurt
At least 29 persons were dead after a fire broke out at a nightclub in Istanbul, Turkey, on Tuesday.
Middle East
Despite Biden Administration Pause, Billions of Dollars Worth of US Weaponry Still Due to Go to Israel
Despite the Biden administration's pause on one bomb shipment and review of others due to concerns over potential civilian casualties, Israel is still set to receive US weaponry worth billions of dollars.
Maersk Shipping Disruption Amid Houthi Attacks in Red Sea Could Force More Delays
Red Sea container shipping is experiencing increased disruption, according to Maersk, which predicts that capacity between Asia and Europe would be reduced by up to 20% in the second quarter...
Biden Administration Halts US Ammunition Shipment to Israel; Tel Aviv ‘Unaware’ of Washington’s Decision
Israel is "unaware" of any US decision to halt a supply of ammunition to Israel, an Israeli source said...
EU Vows $1 Billion Aid for Lebanon Amid Spiralling Economic Crisis
The European Union has recently unveiled a substantial aid package of 1 billion euros, approximately $1.06 billion, aimed at addressing the challenges faced by Lebanon...
Qatar Airways Unveils World’s First Human-Like AI Cabin Crew
Visitors to Dubai's Arabian Travel Market (ATM) will have the opportun...
Dubai's Ruler Greenlights New Passenger Terminal Worth $34.85 Billion
Dubai announced that construction had begun on a new terminal at Al Ma...
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Meta And Snapchat Deny Limiting Palestinian Content Amid Israel-Hamas Conflict
Reports from journalists and social media users allege that social media firms like Meta shadowbans Palestinian content, suppressing fair reporting on the ground.
Starbucks to Lay off Thousands of Workers in Middle East After Being Hit by Boycott Campaign Relating to Israel-Hamas War
Starbucks' franchisee in the Middle East, Alshaya Group, is implementing significant job cuts at its coffee shops.
Industry Reacts to Houthi Attacks Disrupting Red Sea Shipping Routes, Companies Strategize
Houthi attacks disrupt Red Sea shipping, causing global companies like Geely, Tesla, and Adidas to face delays and logistic challenges, prompting strategic adaptations.
Saudi Arabia, Russia, and Some Other OPEC+ Producers to Prolong Oil Production Cuts Until June
Saudi Arabia, Russia, and some other key members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries Plus (OPEC+) have decided to prolong their voluntary crude supply cuts until June.
Biden Administration to Impose New Sanctions on Iran for Its Arms Sales That Bolster Russia's Defense Against Ukraine
The Biden administration is reportedly preparing to announce new sanctions on Iran in retaliation for its arms sales that have fortified Russia's defenses amid war with Ukraine.
Microsoft Catches Hackers From Russia, China, North Korea, Iran Using OpenAI Tools to Improve Their Cyberattacks
Microsoft revealed on Wednesday that state-backed hackers from Russia, China, North Korea, and Iran have been using tools provided by its partner OpenAI to enhance their hacking techniques and deceive
Houthi Rebels Fired at 2 Commercial Ships in Red Sea Days After US, UK Hit Dozens of Houthi Targets in Yemen
The Iranian-backed Houthi rebels fired missiles at two commercial vessels in the Red Sea on Tuesday, the first attacks since the US and UK launched strikes against dozens of Houthi targets in Yemen ov
McDonald’s, Starbucks Experience Sales Decline as Israel-Hamas Conflict Drags On
McDonald's and Starbucks blamed the Israel-Hamas conflict for a sales drop in 2023.
Joe Biden Issues Order Imposing Sanctions on Israeli Settlers Who Attack Palestinians in West Bank
President Joe Biden has issued an executive order targeting Israeli settlers who attack Palestinians in the West Bank.
