Saudi Arabia’s Qiddiya High-Speed Rail Project Draws Global Interest

Saudi Arabia’s ambitious Qiddiya high-speed rail project has attracted more than 145 companies worldwide, underscoring strong investor confidence in the kingdom’s transport megaproject. The initiative, structured as a public-private partnership (PPP), is being overseen by the Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) in collaboration with the National Center for Privatization & PPP (NCP) and Qiddiya […]

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The Importance and Advantages of Fasting: From Religious Sanctification, Sacred Tradition to Scientific and Medical Renewal

Fasting has been practiced for thousands of years as a path to detoxification, renewal, and spiritual rebirth. Today, its meaning stretches across both religious traditions and modern medical research, making it one of the few disciplines that truly unites faith and science. Biblical Perspective In Christianity, fasting is deeply rooted in scripture as a way […]

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NVIDIA Posts Record $57 Billion Q3 Revenue, Surging 62% Year-on-Year

NVIDIA has once again shattered expectations, reporting record revenue of $57.01 billion for the third quarter of fiscal 2026, a 62% increase from the same period last year and up 22% from the previous quarter Yahoo Finance Shacknews. Data Center Dominance The company’s data center division drove the bulk of growth, generating $51.2 billion in […]

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Simpler digital rules to help EU businesses grow

  The Commission today presented a new set of measures that should enable Europe’s businesses to spend less time on administrative work and compliance and more on innovating and scaling up. It opens opportunities for European companies to grow and lead in technology, while upholding Europe’s highest standards of fundamental rights, data protection, safety, and fairness.  The measures could […]

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German Rheinmetall Raises 2030 Sales Ambition to €50 Billion

German defense manufacturer Rheinmetall AG has sharply lifted its long-term outlook, announcing plans to achieve €50 billion in annual sales by 2030, a fivefold increase from its 2024 revenue of €9.8 billion. The revised target, unveiled during the company’s Capital Markets Day on November 18, 2025, positions Rheinmetall at the upper end of its previous […]

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Counterfeit Ozempic and Zepbound Flood High-Income Markets as Demand Soars

The global boom in weight loss drugs has taken a dangerous turn. Counterfeit versions of Ozempic and Zepbound are proliferating across high-income countries, raising serious health concerns as demand for injectable weight-loss medications surges. Celebrity Endorsements Drive Demand High-profile endorsements from figures such as Elon Musk and Serena Williams have propelled drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, […]

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10 Arrested in Federal Indictment Charging Olympic Athlete-Turned-Cocaine Trafficker with Ordering Murder of Witness in January | Office of Public Affairs

WASHINGTON – Ten defendants have been arrested – and 11 total are in custody – pursuant to a nine-count federal grand jury indictment unsealed today charging a former Olympic snowboarder now on the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives List, a Canadian criminal barrister, a reggaeton musician, a would-be gangland news website operator, and others in […]

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African Continental Brief: Business, Tech, Geopolitics, Security and Human Rights— November 2025 Edition

A concise round-up of key developments across Africa Business & Macro Climate & Energy Geopolitics & Policy Technology & Deals Human Rights & Security Outlook Continental Outlook Africa’s current trajectory reflects a mix of economic expansion, energy reform challenges, and geopolitical tensions. The continent’s resilience will hinge on balancing growth opportunities with governance reforms, debt […]

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Minister Grealish Promotes Irish Agri-Food in Mexico Ahead of EU-Mexico Trade Deal

Ireland’s Minister of State for Food Promotion, New Markets, Research and Development, Noel Grealish TD, is in Mexico this week to strengthen trade ties and promote Irish agri-food produce. The visit comes as the modernised EU-Mexico Free Trade Agreement nears completion, opening new opportunities for Irish exporters in one of Latin America’s fastest-growing markets. High-Level […]

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UN calls for legal safeguards for AI in healthcare

The warning comes in a report by the UN World Health Organization’s (WHO) office in Europe, where AI is already helping doctors to spot diseases, reduce administrative tasks and communicate with patients. The technology is reshaping how care is delivered, data are interpreted, and resources are allocated. “But without clear strategies, data privacy, legal guardrails […]

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