đź“Ť Washington, D.C. — The U.S. Army has awarded Lockheed Martin a $9.8 billion multiyear contract to produce nearly 2,000 Patriot Advanced Capability-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (PAC-3 MSE) interceptors, the company confirmed on Wednesday. The agreement, covering fiscal years 2024 through 2026, marks the largest contract in the history of Lockheed’s Missiles and Fire Control […]
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đź“Ť Washington, D.C. — Alphabet Inc. shares surged 6% in extended trading following a U.S. federal court ruling that allows Google to retain its Chrome browser and Android operating system, easing investor concerns over a potential corporate breakup. The decision, issued by District Judge Amit Mehta, concluded a multi-year antitrust case in which the U.S. […]
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In mid-April 2025, a wave of videos swept through TikTok claiming that some brands of luxury leather goods, especially French ones, actually make their products in China. The content creators presented themselves as official manufacturers, urging customers to buy bags directly from the source at a fraction of the retail price. What triggered these campaigns? What […]
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đź“Ť Abu Dhabi, UAE — The United Arab Emirates has issued a strong warning to Israel, stating that any move to annex parts of the occupied West Bank would constitute a “red line” and jeopardize the future of regional cooperation. The statement comes ahead of the fifth anniversary of the Abraham Accords, the landmark agreement […]
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In a statement released by his Spokesperson, the UN chief noted that the disaster driven by severe monsoon conditions had been exacerbated by climate change, impacting around 1.5 million people. Hundreds of thousands of people need humanitarian aid while more than 3,000 homes, over 400 schools and some 40 health facilities have suffered some level […]
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đź“Ť Calgary, Canada — WestJet has announced its largest-ever aircraft purchase, signing a deal with Boeing for 67 new jets as part of a long-term fleet expansion and renewal strategy. The order includes 60 Boeing 737-10 MAX narrowbody aircraft and seven 787-9 Dreamliner widebody jets, aimed at strengthening both domestic and international operations. The agreement […]
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đź“Ť Tianjin, China — Chinese President Xi Jinping urged member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) to reject “Cold War mentality and bloc confrontation” and promote a “multipolar, just, and orderly world” during the bloc’s 25th summit held from August 31 to September 1 in Tianjin. Addressing leaders from the SCO’s 10 full members—including […]
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Disorders such as anxiety and depression are exacting a heavy toll on individuals, families and economies, yet most countries are failing to provide adequate support. Mental health problems are widespread across every society and age group and remain the second leading cause of long-term disability. They drive up healthcare costs for families and governments while […]
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That’s the message from Kelly Clements, Deputy High Commissioner with the UN refugee agency, UNHCR, speaking on Tuesday after concluding a five-day visit to Lebanon and Syria. “The international community cannot afford to be mere observers, assessing and judging the developments in Syria,” she said. “They must take an active role supporting stabilization and recovery […]
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Business & Macro Shoprite Sees Margin BoostSouth African grocery giant Shoprite reported a gross margin of 24.3% in H1 2025 — a 40 basis point increase year-on-year, reflecting operational efficiency amid inflationary pressures. Rare Diamond Recovered in BotswanaBelgium’s HB Antwerp unearthed a 37-carat pink Type IIa diamond from the Karowe mine in Botswana, marking one […]
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