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Qatari Prime Minister Meets Saudi Ambassador in Doha

The Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, met with the Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Qatar, Prince Saad bin Mansour bin Saad bin Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, at the Amiri Diwan on Monday. During the...

Qatar PM Discusses Lebanon Stability With French President’s Envoy

Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani met with French President’s Envoy to Lebanon Jean-Yves Le Drian during his visit to the country on Wednesday. The meeting focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation between Qatar and France, along...

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Bank of England Maintains 3.75% Rate as Inflation Gap Narrows Toward Target

The Bank of England has kept interest rates unchanged at 3.75% as the gap between actual inflation and the 2% target continues to narrow. This convergence is shaping expectations for the future path of monetary policy. The monetary policy committee's 5-4 vote reflected debate about whether the narrowing inflation gap already justifies lower rates. Four members believed that with inflation approaching the target, restrictive policy...

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Trump Mobilizes USS Gerald R Ford for Middle East as Iran Nuclear Window Closes

President Trump has ordered the massive USS Gerald R Ford aircraft carrier to mobilize for Middle East deployment as the window for Iran nuclear negotiations...

US-Mediated Russia-Ukraine Talks: Abu Dhabi Peace Summit Addresses War’s Future

Diplomatic momentum accelerates as Russia, Ukraine, and the United States prepare for high-stakes trilateral negotiations in Abu Dhabi on February 4-5. President Zelensky's confirmation has...

Rubio Explains How Oil Revenue Will Fund Venezuelan Police and Healthcare Services

Marco Rubio outlined plans for Venezuela's petroleum revenue to fund essential government services including law enforcement and healthcare during Senate testimony Wednesday. The framework ensures...

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WhatsApp Transforms User Security with Elite Protection Mode

WhatsApp has unveiled Strict Account Settings, a revolutionary security feature designed to protect users from advanced digital attacks. The one-click activation provides multiple defensive layers,...

Gig Economy Workers Face Distinct AI Transformation Challenges

Artificial intelligence's labor market impact affects platform-based gig workers differently than traditional employees. The algorithmic management already prevalent in gig work may intensify with AI,...

TikTok Retains Operational Independence with US-Trained Recommendation Algorithm

In a significant development for artificial intelligence governance, TikTok confirmed Thursday that it has finalized an ownership restructuring establishing a majority American-owned entity featuring a...

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Australia’s T20 World Cup Group Stage Exit Looms After Comprehensive Zimbabwe Defeat

Australia faces the very real prospect of elimination from the T20 World Cup group stage following a comprehensive 23-run defeat to Zimbabwe in Colombo. The loss has transformed what seemed like a straightforward path to the Super Eight phase into a desperate battle for survival. The magnitude of the upset cannot be overstated. Zimbabwe, ranked 11th in the ICC standings and absent from the previous...

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