As the World Swirls Saudi Arabia Repositions Itself As A Global Linchpin
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This Lava Tube in Saudi Arabia Has Been a Human Refuge for 7,000 Years
Ancient humans left behind numerous archaeological traces in the cavern, and scientists say there may be thousands more like it on the Arabian Peninsula to study.The New York Times - Science -
This Lava Tube in Saudi Arabia Has Been a Human Refuge for 7,000 Years
Ancient humans left behind numerous archaeological traces in the cavern, and scientists say there may be thousands more like it on the Arabian Peninsula to study.The New York Times - Science -
Saudi Arabia’s 105-mile long Line city has been cut a little short – by 103.5 miles | Rowan Moore
It was billed as a futuristic, glass-walled city, but was only ever realised in the digital sphere – where it should remain. The second least surprising piece of recent news – the first being that yet more Tory MPs are reportedly embroiled in ...The Guardian - World -
Rich nations pledge $11bn to World Bank for climate and global crises
Contributions will boost lending to poorer countries as pressure growsFinancial Times - World - Climate -
Saudi Aramco chief defends China’s role in green transition amid closer ties
Amin Nasser praises Beijing’s efforts to make solar panels and electric vehicles cheaperFinancial Times - Business - China -
Spanish judge freezes a bank account of Piqué's company amid probe into Saudi deal to host Super Cup
A Spanish judge has ordered a bank account of a company run by former Barcelona player Gerard Piqué to be frozen while she investigates suspicions of corruption in the hosting of the Spanish Super Cup in Saudi ArabiaABC News - Sports -
Global defence budget jumps to record high of $2440bn
For the first time, government military spending increased in all five geographical regions, Sipri thinktank finds. Global military expenditure has reached a record high of $2440bn (£1970bn) after the largest annual rise in government spending on ...The Guardian - World -
Conflicts drive global military spending to record high
War in Ukraine and tensions in Middle East and Asia lead to 7% increase in worldwide defence expenditure, says think-tankFinancial Times - World -
Top 20 Global Concert Tours from Pollstar
AP Global Top 20 Pollstar Week of 04/22/24ABC News - Entertainment -
Conflicts drive global military spending to record high
War in Ukraine and tensions in Middle East and Asia lead to 7% increase in worldwide defence expenditure, says think-tankFinancial Times - Business -
The White House knows that the global south has a point
Rich countries espouse active industrial policy at home while continuing to impose outdated policies abroadFinancial Times - Business -
Shipping's Global Demand Downturn Is Proving Persistent
Freight forwarder Kuehne + Nagel says markets remain subdued despite a slight volume uptick in the first quarter.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Talks for the first global plastics treaty underway in Ottawa
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Welcome to Scam World
To own a computer or smartphone — indeed, to engage with the digital world to any degree — is to be a mark. You can try to block, encrypt and unsubscribe your way out of it, but you may not succeed.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
What's News: World-Wide
What’s News: World-WideThe Wall Street Journal - World -
World appears to downplay Israeli strike on Iran as world leaders call for calm
The U.S., Israel and Iran all appear to be downplaying the Israeli attack on Iran overnight Thursday. CBS News has learned that Israeli aircraft operating outside Iran fired a small number of missiles on a city after suppressing air defenses, but ...CBS News - World - Israel -
Scientists’ experiment is ‘beacon of hope’ for coral reefs on brink of global collapse
Recordings of healthy fish are being transmitted to attract heat-tolerant larvae back to degraded reefs in the Maldives. An underwater experiment to restore coral reefs using a combination of “coral IVF” and recordings of fish noises could offer a ...The Guardian - World -
Tesla Will Lay Off More Than 10% of Global Workforce
Along with the departure of two senior executives, the cuts added to signs of turmoil at the electric car company.The New York Times - Tech - Tesla -
Global banking regulator sounds out investors on suitability of AT1s
Debt instrument has been in spotlight since holders of Credit Suisse additional tier 1 bonds lost $17bn last yearFinancial Times - Business -
TSMC Shares Fall After Downgrading 2024 Global Chip Outlook
Shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing fell sharply as investors’ worries about the chip maker’s cautious outlook for the industry eclipsed its upbeat first-quarter financial results.The Wall Street Journal - Tech -
Chinese flying taxi sector claims global lead thanks to regulatory support
Shanghai’s AutoFlight wins approval for unmanned aircraft in nascent market forecast to be worth $1.5tn a year by 2040Financial Times - World - China -
Global banking regulator sounds out investors on suitability of AT1s
Debt instrument has been in spotlight since holders of Credit Suisse additional tier 1 bonds lost $17bn last yearFinancial Times - World -
Triplebar, the biotech firm solving the global food and drug supply issues of tomorrow
Triplebar uses advanced technology to speed the production of more sustainable foods and create medicines to help solve urgent issues.VentureBeat - Tech -
Chinese flying taxi sector claims global lead thanks to regulatory support
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Israel's next move can disarm Tehran or upend a fragile global detente
Is Israel prepared for an all-out war with Iran?The Hill - Politics - Israel -
Electric and hybrid car sales to rise to new global record in 2024
International Energy Agency says 17m vehicles will be sold this year, up more than 20% compared with 2023. Electric and plug-in hybrid car sales will jump to a new global record in 2024 despite slowing growth in some markets, according to ...The Guardian - World -
NASA leaders discuss global challenges, solutions with Mexico president, lawmakers and students
In a frequently tense relationship often defined by a shared border, the United States sent two officials with a different perspective to Mexico this week for a bit of space diplomacyABC News - World -
Marathon Spectating is Becoming a Sport of Its Own
Serial watchers prep like athletes to trail their loved ones. Schlepping that inflatable banana is a ‘huge pain’ but ‘serves as a beacon for Danielle.’The Wall Street Journal - World -
Hunting for the Birthplace of the World’s Rarest Diamonds
Yahoo News - World -
The Brave New World of College Sports
Athletes are unionized employees? Let’s think this through.The Wall Street Journal - World -
In the Watch World, Size (Small) Increasingly Matters
The trend is shifting away from huge cases toward a more diminutive style.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Bulgari Recaptures the Crown for the World’s Thinnest Watch
The Octo Finissimo Ultra Mark II is 1.7 millimeters thick, half a tenth of a millimeter less than the previous record-holder.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
The Game Boy at 35: a portal to other magical worlds
The handheld console introduced millions to the joy of video games, and remains one of the best-selling consoles ever. On April 21, 1989, Nintendo released a chunky grey game-playing rectangle to stores in Japan. It’s fair to say that nobody ...The Guardian - World -
Jepchirchir wins in women's only world record time
Olympic champion Peres Jepchirchir storms to victory in a women's only world-record time of two hours 16 minutes and 16 seconds at the London Marathon.BBC News - Top stories -
Teen with Down's syndrome gets marathon world record
Lloyd Martin's London Marathon run makes him the youngest in his disability category to finish one.BBC News - Top stories -
Despite the Watch World’s Secrecy, Data Services Expand
Swiss brands and retailers now have a few options to determine what’s happening with the industry. Just a couple of years ago, they had almost none.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Generative A.I. Arrives in the Gene Editing World of CRISPR
Much as ChatGPT generates poetry, a new A.I. system devises blueprints for microscopic mechanisms that can edit your DNA.The New York Times - Tech -
Generative A.I. Arrives in the Gene Editing World of CRISPR
Much as ChatGPT generates poetry, a new A.I. system devises blueprints for microscopic mechanisms that can edit your DNA.The New York Times - Top stories -
Chris Mason: The politics of defence in a dangerous world
A dangerous world is colliding with a general election year, writes BBC Political Editor Chris Mason.BBC News - Top stories -
England's trailblazing 1994 World Cup winners
The story of England's victory against the odds in the largely overlooked 1994 Rugby World Cup final.BBC News - Top stories - World Cup