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UN picks Saudi Arabia to lead women’s rights forum despite ‘abysmal’ record
Kingdom chosen to chair Commission on Status of Women after unopposed bid, to dismay of human rights groups. Saudi Arabia has been chosen as the chair of the UN commission that is supposed to promote gender equality and empower women around the ...The Guardian - World - United Nations -
Piccioli Exits Valentino and Raises Questions About Humanity in Fashion
Designer change at Valentino and Dries Van Noten raises the question.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
State Department human rights staffer resigns over Biden’s Gaza policy
A State Department human rights staffer said she is resigning in response to the Biden administration's policy on Gaza in a CNN opinion piece Wednesday. “For the past year, I worked for the office devoted to promoting human rights in the Middle ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Gaza starvation could amount to war crime, UN human rights chief tells BBC
Volker Türk tells Jeremy Bowen there is a "plausible" case that Israel is using starvation as a weapon of war.BBC News - Top stories -
Dragon Ball theme park to be built in Saudi Arabia
The announcement was met with mixed reactions from fans of the famed anime.BBC News - Top stories -
Chimaev-Whittaker tops UFC's first Saudi event
Khamzat Chimaev and Robert Whittaker will headline the UFC's first card in Saudi Arabia on June 22.ESPN - Sports -
At CERAWeek, Saudi Aramco C.E.O. Says Energy Transition ‘Visibly Failing’
The comments by a Saudi executive raised questions regarding whose predictions about the future of oil and gas are more likely to be true.The New York Times - Science -
Saudi Arabia Plans $40 Billion Push Into Artificial Intelligence
The Middle Eastern country is creating a gigantic fund to invest in A.I. technology, potentially becoming the largest player in the hot market.The New York Times - Tech -
Ten years to go: key questions facing Saudi Arabia’s 2034 World Cup
Fifa and the presumptive hosts face significant challenges over human rights, worker protections and the scale of construction. Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 World Cup. We know this, despite the fact that Fifa’s bidding process does not finish ...The Guardian - World - World Cup -
A 'Dragon Ball' theme park is Saudi Arabia's latest attempt to become the world's playground. Some fans aren't happy.
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UFC Saudi Arabia fight card: Khamzat Chimaev vs. Robert Whittaker set as main event for debut in country
UFC announced four more fights for the event set to take place in JuneCBS Sports - Sports - UFC -
Why Biden Is Vowing to Raise Taxes
A “yes, new taxes” campaign violates every principle of American politics. But it’s the right choice for this moment.The New York Times - Top stories - Joe Biden -
UN chief urges immediate ceasefire on Rafah visit
Antonio Guterres called on Israel to give "total, unfettered" access to humanitarian aid in Gaza.BBC News - Top stories - United Nations -
Turkey Details Visits by Accused Moscow Attackers to Istanbul
A Turkish official said two of the suspects had made recent trips to Turkey, but were radicalized earlier.The New York Times - World - Turkey -
Dutch leader visiting Beijing for talks on Ukraine, Gaza
Chinese leader Xi Jinping has told visiting Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte that attempts to restrict China’s access to technology will not stop the country’s advanceABC News - World - Netherlands -
Messi visit set to smash Revs attendance record
The anticipated visit of Lionel Messi to Gillette Stadium next month is set to break the New England Revolution's long-standing single-game attendance record, with over 60,000 tickets already sold for the matchup with Inter Miami.ESPN - Sports -
Human trafficking arrests over escort agency
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Harvard removes human skin binding from book
The book, from the mid-1880s, was reportedly bound with the skin from the body of a female patient.BBC News - Top stories -
Tesla’s Troubles Raise Questions About Its Invincibility
As the share price plunges, investors wonder whether the company, led by Elon Musk, can withstand intensifying competition.The New York Times - Tech -
Repeated Raids in Gaza Raise Prospect of Endless War
An emerging insurgency in parts of the enclave that Israeli forces previously cleared threatens to extend the fighting.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Hildred Capital Raises $750 Million Continuation Fund
The vehicle allows the healthcare private-equity firm to maintain ownership of Crown Laboratories and Hyland’s Naturals.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Mollie King's cycle challenge raises £1.3m
The Radio 1 presenter's final Comic Relief total for the five-day journey from London to Hull is revealed.BBC News - Top stories -
Dollar Tree to raise prices again in 2024
Shoppers at Dollar Tree could soon end up with sticker shock.The Hill - Politics -
Biden expected to raise $25 million at NYC fundraiser
President Biden's campaign is expected to raise more than $25 million from its star-studded New York City fundraiser on Thursday night, which will feature former President Obama, former President Clinton and a slew of celebrity guests. Thursday’s ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden