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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 -
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 -
Xi tries to restore investor confidence in China
Also in this newsletter: US debt warning, German growth downgrades, the return of the commuteFinancial Times - World - China -
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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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 -
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 -
Taiwan’s Top Diplomat Says U.S. Aid to Ukraine Is Critical for Deterring China
Foreign Minister Joseph Wu said in an interview that a Russian victory could embolden China to move against Taiwan and would fuel anti-American propaganda.The New York Times - Top stories - Ukraine -
FirstFT: Xi meets American CEOs as businesses seek to mend China ties
Also in today’s newsletter, Trump’s Truth Social surges on stock market debut and Baltimore bridge collapse explainedFinancial Times - World - China -
U.S. business leaders meet with China’s president as Beijing seeks closer ties
NBC News' Janis Mackey Frayer reports from Beijing, where a number of U.S. business leaders, including the CEOs of Blackstone, Qualcomm, Bloomberg, Chubb and FedEx, met with the Chinese presidentNBC News - Top stories - China -
China lifts heavy tariffs on Australian wine as ties improve
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China lifts heavy tariffs on Australian wine as ties improve
China says it will lift tariffs placed on Australian wine over three years ago, in a sign of improving ties between the two countriesABC News - World - China -
China lifts heavy tariffs on Australian wine as ties improve
China said Thursday that it will lift tariffs placed on Australian wine over three years ago, in a sign of improving ties between the two countries.NBC News - Top stories - China -
China lifts heavy tariffs on Australian wine after three years, as ties improve
China lifts heavy tariffs on Australian wine after three years, as ties improveABC News - World - China -
China megaport builder hits back as Peru moves to scrap exclusivity deal
Lima reverses course on right to operate controversial Chancay projectFinancial Times - World - China -
Iran’s currency hits a record low
Iran’s currency fell to 613,500 to the dollar as it celebrates Persian New Year.ABC News - World - Iran -
To Thwart Iran, Fight a War of Attrition
Israel and the U.S. should focus their strengths on Tehran’s weaknesses by jeopardizing its proxies.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Jeffrey Epstein’s Island Visitors Exposed by Data Broker
A WIRED investigation uncovered coordinates collected by a controversial data broker that reveal sensitive information about visitors to an island once owned by Epstein, the notorious sex offender.Wired - Tech -
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 -
Massive project works to restore Florida's Everglades
What's been called the largest restoration project in human history is underway in Florida's Everglades. Billions of dollars are being spent to restore millions of acres. Jeff Glor reports on the massive effort, which just years ago seemed like a ...CBS News - Top stories -
“The White Feather” Looks at the Birth and Death of Ballet in Iran
A new work, “The White Feather” is inspired by the history of the Iranian National Ballet, which went dark during the Islamic Revolution and was never revived.The New York Times - Top stories - Iran -
General Motors Quits Sharing Driving Behavior With Data Brokers
G.M. had provided information about braking, acceleration and speed to LexisNexis Risk Solution and Verisk, firms that generated driver risk profiles for insurers.The New York Times - Tech -
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 -
Kaine: Russia, Iran wouldn't tell US if they knew of impending terrorist attack
Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) said Sunday that the difference between democratic and authoritarian regimes is that Russia and Iran would not tell the United States if there was going to be a terrorist attack in the U.S. Host Shannon Bream asked Kaine on ...The Hill - Politics - Iran -
Retirees’ Pensions Were Restored. Debate About It Hasn’t Died.
A 2021 law providing aid for multiemployer plans underscores the partisan disagreement about how best to provide stability for older Americans.The New York Times - Business -
EU nature restoration laws face collapse as member states withdraw support
Brussels vote cancelled after it became clear law would not pass final stage with majority vote. The EU’s nature restoration laws appear on the verge of collapse after eight member states, including Hungary and Italy, withdrew support for the ...The Guardian - World - European Union -
Americans pay a steep economic price for Washington’s failure to confront Russia and Iran
Long-term consequences from short-sighted policies in Europe, the Middle East and China.MarketWatch - Business - Iran -
Biden Administration Restores Protections Under the Endangered Species Act
The rules give federal officials more leeway to protect species in a changing climate. Industry groups are expected to sue.The New York Times - Top stories - Joe Biden -
A pro-West diplomat and an ally of populist premier to meet in runoff for Slovakia's presidency
A pro-western career diplomat has defeated a close ally of Slovakia’s populist Prime Minister Robert Fico in the first round of the presidential election to set up a runoff vote between the twoABC News - World -
Diplomats discuss further aid delivery by sea for Gaza Strip
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Colombia expels Argentine diplomats after Javier Milei calls Gustavo Petro 'terrorist'
Colombia ordered the expulsion of Argentine diplomats from their embassy in the Andean nation, Colombia’s foreign ministry said on Wednesday, citing “denigrating” comments by Argentine President Javier Milei about Colombian President Gustavo Petro.NBC News - Top stories -
Eagles signing QB with ties to Kellen Moore
The Eagles are reportedly signing quarterback Will Grier, who has ties to OC Kellen Moore.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NFL -
Taiwan leader, European parliamentarians promote closer ties
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UFC Saudia Arabia fight card announced with Robert Whittaker vs. Khamzat Chimaev headliner
The UFC is headed to Saudi Arabia and the lineup (which will air on ABC) is stacked thus far.Yahoo Sports - Sports - UFC -
'like the sky I've been too quiet' by ganavya Review: Songs of Ritual and Restoration
Born in New York and raised in India, the singer incorporates diverse languages and traditions on a meditative new album.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Fugitive Catalan chief Puigdemont pledges he will return to Spain if he can be restored to power
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A U.K. court upheld the conviction of Tom Hayes, the alleged ringleader of a conspiracy among big banks and brokers to rig interest rates during the global financial crisis.
A U.K. court upheld the conviction of Tom Hayes, the alleged ringleader of a conspiracy among big banks and brokers to rig interest rates during the global financial crisis.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Slovakia election: pro-EU diplomat beats ally of populist PM to set up runoff for presidency
Ivan Korcok won most votes in first round, ahead of parliament speaker Peter Pellegrini. A pro-EU former Slovak foreign minister has scored a surprise victory in the first round of a presidential election, setting up a runoff vote with a key ally ...The Guardian - World -
4 suspects charged in Moscow terror attack, Russian news agency says
"Nothing was passed," Ambassador to the United States Anatoly Antonov told Russian state media.ABC News - Top stories - Russia -
Middle East Crisis: U.N. Security Council Passes Resolution for Immediate Cease-Fire
The U.S. abstained from the vote on a resolution calling for a halt to fighting in Gaza for the remainder of Ramadan, breaking a five-month impasse.The New York Times - World