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How Saudi Arabia Hopes to Carve a New Reputation With $22 Billion Railway
With Saudi Arabia set to host the World Expo 2030 and as a frontrunner to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup, the country’s new metro megaproject is a chance to transform its economy as well as improve its reputation.The Wall Street Journal - World -
End of the Line? Saudi Arabia ‘forced to scale back’ plans for desert megacity
Crown prince’s pet project was sold as a 105-mile-long city of the future, but finances may have led to a rethink. It was billed as a glass-walled city of the future, an ambitious centrepiece of the economic plan backed by Crown Prince Mohammed ...The Guardian - World -
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia call for a cease-fire in Gaza, saying efforts so far are insufficient
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have called for an immediate cease-fire and uninterrupted delivery of humanitarian aid in GazaABC News - World -
Pakistan's premier calls for closer cooperation with Saudi Arabia to enhance investment in Pakistan
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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 -
Saudi Arabia is rebranding itself as a moderate country, but what’s the truth? Just ask our female activists | Lina al-Hathloul
My sister Loujain has been placed under a travel ban and lives in constant fear of arrest. She is one of many. Lina al-Hathloul is head of monitoring and advocacy at ALQST for Human RightsSaudi Arabia is rebranding. Since 2016, when it first ...The Guardian - World -
Saudis, UAE Warn of Dangers of a War Spreading in the Region
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Player whipped by fan during confrontation after Saudi Super Cup final
A fan at the Saudi Super Cup final lashed an Al-Ittihad player with a whip during a confrontation moments after the match Thursday nightABC News - Sports -
Iran Attack Tests Netanyahu’s Political Staying Power
In a deeply polarized country that has again come under attack, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s fate may depend on what happens next.The New York Times - World - Iran -
A decade after Pfizer, AstraZeneca needs to find its growth again
UK pharma group’s chief has a fresh challenge — persuading investors that its best days are not behind itFinancial Times - Business -
Singapore PM Lee to Hand Reins to Wong After Two Decades
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Singapore Charts New Path After Decades of Lee Family Rule
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How Old Are You in Your Head? The Neuroscience of Subjective Age Reveals How to Stay Mentally Young
Research shows our chronological and subjective ages rarely line up, and suggests ways to stay mentally youthful.Inc. - Business -
The US can’t stay ‘hands-off’ on Iran any longer
Today, the world is witnessing three concurrent and coordinated challenges to Western will.The Hill - Politics - Iran -
Analysis: Iran upends decades of shadow warfare in direct attack on Israel as tensions mount at home
Iran’s direct attack on Israel over the weekend upended decades of its shadowy warfare by proxy, something Tehran has used to manage international repercussions for its actionsABC News - World - Iran -
ECB Signals It's Moving Closer to a Rate Cut
Officials held rates steady as they weigh the prospect of cutting before the Fed.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Vince McMahon's life after WWE: Kittens, vacations and staying in touch with Trump
Vince McMahon is facing a federal investigation and accusations of sexual abuse, but some of those close to him say he’s unfazed. WWE is moving on.NBC News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Iran's diplomats warn US 'must stay away' from Iran-Israel conflict
Iran’s diplomats warned the U.S. “must stay away” from the developing Iran-Israel “conflict” following Tehran’s drone and missiles attack on Saturday. The post by the Permanent Mission of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations said ...The Hill - Politics - Iran -
Iran’s Strikes on Israel Open a Dangerous New Chapter for Old Rivals
Experts say Tehran does not want a broader war. But it is far from clear whether Iran or Israel will choose to escalate a conflict that has become more direct and out of the shadows.The New York Times - World - Israel -
A 7-Year-Old Girl Is the Lone Serious Casualty of Iran’s Barrage
The girl, who lives in a Negev desert community that is home to Arab Bedouins, was clinging to life in a hospital after the attack.The New York Times - World -
Children’s Place’s stock soars 36% after retailer gets new $90 million loan from Saudi investor Mithaq Capital
The Saudi investor is the retailer’s biggest shareholder and has extended several loans to boost liquidity.MarketWatch - Business -
In death, 3 decades after his trial verdict, O.J. Simpson still reflects America's racial divides
For many people old enough to remember O.J. Simpson’s murder trial, his 1994 exoneration was a defining moment in their understanding of race, policing and justiceABC News - Sports -
In death, 3 decades after his trial verdict, O.J. Simpson still reflects America's racial divides
For many people old enough to remember O.J. Simpson’s murder trial, his 1994 exoneration was a defining moment in their understanding of race, policing and justiceABC News - Entertainment -
Singapore's leader will step down after nearly two decades in office, in an engineered transition of power.
Singapore’s leader will step down after nearly two decades in office, in an engineered transition of power.The Wall Street Journal - World -
‘We do not call ourselves Tutsi or Hutu’: the new Rwandans, three decades after the genocide – in pictures
Between 800,000 and 1 million Rwandans were massacred in 100 days between April and June 1994. The ethnic genocide by Hutu militias ended with the seizure of power by the Tutsi troops of the Rwandan Patriotic Front, led by Paul Kagame, who has ...The Guardian - World -
Teen arrested after death of 70-year-old in Glasgow
Police arrested the boy after reports of an assault on a man on the city's Victoria Road on Friday.BBC News - Top stories -
Artworks carried to safety as fire blazes at Copenhagen’s old stock exchange
Spire collapses as fire engulfs Danish landmark, which houses one of country’s most valuable art collections. . Firefighters at Copenhagen’s historic former stock exchange have been battling a huge blaze that has engulfed the 17th-century ...The Guardian - World -
A two-decade bet on a biotech company turned into a roughly $8 billion windfall for investors in the Baker Bros. Advisors hedge fund after Pfizer bought Seagen.
A two-decade bet on a biotech company turned into a roughly $8 billion windfall for investors in the Baker Bros. Advisors hedge fund after Pfizer bought Seagen.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Grand Slam quest: Rory McIlroy staying positive, in contention at Masters after first-round 71
Rory McIlroy caught a break when his tee shot hit a tree on the ninth hole at Augusta National and kicked out into the middle of fairway, giving him a workable second shotABC News - Sports -
Tommy Pham signs with White Sox after extended stay in free agency, per report
Pham, CBS Sports' No. 34 free agent in the winter, had one of his best seasons in years in 2023CBS Sports - Sports - MLB -
Rising Oil Price Could Make Central Banks Cautious With Rate Cuts
A rising oil price could halt or even reverse the recent trend of falling inflation, potentially leaving central banks cautious about cutting interest rates, DZ Bank said.The Wall Street Journal - World -
UN Report Describes Abuse and Dire Conditions in Israeli Detention
Some Palestinians recounted being beaten with metal bars or the butts of guns, according to the report. Israeli officials have said that the rights of detainees are respected.The New York Times - World - Israel -
BOJ Board Member Noguchi Calls for Cautious Approach on Future Policy-Tightening
The Bank of Japan should proceed carefully with further monetary policy changes, as domestic inflation still isn’t very strong, board member Asahi Noguchi said.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Elevated Inflation and Wage Data Could Make BOE Cautious
A slower-than-expected deceleration in U.K. inflation and wage data and a more-cautious Federal Reserve are likely to cause the Bank of England to limit its pace of interest-rate cuts in 2024, TD Securities analysts say.The Wall Street Journal - World -
The Black Market That Delivers Elon Musk's Starlink to U.S. Foes
The satellite-internet devices are helping Russian fighters in Ukraine and paramilitary forces in Sudan. SpaceX hasn’t shut them off.The Wall Street Journal - Tech -
Arsenal rescues 2-2 draw with Bayern in Champions League after Kane scores against old rival
Leandro Trossard’s second-half equalizer gave Arsenal a 2-2 draw against Bayern Munich in the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinals after Harry Kane had scored against his old rival yet againABC News - Sports - UEFA Champions League -
Ex-assistant principal charged a year after 6-year-old shot his teacher
Ebony Parker, the ex-assistant principal of Richneck Elementary School, where a 6-year-old shot teacher Abby Zwerner in January 2023, has been indicted for child abuse.ABC News - Top stories -
Prosecutor explains unusual charge against former Virginia school administrator after 6-year-old shot teacher
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — A Virginia prosecutor said Thursday that he will pursue the case against a former assistant principal indicted on a felony child neglect charge at the elementary school where a 6-year-old shot a teacher last year, and suggested ...NBC News - Top stories -
Dominican authorities launch probe after an immigration officer is accused of raping a 14-year-old
Authorities in the Dominican Republic say they have launched an investigation after an immigrations officer was accused of raping a 14-year-old girlABC News - World -
Man charged in missing 19-year-old woman's death after remains found in Milwaukee area
A Milwaukee man was charged Friday with homicide and mutilating a corpse after a severed leg, believed to be that of a missing 19-year-old woman, was found earlier this month, officials said.NBC News - Top stories