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World Bank boosts Middle East presence with new office in Saudi Arabia
The World Bank has opened a new office in Saudi Arabia, boosting its presence in the region as it aims to strengthen global co-operation from a city it says has become a “global convener” of knowledge development. The office, located in the...

UK, Germany warn Israel against West Bank annexation amid Palestine recognition wave
UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said Monday that the British government has warned Israel not to annex parts of the West Bank in retaliation for Britain and other Western countries’ recognition of Palestinian statehood. A spokesperson for the...

Weekend Warm-up: Bayern Munich confident it can keep Michael Olise away from Liverpool, FC Barcelona, Manchester City; Throwing it back to The Dead Kennedys; Sports pain? Enter here; Reviewing Task; and MORE!
Bayern Munich has seen the rumors and knows that clubs like Liverpool, Manchester City, and FC Barcelona have all been linked to a move for star winger Michael Olise. The aloof Frenchman has been a sensational addition to the Bayern Munich attack...

'Deeply offensive' that Palestinian figures frozen out of UN summit, says Irish FM
Ireland's Foreign Minister Simon Harris on Monday urged Europe and the US to take stronger, more concrete steps to pressure the Israeli government over its war policy. Speaking as the UN General Assembly opened in New York, Mr Harris said Israel’s...

France recognises state of Palestine, Emmanuel Macron tells UN general assembly
'The time for peace has come': Macron announces France's recognition of PalestineEmmanuel Macron announces that France has formally recognized the Palestinian state. “We must do everything within our power to preserve the very possibility of a...

Business News | YuppTV Secures Digital Telecast Rights for Asia Cup 2025
PRNewswire Atlanta [US], September 12: Cricket fans in Continental Europe and South East Asia will witness the best of cricketing action as YuppTV has acquired the digital broadcasting rights for the Asia Cup 2025. The live streaming platform is...

DHL boosts global trade with new Barcelona Hub
DHL Express has inaugurated its new international hub at Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport, following an investment of $85.6 million. The facility, completed in less than two years, can process more than 20,000 pieces per hour which is...

Truth-teller Tuchel is right to demand more from jaded Wembley crowd
Thomas Tuchel can do PR. In fact, he has lines the slipperiest spin doctor would envy. Remember how he dealt with the thorny subject of whether he would sing the national anthem? “I love your anthem. For now, no, but maybe I can earn the right to...

How much tax will I save if I live in Andorra rather than Spain?
Trying to save on taxes but want to remain in Spain? Depending on your circumstances, a good compromise may be moving to the tiny, landlocked sovereign country of Andorra, situated between Spain and France in the Pyrenees. As many foreigners are...

MSC’s name misused to whitewash controversial fish trade
The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), one of the world’s leading certification schemes for sustainable fisheries, has confirmed that it has not certified any fisheries in Moroccan, Mauritanian, or Western Saharan waters. Consequently, no product...
Sports on TV for Oct. 11 - 12
(All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Saturday, Oct. 11 AUSTRALIAN RULES FOOTBALL (WOMEN’S) 4 a.m. FS2 — AFL: North Melbourne at Richmond AUTO RACING Noon NBC — IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship: The Motul Petit le...

AYK Energy batteries picked for ‘world’s first’ all-electric intercontinental ferries
Andorra-based marine battery manufacturer AYK Energy has won a contract to power “the world’s first” fully electric intercontinental fast ferries between Europe and Africa. Courtesy of Baleària/AYK Energy As informed, Spanish ferry operator...

Tuchel takes aim at silence of the fans and helps answer a Cloughie what-if
IT’S OH SO QUIET Not a lot of people know this, but Brian Clough never managed the England football team. Despite winning two Bigger Cups, a league title and a few Milk Cups, Clough was overlooked for Big Job, largely because the prevailing...

50 men’s autumn wardrobe updates for under £150 (some are even free)
Autumn is the best season for fashion – so as a huge menswear enthusiast, it’s been a delight to pull together this list of 50 tips and tricks to help you dress better. I’ve included great affordable pieces (and some tips that don’t require any...

Philadelphia Suburbs Draw Fresh Retail Blood
5By Taylor Williams Retail and restaurant operators looking to enter or expand within the Philadelphia metro area are increasingly looking at suburban locations, and owners of those properties and seasoned brokers within the market both say...

Jim Crawford: Learning to win ugly part of the 21s' education
A good week for Irish underage football could become a great one if Jim Crawford’s U21s can maintain their winning start to European Championship qualification at Turner’s Cross.The manager was beaming on Tuesday when he heard the Government’s...

Jordan Pickford creates England history as he achieves feat no player has ever managed
Jordan Pickford made England history on Thursday night as he kept yet another clean sheet between the sticks. The Three Lions dismantled neighbours Wales at Wembley Stadium, with three first-half goals securing a 3-0 win. 'It's a bit sad' - Thomas...

World News | Hindi Diwas 2025 Commemorated at United Nations Headquarters
New York [US], October 10 (ANI): The Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations (UN), New York, organised the annual Commemoration of Hindi Diwas at the UN Headquarters on Thursday (local time), with the event being attended by the visiting...

Hindi Diwas 2025 commemorated at United Nations headquarters
New York [US], October 10 (ANI): The Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations (UN), New York, organised the annual Commemoration of Hindi Diwas at the UN Headquarters on Thursday (local time), with the event being attended by the visiting...

Jim Crawford believes up-and-at-them approach could be key in under-21s Euro qualifier
European Under-21 qualifier: Republic of Ireland v Slovakia, Turner’s Cross, Friday, 7.30pm – Live on RTÉ 2 A good week for Irish underage football could become a great one if Jim Crawford’s under-21s can maintain their winning start to European...