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A short clip circulating online in mid May 2026 shows an elderly man sitting on a crowded public bus in Brazil who strikingly resembles Michael Jackson, sparking renewed speculation that the King of Pop may still be alive. The footage quickly spread across social media platforms, with some users sharing screenshots of the man’s face......
The United Arab Emirates has moved to speed up construction of a major east-west oil pipeline designed to significantly increase crude export capacity through the port of Fujairah and reduce reliance on the Strait of Hormuz. The decision comes as regional maritime routes face sustained disruption linked to heightened geopolitical tensions......
Global equity markets fell on Friday as a sharp rise in oil prices and higher bond yields reignited concerns that central banks may be forced to tighten monetary policy again. Investors reversed recent optimism over potential interest rate cuts, shifting toward expectations of prolonged monetary pressure across major economies. The move reflected......
The state of Texas has carried out its 600th execution since the reinstatement of the death penalty in 1982, marking another milestone in the United States’ most active capital punishment system. Edward Lee Busby Jr. was pronounced dead after a lethal injection for the 2004 murder of 77-year-old retired university professor Laura Lee......
The United States has announced a targeted easing of visa requirements for the 2026 World Cup, removing a financial guarantee previously required from supporters of selected countries. Fans holding valid match tickets will no longer need to deposit a 15,000 dollar bond, a measure that had been part of a pilot program designed to strengthen......
The 2026 World Cup final will stage a historic halftime show at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on 19 July 2026. The event will mark the first time a World Cup final includes a dedicated halftime concert. Organizers confirmed a lineup bringing together Shakira, Madonna and BTS, three global acts spanning Latin pop, American......
Amazon Games has confirmed the cancellation of its long troubled massively multiplayer online game based on the world of The Lord of the Rings, ending another major attempt to build a large scale online experience around one of fantasy’s most valuable franchises. Company executive Jeff Grattis said the studio continues exploring other......
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has sharply increased the probability of an El Niño developing in 2026, signaling growing concern that the climate phenomenon could become one of the strongest recorded in modern history. The agency’s Climate Prediction Center now estimates an 82% chance that El Niño conditions......
Chinese President Xi Jinping offered former U.S. President Donald Trump a rare visit to the historic Zhongnanhai compound in Beijing following high-level discussions on trade, regional security, and international relations. Located next to the Forbidden City and near Tiananmen Square, Zhongnanhai serves as the political center of the Chinese......
About 30 vessels have crossed the Strait of Hormuz with Iranian authorization since Wednesday, signaling a partial resumption of maritime traffic through one of the world’s most strategic shipping lanes despite ongoing geopolitical tensions and stalled diplomatic efforts. Iranian state television reported the development on Thursday,......
AMD and Arm have continued to take market share from Intel in the server processor segment in early 2026, as artificial intelligence driven data center demand accelerates structural shifts in global chip spending. A new analysis from UBS shows that competitive dynamics in the CPU market are changing faster than traditional seasonal patterns,......
The 2026 Mediterranean navigation season has opened under severe disruption as extreme weather events, aviation fuel shortages, and geopolitical tensions reshape maritime tourism across the region. Conditions that typically support stable growth in yacht charters and cruise activity have been replaced by operational uncertainty and rising......
Ingredion is in discussions to acquire Tate & Lyle in a deal that could value the British ingredients group at about 2.74 billion pounds, or 3.7 billion dollars. The proposal, confirmed by Tate & Lyle, would rank among the largest transactions in the global food ingredients sector this year. The potential offer structure includes......
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GITEX Africa: The New Frontiers Of African Innovation
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