Saudi Arabia acquires ByteDance’s mobile gaming division for $6 billion

Saudi Arabia is expanding its footprint in the global video game industry. ByteDance, the Chinese company behind TikTok, has agreed to sell its mobile gaming subsidiary Moonton to Saudi-owned Savvy Games for more than $6 billion, according to both companies. Savvy Games was established by the Saudi sovereign wealth fund to diversify the kingdom’s......

US intensifies strikes on Iran with no timeline for war end

The United States signaled a prolonged military campaign against Iran as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said no timeline has been set for ending the conflict, even as Washington prepares its largest wave of strikes since operations began. Speaking at the Pentagon, Hegseth stated that the duration of the war, now in its third week, will ultimately......

Oil prices surge above $112 as Gulf attacks rattle markets

Asian stock markets fell sharply on Thursday as escalating attacks on energy infrastructure in the Gulf pushed oil prices higher, while the US Federal Reserve and the Bank of Japan held interest rates steady amid rising economic uncertainty. Oil prices jumped after strikes targeting key facilities across the region. Brent crude rose above......

Dollar index rises above 100 as Iran conflict fuels safe haven demand

The US dollar index climbed above the 100 mark on Wednesday, gaining about 5 percent from its late January low, as escalating tensions in the Middle East and a more restrictive Federal Reserve stance drove investors toward the dollar as a safe haven. The move marks a sharp reversal for a currency that had fallen roughly 9 percent earlier......

Global food traditions reflect culture identity and social connections

Food practices around the world carry strong cultural meanings shaped by history, environment, religion, and social structures. These traditions influence identity, daily routines, and communal rituals, creating distinct patterns across regions while also evolving through migration and global exchange. In Africa, food traditions often reflect......

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