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Senate passes Ukraine aid, Israel funding and path to TikTok ban, sending bill to Biden's desk
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Quick Glance: Implications of a TikTok Ban on China's Technology Plans and Global Digital Divide
  • TikTok is at a critical juncture in America as its Chinese owner must complete the sale of the app within a year to avoid a ban in its largest market.

  • The potential TikTok ban would not only greatly weaken China's technology ambitions but also deepen the divide between the digital worlds of rival economic superpowers.

  • The potential enforcement of a TikTok ban could expedite a transformation that divides the world's technological landscape into two factions, one around the US and the other around technologies from China.

  • Chinese companies and apps operating in the US are encountering increasing challenges as the US government implements measures to restrict the access of Chinese companies to the market.
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Quick Glance: First Female Farmer in the UAE Cultivates Diverse Plants in the Desert
  • Amna Khalifa Al Qemzi, the UAE’s pioneering female farmer, embarked on her journey many years ago by sending nine baskets filled with a variety of vegetables and fruits grown in her own garden to the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the first president and founding father of the UAE.

  • Recognized as a trailblazer in organic agriculture, Al Qemzi was recently honored with the Abu Dhabi Award by President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed for her efforts in promoting environmental sustainability and knowledge sharing within the community.

  • Throughout her farming endeavors, the Abu Dhabi Awards recipient has cultivated an extensive array of crops, ranging from tomatoes and grapes to figs, watermelons, red chili peppers, and more. By planting seeds sourced from various countries in the UAE, she successfully nurtured plants not only during winter but also throughout the summer months.

  • Amna Al Qemzi's story served as a model and a source of inspiration for many young farmers and the youth of the UAE. Regarded as a symbol of history, authenticity, generosity, and giving, she was seen as a role model for future generations.
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Iranian rapper Toomaj Salehi sentenced to death for songs critical of regime: Salehi's music denounced government corruption and suppression of dissent.
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Quick Glance: Iranian Rapper Toomaj Salehi Receives Death Sentence for Criticizing Authorities
  • Toomaj Salehi's songs criticized government corruption and repression.

  • An Iranian court imposed a death sentence on rapper Toomaj Salehi for his critical songs.

  • Salehi, subjected to multiple arrests, condemned the regime in his music.

  • Despite being detained, Salehi persisted in releasing music videos opposing the Iranian authorities.
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Quick Glance: Supreme Court Divided on Emergency Abortion Access: Highlights
  • The Supreme Court seems divided on access to emergency abortions in states with near-total bans.

  • The 1986 Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act could impact abortion access in emergencies.

  • The debate raises questions about fetal personhood and abortion rights conflict.

  • The court's decision could affect abortion access in 14 states with strict abortion bans.
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Biden Signs a $95.3 Billion Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan: The $95.3 billion measure comes after months of gridlock in Congress that put the ...
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Biden Signs a $95.3 Billion Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan
Quick Glance: Biden signs Comprehensive Military Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan
  • President Biden announces the signing of a substantial $95 billion military assistance package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, with a significant portion of the funds directed towards Ukraine.

  • Despite initial resistance from Republicans in Congress, Biden has signed the aid package, highlighting the reinforcement of allies and ensuring prompt deliveries to Ukraine.

  • The assistance for Ukraine includes weapons and military equipment valued at around $1 billion, encompassing artillery shells and air defense missiles.

  • Military analysts do not foresee significant changes on the frontlines in eastern Ukraine, while the US support aims to aid Ukraine in operations in southern Ukraine, particularly focusing on Crimea and the Black Sea.
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The US quietly shipped long-range ATACMS missiles to Ukraine: The United States in recent weeks secretly shipped long-range missiles to Ukraine for use in its ...
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The US quietly shipped long-range ATACMS missiles to Ukraine
Quick Glance: Ukraine attacks Russian-occupied areas with long-range missiles from US, officials disclose
  • Recently, Ukraine has started utilizing long-range ballistic missiles provided secretly by the United States. These missiles were employed to attack a Russian military airfield in Crimea last week and to bombard Russian forces in another occupied area overnight, as reported by American officials on Wednesday.

  • A senior US military official stated on Wednesday that the White House and military planners thoroughly assessed the risks associated with providing long-range firepower to Ukraine and concluded that the current timing is suitable for their provision.
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Supenaam to Parika speedboat fare to remain at $1300: -Edghill tells operators While boat operators and owners plying the Supenaam to Parika route  weren’t too ...
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Supenaam to Parika speedboat fare to remain at $1300
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North Korea Stokes Arms Concerns by Sending a Rare Delegation to Iran: North Korea sent its highest-level delegation to Iran in about five years as the US raised ...
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North Korea Stokes Arms Concerns by Sending a Rare Delegation to Iran
Quick Glance: Kim Leads Rocket Drills for Nuclear Counterattacks
  • North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised rocket launches simulating nuclear counterattacks.

  • The drills showcased the strength of the country's nuclear forces.

  • The rockets were described as highly accurate and capable of carrying tactical nuclear warheads.

  • The US and South Korea are responding with enhanced military exercises and nuclear deterrence strategies.
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Watch: Indian vendor who served tea to Bill Gates sips coffee at Dubai's Burj Khalifa - News | Khaleej Times
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Quick Glance: Dolly Chaiwalla sips coffee atop Burj Khalifa; internet reacts to viral footage
  • The new video of Dolly Chaiwalla, known for his unique way of making tea, comes after his viral video with Microsoft's Bill Gates earlier this year.

  • Sunil Patil, also known as 'Dolly Chaiwalla' from Nagpur, has once again captured the internet's attention with his latest video. He is seen sipping coffee at the peak of Dubai’s Burj Khalifa in the video, sparking a frenzy on social media with users expressing a mix of awe and amusement.

  • Some users joked about setting up a tea stall on top of the skyscraper, while others marveled at Patil's remarkable journey from a humble tea seller to a global sensation.

  • Patil's transition from selling tea on the streets of Nagpur to interacting with tech moguls and enjoying coffee at the peak of architectural wonders highlights the endless possibilities in today's interconnected world. Dolly Chaiwalla continues to surprise his audience, keeping them eagerly anticipating his next adventure.
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The Conspiracy Entrepreneurs: When Disinformation Becomes a Business Model: On Telegram, right-wing extremists, Kremlin fans and lateral thinkers advertise ...
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The Conspiracy Entrepreneurs: When Disinformation Becomes a Business Model
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Sheikh Abdulrahman Al-Sudais, head of the Presidency of Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque, praised King Salman and Crown Prince ... Show more
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Five days before the end of the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari, the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) – a tertiary institutions ... Show more   www.premiumtimesng.com/education/688228-investigation-tetfund-pays-n2-9-billion-to-contractor-for-unexecuted-job.html
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Iran ready to forge stronger ties with Sri Lanka, Raisi says: Iran is ready to strengthen ties with Sri Lanka and other Asian countries, its president ...
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Mass graves in the Gaza Strip what we know: Palestinians report that hundreds of dead have been discovered in mass graves in the Gaza Strip. Who are the dead ...
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Live updates: Israel-Hamas war, US funding for Israel, crisis in Gaza: The US Senate has passed a funding package that will provide $26.4 billion to aid Israel ...
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Live updates: Israel-Hamas war, US funding for Israel, crisis in Gaza
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Iran sentences popular rapper to death for supporting Mahsa Amini protests: An Iranian court has sentenced to death a popular rapper jailed for more than a year ...
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Iran sentences popular rapper to death for supporting Mahsa Amini protests
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#Gravitas | The US has issued a stern warning to Pakistan. It has threatened to impose sanctions if the country does business with Iran ... Show more   #EbrahimRaisi
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German police have arrested 11 Nigerian men suspected of being part of a mafia group known as the Black Axe gang. The group is known for its involvement in ... Show more   #DWAfrica
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Gambian lawmakers have passed two new bills that could allow former dictator Yahya Jammeh to be tried locally for crimes committed during his 22-year rule ... Show more   #DWAfrica
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1.94m students to sit for 2024 JAMB – Registrar: Mr Oloyede explained that the pace at which JAMB cleared candidates and captured biometrics made the exercise ...
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‘Son of Hamas’ Mosab Hassan Yousef: ‘If we finish Rafah, we finish Hamas’: Back in the public sphere after Oct. 7, the former terror scion turned undercover Shin ...
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‘Son of Hamas’ Mosab Hassan Yousef: ‘If we finish Rafah, we finish Hamas’
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First batch of Iranian Umrah pilgrims arrives in Madinah after a hiatus of 9 years
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Galfar makes a statement on railway contract: Muscat: Galfar Engineering and Construction has stated to the Muscat Stock Exchange, that Oman-Etihad Rail (Hafeet ...
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Kenya ranked fourth wealthiest country in Africa: Kenya has been ranked among the big five wealthy markets in Africa having millionaires and billionaires
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Quick Glance: Kenya Among Top 5 Wealthiest Countries in Africa
  • Kenya is recognized as one of the prosperous markets in Africa with a significant number of millionaires and billionaires.

  • As per the 2024 Africa Wealth Report released by an international wealth advisory firm, Kenya holds the fourth position in terms of wealth ownership.

  • Following South Africa, Egypt, and Nigeria ranking at positions one to three, Kenya comes.

  • The data in the report indicates that Kenya has a substantial population of affluent individuals, totaling 7,200 millionaires.
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Huge sleeping alligator holds up flights at Florida air force base: A 10-foot-long alligator laying by a plane wheel chock at MacDill Air Force Base in Florida ...
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Huge sleeping alligator holds up flights at Florida air force base
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UAE: New church to open next to BAPS Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi - News | Khaleej Times
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Quick Glance: New Church Adjacent to BAPS Hindu Temple in Abu Dhabi
  • The Church of South India (CSI) Parish's new facility in Abu Dhabi will be inaugurated with a soft opening ceremony.

  • The church, located next to the BAPS Hindu temple in Abu Mureikha, is built on a 4.37-acre land gifted by President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

  • The ceremony will be led by Rt. Rev. Dr. Malayil Sabu Koshy Cherian, the Bishop of the Madhya Kerala Diocese of the CSI.

  • The new church features a unique design with a front elevation resembling angel wings, symbolizing the protection of mankind and God's creation.
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Crypto’s Big Party in Dubai Signals Industry’s Future Is in Asia
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UAE: On-the-spot job offers, 800 vacancies up for grabs at Abu Dhabi career fair - News | Khaleej Times
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Quick Glance: UAE: Immediate Job Offers, 800 Vacancies at Career Fair in Abu Dhabi
  • Hundreds of Emirati jobseekers are competing for over 800 jobs offered to nationals by about 80 industrial, technological, and service companies during the second edition of the Industrialists Career Exhibition in Abu Dhabi.

  • The exhibition aims to empower and up-skill talented Emiratis and provide job opportunities for locals as part of the National In-Country Value (ICV) Programme. Talented nationals are offered on-the-spot job offers in addition to training opportunities at some of the country's top training centers. The exhibition also seeks to create opportunities for individuals with special capabilities.

  • The exhibition has been organized in line with the objectives of the National Strategy for Industry and Advanced Technology, Operation 300bn, the National ICV Programme, and the Make it in the Emirates initiative to enhance the role of the private sector as well as national talent in the UAE's economic growth.

  • The exhibition runs at the Abu Dhabi Energy Centre till Wednesday (9 am to 4 pm).
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5.235m people benefited from 50 RTA’s community-based initiatives in 2023
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UTME 2024: Candidates miss exams over technical hitches: Candidates and officials at the centre told PREMIUM TIMES that the technical hitches affected candidates ...
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UTME 2024: Candidates miss exams over technical hitches
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Why the US might put sanctions on an Israeli army battalion : An Israeli army battalion, Netzah Yehuda, may, among other things, be excluded from receiving US ...
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