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Updated as stories are publishedThe 2020s: A Decade of Innovation and Change in the Film Industry
The 2020s have become one of the most innovative decades in cinema, driven by new technologies and creators from platforms…
Israeli forces kill two Palestinians during clashes over West Bank fires
Two Palestinian men were shot dead by Israeli forces in Beit Furik, east of Nablus, during efforts to put out…
Yemen’s New Maritime Siege Escalates Conflict and Regional Tensions
The Houthis in Yemen have declared a maritime siege on all shipping to Saudi Arabia, escalating the ongoing civil war…
Bab al-Mandab Strait Tensions Drive Brent Crude Above $100 Amid Middle East Crisis
The threat of a blockade at the Bab al-Mandab strait has pushed Brent crude oil prices above $100 a barrel,…
Before you throw out all the synthetic fabrics in your closet, read this
A few months ago, Lane Koch made a decision: she would purge her family’s closets of all plastic-based fabrics and…
Rebuilding Gaza to cost $71bn, must include Palestinians, report finds
Rebuilding Gaza will cost seven times more than all previous rebuilding efforts in Gaza combined in the last two decades,…
Over 100 UK Millionaires Call on PM Andy Burnham to Raise Taxes on Ultra-Wealthy
A group of 120 UK millionaires, including public figures like Gary Lineker, has urged new Prime Minister Andy Burnham to…
Trump states Saudi nuclear cooperation depends on joining Abraham Accords
US President Donald Trump has declared that the civilian nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia depends on the kingdom normalising…
How shipping insurance rates are rising, as Hormuz, Bab al-Mandeb shut down
Maritime insurance prices have soared amid shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and are also rising for vessels traversing…
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