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Oman and Saudi Arabia Team Up to Boost Tech Startups

December 17, 2025

In a big move for tech, Oman and Saudi Arabia are joining forces to help startups grow. The Oman Investment Authority's tech arm, ITHCA Group, just launched a new plan. It includes an accelerator program and a fund to help Omani startups enter the Saudi market. The program, called Bawabat, is a tea

sports

Knicks vs. Spurs: A Clash for the Emirates NBA Cup

December 16, 2025

The Emirates NBA Cup Championship is finally here, and it's a showdown between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs. Both teams have been on fire, with the Knicks winning nine of their last ten games and the Spurs winning ten of their last thirteen. The Knicks have been led by Jalen Brunson

crime

A Look at Recent Crimes and Celebrations

December 16, 2025

In a shocking turn of events, Nick Reiner, son of renowned filmmaker Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, has been arrested for the alleged murder of his parents. The 32-year-old, who has battled addiction for years, was taken into custody on Sunday. This comes after a decade of struggles with subs

crime

Living Through the Unthinkable: A College Student's Journey with Gun Violence

December 16, 2025

Mia Tretta, a 21-year-old junior at Brown University, knows the horror of gun violence all too well. In 2019, she was just 15 years old when she was shot in the abdomen during a mass shooting at Saugus High School in California. Two of her close friends, Dominic Blackwell and Gracie Anne Muehlberger

politics

Ukraine and Allies Seek Justice: War Damage Compensation Commission Established

December 16, 2025

In a significant move, Ukraine and 34 other countries have joined forces to create an International Claims Commission. This body, based in The Hague, will handle compensation claims for damages caused by Russia's invasion since 2022. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of interna

politics

EU's 2035 Gas Car Ban: A Step Back or a Smart Shift?

December 16, 2025

Europe's plan to stop selling new gas and diesel cars by 2035 is getting a makeover. This change is happening because some countries and carmakers are pushing back. They want more wiggle room, saying the switch to electric vehicles (EVs) is happening too fast. Germany and Italy are leading the char

politics

South Lebanon's Fight to Rebuild Amidst Ongoing Conflict

December 16, 2025

In 2025, a troubling pattern emerged in South Lebanon. Reports surfaced that the Israeli military was deliberately hindering reconstruction efforts in the region, even after a ceasefire was supposed to be in effect since late 2024. This alleged behavior raised serious concerns about international la

crime

US Takes a Stand: Clan del Golfo Now Official Terror Group

December 16, 2025

In a bold move, the United States has officially labeled Colombia's largest criminal group, Clan del Golfo, as a terrorist organization. This decision, announced on the U. S. Treasury Department's website, is part of a broader strategy to tackle criminal activities in Latin America. The U. S. gover

finance

Japan's Move to Create a Yen-Based Digital Currency

December 16, 2025

Japan is stepping into the digital currency arena with a new yen-denominated stablecoin. This isn't just any digital currency; it's designed for big players in the financial world. Startale Group and SBI Holdings have teamed up to make this happen. The plan is to create a stablecoin that's fully re

finance

UBS Shakes Up Top Team During Credit Suisse Merge

December 16, 2025

UBS, a big Swiss bank, just said goodbye to Mike Dargan, their top operations and tech boss. He'll leave at the end of 2025. This news comes while UBS is still busy merging with Credit Suisse, a huge and tricky job. Dargan has been with UBS since 2021. He helped a lot with tech and operations. UBS