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Iraq Premier Hails Turkey-Iraq Development Road as Key Mideast Project
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani underscored the significant role of the joint Turkey-Iraq Development Road Project, labeling it "one of the most important initiatives in the Middle East” with the capacity to transform regional …
Algeria Formally Phases Out French in Official Use
MENAFN
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Amidst increasing friction with France, Algerian institutions are formally phasing out the use of French in their official and administrative documents and communications, opting for Arabic and English instead. The Algerian football federation …
Bank of England Reduces Interest Rates
MENAFN
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) On Thursday, the Bank of England (BoE) reduced its primary interest rate by 25 basis points to reach 4.25 percent, aligning with financial market forecasts. This latest adjustment marks the fourth consecutive rate reduction since August of the …
AGCO issues penalties of $151,000 against Great Canadian Entertainment for alleged age verification failures
GlobeNewswire
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May 8, 2025
TORONTO, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has issued $151,000 in penalties to Great Canadian Entertainment for allegedly failing to prevent minors from accessing gambling on multiple occasions at three …
CAJO émet des amendes de 151 000 $ à l’encontre de Great Canadian Entertainment pour des manquements présumés en matière de vérification de l’âge
GlobeNewswire
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May 8, 2025
TORONTO, 08 mai 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- La Commission des alcools et des jeux de l’Ontario (CAJO) a imposé des amendes de 151 000 $ à Great Canadian Entertainment pour avoir prétendument omis d’empêcher des mineurs d’avoir accès à des jeux de hasard à …
Apple Executive Says AI Will Replace Google
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) On Wednesday, the stock values of both Apple and Alphabet, Google's parent firm, dropped significantly following remarks from Eddy Cue, Apple’s Senior Vice President of Services. Cue stated in a Washington federal courtroom that he envisions …
European Markets Witness Decline
MENAFN
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) On the third trading session of the week, European equity markets concluded with declines, as market participants turned their attention to corporate earnings and upcoming decisions on monetary policy by the US Federal Reserve. The broad-based …
Cardinals Continue Papal Voting Process to Select New Pope
MENAFN
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) The assembly of cardinal electors entered its second day of deliberations on Thursday, continuing the process of voting to select the next leader of the Catholic Church. The day commenced with 133 cardinal electors participating in a morning mass …
EU Urges Dialogue Between India, Pakistan
MENAFN
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) On Thursday, the European Union strongly denounced a recent violent incident in the Indian-controlled region of Kashmir. It appealed to both India and Pakistan to act with caution and pursue peaceful discussions to prevent any further …
Police Apprehend Two Men in Tokyo Following School Break-in
MENAFN
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Police have apprehended two men following an incident at a public elementary school in Tachikawa, western Tokyo, where five staff members sustained minor injuries and a window was reportedly broken. Authorities confirmed that no children were …
Tragic Road Accident Claims Six Lives in India
MENAFN
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) A devastating road accident in the Orai area of Uttar Pradesh, a northern state in India, has resulted in the deaths of six members of the same family, according to local police reports on Thursday. The incident, which occurred on Wednesday, also …
US Cybersecurity Firm Announces Workforce Reduction
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) US-headquartered cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike has unveiled a decision to reduce its global headcount by 500 roles, representing roughly 5 percent of its entire employee base. This move was disclosed in a recent regulatory filing, signaling a …
Chip Demand Lifts Tokyo Stocks in Thursday Trading
MENAFN
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Tokyo's stock market concluded Thursday's session with gains, primarily fueled by robust buying in semiconductor-related equities. This surge mirrored the upward trend observed in their U.S. counterparts. The Nikkei 225, Japan's widely followed …
Chinese, Egyptian Air Forces Conduct Joint Drills
MENAFN
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) China's Air Force recently sent aircraft, including the J-10C fighter jet, KJ-500 airborne early warning and control aircraft, and YY-20 aerial refueling tanker, to participate in a joint exercise with the Egyptian Air Force at an Egyptian air …
Iranian, Saudi Officials Hold Diplomatic Talks in India
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) As tensions escalate between India and Pakistan following India's "Operation Sindoor," high-ranking officials from both Iran and Saudi Arabia are in India for diplomatic talks. Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar recently met with Saudi Arabian …
European Markets Witness Decline
MENAFN
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) On the third trading session of the week, European equity markets concluded with declines, as market participants turned their attention to corporate earnings and upcoming decisions on monetary policy by the US Federal Reserve. The broad-based …
Scientists Develop Long-Lasting Vaccines with Memory-Rich Immune Cells
MENAFN
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Australian researchers have developed a potent new method for creating long-lasting vaccines and potentially transforming cancer immunotherapy by leveraging a unique immune cell known for its strong memory capabilities. Scientists at Australia's …
Four Face Sentence for Illegal Ant Trafficking in Kenya
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) A Kenyan court has handed down sentences to four individuals for attempting to illegally export thousands of live ants, including a rare species, according to a media report released on Wednesday. The group, comprised of two Belgian nationals, one …
Tensions Rise as Drone Remnants Discovered in Pakistan
MENAFN
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) A drone's remnants were discovered in Punjab province's Chakwal district, according to local media outlet, as three loud blasts were reported. This incident occurs against a backdrop of escalating tensions with neighboring India, and Pakistan has …
Afghan Police Rescue Kidnapped Man, Arrest Four Suspects
MENAFN
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Authorities in eastern Parwan province have successfully rescued a man who had been abducted and apprehended four individuals believed to be his captors, according to a statement released Thursday by the Ministry of Interior Affairs. The victim …