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Fitch sees crypto offerings in Islamic finance expanding, cites Malaysia and UAE

Fitch sees crypto offerings in Islamic finance expanding, cites Malaysia and UAE

Sharia scholars remain split on crypto compliance, and most rated Islamic banks have yet to build material revenue from digital-asset trading, Fitch says

Asia
Millions affected as floods strike India's Bihar

Millions affected as floods strike India's Bihar

Floods in India's Bihar state have affected nearly five million people, with officials sending aid as rivers cross danger levels.

Europe
MI5 chief warns next 9/11-style attack could be planned where we are not looking

MI5 chief warns next 9/11-style attack could be planned where we are not looking

MI5 chief Ken McCallum warns the next 9/11-style shock could already be taking shape where security agencies aren't looking

Middle East
Saudi crown prince lands in Egypt to meet Sisi

Saudi crown prince lands in Egypt to meet Sisi

MBS lands in Egypt to meet Sisi as the two discuss the Houthi threat to the Bab al-Mandab shipping route.

North America
Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran's US tour following 'free Palestine' speech at concert

Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran's US tour following 'free Palestine' speech at concert

American rapper Macklemore has been removed from singer Ed Sheeran's US "Loop Tour" after venue owners and promoters threatened to cancel stadium dates following his on-stage pro-Palestinian remarks at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey