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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

Four artists quit Ed Sheeran's tour in support of Macklemore and Palestine

Four artists quit Ed Sheeran's tour in support of Macklemore and Palestine

CBO estimates US-Iran war costs reach $38 billion with severe missile interceptor shortages

CBO estimates US-Iran war costs reach $38 billion with severe missile interceptor shortages

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.

Bangladesh sentences seven Hasina-era Awami League leaders to death

Bangladesh sentences seven Hasina-era Awami League leaders to death

US says it has weapons deployed in orbit, drawing China’s ire

US says it has weapons deployed in orbit, drawing China’s ire

Iran rejects talks with US after Trump’s 'mixed signals' on negotiations

Iran rejects talks with US after Trump’s 'mixed signals' on negotiations

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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

UK FM says Israel turning 'blind eye' to 'ethnic cleansing' in West Bank

UK FM says Israel turning 'blind eye' to 'ethnic cleansing' in West Bank

Eiffel Tower reopens after row over removing women staff

Eiffel Tower reopens after row over removing women staff

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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.

Oman tows oil tanker attacked off its coast, two crew missing

Oman tows oil tanker attacked off its coast, two crew missing

Saudi Arabia vows to respond 'firmly' to Houthi attacks

Saudi Arabia vows to respond 'firmly' to Houthi attacks

GCC chief calls for unified Gulf media strategy to counter misinformation

GCC chief calls for unified Gulf media strategy to counter misinformation

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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

US Pentagon reveals $33.4 billion Iran war cost and strategic ammunition shortfalls

US Pentagon reveals $33.4 billion Iran war cost and strategic ammunition shortfalls

Trump nominates Representative Wesley Hunt as US Ambassador to Saudi Arabia

Trump nominates Representative Wesley Hunt as US Ambassador to Saudi Arabia

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