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Turkish Airlines’ bid for Air Europa stake accepted
Sabah
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August 19, 2025
Turkish Airlines announced Tuesday that Air Europa accepted its €300 million ($350 million) offer to acquire a minority stake in the debt-laden Spanish carrier. In a statement to the Istanbul Stock Exchange regulator (KAP), the Turkish flag...
Technion Trailblazers: What does it mean to be a student at the Technion?
The Times of Israel
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Universities bear the great responsibility of training and honing the skills of the world’s future leaders. Amid a pivotal moment for Israel and its path forward, the Ilene & Steve Berger Technion Visting Fellows are an uplifting reminder that our...
Pakistan govt prioritizes DPI, cashless economy
Biometric Update
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August 19, 2025
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said his government is prioritizing the digitization of Pakistan’s economy and the shift of financial transactions toward a cashless, digital system. In addition, the South Asian country of 240 million...
Arabic takes centre stage ahead of new school year
The National News
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Arabic tests starting from first grade are to be introduced in government schools to gauge pupils’ abilities as part of a nationwide push to preserve the language and encourage its wider use. A broader goal is to instil Emirati and Arabic cultural...
Israeli-Canadian author reflects on writing after October 7, and her own Yemeni heritage
The Canadian Jewish News
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August 19, 2025
Israeli-Canadian author Ayelet Tsabari struggles to express, in brief, what’s transformed in her life since the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas attacks on Israel and the resulting war in Gaza, and since the publication of her award-winning novel, Songs for the...
Israeli-founded AI startup raises $60m to help governments fight financial fraud
The Times of Israel
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Israeli-founded startup IVIX has secured $60 million in fresh capital to help governments and law enforcement agencies detect and fight money laundering and other financial crimes with its artificial intelligence-powered software platform. The...
Saudi Arabia To Host Trio of Co-located Trade Events and Turn Riyadh into Sourcing Hub for Toys, Stationery, and Corporate Gifting
Mid East Information
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August 19, 2025
Kids & Toys Expo, Gifts & Homeware Expo, and Stationery & Paper Expo, Saudi Arabia to run at Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Centre to connect global brands with Saudi buyers Aligned with Kingdom’s Vision 2030 goals, the trio of inaugural...
Pakistani envoy presents credentials to president
BDNews24
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Pakistan’s new High Commissioner to Bangladesh Imran Haider has presented his credentials to President Mohammed Shahabuddin at Bangabhaban. The Pakistan High Commission in Dhaka shared the development in media statement on Tuesday, describing the...
Iraq signs energy deal with US oil giant Chevron
Al Mayadeen
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August 19, 2025
Iraq signed a principles agreement with Chevron to develop oil fields, including al-Nasiriya and Balad, marking the US firm’s return after years away. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani announced on Tuesday the signing of a principles...
Israeli forces arrest young man in Tulkarm, shut down Jaba checkpoint, & raid Satah Neighborhood in Al-Bireh
Yemen News Agency SABA
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Israeli forces arrest young man in Tulkarm, shut down Jaba checkpoint, & raid Satah Neighborhood in Al-Bireh Occupied Quds – Saba: Israeli occupation forces on Tuesday arrested a young man from the city of Tulkarm, closed the Jaba military...
Israeli occupation forces notify removal of Olive Trees east of Nablus & raid Al-Lubban ash-Sharqiya village
Yemen News Agency SABA
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Israeli occupation forces notify removal of Olive Trees east of Nablus & raid Al-Lubban ash-Sharqiya village Nablus – Saba: Today, Tuesday, Israeli occupation forces issued a notice to remove olive trees in the lands of Beit Dajan village, east of...
Israel said reviewing truce deal okayed by Hamas despite PM’s seeming dismissal of offer
The Times of Israel
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August 19, 2025
Two Israeli officials said Tuesday that, contrary to statements issued by a “senior Israeli official” in recent days, Jerusalem is studying the proposal for a phased hostage-ceasefire deal that Hamas on Sunday said it had agreed to. The terror...
Pakistan’s floods and International Accountability
Pakistan Today
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August 19, 2025
On August 15, a rare cloudburst struck Buner district in northwestern Pakistan, releasing over 150 mm of rain in just one hour. This unprecedented deluge triggered flash floods and landslides, devastating entire villages and claiming at least 337...
Israel Weighs Gaza Cease-Fire Deal
Foreign Policy
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Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at the terms of the latest Gaza cease-fire proposal, a flurry of European diplomacy for Ukraine, and Spain’s efforts to combat raging wildfires. Mounting Pressure All eyes are on Israeli Prime...
Israel says not interested in “partial deal” with Hamas
WNYC - New York
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August 19, 2025
A day after Hamas accepts a new ceasefire proposal in Gaza, an Israeli government spokesman tells us Israel is not interested in a “partial deal”. Show more A day after Hamas accepts a new ceasefire proposal in Gaza, an Israeli government...
Israel’s SK Group Takes Full Control of Greece’s ELBO Defense Industry Giant
Greek Reporter
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August 19, 2025
ELBO Factory. Credit: Greek Ministry of Defense via AMNA SK Group has acquired full takeover of ELBO, Greece’s leading manufacturer of military and civilian vehicles, after purchasing the remaining shares in the company. The move makes the Israeli...
Turkish Airlines Acquires Minority Stake in Air Europa for $349 Million
Simple Flying
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August 19, 2025
Earlier this month, Simple Flying reported that Turkish Airlines had become the sole bidder for Mallorca-based Air Europa after other European carriers stepped aside. Now, the Turkish flag carrier has confirmed that its offer to acquire a minority...
Pakistan Internet Outage: Connectivity Drops to 20% Amid PTCL Failure
WebProNews
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August 19, 2025
In a sudden and sweeping disruption that echoed through Pakistan’s digital infrastructure, internet connectivity plummeted to a mere 20% of normal levels on August 19, 2025, leaving millions offline and crippling daily operations. According to...
Pakistan streets 'zones of fear' for minorities
The Express Tribune
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August 19, 2025
LAHORE: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has welcomed certain government measures as positive steps, including the enactment of the Child Marriage Restraint Act 2025 and the establishment of provincial research centres to counter...
Iraq War veteran commemorates 15th anniversary of the war’s end, veteran’s needs
Spectrum News NY1 - New York
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August 19, 2025
The Iraq War ended on this date 15 years ago, but veterans of the Iraq War continue to need health care and mental health supports, addiction treatment, stable employment and housing. Derek Coy is a veteran of Iraq who left the military to devote...