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Few middle powers have the towering technological ambitions of the rich Gulf states. As they seek to shift their economies away from fossil fuels, the Emiratis want to lead the world in artificial intelligence (AI) and the Saudis want the kingdom to become home to startups in cutting-edge areas such as robotics. Those aspirations, however, are about to collide with geopolitical reality.

13 January 2025, 2:07 pm 1 minute Reuters was first to report that Malian authorities had seized around 3 tons of gold from a mining complex owned by Canadian miner Barrick Gold in the west of the country, taking the precious metal away by helicopter, as a long-running dispute between the military regime and the world’s second biggest gold producer over its mining contract escalated. Barrick’s shares fell 1.9% on the Toronto Stock Exchange after the story was published.  Why it matters  The seizure, which led Barrick to announce that it would suspend operations in Mali, is part of a…

A hotel owner in the tourist district of Orlando, Florida has reached an agreement with the U.S. Justice Department over a discrimination lawsuit filed against the resort after it canceled a planned conference for an Arab American group in the aftermath of Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023 attack on Israel.In the complaint filed Thursday, the DOJ accused AWH Orlando Property, the owner of DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Orlando at SeaWorld, of discrimination on the basis of national origin when it canceled hosting an annual summit held by the Arab America Foundation in November 2023.The DOJ said there had been no threats…

Our easy cheese pinwheels made with puff pastry, two cheeses, and roasted red peppers are such a delicious appetizer! These cute little pinwheels fly off the plate! These puff pastry pinwheels are high on my list of best hors d’oeuvres. They are simple, pretty on the plate, taste incredible, and are perfect for making in advance! In our recipe below, we spread puff pastry with Boursin cheese, add lots of parmesan, and top with roasted red pepper for sweetness and color. I love them so much, and based on how quickly these disappear at parties, I can tell you my…

Gaza truce to come into effect at 8.30am local time on Sunday – QatarThe Gaza ceasefire will come into effect at 8.30am Gaza time (6.30am GMT) on Sunday 19 January, Qatar’s foreign ministry spokesperson has just said on social media.Majed Al Ansari’s post on X said: We advise the inhabitants to take precaution, exercise the utmost caution, and wait for directions from official sources. The time was “as coordinated by the parties to the agreement and the mediators”, he said.ShareUpdated at 02.34 ESTKey eventsShow key events onlyPlease turn on JavaScript to use this featureIsrael’s Haaretz newspaper is reporting that the hostage…

Arsenal forward Leandro Trossard has admitted his side will need to be perfect in their pursuit of the Premier League title this season. The Gunners currently sit four points behind league leaders Liverpool who also have a game in hand. Last time out, Arsenal bounced back from a late set-back at Brighton where they were held in a 1-1 draw to beat their north London rivals Tottenham 2-0. First-place Liverpool are also still yet to claim a league win since the turn of the year suffering successive draws against Manchester United and Nottingham Forest. However, Trossard believes that the league’s…

Four people have been killed in a Russian air strike on Kyiv overnight, local officials say. The city’s mayor, Vitali Klitschko, said air defences were in operation around the Ukrainian capital.Windows were shattered in Shevchenkivskyi district, including at a metro station, and a fire broke out in a non-residential building, he added. It is not clear what was targeted.Authorities warned of a ballistic missile threat and urged locals to head for shelter.Videos posted online showed a car in flames and water rushing down a flooded street.It is the second fatal attack on Kyiv this month, following a deadly strike on…

BMWs – particularly dated M Series cars – have a reputation for demanding maintenance. But, as we all know, not all owners are equipped to handle the fastidious attention some of these awesome machines demand. So – ever wonder what a worse for wear E39 M5 engine looks like after 226,000 kilometers (140,000 miles)? Of course you have! And now, thanks to YouTube channel M539 Restorations, you don’t have to make the financial commitment yourself.In the video, which lasts over an hour, the host more or less entirely disassembles the 4.9-liter S62 V8 engine under the hood of his E39…

UPDATE: The 2025 Critics Choice Awards will now take place on Friday, Feb. 7, the Critics Choice Association announced in a Jan. 17 statement. The show will broadcast live on E! from the Barker…

Business & Finance14 January 2025, 2:12 pm 1 minute Reuters was two-and-a-half minutes ahead of rivals on Eli Lilly’s unscheduled trading update, which showed fourth-quarter sales of its weight-loss drug Zepbound would miss Wall Street estimates. The drugmaker’s shares slumped 8% on the news.  Article TagsTopics of Interest: Business & FinanceType: Reuters BestSectors: Business & FinanceRegions: AmericasWin Types: SpeedStory Types: Exclusive / ScoopMedia Types: TextCustomer Impact: Important Regional Story