Middle East

Malaysian PM opens global halal expo in Kuala Lumpur

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (centre) leading the opening ceremony of MIHAS 2024. Looking on are (from left) Mohd Mustafa…

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Commentary: Don’t hold your breath for a stock market rally if the US Fed cuts rates

First, the cut may not be significant. In fact, Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari has downplayed the possibility of cuts…

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QDB recognised as ‘Best Digital Bank’

Qatar Development Bank was named the ‘Best Digital Bank in Qatar’ at the 2024 Banking Excellence Awards by MEED research…

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Saudi Arabia’s inflation rate inches up to 1.6% in August

A Saudi woman counts banknotes as she makes a purchase at a jewellery shop in the capital Riyadh (file). Inflation…

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Zelenskyy urges West to accede to demand to hit inside Russia

In his speech, Zelenskyy said Russia had also struck the Sumy and Donetsk regions on Sunday with guided bombs. He…

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Piastri hails Baku win as his most stressful and best yet

BAKU : Oscar Piastri hailed his Azerbaijan Grand Prix victory as the best yet after soaking up relentless pressure from…

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Hamas official says group has ‘high ability’ to continue Gaza war despite losses

Netanyahu is facing mounting domestic pressure to seal a deal in which hostages would be released in exchange for Palestinian…

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Egyptian, Russian culture ministers probe boosting co-operation

Egypt’s Minister of Culture Ahmed Fouad Hano Sunday wrapped up his official visit to the Russian city of Saint Petersburg,…

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E coli in Malaysian snow skin yam mooncake likely due to mishandling, storage: Bakery chain

SINGAPORE: The presence of E coli in Baker’s Cottage’s snow skin yam mooncake was likely due to mishandling and storage…

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Messi returns and scores twice as Inter Miami defeats Union 3-1

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Lionel Messi made a successful return after a lengthy absence, scoring two goals and assisting on the third…

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