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Economy & Business

“Saudi Finance Minister: Budget Deficit is Intentional”

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Falcon powers – Saudi Finance Minister, Mohammed Al-Jadaan, downplayed concerns over the Saudi budget deficit and its potential impact on the economy. In an interview with “Al-Eqtisadiah,” the Saudi minister stated that managing the budget deficit is one of the government’s top priorities, and it is implementing strategies and policies......
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“United States Cancels Some Chip Supply Licenses to Huawei”

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Falcon powers – The U.S. Department of Commerce announced that it has revoked some licenses that allow companies to ship goods such as chips to Chinese company Huawei, which manufactures mobile phones and personal computers. The decision comes after Huawei launched its first artificial intelligence-compatible personal computer, the “MateBook X......
International

Why is the US bill on anti-Semitism so controversial?

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Expanding the definition to include anti-Zionism could have a chilling effect on free speech, civil liberties groups warn FALCON POWERS – As Washington seeks to crack down on campus anti-Gaza war protests, the US House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed a bill that expands the definition of anti-Semitism. Senators were on......
Economy & Business

Australian airline Qantas agrees payouts over ‘ghost flights’

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FALCON POWERS – Australia’s biggest airline Qantas agrees million-dollar settlement after being accused of selling thousands of tickets for flights it had already cancelled. The A$100m (€61m) penalty deal comes after the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) sued the Sydney-based airline in the Federal Court last year. The commission......
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How the Gaza war tore apart the Jewish community hit by deadliest US anti-Semitic attack

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The grounds at this Jewish centre are falling into disrepair. FALCON POWERS – Untrimmed weeds sprout from a brick walkway, while panels that have collapsed inside the adjoining building expose dark holes in its ceiling. The Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh’s Squirrel Hill neighbourhood, home to many of the US city’s......
Economy & Business

Watch How Starbucks Stock Plummeted Amid Gaza Support Boycott (Chart)

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Falcon powers – Supporters of Israel face significant losses, including American coffee chain Starbucks, due to the boycott stemming from the Israeli war on Gaza. Starbucks has experienced a decline in sales, leading to a drop in its stock price amid a selling wave. The company’s stock finished Friday’s trading......
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British Scientific Team Reconstructs a Neanderthal Woman’s Head

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FALCON POWERS – British researchers have successfully reconstructed the head and face of a woman from the era of primitive humans (Neanderthals) who lived approximately 75,000 years ago. A documentary titled “Secrets of the Neanderthals,” produced by the BBC and available for streaming on Netflix starting Thursday, tells the story......
European

EU election candidates face a TikTok conundrum as bloc cracks down on app

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FALCON POWERS – Hopefuls in June’s European elections are taking the leap to TikTok in a bid to influence young voters, despite the security and misinformation concerns plaguing the app. The Chinese-owned platform has some 142 million users in the EU, predominantly young Europeans, making it crucial campaigning territory for......
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New System for Migration and Asylum: Children’s Biometric Data Collection, Detention of Refugees during Asylum Applications, and Unified Rejection

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FALCON POWERS – Recently, the European Parliament approved a comprehensive package of amendments to the migration and asylum system in the European Union countries, including Sweden. This new system aims to reduce the influx of refugees and expedite the process of deporting those whose asylum requests have been rejected to......
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Media freedom ‘perilously close to breaking point’ in several EU countries

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FALCON POWERS – Media freedom is declining across the EU and “perilously close to breaking point” in several countries, a leading civil liberties network has said, highlighting widespread threats against journalists and attacks on the independence of public broadcasters. The Berlin-based Civil Liberties Union for Europe (Liberties) said in its annual......