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Business leaders and major corporations are committing millions of dollars to President-elect Donald Trump’s inaugural committee, signaling efforts to secure influence and access as his administration prepares to take office. High-profile donors include Amazon, led by Jeff Bezos; OpenAI CEO

The European Commission has disbursed an additional €10 million to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), reinforcing its support amid growing humanitarian needs. This supplementary funding follows the €82 million already

Starbucks is set to significantly expand its parental leave benefits, marking a major move under the leadership of CEO Brian Niccol, who has been focused on revitalizing the company since his appointment four months ago. Beginning in March 2025, the

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has lost a confidence vote in the Bundestag, prompting the dissolution of parliament and setting the stage for snap elections on February 23, 2025. The vote, held on December 16, followed the collapse of Scholz’s three-party

Egg prices in the United States are climbing rapidly and may soon approach record highs last seen during the pandemic, according to industry analysts. The increase is being driven by a severe outbreak of avian influenza and seasonal consumer demand,

The European Union has officially revoked its visa-free travel agreement with Vanuatu, citing security and money-laundering concerns over the Pacific island nation’s controversial “golden passport” program. This marks the first instance of the EU withdrawing such an agreement due to

Russian President Vladimir Putin has commended President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for his pivotal role in advancing artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives in the United Arab Emirates. Speaking at the AI Journey international conference in Moscow, Putin

Chatbot platform Character.AI is facing a second lawsuit over claims that its services contributed to a teenager’s self-harm. Filed in Texas on behalf of a 17-year-old identified as J.F., the lawsuit accuses Character.AI and its cofounders’ former employer, Google, of

President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with the UK Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, during a working visit to the UAE. The discussions, held at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi, focused on enhancing bilateral relations and exploring opportunities

MENA Newswire News Desk: A transformative $282 million initiative, funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF), was unveiled today to enhance global agrifood systems’ sustainability and environmental impact. The Food Systems Integrated Program (FSIP), a collaboration between the Food and