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Italian striker Mateo Retegui joins Saudi Pro League’s Al-Qadsiah from Atalanta in €65 million deal

Italian striker Mateo Retegui has completed a high-profile move from Atalanta to Saudi Pro League club Al-Qadsiah, signing a four-year contract. While the...

World

Al-Qaeda-linked JNIM intensifies attacks in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger

In recent months, the Sahel region has witnessed a significant escalation in jihadist activities, particularly by Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM), an al-Qaeda...

Economy

Malaysia’s economy grew 4.5% year-on-year in Q2 2025, driven by strong domestic consumption and steady manufacturing

Malaysia’s economy expanded by 4.5% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2025, maintaining the growth rate from the previous quarter. This performance was...

World

UK government plans to lower voting age to 16 in all elections, aligning with Scotland and Wales, aiming to boost democratic engagement.

The British government has announced plans to lower the voting age to 16 for all UK elections, aiming to modernize the democratic system...

Economy

Trump signs 19% tariff on Indonesian goods; EU plans $84.1 billion in retaliatory tariffs

President Donald Trump has announced a new trade agreement with Indonesia, imposing a 19% tariff on Indonesian goods imported into the United States....

Sport

Atletico Madrid agrees to sign Argentine midfielder Thiago Almada from Botafogo for €21 million

Atletico Madrid has secured an agreement to sign Argentine midfielder Thiago Almada from Brazilian club Botafogo, pending a medical examination and contract formalities....

World

Lebanon’s central bank bans interactions with Hezbollah’s financial arm

Lebanon’s central bank has issued a directive prohibiting all licensed financial institutions from engaging in any direct or indirect transactions with Al-Qard Al-Hassan,...

World

Kyrgyzstan’s parliament passes controversial bill increasing state control over media outlets, raising concerns about press freedom

Kyrgyzstan’s parliament has passed a contentious bill that significantly increases state control over media outlets, raising serious concerns about press freedom in the...

Economy

Kazakhstan’s crude oil production in 2025 surged by 7.5%

Kazakhstan’s crude oil production experienced a significant surge, increasing by 7.5% from May to reach 1.88 million barrels per day (bpd). This output...

World

Kenya’s President William Ruto orders police to shoot protesters in the leg to prevent property destruction during ongoing anti-government demonstration

Kenya’s President William Ruto has directed police to shoot protesters in the legs to prevent property destruction during ongoing anti-government demonstrations. This directive...