The World Bank Group has officially inaugurated its first office in Doha, marking a major milestone in its partnership with Qatar and underlining the country’s growing influence in international development and finance. The new office signals a long-term commitment to closer cooperation, with both sides aiming to expand development financing, mobilise private investment and support countries facing fragility and conflict across the region. A Regional Hub for Cooperation Located at the headquarters of the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) and established in cooperation with the Ministry of Finance, the Doha office will function as a regional centre for collaboration between…
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Coca-Cola has launched legal action against Vue after the cinema operator replaced it with PepsiCo as its soft drinks supplier across Europe. The dispute follows the end of a nearly 25-year commercial relationship, after Vue put its drinks contract out to tender and selected PepsiCo in March last year in a deal running until at least 2030. Vue operates more than 90 cinemas in the UK and Ireland and 222 sites across eight European countries. Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Great Britain has filed a claim seeking to recover alleged unpaid debts dating from the contract’s termination. Vue has not taken legal…
US President Donald Trump has issued a strong warning to Canada. He said the United States would impose 100% tariffs on all Canadian goods. Trump shared the threat on his social media platform. He said the tariffs would take effect immediately. The warning targets any trade deal or partnership between Canada and China. Trump said Canada would face serious penalties if it pursued agreements with Beijing. He said the tariffs would cover all Canadian products entering the United States. He framed the move as protection for American industries. He offered no exemptions or negotiations. The statement heightened tensions between Washington…
Abu Dhabi’s property market in 2025 continues to show strong momentum, with steady growth in sales and rising confidence among buyers and investors. Experts say the market is benefiting from sustained demand, supportive policies, and a balanced supply of residential and commercial properties. One key factor driving growth is buyer interest. More individuals and families are entering the housing market, seeking apartments, villas, and townhouses in both established and emerging neighborhoods. Analysts note that this trend reflects a renewed confidence in Abu Dhabi’s real estate sector. Investor activity is also rising. Both local and international investors are looking to secure…
Google’s AI Overviews cite YouTube more frequently than any medical website when responding to health-related search queries, according to new research that raises concerns about the reliability of information shown to billions of users each month. The study, conducted by the SEO firm SE Ranking, analysed more than 50,000 health queries made in Germany and found that YouTube accounted for 4.43% of all sources cited in AI Overviews – more than hospitals, government health portals or academic institutions. YouTube, which is owned by Google, was cited over 20,000 times, making it the single most referenced domain. Researchers warned that YouTube…
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Every month, hundreds of millions of users visit Pinterest to explore new styles and creative ideas. One popular page called “the most ridiculous things” offers unusual inspiration. It shows Crocs repurposed as flower pots. It features cheeseburger-shaped eyeshadow. It even presents a gingerbread house built from vegetables. Many users do not realise the technology behind these recommendations is not always American. Pinterest now experiments with Chinese artificial intelligence models to improve its recommendation engine. The platform increasingly relies on this technology to personalise shopping and discovery. Pinterest chief executive Bill Ready said the platform now functions like an AI-powered shopping…
Anger Over Claims About NATO’s Role UK ministers have criticised Donald Trump after the US president appeared to dismiss the role NATO allies played in Afghanistan. In an interview with Fox News on Thursday, Trump suggested allied troops were not on the front lines, remarks that sparked immediate outrage in Britain. Official UK figures show that 457 British service personnel died during the conflict, with 405 of those deaths caused by hostile action. Following the interview, the UK government said on Friday that Trump was “wrong to diminish” the contribution of NATO forces. British troops joined the US-led mission in…
Japan is developing the L0 Series, a magnetic-levitation train that has already hit test speeds of 603.5 km/h, making it the fastest train ever built. The project is being led by Central Japan Railway Company and will run on the new Chūō Shinkansen line. When operational, the L0 Series is expected to cut travel times dramatically, reducing Tokyo–Nagoya journeys to about 40 minutes, and eventually linking Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka into a single megaregion. The full Tokyo–Osaka trip could take just one hour. The technology relies on magnetic levitation, lifting trains above the track to eliminate friction and allow extreme…
TikTok has finalized a deal that guarantees the app will continue operating in the United States. The company announced the agreement on Thursday, ending years of political and legal uncertainty. The deal resolves a long-running dispute between Washington and Beijing. The conflict began during Donald Trump’s first presidency, when he attempted to ban TikTok over national security concerns. US law threatened to block the app in January 2025 unless ByteDance sold its American operations. Trump delayed enforcement multiple times after returning to office. The central issue involved TikTok’s recommendation algorithm. Under the deal, American owners now license the system, which…
