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Nigeria-EU deal sparks false claims over LGBT rights
LGBT people already live in fear in Nigeria, where same-sex relationships are illegal – now widespread misinformation about a European…
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Should I stay or should I go? The dilemma for young Nigerians
Nigerian graduate Olotu Olanrewaju is facing a choice between remaining in the country he loves and the possibility of a better life…
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Strathcona Plans $1.5 Billion Oil-Sands Carbon-Capture Projects
(Bloomberg) -- Canadian driller Strathcona Resources Ltd. is planning as much as C$2 billion ($1.5 billion) in projects to capture carbon…
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Expats rate Vietnam as most affordable country for 2024
[Source] Vietnam has maintained its No. 1 position in the Personal Finance Index for 2024, being recognized as the most affordable country…
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Reports falsely claim Nigeria’s approval of Samoa deal legalises same-sex relationships
Screenshot showing the false claim, taken July 8, 2024 The newspaper is Nigeria’s most influential daily in the Muslim-dominated…
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How Afshin Sajedi Revolutionized Luxury Private Jet Travel with Jets 100's Unique Membership Model
Afshin Sajedi, the founder and CEO of Jets 100, has revolutionized the concept of luxury private jet travel with his innovative flight…
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China's June consumer inflation misses expectations amid weak demand
BEIJING (Reuters) -China's consumer prices grew for a fifth month in June but missed expectations, while producer price deflation…
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The History Of Coca-Cola's Iconic Polar Bear Mascots, Explained
For decades, Coca-Cola has used polar bears to advertise and market one of the most popular soda brands in the world. Whether images of…
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Soaring High to Infinite Possibilities: Chantel Elloway’s Blueprint for Manifesting Your Dream Life
Chantel Elloway, honored as "Techpreneur of the Year" in the Middle East, is a visionary force transforming the landscape of global…
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BYD Has Its Eyes Set On Conquering Europe
On Monday, BYD Company Limited (OTC: BYDDY) signed a deal to open a $1 billion electric-vehicle factory in Turkey, directly threatening…
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Image of 'Taj Mahal being built' is AI generated
An AI-generated image of a scaffolded building has been repeatedly shared in social media posts that falsely claimed it showed India's…
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Claude Baruk: From St. Tropez to Las Vegas, A Journey of Passion and Excellence
Claude Baruk, an award-winning celebrity hairstylist, has made a significant mark in the world of luxury hair styling. Known for his…
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Kenya's dramatic flooding sweeps away a central part of the economy: Its farms
MACHAKOS, Kenya (AP) — With dismay, Martha Waema and her husband surveyed their farm that was submerged by weeks of relentless rainfall…
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The city where visitors are encouraged to ‘eat till they’re bankrupt’
Let’s be honest. Osaka hasn’t got Tokyo’s mind-bending urban sprawl, where every turn opens up a world of adventure. Likewise, it lacks…
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Nexi collaborates with Amazon Italy
Nexi has signed a new collaboration with Amazon in Italy, enabling customers to make purchases using Bancomat Pay. Through the…
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Chinese tech executives discuss how AI large language models can shape businesses
Chinese tech executives - including those from Alibaba Group Holding and generative artificial intelligence start-up Zhipu AI - discussed…
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Afghanistan has been through everything. Now it wants to dust off its postal service and modernize
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — In parts of Afghanistan where there are no street names or house numbers, utility companies and their customers…
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China's BYD opens EV factory in Thailand, first in Southeast Asia
By Chayut Setboonsarng RAYONG, Thailand (Reuters) -China's BYD opened an electric vehicle plant in Thailand on Thursday, the auto maker's…
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EU sets protectionist sights on Chinese e-commerce giants Shein, Temu
Insights from The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, and Nikkei Asia The News The European Union could impose restrictions on several Chinese…
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Turkmenistan and Iran sign deal to supply gas to Iraq. Iran will build pipeline to aid delivery
ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan (AP) — Turkmenistan and Iran on Wednesday signed a contract for the delivery of 10 billion cubic meters a year of…
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Africa Specialty Risks opens first Middle East office in Dubai
Pan-African and Middle East reinsurance group Africa Specialty Risks (ASR) has opened a new office in Dubai. The office, the company’s…
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Indonesia launches first EV battery plant
Indonesia launched its first electric vehicle battery plant on Wednesday, President Joko Widodo said, as Southeast Asian countries move to…
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Turkey’s Coca-Cola İçecek secures four sustainability-focused loans
Coca-Cola İçecek (CCI) has secured four loans from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to support its ESG efforts in four…
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Scotland fire footage misrepresented as South Korea factory blaze
Screenshot of the misleading Facebook post, taken on July 1 The clip also shows a watermark that read "World Forum", a Facebook page which…