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Identifying cyber crime motives more vital than ever, report says
11+ min ago (681+ words) Understanding the motives of cyber criminals is becoming increasingly important to strong cyber defence, a report from one of the world's largest cybersecurity companies has found. US-based CrowdStrike said cyber criminals are becoming more agile, innovative and evasive. As a…...
Syrian serviceman killed in attack on army base in Deir Ezzor
1+ hour, 15+ min ago (683+ words) A Syrian serviceman was killed in an attack on an army base in the eastern province of Deir Ezzor, state media reported early on Tuesday. "One member of the Syrian Arab Army was martyred as a result of unknown assailants…...
Trump denies reports that military general warned against Iran strike
1+ hour, 29+ min ago (773+ words) US President Donald Trump has rebuked reports that the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen Dan Caine, warned him of the risks of attacking Iran. "Numerous stories from the fake news media have been circulating stating that General…...
Dozens of NGOs appeal to Israeli court as Gaza and West Bank ban looms
1+ hour, 47+ min ago (669+ words) Dozens of international aid organisations have sent a joint appeal to the Israeli High Court in a last-ditch effort to reverse Israel's decision to ban them from working in Gaza and the occupied West Bank. Several NGOs have told The…...
Saudi Crown Prince attends iftar with Egypt's El Sisi
2+ hour, 2+ min ago (313+ words) Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman attended iftar on Monday with Egypt's President Abdel Fattah El Sisi in the Red Sea coastal city of Jeddah. Mr El Sisi was visiting Saudi Arabia for talks with Prince Mohammed addressing "regional…...
US markets end lower amid revived tariff concerns and AI displacement fears
3+ hour, 47+ min ago (466+ words) US stock futures fell on Monday, as uncertainty over American trade policy and continuing fears of artificial intelligence-related disruption clouded sentiment. The US dollar recouped losses while precious metals advanced. A broad sell-off sent all three major US stock indexes…...
Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao set for September rematch on Netflix
6+ hour, 21+ min ago (567+ words) Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao are set to face off on September 19 in Las Vegas in a rematch of the richest fight in history. Netflix will broadcast the second instalment of their rivalry, which will be held at the Sphere,…...
Trump to highlight economy, immigration and foreign policy 'wins' in State of the Union address
10+ hour, 57+ min ago (1243+ words) US President Donald Trump will address Congress on Tuesday in the annual State of the Union, a prime-time speech to highlight his achievements and outline his future agenda. Since returning to the White House last year, Mr Trump, 79, has reshaped…...
ECB president shows support for under-pressure Fed chairman
13+ hour, 15+ min ago (668+ words) European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde reaffirmed her support for Jerome Powell on Monday as the US Federal Reserve Chair remains under investigation by the Justice Department. Mr Powell revealed he was under criminal investigation last month over remarks he…...
UAE Central Bank issues new guidelines on the use of AI in financial sector
22+ hour, 56+ min ago (677+ words) The UAE Central Bank has issued new guidelines to licensed financial institutions on the responsible adoption and use of artificial intelligence and machine learning to protect consumers and boost transparency and governance. The guidance sets out core principles that serve…...