As PGA Tour merges with Saudi cultural investment, sister of jailed Saudi aid worker speaks up about Twitter account

As PGA Tour merges with Saudi cultural investment, sister of jailed Saudi aid worker speaks up about Twitter account

The American sister of Abdulrahman al-Sadhan, a Saudi aid worker who was imprisoned for his satirical Twitter account, is concerned about Saudi Arabia’s influence on Twitter as the country expands its presence in culture and sports. Areej al-Sadhan accused Twitter of responsibility for her brother’s arrest, torture, and imprisonment after Saudi agents discovered his anonymous …

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More Ukrainians forced to evacuate their homes due to the increasing floodwaters.

More Ukrainians forced to evacuate their homes due to the increasing floodwaters.

Rising floodwaters are causing further damage in the regions surrounding the collapsed Kakhovka hydroelectric dam in Southern Ukraine. As a result, more residents are being forced to abandon their homes while officials scramble to distribute drinking water and determine long-term resettlement plans. According to official reports, over 2,700 people have vacated their homes in the …

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ESG Ratings Regulations: EU Aiming to Tighten Control on Conflicts of Interest

ESG Ratings Regulations: EU Aiming to Tighten Control on Conflicts of Interest

Agencies that rate businesses and investment funds on their environmental, social and governance credentials may face fines for conflicts of interest under new EU rules aiming to regulate the fast-growing industry for the first time. The proposal, to be announced by the European Commission next week as part of a crackdown on “greenwashing”, will require …

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Drug trafficker apprehended while seated on the toilet

Drug trafficker apprehended while seated on the toilet

Caught with his pants down! Drug dealer arrested while sitting on the loo when police raid his home in Peru Jose Spencer Bilbao Rivers apprehended by police while he was relieving himself Suspected cocaine dealer’s home in Lima, Peru, raided by anti-drugs officers  He claims he had diarrhoea and the quantities of drugs found were …

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Speculations abound on Bullet Jalosjos’ appearance on ‘Eat Bulaga’ being used for political purposes

Speculations abound on Bullet Jalosjos’ appearance on ‘Eat Bulaga’ being used for political purposes

TAPE Inc.’s chief finance officer, Bullet Jalosjos, was photographed with its president, Jon Jalosjos, and their sister, Soraya Jalosjos. In response to former Senator Tito Sotto III’s allegations that some program changes proposed by owner Romeo “Romy” Jalosjos Sr. were politically motivated, Bullet Jalosjos denied the claims. During an interview with CNN Philippines’ The Source, …

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OECD predicts that global economic recovery will be hindered by interest rates and inflation.

OECD predicts that global economic recovery will be hindered by interest rates and inflation.

The global economy remains fragile as inflation continues to impact household spending and higher interest rates hinder growth, according to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). The Paris-based group, comprising 38 member countries, predicts global growth to reach 2.7% this year, up from the previous estimate of 2.2% in November, with growth expected …

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At Least 16,000 Homes Lost in Dam Breach, Says UN

At Least 16,000 Homes Lost in Dam Breach, Says UN

Dozens of evacuees on an island in the Dnieper River had to flee rising floodwaters caused by the breach of a dam upstream. A stalled military truck in the midst of the swollen waters raised the panic level as Red Cross teams tried to manage an orderly evacuation. This was all happening while shelling …

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