Articles for author: Layla Al-Khalifa

Layla Al-Khalifa

Argentine activist dies at 106 – Rosa Roisinblit’s inspiring story

Buenos Aires Activist Rosa Roisinblit Passes Away at 106 The Argentine human rights activist Rosa Roisinblit, who was a key figure in the search for children stolen during Argentina’s military dictatorship, has died at the age of 106, her organisation has confirmed. As the honorary president and a founding member of the Grandmothers of Plaza ...

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Boost Your Investments in Infrastructure and Energy Transition with PIF and Macquarie Asset Management

Riyadh Welcomes New Investment Partnership In a groundbreaking move, the Public Investment Fund (PIF) and Macquarie Asset Management (MAM) have officially inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at expanding investment opportunities in Saudi Arabia and fostering collaboration in key sectors, with a focus on infrastructure and energy transition. The two entities will explore joint ...

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South Korea secures deal to rescue citizens from US Hyundai raid

South Korean Citizens Detained in US Immigration Raid to be Released In a dramatic turn of events, South Korea’s government has announced an agreement with the US to release its citizens who were detained in a massive immigration raid at a Hyundai plant in Georgia. The chief of staff of South Korea’s president, Kang Hoon-sik, ...

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Record-breaking 3.9% GDP growth in Q2 2025! Find out more.

Saudi Real GDP Skyrockets with a Growth of 3.9% in Q2 2025 In a surprising turn of events, Saudi Arabia’s real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has experienced a substantial surge, recording a remarkable growth of 3.9% in the second quarter of 2025. This unexpected rise has left economists and analysts astounded, as the Kingdom continues ...

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Shocking: Caribbean Islands with Highest Murder Rate

The Dark Side of Paradise: Crime Surge in Turks and Caicos TURKS AND CAICOS — Jacques Phanor used to sleep with his windows open. Until just a few years ago, the Turks and Caicos Islands were known predominantly as a luxury Caribbean tourist destination. The startling beauty of the archipelago has regularly earned it “world’s ...

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Massive Drug Bust Uncovers Cocaine Superhighway Showdown

Irish Authorities Crack Down on Cocaine Trafficking DUBLIN — The text message came with a Santa emoji. “OK lads. No need for luck. Really this couldn’t be any more straightforward. Just relax and this will all be over soon.” It was sent to a fisherman from Ukraine and an unemployed man from Teesside who were ...

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Top Court Admits: Palestinian Prisoners Starving

Israel’s Supreme Court Demands Better Nutrition for Palestinian Prisoners In a landmark ruling, Israel’s Supreme Court has declared that the state is failing to provide adequate food to Palestinian prisoners, and must take immediate action to improve their nutrition. Thousands of Palestinians Held in Israeli Jails The three-judge bench emphasized that the government is legally ...

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New Sharia-Compliant Investment Platform Launched by Al Murjan Group and BlueFive Capital

Al Murjan Group and BlueFive Capital Join Forces to Develop Global Islamic Finance Platform In an exciting strategic move, Al Murjan Group, a prominent family business group in Saudi Arabia, and BlueFive Capital, a global investment platform, have announced a cross shareholding partnership to co-develop a global platform for Islamic finance. Reciprocal Ownership Stake The ...

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European Leaders in Talks with Trump Over Ukraine Crisis

European Leaders to Visit US to Address Ukraine Crisis In a bold move to tackle the ongoing war in Ukraine, European leaders are set to visit the United States early next week for discussions, announced President Donald Trump. The visit comes amidst escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine, with the US signaling readiness to impose ...