If the current ceasefire in Gaza holds, it will mark the much-needed end to an indefensibly cruel war. But the longer-term picture, and whether yet another deadly conflagration can be prevented, is another matter. One factor — not the only one, but a big one — is whether the Israelis can be convinced that they…
The Pittsburgh Steelers have emerged as legitimate AFC contenders this season, prompting speculation about potential moves before the trade deadline. After bringing in 41-year-old quarterback Aaron Rodgers on a one-year deal, the franchise appears willing to make bold decisions in pursuit of a championship. Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk believes Pittsburgh may not…
Let’s suppose you have N elements with the same animation that should animate sequentially. The first one, then the second one, and so on until we reach the last one, then we loop back to the beginning. I am sure you know what I am talking about, and you also know that it’s tricky to…
Dubai Basketball (3–2) posted the biggest win of its short EuroLeague run, defeating Barcelona (3–2) 83–78 at home in Game 5. Jurica Golemac’s team presented an impressive image, dominating the racket and the airwaves from the first to the last minute. Explosive start and absolute control of the racket The hosts got off to an…
At a roundtable at the bank’s headquarters in Cairo, CIB’s leadership team discusses expansion in Africa, commitment to sustainable finance, growing digital banking tools, and the future for the bank. Global Finance celebrated the 50th anniversary of Commercial International Bank (CIB), Egypt’s largest private sector bank and a driving force in the transformation of Egypt’s banking…
This October Peter Vandermeersch, former CEO of Mediahuis Ireland, assumes a distinguished new role that cements a distinguished career with the Belgian-based multinational media company. Vandermeesch had spent 22 formative years at Der Standaard, moving up the ranks from Paris correspondent to editor in chief. He held the same title at Mediahuis NRC for about…
Match tickets for DP World International League T20 Season 4 are now available. The biggest T20 tournament of the Gulf region begins on the UAE National Day – Tuesday, 2 December. The 34-match cricketing extravaganza will conclude with a grand final on Sunday, 4 January 2026. The opening clash of the season will be a…
Americans have a weird relationship with soy, one of the most important and widely cultivated crops in the world. Most of us associate the protein-packed, butter-yellow orbs known as soybeans with niche vegetarian products like tofu, soy milk, and veggie burgers (hence the anti-vegan epithet “soy boy”). In reality, though, pretty much everyone is eating…
It took him some time, but Russell Westbrook has finally found a new home in the NBA. On Wednesday, it was announced that Westbrook had signed a deal with the Sacramento Kings, meaning he will be in the league once again when the new season kicks off in a few days. The Kings might…
Kevin Federline Memoir Puts Britney Spears’ Brand at Risk: What the Financial Fallout Could Look Like New allegations from Kevin Federline’s memoir could trigger reputational damage, legal exposure, and earnings headwinds for Britney Spears. Britney Spears finds herself under renewed public scrutiny after her ex-husband Kevin Federline has claimed in excerpts of his upcoming memoir,…