By Joan FausBARCELONA (Reuters) -Nineteen boats carrying around 360 people reached Spain's Balearic Islands in the past two days, the latest surge in arrivals defying attempts by authorities to curb the fastest-growing migratory route into the European Union.Arrivals via the Western Mediterranean route - primarily boats departing Algeria for Spain - rose 27% in January-October compared with the same period last year, the steepest increase among routes, even as overall arrivals to the EU fell 22%, according to data from EU border agency Frontex.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Migrant arrivals in Spain's Balearics surge as smugglers switch routes
Israel Police probe case of alleged exploitative sexual offenses in newsroom
The case has been transferred to the prosecution for review.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Israel Police probe case of alleged exploitative sexual offenses in newsroom
UAE’s IHC to invest $1bn in India’s Sammaan Capital, boosting mortgage lending and financial inclusion
UAE’s IHC will invest $1bn in India’s Sammaan Capital, a leading NBFC, to expand mortgage lending and AI-driven credit solutions
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Family of genocide term's creator move to block US institute from using his name
Formal complaint in Pennsylvania says the group misleads the public and distorts Raphael Lemkin’s legacy, while repeatedly accusing Israel of “genocide.”
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Family of genocide term's creator move to block US institute from using his name
Fleetwod and Lowry lift each other into Abu Dhabi lead
Friends Tommy Fleetwood and Shane Lowry shared the lead in the Abu Dhabi Championship after they were paired together on Thursday and both shot eight-under-par opening rounds of 64.The pair shared the lead with New Zealander Kazuma Kobori, South African Richard Sterne and Frenchman Adrien Saddier at the start of the last event of the DP Tour before the season-ending World Championship in Dubai.Lowry and Fleetwood, both previous winners of the event, were drawn in a group that also included a third Ryder Cup player Rasmus Hojgaard.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Fleetwod and Lowry lift each other into Abu Dhabi lead
For many Syrians, Sharaa's US visit marks new beginning
On the streets of Damascus on Tuesday, Syrians viewed their leader's visit to Washington as a shift towards the West that could pave the way to reviving the country's war-battered economy.On Monday, Donald Trump received Ahmed al-Sharaa, a first for a Syrian head of state since independence in 1946 and a crowning achievement for the former jihadist, whom Washington once sought to arrest in return for a $10 million bounty."God willing, this visit will be a new beginning for Syria and an opening to the world after years of isolation," law student Boushra Abdel Bari said.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: For many Syrians, Sharaa's US visit marks new beginning
UAE higher education records decade-high enrolment with 57,000 new students
UAE universities admitted 57,035 new students for 2024–2025, up 13 per cent year-on-year, the highest enrolment in a decade
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Property Finder secures $250m financing from Ares to accelerate AI and MENA growth
Property Finder has secured $250m financing from Ares to accelerate AI, marketing and regional growth after posting 40% revenue CAGR
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Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: Property Finder secures 0m financing from Ares to accelerate AI and MENA growth
Wildlife advocate, primate expert Jane Goodall dead at 91
Goodall was a pioneer in her field, both as a female scientist in the 1960s and for her work studying the behavior of primates.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Wildlife advocate, primate expert Jane Goodall dead at 91
Israel must ensure basic needs in Gaza are met, says World Court
The ICJ also stated that Israel did not provide sufficient proof of Hamas's involvement in UNRWA.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Israel must ensure basic needs in Gaza are met, says World Court