ABU DHABI ― The Jewish community here flourished after the Abraham Accords normalizing ties with Israel were signed at the White House during President Donald Trump’s first term. Kosher restaurants sprouted up, rabbis openly celebrated the High Holidays, and the United Arab Emirates inaugurated its first public synagogue. Source link
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KUALA LUMPUR, July 25 — Spider-Man took over Raintree Plaza at The Exchange TRX last night as thousands of fans gathered for the opening of the Spider-Man: Brand New Day light show.Organised by Sony Pictures Malaysia, Raintree Plaza was transformed into New York City’s iconic 42nd Street, paying tribute to the neighbourhood where Peter Parker lives and protects New York.Fans were treated to attractions inspired by the films, including the famous Daily Bugle newsstand, where visitors could take home complimentary printed newspapers, and Peter Pan Donut & Pastry Shop, the bakery where Michelle “MJ” Jones, played by Zendaya, worked part-time…
Hong Kong hotels and guest houses are required to provide fire escape hoods to ensure customer safety, with authorities rolling out a grace period for the sector, the city’s home affairs minister has said.Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs Alice Mak Mei-kuen also said on Saturday that the government would discuss implementation arrangements with the sector soon, after some representatives flagged that they had not been consulted before the requirement was introduced.“We have heard different comments from the hotel and guest house sector … I am certain that the sector, the public and the government hope to enhance the fire…
A protestor carries a placard saying ‘When the education is taxed, why should Pradhan be not held accountable’, referring to India’s Minister of Education Dharmendra Pradhan, during a demonstration in New Delhi, India, July 24, 2026. (PHOTO / AP)NEW DELHI – India’s Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on Saturday after several days of intense protests by students in the heart of New Delhi demanding his resignation over repeated examination paper leaks in the past few years.The protests began over the leak of this year’s examination paper for medical entrance, which was subsequently re-conducted last month.In a post on social media,…
New Delhi: The Supreme Court of India on Friday, July 24, 2026, passed a significant interim order prohibiting the unauthorised extraction, editing, and dissemination of audio and video recordings of judicial proceedings. The Bench, led by Chief Justice Surya Kant and including Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V. Mohana, directed that no recordings can be uploaded, reposted, or monetised on social media or any digital platform without prior permission from the court administration.This directive mandates that any extraction or modification of such recordings requires the express approval of the Secretary General of the Supreme Court or the Registrar General of the…
EUROPE – Ripple Foods, Royal FrieslandCampina, Tetra Pak, SPX Flow and HP Hood have issued guidance for manufacturers and ingredients suppliers, based on new research into managing bacterial spore growth in dairy alternative beverages. Named the Plant Protein Contaminants Consortium Project, its aim was to address critical knowledge gaps related to microbial safety and spoilage risks associated with plant-based ingredients used in the production of alt-dairy beverages. Formulating low-acid plant-based beverages that are distributed in a shelf-stable format presents various critical food safety challenges that must be addressed as the market for these products grows, the consortium said in a…
Toronto, Canada – In a move that reflects the growing momentum in bilateral relations and the shared vision to take them to new heights of economic and investment cooperation. The UAE and Canada announced the successful conclusion of negotiations on the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between the two countries.The successful completion of the negotiations and the reaching of the final terms of the agreement translate into the keenness of the leaderships of the two countries to continue elevating friendly relations to new horizons. This contributed to accelerating the pace of negotiations and completing them in record time. To become the…
Context: The International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) released its Global Mining and Metals Water Dataset, revealing that nearly two-thirds of global mining and metals processing facilities face high physical water risk. The Global Mining and Metals Water Dataset Report About The Global Mining and Metals Water Dataset Report: What it is? The Global Mining and Metals Water Dataset report represents the first comprehensive, cross-commodity analysis evaluating the mining sector’s exposure to physical water risks worldwide. Developed by ICMM in collaboration with research partners, the report overlays point-location data from 12,000 mining and metals facilities across 148 countries/regions with…
As Hong Kong’s summer weather becomes increasingly unpredictable, with periods of extreme heat, high humidity, and occasional rain showers and thunderstorms, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort (HKDL) continues to enhance its facilities and operations to better support guests and cast members throughout the season. From cooling facilities and shaded rest areas to flexible operational arrangements, the initiatives are designed to provide more choices and added ease for both guests and cast members during the summer months. Additionally, HKDL has introduced an exclusive “Summer Chill” 4PM Ticket Offer for Hong Kong residents. Guests can enjoy the park from 4:00pm onwards, helping them…
BEIJING, July 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — A news report from chinadaily.com.cn: Located on the edge of the Taklamakan Desert in Northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, the Tarim 1.2 MTA Phase II Ethylene Project and its supporting green and low-carbon demonstration facility of PetroChina Dushanzi Petrochemical Company, a subsidiary of China National Petroleum Corporation, are offering a new example of China’s low-carbon industrial transformation. Watch the video to discover how CNPC is exploring a cleaner and more circular future for the industry. View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/apac/news-releases/video-cnpc-offers-green-chemical-answer-302834036.html SOURCE chinadaily.com.cn Source link