Judge orders Meta to pay $25bn in fines for Facebook privacy violations
A jury found Meta guilty of lying to Facebook users in New Mexico about access to their data.
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Is Cyprus becoming Israel’s backyard?
Israeli capital, water technology, and real estate are making Cyprus a strategic and economic extension of Israel.
Published On 20 Oct 2026
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Qatar says only negotiations can resolve regional tensions
Qatar says diplomatic efforts are ongoing to de-escalate regional tensions and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Published On 20 Oct 2026
‘You have to sacrifice’: Trump voters stay loyal as US midterms approach
Rising economic pain confronting US voters has not translated into a loss of faith among Trump’s most loyal supporters.
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Why Rubio is visiting Reliance’s oil refinery in India, the world’s largest
Reliance is central to Washington’s efforts to punish Russian energy buyers and contain oil prices amid the war on Iran.
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France’s growing debt woes: How bond markets set countries’ borrowing costs
France’s rising debt is unnerving investors, but countries such as the US and Japan owe even greater sums.
Saudi Arabia cancels 2026 ‘Davos in the Desert’ amid Houthi attacks
Riyadh postpones flagship investment conference until 2027, orders government staff to work from home.
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Ex-OpenAI employee accused of planting device has Saudi backing: Prosecutor
US federal prosecutors allege the defendant was in frequent contact with unnamed member of royal family.
Chuck Schumer urges FCC to block AI robocalls before elections
Chuck Schumer urges FCC to reject petition allowing AI robocalls ahead of key November midterm elections.
Brazilian court orders Meta to prove Lula and Bolsonaro get equal treatment
A judge also doubled the daily fine for noncompliance with a previous court order governing political content.
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How HSBC’s Islamic fund invested millions in Israeli war-linked firms
HSBC bought $130m worth of shares in firms tied to Israel’s military, in breach of Islamic law compliance requirements.
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