Sources close to the situation have revealed that Apollo Global Management is currently in discussions with AlShaya Group to potentially acquire the Starbucks franchise in the Middle East. This move would mark Apollo’s first foray into the coffee industry, as the private equity firm looks to diversify its portfolio. Both parties have not yet reached a final agreement, but negotiations are said to be progressing positively.
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Hamas says it submitted response to US envoy’s proposal seeking permanent ceasefire in Gaza – Middle East Monitor
The Palestinian group Hamas has submitted its response to a Gaza ceasefire proposal by US envoy Steve Witkoff, calling for a permanent ceasefire, complete Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, and guarantees for ongoing humanitarian aid. While Hamas suggested a prisoner exchange involving the release of 10 Israeli captives and the return of 18 bodies in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, it did not explicitly approve the proposal. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accepted the outline, which...
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