Qatar sovereign fund agrees to buy 10% stake in China asset manager

In Jerusalem, Israelis protested against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's actions undermining democracy and called for a renewed cease-fire in Gaza to release remaining hostages, following deadly attacks ending a truce with Hamas. National solidarity during the war in Gaza is deteriorating amid accusations of Netanyahu prioritizing political survival and right-wing interests. Protesters disrupted traffic, mirroring past unrest, sparked by concerns over government power abuses and loyalty-based appointments, prompting opposition leader Yair Lapid to call for...

Turkish police raided the home of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, detaining him over a corruption probe, which the main opposition CHP party denounced as a "coup". The move came days before he was to be named the party's candidate for the 2028 presidential election. Imamoglu's detention, related to bribery and extortion charges, was also connected to a separate probe for allegedly aiding the banned Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), leading to social media restrictions and a...

Israeli forces launched deadly aerial attacks across the Gaza Strip, ending a temporary cease-fire with Hamas and resulting in over 400 deaths, including children. The attacks followed failed negotiations to extend the truce and were prompted by Hamas's refusal to release Israeli hostages. The situation remains tense as Hamas weighs its response and Israel vows to continue military action until all war objectives are achieved. Full Article

A community of Palestinian Bedouins in the occupied West Bank condemned a major theft of their livestock by armed Israeli settlers under the protection of Israeli forces, who attacked residents in Ras Ein al Auja, stealing over 1,500 livestock and causing damage. The Israeli military stated that police intervened and arrested a Palestinian suspect, while the UN reported settler violence, including physical assaults and theft. The UN rights chief called for an end to settlement...

Israel launched a massive bombing campaign in Gaza, resulting in over 400 deaths; Hamas has not launched a discernible counterattack, focusing on regrouping and preparing for potential ground invasion. Despite Israel's efforts to pressure Hamas to release hostages and dismantle its military wing, Hamas remains unwilling to surrender and end the war permanently. The group's strategy involves assessing Israel's intentions before deciding on a response, emphasizing the importance of maintaining its military capabilities in Gaza....

The UAE's affordable luxury real estate sector is experiencing significant growth, with a 34% surge in transaction values in 2024 and forecasts indicating a 5-10% increase in property launches targeting this segment in 2025. Dubai's luxury market saw a 26% year-on-year increase in transaction prices for apartments in sought-after areas, reflecting a maturing market with balanced supply and demand. Projections suggest the market will maintain a 2.28% annual growth rate from 2025 to 2029, reaching...