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☆ Netanyahu offers $5 million and safe passage out of Gaza to anyone returning a hostage
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-20 | by ( Tamar Michaelis | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday offered $5 million and safe passage out of Gaza to anyone returning a hostage. We will also give $5 million for every hostage,” Netanyahu said. “The prime minister is trading the hostages’ lives,” said Einav Zangauker. When Hamas attacked Israel on October 7 of last year, it killed more than 1,200 people and took over 250 others hostage. Of those abducted, 97 remain in Gaza, including the bodies of at least 34 confirmed dead by the Israeli military.

Persons: Benjamin Netanyahu, “, ” Netanyahu, Israel Katz, Netanyahu, Matan, ’, ”, Einav, he’ll, ” Zangauker Organizations: CNN, Israeli, Defense Locations: Gaza, Qatar, Israel

The the theft by armed men of nearly 100 trucks loaded with food and other humanitarian aid over the weekend sent prices soaring and caused shortages in central Gaza where hundreds of thousands are crammed into squalid tent camps. On Monday, a crowd of people waited outside a shuttered bakery in the central city of Deir al-Balah. A woman who had been displaced from Gaza City, identifying herself as Umm Shadi, said the price of flour had climbed to 400 shekels (over $100) a bag, if it can even be found. Nora Muhanna, another woman displaced from Gaza City, said she was leaving empty-handed after waiting five hours for a bag of bread for her children. Around 100 hostages are still inside Gaza, at least a third of whom are believed to be dead.

Persons: Umm Shadi, Nora Muhanna, ”, Stephane Dujarric, Bassem Naim Organizations: United Nations, Hamas Locations: Gaza, Israel, Deir, Gaza City, Aqsa, Qatar, Rafah

☆ How China's Rising Emissions Could Change Global Climate Politics
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-19 | by ( Brad Plumer | Mira Rojanasakul | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +7 min

8 6 United States 4 2 European Union 1850 1900 1950 2000 2024 China Emissions per year 10 gigatons CO2-eq. 8 6 United States 4 2 European Union 1850 1900 1950 2000 2024 China Emissions per year 10 gigatons CO2-eq. That’s why historical emissions are often used as a gauge of responsibility for global warming. A question of moneyChina’s historical responsibility for climate change has become a major point of contention in global climate politics. Total historical greenhouse gas emissions Historical emissions per person Gigatons CO2-eq.

Persons: Jones, ” John Podesta, Ding Xuexiang, ”, Gaston Browne of Organizations: United, United States, Carbon, European Union, Union, Indonesia, India, Britain, Canada, Qatar Locations: United States, Europe, China, United Nations, Baku, Azerbaijan, Japan, Canada, Australia, Nations, India, Saudi Arabia, Africa, “, Gaston Browne of Antigua, Barbuda, Russia, Brazil, European Union, Qatar

☆ LGBTQ Afghans say they face abuse in detention as Taliban crackdown intensifies
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-19 | by ( Billy Stockwell | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +14 min

“He grabbed me from behind, tore my clothes apart and raped me,” Sohrab – whose name has been changed for security reasons – told CNN in October. Transgender and gender non-conforming people are being “consistently” targeted at Taliban checkpoints due to their choice of clothing, human rights groups said. “I will never forget when the Taliban came to our house,” Samiar Nazari, a 22-year-old transgender man, told CNN. Other human rights groups have documented instances of extrajudicial detention, conducted out of the public eye. With little sign that the Taliban will improve their record on human rights, many in the country feel abandoned by the international community.

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☆ Rafael Nadal: Farewell to the ‘King of Clay’
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-19 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +16 min

Rafael Nadal serves during a French Open match in 2018. Frank Coppi/Popperfoto/Getty Images Nadal, 13, competes at a junior tournament in France in 2000. Alessia Pierdomenico/Pool/Getty Images Nadal, center, listens to the Spanish national anthem after winning gold at the Beijing Olympics in August 2008. Hannah Peters/Getty Images Nadal carries Spain’s flag during the Olympics opening ceremony in Rio de Janeiro in 2016. Clive Brunskill/Getty Images Nadal receives the Camino Real Award from Spain’s King Felipe in September 2022.

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☆ Rafael Nadal retires after Spain is upset by the Netherlands in the Davis Cup
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-19 | by ( Jill Martin | Wayne Sterling | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

Rafael Nadal serves during a French Open match in 2018. Al Bello/Getty Images Nadal, second from right, poses with other members of Team Spain after they won the Davis Cup in December 2004. Alessia Pierdomenico/Pool/Getty Images Nadal, center, listens to the Spanish national anthem after winning gold at the Beijing Olympics in August 2008. Julian Finney/Getty Images Nadal reacts after winning a Davis Cup match in December 2009. It was the final match of Federer’s career Julian Finney/Getty Images for Laver Cup Federer and Nadal tear up after their Laver Cup match.

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☆ I flew in the 'world's best' business class where the luxury is next level. See inside Qatar Airways' Airbus A350 QSuite.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-17 | by ( Pete Syme | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

AdvertisementI flew in Qatar Airways' QSuite business class, which Skytrax named as the world's best for 2024. Thanks to the plush suite with a sliding door and the friendly cabin crew, it felt super luxurious. Top-notch food and generous pours on the drinks really elevated the luxury experience. Qatar Airways' signature QSuite business class was named the world's best business class at this year's Skytrax awards, often called the aviation industry's Oscars. Here's what it was like to fly in Qatar Airways' QSuite.

Persons: Elon Musk's Organizations: Qatar Airways, Airbus, Elon Musk's Starlink, White Company Locations: London Heathrow, Doha, Swiss

☆ I thought the viral blow-up travel pillows were ingenious. Then, I traveled with one on a 15-hour economy flight.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-16 | by ( Monica Humphries | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

AdvertisementI purchased a blow-up travel pillow for two long-haul flights between the US and East Africa. I did catch some Zs, but I knew by the end of the flight I'd never fly with the travel pillow again. The Kimiandy Inflatable Travel Pillow. Monica Humphries/Business InsiderI'd eyed the travel pillow for yearsI've spent the past few years watching TikTok videos, chatting with frequent flyers, and reading travel pillow roundups — and one product always stood out. AdvertisementThe $21 Kimiandy Inflatable Travel Pillow, shaped like a cube, allows sleepers to lean forward.

Persons: shamefully, Monica Humphries, I've, hasn't Organizations: US, Ethiopian, Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Airlines Locations: East Africa, Washington, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Doha, Qatar, Dallas

☆ Jorge Martin: Swashbuckling bike racer poised to make history in MotoGP season finale
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | by ( Jonathan Hawkins | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

In April 2021, he was on a roll following a stunning introduction to life in the premier class of bike racing. Fresh from a pole position and a third place in only his second ever MotoGP race, Martin arrived at the third round of the championship in Portugal believing the world was at his feet. “When I arrived in MotoGP in 2021, I started too good, let’s say,” Martin tells CNN, smiling. Prima Pramac RacingA month later, however, Martin was back on a bike and has steadily improved ever since. Jorge Martin has had three race wins this MotoGP season.

Persons: gasping, Jorge Martin, Pecco, Martin, ” Martin, “, Prima Pramac, ”, ’, –, Pramac, Ducati’s, it’s, …, I’m, Mat Oxley, “ Jorge, ” Oxley, Jorge, That’s, Bagnaia, ” Martin’s, Angel Martin, Susana Almoguera, Jonathan Hawkins, he’s, Valencia Martin Organizations: CNN, MotoGP, Qatar, Prima Pramac Ducati, Prima, Red Bull, Twitter, Solidarity, Aprilia Locations: Portugal, Portimão, ‘, Barcelona, Spain, Valencia, Malaysia, Valencia …

☆ Who’s Attending COP29, the International Climate Summit?
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-13 | by ( Mira Rojanasakul | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +9 min

Over 50,000 people are gathered in Baku, Azerbaijan, for the United Nations climate conference known as COP29. This is the second largest of the annual gatherings in their history, according to official estimates and recently published data. Diplomats from nearly 200 member countries will seek a deal on climate financing to support the clean energy transition in developing economies. Recent years have seen a spike in the number of guests, particularly from Europe, sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East. Politicians started to take more interest in the climate talks in 2009, when they were held in Copenhagen.

Persons: Donald J, Trump, COP6, Keir Starmer, ”, Richard Kinley, they’ve, They’ve Organizations: Climate, United Nations, Diplomats, Paris Copenhagen, Berlin, COP3, Dubai, New York, Paris Copenhagen Official, CENTRAL, NORTH, NORTH AFRICA EAST, NORTH AFRICA Official, EAST ASIA, COP1, CENTRAL ASIA, EAST, PACIFIC, Copenhagen COP15, United, United Arab Emirates, Azerbaijan Russia United Arab, Swarthmore, Ivory, Ivory Coast Democratic Locations: Baku, Azerbaijan, United States, Europe, Saharan Africa, COP28, Dubai, Paris, Copenhagen, United Kingdom, China, SAHARAN AFRICA, NORTH AFRICA, NORTH AFRICA EAST ASIA, Berlin, ASIA, EUROPE, EAST ASIA, AFRICA, Russia, United Arab, Qatar, Doha, Azerbaijan Russia, Azerbaijan Russia United Arab Emirates Qatar, Ivory Coast, Ivory Coast Democratic Republic of Congo Senegal Ghana

Mike Huckabee as the U.S. ambassador to Israel, a high-profile diplomatic posting in a tumultuous region. On the campaign trail, Trump, a close ally of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has vowed to put an end to the conflict. “I am pleased to announce that the Highly Respected former Governor of Arkansas, Mike Huckabee, has been nominated to be The United States Ambassador to Israel,” Trump said in a statement. He loves Israel, and the people of Israel, and likewise, the people of Israel love him. Huckabee's daughter, the current Arkansas governor and a former Trump administration official, Sarah Huckabee Sanders, was also a top surrogate for Trump.

Persons: Donald Trump, Mike Huckabee, Benjamin Netanyahu, Huckabee, Trump, “, ” Trump, “ Mike, Israel, Mike, Sarah Huckabee Sanders Organizations: Arkansas Gov, Huckabee, Hamas, Qatar, Republican, Trump, United, Republican Jewish Coalition Locations: U.S, Israel, Jerusalem, Gaza, Lebanon, Pennsylvania, Arkansas, United States, Faith

☆ Israeli minister draws criticism for saying Trump's win is an opportunity to annex parts of West Bank
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-12 | by ( Freddie Clayton | Freddie Clayton Is A Freelance Journalist Based In London. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

A call from Israel’s ultranationalist finance minister to use Donald Trump’s election win as an opportunity to annex parts of the occupied West Bank has drawn international condemnation and fueled fears about the U.S. ally’s plans. Bezalel Smotrich said Monday that “the time has come” to extend Israeli sovereignty over settlements in the area — land recognized by the international community as belonging to Palestinians in their quest for a future state. The Israeli minister welcomed the president-elect’s victory and said that he would seek Trump's support for the move. Discussions on plans to annex parts of the West Bank were held between Israel and Washington during Trump’s first term, and Smotrich said that he would push his government to engage with the incoming administration to gain support. Smotrich added that he would seek international recognition for sovereignty over the West Bank, but his announcement quickly drew global condemnation.

Persons: Donald Trump’s, Bezalel Smotrich, “, God’s, Trump, ”, Trump’s, Smotrich, Biden, Steffen Seibert Organizations: West Bank, State Department, Israel Locations: Israel, Judea, Samaria, Washington, United States

☆ Netanyahu’s aggressive strategy brings political success and raft of scandal
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-12 | by ( Mick Krever | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

Jerusalem CNN —Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is on a winning streak. He fired his defense minister, Yoav Gallant, who long threatened his coalition and whose attempted dismissal last year led to massive protests. Donald Trump meets with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at Mar-a-Lago on July 26, in Palm Beach, Florida. The slate of accusations against the prime minister, he said, are “an opportunity” to brand himself as the victim of a witch hunt. Reports in Israeli media this week suggest that his office may be floating a trial balloon for dismissing Baharav Miara.

Persons: Benjamin Netanyahu, Yoav Gallant, Israel, Donald Trump, Netanyahu, “, ”, –, Alex Brandon, ” Netanyahu, Yedioth Ahronoth, Gallant, Yair Lapid, ” Yoav Gallant, Andrew Harnik, Trump, Nadav Shtrauchler, Minister’s, it’s Netanyahu, Hassan, Nasrallah, Israel –, Shin, Oded, Baharav Miara, Netanyahu’s, CNN’s Dana Karni, Jeremy Diamond Organizations: Jerusalem CNN, Israeli, Mar, –, Israel Security Agency, Ronen Locations: Jerusalem, Gaza, Israel, Lebanese, Qatar, Lago, Palm Beach , Florida, Arlington , Virginia, United States, Lebanon, Gali Baharav Miara, Tel Aviv

☆ Families of American hostages captured by Hamas turn to Donald Trump for new hope
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-12 | by ( Mj Lee | Arlette Saenz | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

Washington CNN —The families of US hostages captured by Hamas on October 7, 2023, remain in agony, waiting for any sign that their loved ones might finally come home to them. Now, more than a year into the Israel-Hamas conflict and on the heels of last week’s US presidential election, some of those families are turning to one man with renewed hope: President-elect Donald Trump. Speaking at the Republican National Convention over the summer, Trump said: “To the entire world, I tell you this: We want our hostages back. And they better be back before I assume office, or you will be paying a very big price.”The Biden administration has been pushing for months for a ceasefire and hostages release deal in the Israel-Hamas war. Those families have yet to meet with Trump or his running mate, JD Vance, according to Chen.

Persons: Donald Trump, Ruby Chen, Itay, Chen, –, Joe Biden’s, Jake Sullivan, Biden, “ He’s, ’ ” Chen, ” Chen, Trump, “, ”, JD Vance, Sullivan, Hamas – Organizations: Washington CNN, White, CNN, Trump, America, Republican National Convention, Democrat, Republican, Hamas, Democratic Locations: Israel, Gaza, Washington, Qatar

☆ FIFA must halt Saudi World Cup bid due to human rights issues, says Amnesty
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-11 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +5 min

FIFA must halt the process to pick Saudi Arabia as hosts of the 2034 World Cup unless major human rights reforms are announced before the vote next month, Amnesty International and the Sport & Rights Alliance (SRA) have said. A combined bid of Morocco, Spain and Portugal is the sole bid for 2030, while Saudi Arabia is the lone bidder for 2034. Amnesty and the SRA said they had evaluated the human rights strategies proposed by the bidding countries and concluded in a new report that neither bid adequately outlined how they would meet the human rights standards required by FIFA. “FIFA is implementing thorough bidding processes for the 2030 and 2034 editions of the FIFA World Cup,” a FIFA spokesperson said. However, it narrowly failed to win a seat on the United Nations Human Rights Council last month.

Persons: Steve Cockburn, Amnesty’s, “, ”, Hammad Albalawi, Cockburn, ” Cockburn Organizations: FIFA, Amnesty International, Sport & Rights Alliance, FIFA Congress, Amnesty, ” FIFA, Saudi, Britain’s Guardian, United Nations Human Rights Locations: Saudi Arabia, Morocco, Spain, Portugal, Australia, New Zealand, United States, Mexico, Canada, Brazil, Kingdom, Saudi, Qatar, Gulf

☆ Israeli strikes kill dozens in Lebanon and isolated northern Gaza, officials say
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-10 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Ap-Live-Blog-Byline-Image.Png | The Associated Press | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +6 min

A woman amid the destruction of an Israeli strike in Jabaliya in northern Gaza Sunday. OMAR AL-QATTAA / AFP - Getty ImagesThe Israeli military said it targeted a site where militants were operating in Jabaliya, without providing evidence. As in other areas of Gaza, Israel has sent forces back in after repeated operations, saying Hamas has regrouped. EYAD BABA / AFP - Getty ImagesOn Sunday, the Israeli military released what it said was video footage of Hamas abusing detainees. A car damaged by an Israeli strike on the village of Aalmat in northern Lebanon, Sunday.

Persons: Jabaliya, Fadel Naim, Al, OMAR AL, Wael al, Beit Hanoun, Biden, EYAD BABA, Israel, Hassan Nasrallah, Hassan Ammar, ” Organizations: Hezbollah, Health Ministry, Ahly, Getty, Civil Defense, Hamas, Palestinian Authority, West Bank, U.S Locations: Lebanon, Gaza, Israeli, Aalmat, Beirut, Gaza City, Jabaliya, AFP, Beit Lahiya, Israel, Palestinian, Iran, Sunday, United States, Qatar, Egypt

☆ Qatar threatens Hamas with expulsion, officials say
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-09 | by ( Keir Simmons | Gabe Gutierrez | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +7 min

As a consequence, the Hamas political office no longer serves its purpose." Qatar agreed and told Hamas’ political leaders about the decision about 10 days ago, the U.S. official said. A Hamas official contacted for comment did not respond. “Its recent behavior dealing with Hamas is telling.”Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other Israeli officials have also criticized Qatar for not forcing Hamas into an agreement. Hamas’ leadership is divided between a military wing, based in Gaza, and the political bureau, whose top officials have been based in Qatar.

Persons: ”, Biden, Israel, Yahya Sinwar, “, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman, Thani, Karim Jaafar, Trump, Hersh Goldberg, Khaled Meshal, —, ’, Abdel Kareem Hana, Sen, Rick Scott, Qatar’s, ” Scott, Benjamin Netanyahu, NATO Ally, Ismail Haniyeh, Masoud Pezeshkian Organizations: NBC, Hamas, Qatar, U.S, Qatari, Qatar's, Getty, U.S ., NBC News, Biden Administration, NATO, Foreign Relations, President Locations: Israel, U.S, Qatar, Gaza, Egypt, Thani, AFP, Doha, Cairo, Deir al, Turkey, United States, Washington, New York, Tehran, Iran, Lebanon

☆ Qatar is suspending its role in talks between Israel and Hamas, sources say
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-09 | by ( Becky Anderson | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Qatar is suspending its role as a mediator in talks between Israel and Hamas after concluding that the two sides are no longer negotiating in good faith, two sources familiar with the situation tell CNN. Qatar, which has long hosted Hamas’ political office in Doha, has alongside Egypt served as an intermediary for the two sides, which do not officially maintain direct contact. During a temporary ceasefire mediated by Qatar and Egypt last November, Hamas released 105 hostages and Israel released 240 Palestinian prisoners. “As a consequence, the Hamas political office no longer serves its purpose.”Hamas has insisted that any agreement with Israel must lead to a permanent end to the war in Gaza. In July he effectively spiked a draft hostage and ceasefire deal by introducing a raft of new, 11th-hour demands.

Persons: Benjamin Netanyahu, Omar Al, Nir Barkat, ” Netanyahu, –, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Biden, ”, “, ’ Organizations: CNN —, CNN, Qatari, Palestinian Ministry of Health, UN, Getty, Foreign, American, Qatar Locations: CNN — Qatar, Israel, Qatar, Doha, Egypt, Gaza, Israeli, AFP, Palestinian, Cairo

CNN —Qatar announced Saturday that it has paused its role as a mediator for a ceasefire in Gaza between Israel and Hamas due to a lack of willingness by the sides to reach an agreement. After months of stop-and-go negotiations, efforts to reach a ceasefire and hostage release deal – a top priority for President Joe Biden – remain stalled. Officials in Doha have also decided to close Hamas’ political office in the Qatari capital, a diplomat familiar with the decision told CNN. In April, Doha made a similar move in temporarily closing the Hamas office. As talks faltered, the Biden administration and Israel asked Doha to bring them back, the diplomat told CNN.

Persons: Majed Al, Ansari, Joe Biden –, “⁠, “, ”, ’, Hersh Goldberg, Polin, Biden, CNN’s Ibrahim Dahman, Kylie Atwood, Jennifer Hansler Organizations: CNN — Qatar, Qatari Foreign Ministry, Officials, CNN, ⁠ Doha, Qatar, White House National Security Council, “ Qatar, Qatari, Al, Israel Locations: Gaza, Israel, The State, Qatar, Doha, Cairo, Turkey

“Hamas is a terrorist group that has killed Americans and continues to hold Americans hostage,” a senior administration official told CNN. The final impetus for Qatar agreeing to kick Hamas out came recently after the death of American-Israeli hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin and Hamas’ rejection of yet another ceasefire proposal. Exactly when Hamas operatives would be exiled out of Qatar – and where they would go – are unclear. One US official told CNN the group has not been given an extended amount of time to leave the country. Earlier this year, the Justice Department charged several senior Hamas leaders over the October 7 terrorist attack on Israel.

Persons: Joe Biden –, ”, “, Hersh Goldberg, Polin, Khaled Meshaal, Antony Blinken Organizations: CNN, Qatar, Doha –, Qatari, Qatar –, Justice Department Locations: Qatari, Doha, Israel, Qatar, Turkey, Gaza

☆ I've flown on Singapore's world's longest flight in business class. It was nice, but the new seats will be a game changer.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-08 | by ( Taylor Rains | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

I'm exited Singapore Airlines is adding doors to business class after flying the current seat. AdvertisementIn early 2023, I flew Singapore Airlines on the world's longest flight to experience what is considered a top-tier business class. Taylor Rains/Business InsiderSince then, I've flown in door-equipped business class on Japan's All Nippon Airways and British Airways. The carrier announced plans in November to retrofit 41 Airbus A350 planes with a new door-equipped business class. Air India launched its new pod-like business class in January as it completely overhauls its brand.

Persons: I'm, —, Taylor Rains, I've, Goh Choon Phong, Skytrax's Organizations: Singapore Airlines, Service, All Nippon Airways, British Airways, Boeing 777X, Air India, Air, Turkish Airlines, American Airlines, Korean Locations: Singapore, Qatar

☆ Bahrain Finance Minister: ‘Rising tide will lift all economies in the GCC’
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-08 | by ( Jacopo Prisco | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Like many other Middle Eastern economies, Bahrain has been trying to move away from its dependence on fossil fuels. In October, the National Bank of Bahrain launched a Bitcoin investment fund, aimed at institutional investors — a first for the GCC. At the Gateway Gulf event, Bahrain’s Minister of Tourism announced the construction of 16 new hotels totaling over 3,000 rooms. However Al Khalifa believes that the success of its GCC partners will ultimately prove beneficial for Bahrain. “All of us are working together to increase economic activity, increase the pie for the whole region, and this rising tide will lift all of the economies of the region.”

Persons: ” Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, CNN’s Richard, ”, ” Al Khalifa, —, Steffen Hertog, Abu Dhabi, Hertog, Al Khalifa Organizations: CNN, Bahrain’s, Finance, National, Gulf Cooperation Council, United, United Arab Emirates, GCC, World Bank, National Bank of, Tourism, London School of Economics, Political Science, “ Locations: Bahrain, Gateway, ” “ Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab, National Bank of Bahrain, “ Dubai, Dubai, Abu, Saudi

☆ International airlines are all-in on fancy first-class seats, even as US carriers focus only on business for long-haul flights
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-07 | by ( Taylor Rains | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

They deemed business class more lucrative for long-haul flights. While these carriers still have business class, true first class remains a money-maker despite taking up the least amount of cabin real estate. Air France, Swiss International Air Lines, and Lufthansa are also in the mix, among others. "Air France is committed to having this super premium first-class product because it's Air France," Funk said. Advertisement"You're not going to have William and Kate fly business class alongside 85 other people," she said.

Persons: —, Badr Mohammed Al Meer, Tiffany Funk, Funk, Kate Organizations: Service, Air Lines, United Airlines, American Airlines, Qatar Airways, CNBC, Singapore Airlines, Air, Swiss International Air Lines, Lufthansa, monied Fortune, Google, US, Funk, British Airways, Getty Images Airlines, it's Air, Qantas, Qantas Media Locations: Europe, Asia, Air France, Swiss, monied, Singapore, Emirates, France, Australia, New York, London

☆ Moderna posts surprise profit as Covid vaccine sales impress, cost cuts take hold
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-07 | by ( Annika Kim Constantino | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Moderna on Thursday posted a surprise profit for the third quarter, smashing Wall Street estimates, as its cost-cutting efforts took hold and sales of its Covid vaccine came in higher than expected. Before year end, the company plans to file for approval of its experimental "next-generation" Covid vaccine and combination shot targeting Covid and the flu. Moderna this year also expects to apply for expanded approval of its RSV vaccine, targeting high-risk adults ages 18 to 59. "I think the earlier launch and a steeper ramp drove a much higher sales number" for the Covid vaccine, Moderna CEO Stéphane Bancel said in an interview. Analysts had expected sales of $132 million for the RSV vaccine, according to estimates compiled by StreetAccount.

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Abu Dhabi and Jerusalem CNN —If his first term in the White House is any indication, President-elect Donald Trump is likely to keep the Middle East high on his agenda. But the Middle East has changed significantly since he left office in 2021, and all regional actors are keenly watching how the new president will navigate these shifts. Here’s how Trump’s election could affect key players in the Middle East:Israel and the PalestiniansEnding the wars in Gaza and Lebanon and integrating Israel in the Middle East are likely to be at the top of the president-elect’s Middle East agenda, analysts said. “When the war will be over, you’ll need a real restart in the Middle East,” and Trump will be the best person to bring about a “new Middle East,” Bismuth added. Nadav Shtrauchler, a political strategist who has worked closely with Netanyahu, said Trump’s election sends a message to Israel’s enemies in Iran.

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