Catastrophic flooding across southeastern Spain has left at least 72 people dead, with authorities evacuating thousands as torrents of water inundated urban and rural areas. The combination of intense rainfall and storm surges turned streets into rivers, submerged highways, and halted transportation networks in Murcia, Valencia, and Almeria. This extreme weather event, classified locally as a *gota fría* or "cold drop," brought unprecedented rainfall and gale-force winds, marking one of the nation’s most severe weather-related disasters in recent history.
The flooding
Etihad Airways has announced a new seasonal route to Al Alamein in Egypt, a popular destination along the northern Mediterranean coast. The airline aims to cater to the rising travel demand for unique summer destinations from the UAE, making Al Alamein an accessible option for vacationers. Known for its scenic Mediterranean beaches and proximity to major cultural sites, the destination offers a blend of leisure and historical attractions.
A landmark budget for 2025 to 2027 has been approved by the Dubai Government, marking a pivotal step in its economic strategy. This new budget is set at an unprecedented AED 69.5 billion, representing a significant increase over the previous budget cycle, which focused on robust investment in infrastructure, education, and sustainability initiatives. The plan reflects Dubai's ambition to enhance its status as a global economic hub and
Hong Kong’s tech and innovation sector has stepped into a strategic collaboration with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, underscoring the growing relationship between these two economic hubs. In a landmark move, InvestHK, Hong Kong’s leading economic development agency, recently sent its largest startup delegation to the Kingdom to explore new avenues for investment and innovation in sectors such as fintech, smart manufacturing, and biotechnology. This alignment reflects a critical
French President Emmanuel Macron is set to arrive in Morocco on October 28, marking a significant effort to repair diplomatic ties that have been strained by a series of disputes and political frictions in recent years. The visit, spanning three days, comes at the invitation of Morocco’s King Mohammed VI and is positioned as an attempt to reinforce cooperation between the two countries amid rising regional challenges and
Inflows into digital assets reached $901 million this month, culminating in a remarkable $27 billion year-to-date total, signaling a substantial shift in market sentiment. The surge in inflows is largely attributed to increasing political optimism within the United States, which has invigorated investor confidence in the sector. Notably, the U.S. recorded the largest inflows, totaling $906 million, while Canada, Brazil, and Hong Kong faced slight outflows, highlighting a
Celestial AI has acquired a significant portfolio of silicon photonics intellectual property (IP) from Rockley Photonics, enhancing its position in the photonic interconnect technology sector. This strategic move allows Celestial AI to leverage both granted and pending patents related to silicon photonics, a technology crucial for high-speed data transmission and optical computing.
The acquisition reflects a growing trend in the technology sector, where companies are increasingly focused on integrating
Tether, the prominent stablecoin issuer, has presented a groundbreaking proposal to the Turkish government, aiming to tokenize the country’s vast boron reserves. Turkey controls over 70% of the world’s boron, a key mineral used in industries such as glass, ceramics, and detergents, making the potential of tokenization a significant step toward enhancing global trade and accessibility.
The initiative reflects growing interest in tokenizing real-world assets (RWA) across various sectors,