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A new mutual defence pact between Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan has raised questions about the shifting geopolitical landscape of the Middle East, where fallout from the US-Israel war on Iran has prompted some countries to seek new arrangements to safeguard their security.The pact, termed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, was signed in the Saudi city of Mecca on Friday.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of list“The agreement is intended to strengthen collective deterrence against any act of aggression, and stipulates that any armed attack against any one of the three states shall be regarded as an attack against them…

Doximity at the New York Stock Exchange for its initial public offering on June 24, 2021.Source: NYSEShares of medical platform Doximity more than doubled at one point in overnight trading Friday after some bold comments on the margin for its new AI search tool.CEO Jeffrey Tangney said the product brings in 10 times what it costs to run.”It’s early days on our AI search product, but I can tell you we’re earning more than 10 times per search in revenue than it costs,” he said on Thursday during the company’s first-quarter fiscal 2027 earnings call.”Over time, we probably expect the…

In a reply to a comment pointing out that Tyga admitted to relying on AI for his own controversial ’80s-influenced album $tarface, on one of his Instagram posts, Fenix said:never said I didn’t use AI , i said it had nun to do w recording process . I didn’t even know what da app was till we mixed it and erbody started commenting . ain’t nothing wrong w using new technology as a tool keep up w the times or get left behindHe’s repeatedly gone out of his way to try and dispel the AI allegations publicly since the song…

NewsFeedRepublican senators are using the summer recess to avoid politically difficult votes. Lawmakers face pressure over issues that put them at odds with President Donald Trump, including the war in Iran and demands to release the Epstein files.Published On 8 Aug 20268 Aug 2026Click here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharegoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo

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Just two weeks are left in the 2026 Premier Lacrosse League season, and this weekend is the final regular-season contest in the inaugural WLL campaign.Editor’s PicksSeven PLL teams are in action, with the Boston Cannons playing two games during their homecoming weekend. Plus, it’s Throwback Weekend, with special uniforms to mark the occasion.Read on for details on each game, including how to watch, storylines and key stats courtesy of the PLL.As a reminder, fans can catch all the action in the ESPN App and in the PLL streaming hub.PLL home | StandingsMaryland Whipsnakes (5-5) vs. Boston Cannons (5-5)Friday, 6 p.m.…

Keen Ruffalo never planned to get into acting. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the now-25-year-old was in school for fashion design. Understandably, he wanted to find his own path instead of jumping into acting like his father Mark Ruffalo. But the pandemic changed his plans. He found himself not knowing what he’d do next with his life. “I was depressed as most people were during COVID and needed to figure out what to do,” Ruffalo tells The Hollywood Reporter on a recent Zoom. He realized that acting had brought his father joy, so he decided to explore why. Instead of…

After missing the cut-off mark to study Law, Christabel Ikegwuonu, who embraced International Law and Diplomacy at Babcock University and graduated with a first class, tells TEMITOPE ADETUNJI about her academic journey, becoming the first in her family to achieve a feat You graduated with first-class degree. How does it feel to have reached this milestone? I feel incredibly happy, fulfilled, and humbled. Graduating with a first class in International Law and Diplomacy means much more to me than an academic achievement. It made me feel seen and reminded me that I am capable of achieving more than I once…

The 1xCup 2026 qualifiers are gaining momentum. Over the first six matchdays, 48 teams played 24 matches and scored 78 goals. The opening matches have already highlighted several standout teams and players, although it is still too early to identify the tournament’s clear favorites. Lopsided wins and battles down to last kick From the opening matches, the qualifiers have delivered plenty of goals, with teams averaging more than three per game. Dosu Joseph FC set the pace on July 23 by routing Ikosi FC 5–1. OOA FA produced an even more convincing performance, defeating Ikoyi Dolphin FC 6–2. Ighalo FA…

PARIS, FRANCE – AUGUST 05: Head coach John Speraw of Team United States poses for a photo with his family following his team’s victory against Team Brazil in a Men’s Quarterfinal match on day ten of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Paris Arena on August 05, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)Getty ImagesUSA Volleyball’s Director of National Teams explains why women’s sports, youth participation and commercial investment are converging at exactly the right moment before the Los Angeles Olympic Games.(This is part two of a two-part story based on a Forbes exclusive interview with John Speraw…