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Why QuickWin Casino’s Crypto Payments Come with Hidden Regulatory Costs
Fiji Sun
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July 20, 2025
Why QuickWin Casino’s Crypto Payments Come with Hidden Regulatory Costs Hmm, I noticed right away that QuickWin Casino’s embrace of cryptocurrencies seems like a dream for fast deposits and withdrawals. Hmm, I noticed right away that QuickWin...
ECOWAS needs stronger cooperation to deal with transnational crimes — Vice-President
Graphic
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July 21, 2025
Countries within the ECOWAS sub-region need to strengthen regional cooperation in order to deal with money laundering, terrorism and weapon financing. Since those problems could not be solved alone by individual countries, it was important for the...
Ahmed Shah built the Karachi Arts Council into a cultural powerhouse — now he’s dreaming of what comes next
Dawn
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July 21, 2025
To passersby on the long, narrow stretch of M.R. Kyani Road in Saddar Town, the Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi (ACPK) is an imposing highbrow institution — a place of grand auditoriums, performing arts and cultural conferences, whose preference...
The Daily View: Going it alone
Lloyd's List
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July 21, 2025
BRUSSELS tends to leak more than the rusty shadow fleet tankers they seek to regulate, but as the triumphant agreement of an 18th sanctions package emerged on Friday, there was surprisingly little detail to accompany it. The usually chatty leakers...
Small steps and giant leaps in the African Cup of Nations
The National News
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The opening game of the 28th African Cup of Nations began and ended in chaos. First, worrisome and potentially dangerous chaos. And, in the end, joyous chaos. Before the match, the police reportedly created a crush by checking every ticket at the...
US cannot 'compel Israel to do anything', says envoy Tom Barrack in Beirut
The National News
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US envoy Tom Barrack said Washington cannot force but only influence Israeli actions as he met Lebanese leaders in Beirut on Monday for more talks on disarming Hezbollah and stopping Israeli bombing. “The US has no business in trying to compel...
EU's wave of Russia sanctions three years later doesn't signal urgency
The National News
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If the Russia-Ukraine War was the First World War, then by now we would be past the Russian Revolution about three years in. If it were the Second World War, the Germans would be about to surrender at Stalingrad. But in our present, with fighting...
UAE sugar tax changes are a smart policy tool in the war on obesity and diseases
The National News
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Sugar has been a part of Middle Eastern cuisine for more than a thousand years, first entering the region from the Indian subcontinent. When it eventually reached Europe, sometime in the Middle Ages, it transformed palettes. “No food refuses...
What is meno-washing? What to look out for in products marketed for menopause
The National News
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By all accounts, menopause is not one of the most joyous parts of a woman’s life. Lasting up to 10 years – with four years the average – it typically begins in a woman's early fifties, but for some, it begins in their thirties or forties, with...
2026 World Cup: Who has qualified and who can make it?
Frontier Media - Alaska
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We are one year away from the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the battle for qualification is in full gear. And while the definitive list of the 48 teams that will participate in the largest edition of the tournament hasn't been set, we do know the teams...
MEA report 2024 highlights India’s key diplomatic engagements, achievements
Colombo Gazette
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July 18, 2025
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has released its annual report for 2024, highlighting India’s key diplomatic engagements and achievements. he Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has released its annual report for 2024, highlighting India’s...
The Open: Scottie Scheffler clinches fourth major title
The National News
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Scottie Scheffler cruised to a magnificent four-shot victory to seal his first Open championship at Royal Portrush on Sunday, clinching his fourth major success. The world No1 eased to a three-under par final round of 68, finishing on 17-under for...
Israel launches Deir Al Balah ground operation and attacks areas of Gaza for first time
The National News
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The Israeli army announced on Sunday that it will launch ground operations in parts of central Gaza which it has not invaded since the war began, at a time when the strip’s population faces severe bombardment and critical shortages of humanitarian...
Trump claims rising popularity despite criticism over Epstein files
The National News
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US President Donald Trump has used his social media platform to vent about the mounting pressure and criticism relating to his recent decisions concerning files about Jeffrey Epstein. Polling shows dissatisfaction with Mr Trump's latest attempts...
A voice in exile: Tania Saleh’s search for belonging in Fragile
The National News
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Tania Saleh is known for resisting constraints, whether it’s creative or emotional. Looked upon as doyen of Lebanon’s indie music scene, the acclaimed singer and visual artist’s three-decade career has produced politically charged and socially...
Understanding Player Protection Policies in Online Gambling
Fiji Sun
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July 20, 2025
Understanding Player Protection Policies in Online Gambling So, I’ve been diving deep into the world of online gambling lately, and here’s the thing: player protection policies are often overlooked. You’d So, I’ve been diving deep into the world...
Crashing Into the Math: Understanding Poker Fundamentals Behind Crash Gambling Games
Fiji Sun
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July 20, 2025
Crashing Into the Math: Understanding Poker Fundamentals Behind Crash Gambling Games Hold on, have you ever stared at a crash game screen and thought, “Wait, what’s really going on behind Hold on, have you ever stared at a crash game screen and...
Two militants and one civilian killed in Cairo anti-terror raid, Egypt says
The National News
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Two armed men were killed on Sunday in an antiterror operation conducted by Egyptian security forces in Cairo, the country’s Interior Ministry said. The raid also resulted in the death of one civilian and injury to a police officer during clashes...
Dubai upgrades bus stations around emirate
The National News
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Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority on Sunday announced that 22 public bus sites, including 16 passenger stations and 6 depots, have been upgraded. Nine stations in Deira were upgraded, alongside seven in Bur Dubai. These stations support 110...
Air Arabia alliance wins bid to operate low-cost airline in Saudi Arabia
The National News
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UAE carrier Air Arabia is part of an alliance that won the rights to operate a new low-cost airline in Saudi Arabia to boost air connectivity in the kingdom. The new consortium will operate the airline from the King Fahd International Airport in...