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The AI military complex: Which are the main companies in it?
Major technology and defence contractors are securing substantial contracts to integrate artificial intelligence into military operations globally. Companies including Raytheon UK, Anduril, Palantir, and traditional arms manufacturers like Lockheed Martin are competing for a growing share of military AI procurement as defence spending reaches record levels.
German arms export licences for Israel surge with focus on sub project
Germany has approved approximately 800 million euros in arms export licences to Israel in the first five months of 2026, exceeding the previous 20 months combined. Over 60 percent of the value is allocated to a single unnamed maritime project, likely a submarine manufactured by German company TKMS. The approvals were concentrated in April and May 2026.
Paramount agrees to pause Warner Bros deal while court case plays out
Paramount Skydance has agreed to pause its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery pending a federal court ruling on a multi-state legal challenge to the merger. The delay could expose Paramount to approximately $1.7 billion in fees if the transaction remains blocked until June 2027.
Liverpool FC in talks to sell minority stake to Mittal-backed consortium
Liverpool Football Club is in negotiations with British-Indian investor Amit Bhatia regarding a potential minority stake investment. Bhatia, son-in-law of Indian steel billionaire Lakshmi Mittal, has stepped down from his role at Queens Park Rangers to pursue the Liverpool opportunity.
External review finds no wrongdoing in Gates Foundation–Epstein links
An external review by law firm WilmerHale found no evidence that the Gates Foundation made improper payments or engaged in criminal activity related to Jeffrey Epstein. The foundation interacted with the convicted financier on two occasions between 2011 and 2014 regarding a donor fund and a grant, but did not proceed with the fund after Epstein misrepresented donor commitments.
Yemeni women support families through enterprise as economic crisis bites
In Yemen's severe economic crisis, some women are launching small businesses to support their families as male employment becomes scarce. One husband-and-wife team operates Abu Sultan, a fast-food restaurant in Taiz, with the wife managing operations while her husband serves as head chef.
US judge orders pause on Paramount–Warner Bros merger
A US federal judge has ordered a pause on Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery following a lawsuit by 12 states led by California. The states argue the merger would reduce content availability and harm competition, while Paramount faces substantial financial penalties if the deal extends beyond September.
Trump Media reportedly mulling fee for first access to social media posts
Trump Media and Technology Group is reportedly considering charging $100,000 monthly for priority access to President Trump's social media posts on Truth Social. Ethics experts have criticized the proposal as a threat to government transparency and an improper exploitation of presidential power for personal financial gain.
Apple regains top spot as world’s most valuable company
Apple has reclaimed the position of world's most valuable company with a $4.88 trillion valuation, surpassing chipmaker Nvidia at $4.86 trillion following a 3.5 percent decline in Nvidia's market value. This marks Apple's first time holding the top spot in over a year amid shifting market sentiment toward companies that can monetize artificial intelligence applications.
How three Ivorian firms are competing with global brands
Domestic firms in Ivory Coast are gaining market share in petroleum distribution, digital banking and cosmetics sectors, competing successfully against multinational corporations. Companies including Petro Ivoire, Djamo and Kaira Holding demonstrate how local businesses can compete through rapid decision-making, market knowledge and investment in production.
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani and Al Jazeera
Sheikh Hamad bin Thamer Al Thani, Chairman of Al Jazeera's Board of Directors, pays tribute to the late Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, crediting him with establishing Al Jazeera as a pioneering independent news channel that launched in November 1996 with a commitment to free journalism.
Worker killed in furnace explosion fire at Indian recycling plant
A furnace explosion at Jain Resource Recycling's metal recycling plant in Tamil Nadu, India, killed one worker and injured several others, prompting the company to suspend operations in the affected section.
Sheikh Hamad gave Arab media a voice
Ahmed Al Sheikh, former chief editor of Al Jazeera Arabic, reflects on the late Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, whose vision and determination established Al Jazeera as a transformative force in Arab media beginning in 1996.
Indonesia’s jailing of Gojek founder raises fears for investor confidence
Nadiem Makarim, cofounder of Indonesian super-app Gojek, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for allegedly abusing his authority as education minister by favoring Google in a laptop procurement for schoolchildren, raising concerns among investors about Indonesia's judicial system and political stability.
How Sheikh Hamad revolutionised Arab media through Al Jazeera
Following the death of Qatar's Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, his legacy includes founding Al Jazeera in 1996, which broke the Arab world's monopoly on state-controlled broadcasting and established an influential independent media platform in the Middle East.
Al Jazeera bids farewell to founder Sheikh Hamad
Al Jazeera has paid tribute to Qatar's late Father Emir, who founded the network in 1996 and established a free press that reshaped journalism throughout the Arab world and beyond.
Japan’s pet care industry booms as ‘fur babies’ outnumber infants
Japan's pet care industry is experiencing rapid growth as the number of pets now exceeds children under 15 by more than 2 million. The market reached 880 billion yen ($5.4 billion) in 2025, up from 689.6 billion yen in 2020, with traditional baby product manufacturers pivoting to pet care products.
Can Nigeria’s drone industry deliver Africa’s defence sovereignty
Terra Industries, a Nigerian drone manufacturer founded in 2024, designs and manufactures unmanned systems with over 70 percent locally sourced inputs. The company's systems protect approximately $11 billion in infrastructure across eight African countries and Canada, and plans to establish Africa's largest drone manufacturing hub in Ghana with 50,000 annual units by 2028.
Quantum Secure Announces $3 Million Private Placement Financing
Quantum Secure has announced a $3 million private placement financing round.
Qatar vetoes VW joint venture with Israeli defense company, report says
Qatar has reportedly vetoed a Volkswagen joint venture involving an Israeli defense company, according to a report. The specific details of the proposed venture and reasons for the veto are not provided in the available text.
Paramount-Warner merger: could it reshape the media?
The UK is considering intervention in Paramount-Skydance's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery due to media plurality concerns. The deal involves billionaires Larry and David Ellison, whose political connections may influence the media landscape.
South Korea’s SK Hynix raises $26.5bn in record-breaking US IPO
South Korean semiconductor manufacturer SK Hynix raised $26.5 billion in a record-breaking US IPO, selling 177.9 million American depositary shares at $149 each on the Nasdaq. The offering marks the largest foreign company debut in US history, surpassing Alibaba's 2014 IPO of $25 billion, driven by strong global demand for AI-related memory chips.
Enterprise value to EBITDA forward of Vodafone Qatar QSC – QSE:VFQS
The article references enterprise value to EBITDA forward metrics for Vodafone Qatar QSC, a company listed on the Qatar Stock Exchange. No specific financial figures, analysis, or news developments are provided in the available text.
QSE Expands QAuth Commercial Initiative Across Indonesia and Malaysia
The Qatar Stock Exchange has expanded its QAuth commercial initiative into Indonesia and Malaysia. The article provides limited detail on the scope or timeline of this regional expansion effort.
QSE Expands QAuth Commercial Initiative Across Indonesia and Malaysia
The Qatar Stock Exchange has expanded its QAuth commercial initiative into Indonesia and Malaysia. The expansion represents a strategic move to broaden the initiative's geographic footprint across Southeast Asia.
QSE Expands QAuth Commercial Initiative Across Indonesia and Malaysia
The Qatar Stock Exchange has expanded its QAuth commercial initiative into Indonesia and Malaysia, according to TradingView reporting.
QIA Participates in US-Based SambaNova’s USD 1B Round
Qatar Investment Authority participated in a USD 1 billion funding round for US-based artificial intelligence company SambaNova. The specific details of QIA's investment size and role in the round were not disclosed in the available text.
QIA buys a minority stake in Wizards
The article headline indicates that QIA has acquired a minority stake in the Wizards, though the provided text does not contain sufficient detail to confirm specific terms, timing, or context for this investment.
QIA participates in SambaNova's $1bn Series E funding round | Gulf Times
Qatar Investment Authority has participated in SambaNova's Series E funding round, which raised $1 billion. The article provides limited detail beyond this headline statement.
QIA participates in SambaNova's $1bn Series E funding round | Gulf Times
Qatar Investment Authority has participated in SambaNova's Series E funding round, which raised $1 billion. The article does not provide additional details about QIA's investment size or strategic rationale.
QIA Invests in SambaNova’s $1B Series F Round Amid AI Infrastructure Boom - News and Statistics
Qatar Investment Authority invested in SambaNova's $1 billion Series F funding round as part of broader activity in the artificial intelligence infrastructure sector. The exact investment amount and QIA's participation details are not specified in the available text.
QIA Participates in SambaNova’s $1 Billion Series E Funding Round
Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) has participated in SambaNova's Series E funding round, which raised $1 billion. The investment reflects QIA's continued interest in technology and artificial intelligence ventures.
Qatar Investment Authority participates in SambaNova's $1 billion Series E funding round
Qatar Investment Authority has participated in SambaNova's Series E funding round, which raised $1 billion. The investment represents QIA's continued engagement in technology sector opportunities.
QIA Participates In Sambanova's $1 Bln Series E Funding Round
Qatar Investment Authority participated in SambaNova's $1 billion Series E funding round. The specific details of QIA's investment size and role in the round are not provided in the available text.
Enterprise value to revenue forward of Vodafone Qatar QSC – QSE:VFQS
The article references enterprise value to revenue forward metrics for Vodafone Qatar QSC, a company listed on the Qatar Stock Exchange. No specific financial figures, analysis, or market context is provided in the available text.
Price to earnings forward of Vodafone Qatar QSC – QSE:VFQS
TradingView provides comprehensive up-to-date news coverage on Vodafone Qatar QSC's forward price-to-earnings ratio, aggregated from global sources via Google News.
Nasdaq vs Dow: How are the key indices different as SpaceX joins one?
SpaceX has joined the Nasdaq-100 index less than a month after its initial public offering, bypassing the traditional three-month trading requirement. The waiver of this rule may facilitate future IPOs from companies like OpenAI and Anthropic. Over 200 investment products track the Nasdaq-100, including pension funds for US public employees.
Enterprise value to EBITDA forward of Qatar Industrial Manufacturing Co. – QSE:QIMD
Qatar Industrial Manufacturing Co. (QSE:QIMD) has reported its enterprise value to forward EBITDA metric. The valuation measure is tracked on the Qatar Stock Exchange.
SpaceX shares slide as it joins the tech-heavy Nasdaq-100
SpaceX joined the Nasdaq-100 index on Tuesday, less than a month after its June 12 IPO, among the fastest inclusions ever. Despite expectations of billions in passive buying from index funds, SpaceX shares fell 5.4 percent amid broader tech stock weakness and concerns about AI boom sustainability.
National Museum Of Qatar Renews Commitment To Panasonic And HIVE With Major Immersive Technology Upgrade
The National Museum of Qatar has renewed its commitment to technology partners Panasonic and HIVE for a major immersive technology upgrade. The initiative aims to enhance visitor experiences through advanced technological installations at the museum.
Parsons extends Qatar mega project role
Parsons has extended its role on a major Qatar project, according to the headline. The specific details of the project scope, contract value, or timeline are not provided in the available text.
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