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Quote of the day by Jeff Bezos’ ex-wife MacKenzie Scott Most people wait until they feel financially secure before giving anything away, telling themselves generosity is something for later. MacKenzie Scott decided against that logic almost immediately after her divorce made her one of the wealthiest women in the world. “My approach to philanthropy will…

Authorities say missile threats stayed outside UAE’s borders. The UAE activated its air defence systems early Sunday after detecting fresh missile and drone threats, prompting precautionary nationwide alerts.Authorities later confirmed that all identified threats remained outside the country’s borders and assured residents that the security situation was stable, Khaleej Times reported.The UAE Ministry of Defence…

Woman dead, one injured in London stabbing. A 24-year-old woman was fatally stabbed and a man in his 20s was injured during a violent incident at a property in west London on Sunday morning, The Telegraph reported.Metropolitan Police officers were called to Uxbridge Road in Hayes shortly before 8am, where they found the woman suffering…

Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani Qatar has declared four days of national mourning following the death of former Emir and Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who died at the age of 74.The Amiri Diwan announced that the mourning period began on Sunday, July 12. During this time, national flags will fly…

American essayist, philosopher and poet Ralph Waldo Emerson is remembered for his timeless reflections on character, self-reliance and human values. One of his most enduring quotes, “What you do speaks so loudly that I cannot hear what you say,” reminds us that actions are often a more accurate reflection of a person’s character than their…

On ruling’s 10th anniversary, 14 nations and EU reject China’s South China Sea claims Fourteen countries, led by the United States, on Sunday reaffirmed that China’s expansive claims in the South China Sea have no legal basis under international law, marking the 10th anniversary of a landmark arbitration ruling that Beijing continues to reject.In a…

Police arrest 28-year-old suspect in Ann Widdecombe murder investigation/Image: Getty Images A 28-year-old man has been detained on suspicion of murdering former UK politician Ann Widdecombe as detectives continue investigating the death of the 78-year-old at her home in Devon, the Guardian reported.Devon and Cornwall Police said the suspect was arrested at an address in…

Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani Former Qatar Emir and Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has died at the age of 74.The Amiri Diwan announced that Sheikh Hamad passed away on the morning of July 12. In a statement, it prayed for Allah’s mercy upon him and praised his lasting contributions to…

Brazil is dealing with one of its worst dengue fever outbreaks in years, and scientists are trying something unusual to bring the numbers down. Instead of just relying on vaccines and mosquito spray, health teams are releasing genetically modified mosquitoes into several cities, hoping these lab-bred insects will help shrink the population of disease-spreading mosquitoes…

Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates Most people picture a philanthropist as someone signing enormous cheques, not someone volunteering an evening a week or simply speaking up for a cause they believe in. Melinda French Gates has spent years pushing back against that narrow picture. “Philanthropy to me means using your voice, your time, your…