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The United States has launched strikes on targets in southern Iran, the US military has said, as Tehran’s top negotiators gather in Qatar for talks aimed at reaching a peace deal with Washington.US Central Command (CENTCOM) said it carried out the “self-defence strikes” to protect US troops from threats posed by Iranian forces.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of list“Targets included missile launch sites and Iranian boats attempting to emplace mines,” Navy Captain Tim Hawkins, a CENTCOM spokesperson, said in a statement to Al Jazeera late on Monday.“US Central Command continues to defend our forces while using restraint during the…

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The City of Vancouver has released its Human Rights Framework ahead of the FIFA World Cup, which starts on Saturday, June 13. For the first time in the history of the tournament, host cities were required to include sustainability and human rights requirements as part of the bidding process.Vancouver identified 14 priority areas in its Action Plan that are most salient to the city’s needs and issues.These included discrimination, preventing housing displacement, showcasing diversity, reconciliation, preventing gender-based violence, sex worker safety, MMIWG2S+ response, human trafficking, rights respecting security protocols, freedom of assembly and expression, accessibility, the welfare of people experiencing…

The Cardano governance structure is facing challenges, and ADA is currently trading between $0.24 and $0.26, stuck in a consolidation phase. The next 30 days could significantly impact its price. Founder Charles Hoskinson is conducting a governance review, analyzing over 11,000 DAOs to reshape Cardano’s model ahead of its 2027 governance cycle. A funding proposal for quantum-security research is likely to be rejected, with about 87% of Delegated Representatives opposed. Hoskinson has criticized the Cardano Foundation’s structure as “undemocratic” and is advocating for a membership overhaul. Governance uncertainty is increasingly influencing ADA’s market narrative as crucial votes approach. Cardano Turning…

Immad Akhund, CEO and co-founder of the startup Mercury.Courtesy: Mercury TechnologiesMercury, a fintech firm that provides banking services to startups, has raised $200 million in funding at a $5.2 billion valuation, CNBC has learned exclusively.That valuation is 49% higher than the San Francisco-based company’s previous funding round just 14 months ago, bucking the downturn facing much of the fintech sector.The Series D round was led by venture firm TCV — backer of other well-known fintech firms, including Revolut and Nubank — and included existing investors Sequoia Capital, Andreessen Horowitz and Coatue, Mercury CEO Immad Akhund told CNBC.Mercury has emerged in…

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Dubai’s property sector is mounting an aggressive recovery as high-net-worth buyers quickly look past regional geopolitical noise.Despite a brief, sharp disruption across March and April triggered by the outbreak of the Iran war, the emirate’s real estate market has hit a major inflection point this May.Speaking with CNBC, Ali Sajwani – the managing director of DAMAC Properties – revealed that premium transactions are staging an immediate, bullish rebound.The recovery highlights the enduring appeal of the city’s ultra-luxury segment, shrugging off downbeat macroeconomic forecasts and proving once again that global investors view the city as an indispensable, resilient safe haven during…

NewsFeedMuslim pilgrims have begun arriving in Mina, near Mecca, ahead of the start of Arafah Day during the annual Hajj pilgrimage. Pilgrims described feelings of peace and gratitude as they prepared for one of Islam’s holiest rituals.Published On 26 May 202626 May 2026Click here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharegoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo

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