Allianz to sell 26% stake in joint ventures in India for $2.8 billion
Last year, Bajaj Finserv said that Allianz was considering exiting the joint ventures, ending the long-standing partnership. In a statement, Allianz said that India
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PepsiCo to acquire prebiotic carbonated beverage brand Poppi for nearly $2 billion
Young Americans are increasingly turning to healthier sodas and energy drinks as part of a broader shift to fitness and lifestyle products, and Coca-Cola is expanding
Trump and Netanyahu have similar strategies and similar goals
news analysis American and Israeli leaders are copying each other's actions, starting a war with their governments. If it wasn't obvious that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu believes he has an ally in his fight against the country's attorney general,…
In Turkey, Erdogan critics see democracy undermined after Istanbul mayor's detention
Opponents say President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is manipulating the courts and media to cement his power and is now trying to block a leading contender from running for president. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan entered the year facing a tangled web…
Trump's Efforts to Quickly Resolve Global Conflicts Face Diplomatic Reality
news analysis Allies say the foreign policy narrative of “flooding the zone” is working. But critics say the rush in Israel, Ukraine and Iran may not lead to stable, long-term solutions to conflicts around the world. When it comes to…
South Korean court bans K-pop group NewJeans from performing solo
A court has sided with the label of girl group Ador, barring the quintet from planning commercial projects after they tried to sever ties. The group has vowed to appeal. A South Korean court on Friday upheld an injunction against…
Protests intensify in South Korea as court considers fate of President Yoon
Protests for and against Yun Seok-yeol fill the streets as the Constitutional Court decides whether his ill-fated martial law declaration justifies his resignation. Every day, thousands of protesters gather outside South Korea’s Supreme Court, whose walls are reinforced with barbed…
Manga Productions Seeks Japanese Investment to Participate in Riyadh
New contract signed with entertainment company Sela Promotions to be held at Anime Japan 2025 RIYADH: Manga Productions, a subsidiary of the Mohammed bin Salman Foundation (Misk), has signed a new strategic partnership with Saudi Arabian entertainment company Sela. The…
Sharjah Media City Launches New 'Mazeed' Service for Entrepreneurs
It provides a wide range of customized options that make it easier for small and medium businesses to start and grow, while fostering innovation and creativity. Strategic partnerships with multiple business services companies ensure seamless access to key financial and…
Saudi Arabian wildlife documentaries win top prizes at Muse Creative Awards
Guardians of the Red Sea: The Hidden Underworld, Hope Rising, Horizon Receive 2 Platinum Awards LONDON: Three documentaries showcasing Saudi Arabia's wildlife have won a total of six platinum awards at the Muse Creative Awards, which recognise excellence in innovative…