The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Institute ( is pleased to announce the 18th edition of the IsDB Global Forum on Islamic Finance to be held in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on 28 April 2024, in conjunction with the IsDB Group Annual Meetings and Golden Jubilee Celebration. Organized annually as a flagship side event of […]
Sharpen those claws because tomorrow’s Deadpool and Wolverine trailer is set to reveal Jackman in action. Of all the movies I saw teased at this year’s CinemaCon, the one that had distributors the most psyched was no doubt Deadpool and Wolverine. Many are thinking this will be Marvel’s first big hit since Guardians of the […]
Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, former First Lady of Ondo State, has vehemently condemned the All Progressives Congress (APC) Primary Election held on April 21, 2024. In a press release, Akeredolu accused the APC of conducting a “fraudulent” and “kangaroo” primary election. She claimed that “professional election riggers” had manipulated the process, undermining the legacy of her late […]
Skift Take Thousands of fed-up residents took to the streets of Tenerife. Activists want a new tourism model that puts locals first. But businesses seek sustained growth from a tourism sector that drives about a third of the local economy. Sean O’Neill Thousands took part in a Saturday protest against tourism growth in Tenerife, the […]
Politics / Left Coast / April 5, 2024 In key swing states, ballot measures protecting reproductive rights may drive turnout in favor of Democrats. Ad Policy Demonstrators during a Women’s March rally at the Arizona State Capitol in Phoenix, AZ, in January 2024. (Caitlin O’Hara / Bloomberg) Tuesday’s twin rulings on abortion from the Florida […]
Maynard James Keenan has been celebrating his 60th birthday all month with two of his bands — A Perfect Circle and Puscifer — along with Primus on the “Sessanta” tour. On Saturday night (April 20th) at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, fans were treated to all three of Keenan’s bands when Tool gave a […]
Do humanoid robots dream of electric retirement? Who knows, but maybe we can ask Boston Dynamics’ Atlas HD, which was officially retired this week. The humanoid robot, notable for its warehouse Parkour and sweet dance moves, never went into production, at least not as far as we know. Atlas always seemed like it was intended […]
WELSH rugby legend Barry John, who died on February 4 this year, left an estate worth £134,000. Nicknamed The King, he retired at the age of just 27 after a stunning career, playing for Cardiff, Wales, and the British Lions. 5 Barry John died aged 79 in February this yearCredit: Huw Evans 5 The Welsh […]
Real Madrid emerged victorious with a dramatic 3-2 win over Barcelona on Sunday night’s thrilling El Clasico encounter. The defeat at Santiago Bernabeu ends the La Blaugrana’s slim chances of defending the La Liga title. Barcelona started brightly, with Andreas Christensen breaking the deadlock, capitalizing on Raphinha’s corner to give the visitors an early lead […]
Despite fierce protests from society, Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi wants to maintain strict police checks on women for headscarf offences. “Respecting the headscarf is not only a religious, but also a political and legal obligation for Iranian women,” said Raisi on Sunday. There is therefore “no doubt whatsoever” that checks must continue to be carried […]
