Articul8 AI and ASME Announce Industry-First Domain-Specific GenAI Model for Engineering Standards
NEW YORK and SAN JOSE, Calif., July 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), one of the world’s most respected and longstanding engineering organizations, is collaborating with Articul8 AI, an enterprise domain-specific generative AI company, to announce a first-of-its-kind domain-specific GenAI model for engineering standards. This announcement...
Cribl Acquires CardinalOps to Further Expand Its AI Platform into Security Operations
SAN FRANCISCO, July 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cribl, the AI Platform for Telemetry, today announced it is acquiring CardinalOps, an Agentic Detection Engineering solution. The acquisition adds detection engineering capabilities that help customers improve threat coverage, lower data costs, and strengthen their SOCs. This creates a flexible path toward replacing legacy SIEM architectures.
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Landmark Ruling Could Redefine Divorced Women’s Property Rights in Pakistan
An Islamabad High Court ruling awarding a divorced woman an equal share of assets acquired has sparked debate in Pakistan. Credit: Handout
By Zofeen EbrahimKARACHI, Pakistan, Jul 14 2026 – A landmark Islamabad High Court ruling that recognised marriage as an economic partnership and awarded a divorced woman an equal share of assets acquired during marriage has triggered a legal and religious...
Western Imperialist Unity Split by Rival Priorities
By Jomo Kwame Sundaram and Nurina MalekKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Jul 14 2026 – Trump insists the West must unite on his terms against the Rest, particularly China and Iran. Europe, however, wants greater Trump support for Ukraine’s Zelensky regime to replace Putin’s leadership of Russia.
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Europe v China?
In June 2026, European officials accused China of training Russian...
FREELANDER Confirms September Abu Dhabi Brand Launch at Goodwood Festival of Speed, Marking the Next Step in Global Expansion
GOODWOOD, United Kingdom, July 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — During the 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed, British premium brand FREELANDER announced the UAE (United Arab Emirates) as its first international market at an industry exchange event hosted by the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) at The Orangery. FREELANDER also confirmed that its International Brand Launch is scheduled for September...
Arab Regions Remain the Most Underrepresented in the Global Trade System
Aerial view of the Port of Dubai Emirate located in Jebel Ali district, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Credit: WikiMedia/Imre Solt
By Maximilian MalawistaUNITED NATIONS, Jul 14 2026 – Despite the importance of international trade as an engine for economic growth and development, only fourteen of the twenty-two Arab states are members of the World Trade Organization (WTO). The remaining Arab states...
The Tale of Two Countries: Elite Stake and Development
By Anis ChowdhurySYDNEY, Jul 14 2026 – Philippines was the most advanced Southeast Asian country with the highest per capita GDP until about the early 1960s. Its per capita GDP in purchasing power parity terms were about the same as South Korea’s and above that of Thailand in the early 1970s.The Nobel Laureate economist, Gunnar Myrdal, did not have much hope for “disease infested” Indonesia...
Women Peacebuilders: The Missing Voices at the Negotiating Table
By Sania FarooquiBENGALURU, India, Jul 13 2026 – For most individuals, the process of peace starts with the signing of a ceasefire or an agreement among politicians. However, those who live in regions experiencing violence understand that peace is made long before politicians meet at the negotiating table. Peace is created among communities by people who work everyday to ensure that no violence...
Jetex Jakarta: Jetex Announces its Entry into Indonesia's Aviation Market
Dubai, July 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Jetex, the world’s leading private aviation brand, has signed an agreement to expand its presence into Indonesia, marking an important milestone in the company’s continued growth across the Asia-Pacific region.
The agreement was signed with Republik Manor, a subsidiary of Republikorp, a strategic developer with experience in sustainable assets,...
Europe’s Funding Question Puts Tanzania’s Fragile Democracy on Trial
Salima Kitwana, a resident of Dar es Salaam, holds her head in anguish as she speaks about the disappearance of her son Hemedi, a moment that captures the deep uncertainty and pain endured by families still searching for answers. Credit: Kizito Makoye/IPS
By Kizito MakoyeDAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania, Jul 13 2026 – Every evening just before sunset, Salima Kitwana hobbles into her backyard holding...
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