US Forces Board Ship to Enforce Iran Blockade Compliance
WASHINGTON — American forces boarded a vessel in the Gulf of Oman on Thursday as part of the renewed naval blockade of Iranian ports that took effect earlier this week, according to the US military. US Marines boarded the M/T Wen Yao to ensure full compliance with the ongoing blockade, US Central Command said in a […]
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RIYADH — Saudi Arabia is preparing to roll out a new generation of cultural initiatives driven by advanced technologies, aiming to boost innovation, improve efficiency at creative institutions, and help Saudi artists expand their reach both domestically and internationally. On Monday, the Ministry of Culture and the Cultural Development Fund signed a memorandum of understanding with […]
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LONDON — TikTok has launched a new suite of advertising tools aimed at brands in the Middle East and North Africa, including an automated campaign creation feature and several region-specific ad formats, the company announced at Cannes Lions 2026. The headline product, Symphony Agent, is a tool that automates campaign creation
