The storm circling John Bolton, once a towering figure in American foreign policy, now swirls inside a Maryland courtroom. At 76, the former U.S. National Security Adviser stands accused of transmitting and keeping classified national defense information—eighteen counts in all. Yet the contours of his case look far sharper, and perhaps sturdier, than the politically …
Abu Dhabi’s district cooling powerhouse, Tabreed, has unveiled the completion of its two largest-ever transactions, setting the stage for a significant leap in scale and operational strength. The company, in partnership with global investor CVC DIF, finalized the acquisition of PAL Cooling Holding from Multiply Group, following all regulatory approvals. Almost simultaneously, Tabreed sealed a …
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Sharjah has successfully raised 2 billion renminbi—roughly $280 million—through a three-year Panda bond, marking another strategic move into China’s domestic debt market. While the final interest rate remains under wraps, early indications on Monday suggested pricing in the 2.5%–3.2% range. The bond was led by Bank of China, with Credit Agricole (China), JP Morgan Chase …
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A fresh legal storm has hit Microsoft, as a group of consumers in San Francisco federal court allege the tech titan manipulated the AI market to inflate prices for ChatGPT. The proposed class action claims Microsoft leveraged its exclusive cloud computing agreement with OpenAI to control access to the computational resources that power the popular …
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As the federal government shutdown drags into its 11th day, the Trump administration has unveiled a stopgap plan to ensure military personnel continue receiving paychecks. The president announced on Truth Social that he is directing Secretary of War Pete Hegseth to mobilize “all available funds” to pay troops on October 15. Though specifics on the …
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Alphabet’s Google has sounded alarms over Australia’s upcoming ban on social media use for anyone under 16, arguing the measure may prove more symbolic than effective — and could backfire. During a parliamentary hearing in Sydney, Google representatives said the law, which takes effect in December, would be “extremely difficult to enforce” and unlikely to …
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The Voting Rights Act, a cornerstone of American democracy for six decades, stands once again before the U.S. Supreme Court — this time facing one of its most consequential tests yet. On Wednesday, the justices will hear a Republican-backed challenge centered on Louisiana’s congressional map, a case that could dramatically weaken protections designed to shield …
The Government of Sharjah is signaling a return to China’s Panda bond market, having officially appointed banks for a potential issuance. The emirate’s Finance Department, carrying ratings of Ba1/BBB–/AAA from Moody’s, S&P, and Lianhe, has tapped a mix of local and international banks to lead the effort. Bank of China will take the helm as …
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Oman has successfully priced a $1 billion seven-year USD sukuk at 4.525%, narrowing the gap over U.S. Treasuries to 60 basis points from earlier expectations of around 95 basis points. The deal, structured under Sukuk Al-Ijara, follows Rule 144A / 3(c)(7) and Regulation S Category 2 guidelines, and is set to trade on the London …
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Elite U.S. universities embroiled in a sprawling antitrust lawsuit are zeroing in on the financial backers of the plaintiffs’ law firm, turning a routine class certification fight into a courtroom clash over the influence of third-party funding. At the center of the storm is Gilbert Litigators & Counselors (GLC), a law firm representing over 200,000 …
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