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Atletico Madrid take on Athletic Bilbao in the first leg of their Copa del Rey semifinal matchup Wednesday at Metropolitano Stadium. Madrid have not been to a Copa final since they won it all in 2013, while Bilbao have been there three times in that span, though they’ve lost them all. All-time, Bilbao has 23 Copa titles to Madrid’s 10. The match is starting soon, at 3:30 p.m. ET. It won’t be on standard TV, but you can watch Atletico Madrid vs Athletic Bilbao live on ESPN+. Here’s everything you need to know. Watch Atletico Madrid vs Athletic Bilbao on…

Under the theme ‘Shaping Future Governments’, the 11th World Government Summit (WGS), taking place from February 12-14 in Dubai, will focus on future opportunities and challenges while addressing present global issues. More than 25 heads of state and governments, 120 governmental delegations, 85 international and regional organisations and institutions, experts and more than 4,000 attendees are expected to attend the three-day summit. Among heads of state speaking and attending the event include the President of Türkiye, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan; Prime Minister of the Republic of India Narendra Modi; President of Rwanda, Paul Kagame; William Ruto, President of the Republic of…

For years, renewable projects in India have been growing steadily, from small-town rooftop solar installations to large-scale projects across the desert and long stretches of wind turbines and solar panels on farmland all contributing to the country’s climate goal of transitioning to clean energy. But a mix of policy decisions, politics and supply chain issues meant solar projects in 2023 have been marred in delays and uncertainty, making the country fall short of its annual clean energy installation target in a year that saw heat records topple and devastating floods batter the country. Experts say this is a significant dent…

Emirates will be boosting its services to the Japanese city of Osaka with the introduction of the A380 starting from June 1. The A380 to be deployed to Osaka will be retrofitted with the airline’s latest product, Premium Economy, making it the second Japanese gateway to operate with the newly upgraded aircraft. The upgraded service will offer increased seat capacity on flights to and from Japan’s second largest city, in addition to introducing the highly sought-after Premium Economy Class for customers, as well as refreshed interiors across First, Business and Economy Class cabins. Stay up to date with the latest…

ADGM and Solana Foundation Forge a Strategic Partnership Further enhancing the Distributed Ledger Technology Foundation Framework and advancing Blockchain Innovation Abu Dhabi, UAE, 07 February 2024: Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), a leading International Financial Centre (IFC), is pleased to announce a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Solana Foundation, a non-profit organisation dedicated to decentralisation, adoption, and security on Solana network. This significant partnership is dedicated to enhancing Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) solutions and advancing blockchain innovation. The initiative aligns with ADGM’s strategic vision of becoming a central hub for technology-driven financial services, following the introduction of the DLT Foundations…

Although Ready Player One was a modest hit at the box office in 2018, it didn’t capture the imagination of the public in the way that director Steven Spielberg’s previous films had. Regardless, Spielberg’s most recent sci-fi flick is heating up the charts as one of the most popular movies on Netflix. This demonstrates that Netflix subscribers are hungry for more sci-fi content. The selection of the best sci-fi movies on Netflix is fairly sparse compared to some of its streaming competitors. But there are three great sci-fi movies on Netflix that should appeal to fans who loved Ready Player…

Zainab Al Zein was forced to make a desperate decision: Feed her infant daughter solid foods that her tiny body may not be able to digest or watch her starve because of a lack of baby formula in the besieged Gaza Strip. Al Zein chose to give 2 1/2-month-old Linda solids, knowing the choice could lead to health issues. “I know we are doing something harmful to her, but there is nothing,” said Al Zein, feeding her wailing daughter crushed biscuits in the cold tent they now call home. “She cries and cries continuously.” The war between Israel and Gaza’s…

The global oil industry will require $14 trillion in investments or about $610 billion annually, until 2045 to meet rising energy demand, Opec secretary-general Haitham Al Ghais said. The Opec chief, who spoke at India Energy Week in Goa on Tuesday, said global oil demand “will continue to rise and there is a need to ensure that supply is maintained”. He estimated that demand would rise between now and 2045 by 23 per cent. Global oil demand growth is forecast to far outpace the expected rise in non-Opec supply over the next two years. The producer group has started charting…

The top court in global sport began hearing former Wimbledon and French Open champion Simona Halep’s appeal against a doping suspension that could end her career. The 32-year-old Romanian arrived on Wednesday at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Lausanne for three-day proceedings that she hopes will see her provisional suspension lifted. Halep has been provisionally suspended since October 2022 after testing positive for roxadustat, a banned drug that stimulates the production of red blood cells, at the U.S. Open that year. Tennis anti-doping authorities also charged Halep with another doping offence last year due to irregularities in…

Breakbulk Middle East unites industry leaders to identify opportunities for growth and expansion Breakbulk Middle East unites industry leaders to identify opportunities for growth and expansion The official presser demonstrated the event’s significance in connecting government authorities, as well as global logistics and shipping companies, to enhance the industry’s presence in the Middle East and beyond Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 7th of February 2024: Held under the patronage of the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MOEI UAE), Breakbulk Middle East, held its official press conference today in anticipation of the upcoming 2024 edition of its conference and exhibition. Notable industry leaders…