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Bill Gates, the American billionaire and co-founder and former CEO of Microsoft, has categorically denied allegations of exploiting minors or engaging in illicit sexual activity, based on what was contained in the latest set of investigative documents about the late billionaire Jeffrey Epstein.a firm denialIn a statement to the BBC, Gates’ official spokesperson said the allegations being spread were “completely baseless and ridiculous”, “completely false and fabricated” and not based on any reliable facts or evidence.Intentional disconnection after a breakupThe spokesperson added that the documents reveal “the extent of Mr. Epstein’s extreme frustration and dissatisfaction with his failure to maintain…

Michel Bowman, the Federal Reserve’s vice chair for oversight, announced that uncertainty about rising inflation and the potential for distortions in economic data from the past year’s record government shutdowns justify waiting before moving forward with further interest rate cuts.Bowman said that while there were still downside risks facing the labor market, he intended to steer monetary policy toward neutral levels at a more cautious pace this year. enough space”After cutting interest rates by a total of 75 basis points late last year, we have had plenty of room to wait some time before taking further action, allowing us to…

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Defense (Department of Defense) announced that the U.S. State Department has approved the potential sale of Patriot interceptor missiles and related military equipment to Saudi Arabia for an estimated value of approximately $9 billion.The Pentagon announced in a statement that Lockheed Martin will be the prime contractor for the sale of the Patriot Advanced Capability 3 Missile Segment Enhanced Missile (PAC-3 MSE). The U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency formally notified the U.S. Congress of this decision.The approval was made in response to Saudi Arabia’s request to purchase 730 PAC-3 MSE missiles, the statement said.…

The Saudi Armed Forces continues its participation in the Arab Gulf Security 4 joint deployment exercise for the security agencies of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries in the State of Qatar by simulating potential security incidents and implementing various field applications and hypotheticals that enhance the level of response and joint coordination among the participating security agencies.The Saudi military has demonstrated high readiness in the field and high efficiency in executing assumptions, which reflects its security expertise and advanced human and technical capabilities.The Arabian Gulf Security 4 exercise is being conducted to strengthen coordination and integration between the Gulf Joint…

Under the patronage of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, the 5th Saudi Media Forum 2026 will open tomorrow (Monday) in Riyadh from February 2 to 4 under the slogan “Media that shapes the world”. More than 300 media professionals, experts and academics from around the world will participate in the forum, exploring the future of the media industry, its challenges and opportunities in 150 interactive sessions. Salman Al Dosari, Minister of Information, expressed his gratitude to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for their continued support to the…

Buoyed by growing concerns about supply disruptions due to tensions between the United States and Iran, oil prices continued to rise, with the settlement ending the latest session near a six-month high.Brent crude oil futures were down 0.03% at settlement to $70.69 per barrel, but were up 7.3% for the week and 16.2% for the month.U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude oil fell 21 cents, or 0.32%, to close at $65.21 a barrel. The stock rose 6.8% on a weekly basis and 13.6% on a monthly basis.geopolitical risk”The current situation revolves around Iran, and markets have priced in significant geopolitical risks…

The decision to open the Saudi financial market to all categories of foreign investors is a crucial step on the path of market development and a qualitative transformation that will move Tadawul from the stage of selective opening to a fully open market model.According to a report published by Al Arabiya.net, this measure does not simply reflect regulatory reform, but also demonstrates the high degree of maturity of the market, the confidence of regulators in the supervisory system, and the ability to absorb the world’s long-term capital.open economyOpening the Saudi market to foreign investors reflects the Kingdom’s commitment to building…

Researchers were able to discover a piece of rare amber dating back about 40 million years. It contains extremely precise preservations of extinct ants, fungal mosquitoes and blackflies, making it one of the most precise fossil discoveries ever known. The Sun reports that the specimen is the best-known example of the extinct species Ctenoberus gepertii.The near-perfect state of preservation gave scientists an unprecedented opportunity to examine the internal structure of the ant’s head and body using three-dimensional imaging techniques, resulting in detailed images never before recorded in fossilized ants.The significance of this discovery was further enhanced by the discovery that…

The Federal Deposit Insurance Bureau (FDIC) today announced the closure of Metropolitan Capital Bank & Trust ($212 million in deposits), the first bank in the United States to experience bank bankruptcy in 2026, as determined by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.Protection of customer depositsAccording to a report from CNBC, Detroit-based First Independence Bank has entered into an agreement to take over nearly all of Metropolitan Bank’s deposits under a buy-and-take agreement, ensuring full protection of customer deposits and uninterrupted banking services.The bank’s only branch in Chicago will reopen as a First Independence Bank branch next Monday, February…

Cybersecurity researchers have discovered an advanced digital threat known as Stanley. This is a malicious tool designed to carry out phishing attacks through the internet browser, displaying a fake website in the browser bar while still displaying the address of the real website, making the deception nearly impossible for the average user to detect and extremely dangerous.This tool is part of a growing range of sophisticated malware sold on the criminal electronic market for prices ranging from $2,000 to $6,000, and is used to steal login data and financial information through highly specialized fraud techniques.Stanley’s tool relies on a malicious…