Tuesday , February 24th , 2026  

The World’s Most Important Residence and Citizenship Programs in 2026

LONDON, Feb. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — While European programs continue to set the benchmark globally, the latest rankings in the 2026 edition of Henley & Partners’ Residence and Citizenship Programs report reveal a marked recalibration in the investment migration landscape. Europe’s appeal is increasingly being challenged by dynamic competitors across the Middle East,...

Programas de Residência e de Cidadania Mais Importantes do Mundo em 2026

LONDRES, Feb. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Embora os programas europeus continuem a definir a referência globalmente, os últimos rankings da edição de 2026 do relatório Residence and Citizenship Programs da Henley & Partners revelam uma recuperação acentuada no cenário de migração de investimentos. O interesse na Europa...

Award-Winning Korean Premium Kids Brand oddBi Expands Presence Across the UAE and the Middle East

GWACHEON-SI, Republic of Korea, Feb. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — oddBi, a South Korean premium kids and family lifestyle brand, announced that its signature product, the Hi Me Backpack, has been honored with the German Design Award 2026 and the Asia Design Prize 2026, reinforcing the brand’s international design recognition. In Korea’s premium kids segment, oddBi is widely appreciated...

‘Nothing Compares to Human Lives Lost’ – Reflections on Ukraine War

Ukrainian Red Cross teams have delivered over 3,300 hot meals to Kyiv residents at support points around the city. Credit: Red Cross By Ed HoltBRATISLAVA, Feb 24 2026 – “We have a saying here in Ukraine now – ‘young people meet at their friends’ funerals rather than at weddings.’ It’s sad, but very true.” As Russia’s full-scale invasion of her country moves into its fifth...

Russia Assessing the Benefits of WTO Membership

By Kester Kenn KlomegahMOSCOW, Feb 24 2026 – Despite consistent criticisms over its operations down the years, Russia still finds it difficult to leave the World Trade Organization (WTO), and instead assessing the opportunities and broad benefits of membership. WTO is not just an organization, but a multilateral bridge for strategic trade engagement and securing results-oriented partnerships....

Trump Tariffs Creating Less Manufacturing Jobs

By Jomo Kwame Sundaram and Kuhaneetha Bai KalaicelvanKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Feb 24 2026 – President Donald Trump has shaken up the world economy and the rule of international law in the first year of his second term – ostensibly to make America great again, particularly by reviving US manufacturing jobs. Jomo Kwame Sundaram The President has assumed authority from the US Congress to wage...

Al Tamimi & Company adopts Xapien to further enhance compliance efficiencies

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Feb. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Al Tamimi & Company, the leading full-service law firm in the Middle East and North Africa, has implemented Xapien’s due diligence platform to support and enhance its client onboarding and compliance processes, as part of its ongoing focus on smart growth, efficiency and regulatory compliance. With operations across 17...

LYB announces updated 2030 sustainability goals

HOUSTON, Feb. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — LyondellBasell (NYSE:LYB) today announced updates to its 2030 climate and circularity goals amid the need for disciplined capital allocation, evolving market conditions and regulatory developments. The goals remain ambitious, while balancing the need to adjust for near-term achievability. The company’s three-pillared strategy remains unchanged:...

Dubai Hosts Global Glass Industry Leaders at the 3rd International Glass Manufacturing Show in April 2026

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Feb. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Dubai hosts a distinguished gathering of leading figures and decision makers from the global glass industry at the 3rd edition of the International Glass Manufacturing Show (IGMS) scheduled to take place from 21–23 April 2026 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The event serves as a specialized platform bringing together top manufacturers,...

Immigrants Are What Made America Great

By Alon Ben-MeirNEW YORK, Feb 23 2026 – Trump’s immigration policy is destroying America’s greatness Immigrants are the backbone of America’s greatness— powering its economy, enriching its culture, and advancing its global leadership. Yet under the guise of making America great again, Trump’s exclusionary, racist policies are dismantling that very foundation, stifling innovation...