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DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES / RankWire.AI / – flydubai will restart daily nonstop flights between Dubai and Aleppo on July 20, 2026, restoring the route after nearly 14 years. The service will link Dubai International Airport with Aleppo International Airport in northern Syria. Aleppo will become the airline’s second destination in the country, joining Damascus. The return adds another scheduled connection between the United Arab Emirates and Syria during the summer travel period, with tickets already available through the carrier’s sales channels. The airline will operate the route once each day from Terminal 3 at Dubai International. Flight FZ1191 will…

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA / RankWire.AI / – OpenAI has released the GPT-5.6 model family and introduced ChatGPT Work, an agent designed for longer and more complex assignments. The family includes GPT-5.6 Sol, Terra and Luna. Each model targets a different balance of capability, speed and cost. OpenAI said the models improve performance across coding, research, professional work, computer use, science and design. The company has also expanded GPT-5.6 access across ChatGPT, Codex and its application programming interface. GPT-5.6 Sol serves as the flagship model for difficult reasoning and professional tasks. Terra offers strong performance at a lower cost, while Luna…

New Florida-registered online private high school (School Code: 4845) expands access to a U.S. high school diploma for adults through flexible, competency-based learning.ORLANDO, Fla., July 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — With approximately 273 million children and youth worldwide currently out of school and only about two-thirds of young people completing secondary education, the need for accessible adult learning opportunities has never been greater. Many adults are unable to complete high school due to financial hardship, conflict, displacement, work commitments, or family responsibilities. Addressing this challenge, High School Gate announces the launch of its Florida-based online private high school, dedicated to helping…

MANILA, PHILIPPINES / MENA Newswire / – The Asian Development Bank cut its 2026 growth forecast for developing Asia and the Pacific to 4.9%. The bank cited prolonged global energy disruption and softer demand in parts of the region. The projection stands below the 5.1% estimate issued in April. It also marks a slowdown from 5.5% growth in 2025. ADB kept its 2027 regional forecast at 5.1%. The update covers developing economies across Asia and the Pacific. ADB said the global energy crisis has raised costs for households, businesses and governments. Higher fuel prices have increased transport expenses and production…

BEIJING, CHINA / MENA Newswire / – China’s foreign exchange reserves fell 0.75% in June, official data showed, as valuation changes linked to currencies and asset prices reduced the reported dollar value of reserve holdings. The State Administration of Foreign Exchange said reserves stood at $3.4163 trillion at the end of June 2026. That marked a decline of $26 billion from the end of May. The drop followed a May increase, when China’s foreign exchange reserves reached $3.4422 trillion. The June data kept reserves above the $3.4 trillion level, a closely watched mark in global markets. Foreign exchange reserves are…

CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA / RankWire.AI / – Apple announced a multiyear chip agreement with Broadcom valued at more than $30 billion. The deal covers custom silicon parts and wireless connectivity technology for Apple products. Apple said the agreement will produce more than 15 billion U.S.-made chips. It also supports work at Broadcom’s facility in Fort Collins, Colorado. The Apple Broadcom chip deal marks the largest commitment under Apple’s American Manufacturing Program. Apple launched the program to expand manufacturing in the United States. The company said the Broadcom agreement forms part of its broader plan to spend $600 billion in the U.S.…

New UAE regulatory milestone reinforces Vantage’s long-term commitment to the regionDUBAI, UAE, July 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Vantage Markets (“Vantage”), a global multi-asset CFD broker, today announced that it has secured its Capital Market Authority (CMA) Category 5 licence in the United Arab Emirates, marking a significant milestone in the brand’s long-term growth strategy across the MENA region. The regulatory license strengthens Vantage’s regional presence in the MENA market. This expansion is a core pillar of Vantage’s long-term growth strategy in the Middle East and North Africa. By prioritizing stringent regulatory standards, Vantage seeks to set a benchmark for financial services in…

Seegene is launching the Global Million Clinical Study at the scale of one million test cases to shape disease-specific testing standards.The study is designed to evaluate the clinical utility of syndromic PCR testing approaches and build real-world scientific evidence to support better-informed clinical decision-making.The company is recognized as one of TIME’s “The World’s Most Impactful Companies of 2026,” highlighting its work to address high-priority global challenges as part of its core business, as well as its global economic reach and positive impact on the world.SEOUL, South Korea, July 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Seegene today announced the launch of the Global Million…

NEW YORK / RankWire.AI / – Oil prices settled higher Tuesday, with Brent crude futures rising 3.01% to $74.16 a barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude gained 2.76% to $70.44 a barrel. Brent added $2.17 for the session. WTI rose $1.89. Trading later extended gains after the United States revoked a license tied to Iranian crude sales. The advance kept energy markets focused on Gulf supply routes. Brent is the main global crude benchmark, while WTI anchors U.S. oil pricing. Both benchmark contracts rose during a session that also included official sanctions action and tanker reports. Brent closed above $74,…

GENEVA / RankWire.AI / – Africa drew $70 billion in foreign direct investment in 2025, its third-highest level since 1990, according to UN Trade and Development. The total fell from the exceptional $94 billion recorded in 2024. It still stood about one third above the continent’s average for 2010 to 2024. The 2025 result showed a broad base of inflows after a prior year lifted by unusually large deals. Foreign direct investment, or FDI, remains a key measure of cross-border capital entering productive assets. The World Investment Report 2026 said Africa’s 2024 inflows reflected a small number of major transactions. The Ras El-Hekma…