Exclusive / Mauritania to meet Israel at Trump White House meeting

Yinka Adegoke and Mathias Hammer,Semafor Updated Jul 9, 2025, 10:38am GMT, Africa The Scoop The Islamic Republic of Mauritania is set to take a step toward resuming ties with the state of Israel at a White House meeting brokered by US President Donald Trump later Wednesday, according to a person familiar with the plans. Mauritania President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani will meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the sidelines of a mini US-Africa summit featuring four other western African countries: Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, and Senegal. Mauritania, which is a member of…

Dubai to Host Third Edition of International Glass Manufacturing Show in April 2026

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 10 July 2025: The Emirate of Dubai is set to welcome the third edition of International Glass Manufacturing Show (IGMS 2026), taking place from April 13 to 15, 2026, at Dubai World Trade Centre. This premier event will offer a specialized platform that underscores Dubai’s growing reputation as a regional and global hub for the advanced construction and façade industries. IGMS 2026 stands as the most prominent event of its kind in the Middle East and North Africa region, dedicated exclusively to the entire glass industry…

Texas flooding: Who are the victims, what’s the death toll, could it rise?

More than 100 people were killed in the flash floods. Camp Mystic, a camp for girls, is among the worst-hit sites. By Sarah Shamim Published On 7 Jul 20257 Jul 2025 |Updated: 3 hours ago  Flash floods that ravaged Texas over the weekend have killed more than 100 people in the state in the southern United States. The state’s governor said on Tuesday that more than 160 people are missing. The deaths and destruction caused by the floods have brought the government’s response and warning systems under scrutiny. A warning for flash floods in…