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IHG Reports Positive Momentum Continuing into Second Half

Elie Maalouf, CEO of InterContinental Hotels Group Plc (IHG), discussed the hotel group's strong first-half performance and positive outlook for the second half of the year. He noted a 'sense of prosperity' contributing to continued demand.

Iran's Khamenei Claims 'Decisive Blow' Against Enemies, Warns of Internal Division
Worldnzzaftonbladetle-figaro+19orfrzeczpospolitavgmorgunbladiddelfi-ltdigi24hotnewsTimes of India+11 more2mo ago22 sources

Iran's Khamenei Claims 'Decisive Blow' Against Enemies, Warns of Internal Division

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei stated that Iran delivered a 'decisive blow' to its 'malicious enemy,' referring to the US and Israel, in the recent Mideast conflict. He also warned against internal divisions, which he believes are being sown by these adversaries.

Russia Launches Massive Missile Strike on Kyiv, Drawing International Condemnation
WorldReutersle-mondeThe Guardian+58NPRAl Jazeeradr-dknrkcbcnosruvtagesschau+50 more2mo ago61 sources

Russia Launches Massive Missile Strike on Kyiv, Drawing International Condemnation

Russia conducted a large-scale missile and drone attack on Kyiv, utilizing hypersonic Oreshnik missiles, resulting in four deaths and significant destruction. The strikes drew widespread condemnation from European leaders, who described the attack as an escalation and a political scare tactic.

ICE and Ornn to Launch GPU Compute Futures Contracts
TechnologyYahoo3mo ago

ICE and Ornn to Launch GPU Compute Futures Contracts

Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) and Ornn are set to launch new futures contracts for GPU compute. This development introduces a new financial instrument for trading and hedging in the rapidly growing market for graphics processing unit resources.

Russia Successfully Tests Nuclear-Capable Sarmat ICBM
WorldAl Jazeerahelsingin-sanomatirozhlas+15tvn24digi24index-hrn1-serbia24urjutarnji-listhindustan-timesdanas+7 more3mo ago18 sources

Russia Successfully Tests Nuclear-Capable Sarmat ICBM

Russia announced the successful test launch of its new intercontinental ballistic missile, the Sarmat, also known as 'Satan II'. President Putin hailed the nuclear-capable missile as the 'most powerful in the world'.

North Korea quietly breaks with Iran to keep door open with Trump, South Korean intelligence says
WorldReutersle-mondefaz+20DWle-figaroSCMPorfdigi24index-hrobservadorYahoo+12 more4mo ago23 sources

North Korea quietly breaks with Iran to keep door open with Trump, South Korean intelligence says

North Korea is distancing itself from longtime partner Iran and carefully managing its public messaging to preserve the possibility of a new relationship with Washington after the war, South Korea’s National Intelligence Service has assessed, according to lawmakers briefed by the agency. The NIS told a closed-door parliamentary session that Pyongyang has sent no weapons […]

NYSE Parent Company Finalizes $1.6 Billion Polymarket Investment
TechnologyReutersYahoochannel-news-asia+1seeking-alpha4mo ago4 sources

NYSE Parent Company Finalizes $1.6 Billion Polymarket Investment

Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), the parent company of the New York Stock Exchange, has finalized its investment in Polymarket, bringing the total to $1.6 billion, confirming its significant stake in the prediction market platform.

Iran Nuclear Threat and Escalating Tensions
Politicsle-mondeFox News5mo ago2 sources

Iran Nuclear Threat and Escalating Tensions

Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett warns that Iran is using Geneva talks to 'buy time' while developing intercontinental ballistic missiles. A Senate Republican also issued a stark warning about Iran's nuclear threat as President Trump's deadline for a deal approaches.

Turkey Unveils New Intercontinental Ballistic Missile
Worldklix-ban1-bihnewsbeast+1Daily Sabah3mo ago4 sources

Turkey Unveils New Intercontinental Ballistic Missile

Turkey has unveiled its new 'Tayfun' ballistic missile, described as the country's largest and fastest. The missile is reported to have an intercontinental range of 6,000 km and can travel at speeds up to Mach 9.

Explaining the 2026 FIFA World Cup Playoff Formats
WorldYahoo4mo ago

Explaining the 2026 FIFA World Cup Playoff Formats

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches, this article details the format and pathways for teams participating in the UEFA and intercontinental playoffs to secure their final spots in the expanded 48-nation tournament.

UK Lacks Defense Against Iranian Missiles, Daily Mail Reports
Worldbalkan-web4mo ago

UK Lacks Defense Against Iranian Missiles, Daily Mail Reports

Following reports of Iran launching an intercontinental ballistic missile capable of reaching Europe, the Daily Mail reports that Britain lacks its own defense against Iranian missiles and would have to rely on the US and German Patriot systems.

Is Sahara Desert dust secretly feeding the Amazon? The science behind a 10,000-mile journey
ScienceTimes of India5mo ago

Is Sahara Desert dust secretly feeding the Amazon? The science behind a 10,000-mile journey

In 2015, NASA-backed research led by Hongbin Yu revealed that millions of tons of Saharan dust cross the Atlantic each year, delivering vital phosphorus to the nutrient-poor Amazon rainforest. Satellite data showed this atmospheric link may replenish nutrients lost to rainfall, highlighting a vast intercontinental exchange that underscores how climate and ecosystems remain deeply interconnected.

Art Directors Guild To Honor Rep. Laura Friedman Of California At 2026 ADG Awards
Culturedeadline5mo ago

Art Directors Guild To Honor Rep. Laura Friedman Of California At 2026 ADG Awards

EXCLUSIVE: The Art Directors Guild will honor first-term Rep. Laura Friedman (D-CA) with its 2026 Presidents Award for her advocacy of state and federal tax incentives and her “steadfast support of good union jobs” in the entertainment industry. She will be feted during the 30th anniversary ADG Awards on February 28 at the InterContinental Los […]

Big Tech Earnings Show AI Spending Spree and Apple Supply Constraints
BusinessBBCbloombergNYT+30FTThe GuardianNPRAl Jazeeradr-dkyle-uutisetcnbcfaz+22 more18d ago33 sources

Big Tech Earnings Show AI Spending Spree and Apple Supply Constraints

Major tech companies like Amazon and Microsoft reported strong earnings driven by significant investments in AI, while Apple warned of future supply constraints impacting Mac, iPhone, and iPad sales, leading to a projected slowdown in September-quarter growth.

Russia's Sarmat Missile Program Plagued by Failures
Worlddelfi-lt21d ago

Russia's Sarmat Missile Program Plagued by Failures

Leaked Russian defense industry documents reveal years of problems and delays in the development of the RS-28 Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile, despite Kremlin announcements of its impending combat readiness.

Oversold Stocks After Turbulent Market Week
Worldcnbc1mo ago

Oversold Stocks After Turbulent Market Week

Intercontinental Exchange and CME were identified among the most oversold stocks this week, following a turbulent period for the market marked by concerns over a regulatory dispute regarding perpetual futures.

Putin Claims Ukraine War Nearing End, Kremlin Clarifies
WorldbloombergNYTle-monde+42yle-uutisethelsingin-sanomatukrainska-pravdaberlingskele-figaroder-standardirozhlasla-repubblica+34 more3mo ago45 sources

Putin Claims Ukraine War Nearing End, Kremlin Clarifies

Russian President Vladimir Putin made statements suggesting the war in Ukraine is nearing its end, while also announcing a successful missile test and making a public appearance. The Kremlin later clarified that there is no specific roadmap for peace, prompting international reactions and analysis.

Russia Prepares for New Sarmat Missile Test
Politicsdigi243mo ago

Russia Prepares for New Sarmat Missile Test

Russia appears to be preparing for another test of its Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile, which has faced numerous issues. Aviation warnings and satellite coverage restrictions suggest a launch could occur around May 9th.

Turkey Unveils Its First Intercontinental Ballistic Missile
WorldAl JazeerahotnewsDaily Sabah3mo ago3 sources

Turkey Unveils Its First Intercontinental Ballistic Missile

Turkey has officially unveiled its first intercontinental ballistic missile, named "Yıldırımhan," marking a significant advancement in its defense capabilities. This development places Turkey in the spotlight for its growing military technology.

Turkey Unveils First Intercontinental Ballistic Missile
Technologyn1-bihnaftemporikibalkan-web+1newsbeast3mo ago4 sources

Turkey Unveils First Intercontinental Ballistic Missile

Turkey has officially presented its first intercontinental ballistic missile, named Yildirimhan, which reportedly has a range of up to 6,000 km. The unveiling of this new missile has reportedly caused alarm in countries like Greece and Israel.

Russia Conducts Nuclear Missile Drills in Siberia
Worlddigi24index-hr4mo ago2 sources

Russia Conducts Nuclear Missile Drills in Siberia

Russia's Strategic Missile Forces have conducted military exercises in Siberia, involving mobile 'Yars' complexes capable of carrying intercontinental ballistic missiles with nuclear warheads, in a display of nuclear capabilities.

What is Minuteman III missile? The 'doomsday' weapon US tested amid war with Iran
WorldTimes of Indiandtv5mo ago2 sources

What is Minuteman III missile? The 'doomsday' weapon US tested amid war with Iran

The United States conducted a test of its nuclear-capable Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile off the California coast. This unarmed missile launch, from Vandenberg Space Force Base, aimed to verify the effectiveness, readiness, and accuracy of the system. The test occurred amidst ongoing strikes in the Middle East.

UK competition watchdog investigates hotel groups over alleged data sharing
BusinessThe Guardian5mo ago

UK competition watchdog investigates hotel groups over alleged data sharing

Regulator looks into claim Hilton, InterContinental Hotels and Marriott could be sharing ‘competitively sensitive’ information via analytics tool Business live – latest updates The UK competition watchdog has opened an investigation into three of the world’s biggest hotel chains – Hilton, InterContinental Hotels (IHG) and Marriott – amid suspicions they could be sharing “competitively sensitive” information with each other. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating alle...

Art Directors Guild Awards Winners List – Updating Live
Culturedeadline5mo ago

Art Directors Guild Awards Winners List – Updating Live

The Art Directors Guild’s 30th anniversary Excellence in Production Design Awards for film, TV and theater are being handed out tonight at the InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown, and Deadline is updating the winners live as they are announced. See the list below, followed by the remaining nominees. Veteran comic, actor and voice-over specialist Ron Funches […]