BEIJING — China said Saturday it had launched an anti-dumping investigation into imports of p-nitrotoluene from the European Union, a chemical compound used in the production of dyes, pesticides and pharmaceuticals. The Commerce Ministry launched the investigation following an application from China’s domestic industry alleging that EU imports were being dumped in the Chinese market, a ministry spokesperson said. P-nitrotoluene is primarily used to manufacture chemicals for dyes, pigments, pesticides and pharmaceutical products. According to preliminary evidence submitted by the applicants, imports of p-nitrotoluene from the EU remained at high levels between 2022 and 2025, while prices fell by nearly…
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MOSCOW — Russia on Saturday urged foreign citizens and diplomats in Kyiv to leave the Ukrainian capital and refrain from traveling to the country, while warning residents to stay away from military and administrative facilities. In a statement, the Russian Foreign Ministry said Moscow would continue sustained strikes against military targets in Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities in response to what it described as “terrorist actions” by Ukrainian forces against Russia’s civilian population and infrastructure. “The Russian Foreign Ministry once again warns foreign citizens, including diplomatic mission personnel, against staying in or traveling to Ukraine,” the ministry said. “Responsibility for…
RIYADH — Twelve government entities have tightened the regulatory framework for importing toy weapons and air rifles for recreational use. They have also set out mandatory requirements for import, storage and transportation, as well as the approvals and documents required to bring them into the Kingdom. The entities include the Ministry of Commerce; Ministry of Interior; Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture; Ministry of Energy; Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources; Supreme Authority for Industrial Security; the Saudi Food and Drug Authority; the Communications and Space Technology Commission; the General Authority for Media Regulation; the National Center for Environmental Compliance;…
AI adoption, expanding data volumes and the emerging threat posed by quantum computing are prompting enterprises to reassess their cybersecurity strategies. Growing demand for platform consolidation is also encouraging organisations to integrate data security, application security and identity and access management capabilities. In an interview with TahawulTech.com at GISEC Global 2026, Sébastien Pavie, Vice President of Sales – SEMEA at Thales, discusses the company’s latest data protection and quantum-safe security developments. He also examines the dual role of AI in strengthening cyber defence and enabling more sophisticated attacks, highlighting the importance of protecting sensitive data throughout its lifecycle. How did…
MUSCAT — Five Indian nationals were rescued after a Kuwait-flagged tanker was struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, Indian authorities said Saturday. The Indian Embassy in Oman said it coordinated the rescue of the five Indians aboard the MT Kazimah III after the vessel was “struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz.” “All 5 Indian nationals have been shifted ashore safely,” the embassy said on X, thanking Omani authorities for their support and assistance. India’s Ministry of External Affairs also confirmed the rescue. “We remain committed to the safety, security and welfare of our seafarers…
PARIS — More than 5,000 people have been arrested since Monday as student protests over learning conditions intensified across France, Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said Friday. Speaking to TF1, Nunez said “urban violence” had been recorded near 158 educational establishments during the protests, describing the scale of the mobilization as “surprising.” He said 735 schools had been affected and cited 1,747 arrests in the latest unrest, as hundreds of schools remained closed or faced disruptions on Friday. Nunez said projectiles had been thrown during the demonstrations and that police officers, teachers, journalists and passersby had been attacked. Authorities reported around…
GAZA — Five Palestinians, including four women, were killed and six others wounded in an Israeli airstrike on a residential apartment in western Gaza City on Saturday, amid continuing Israeli violations of the ceasefire in place since October 2025. A medical source at Al-Shifa Hospital said two Christian women were among those killed, along with two other women and a young man. Local sources and eyewitnesses said Israeli warplanes fired at least two missiles at an apartment in the Asala residential building early Saturday, destroying the targeted apartment and causing extensive damage to neighboring homes. A fire also broke out…
Proofpoint, Inc., a leading cybersecurity and compliance company, recently announced the appointment of Joyce Kim as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), effective immediately. In her role, Ms. Kim will shape Proofpoint’s global marketing and communications strategy, amplifying the company’s brand, go-to-market execution, and demand acceleration initiatives worldwide, reporting directly to Proofpoint CEO Sumit Dhawan. Ms. Kim’s appointment underscores Proofpoint’s commitment to accelerating global growth and reinforcing its position as a defining force in securing the emerging agentic workspace. As organisations navigate the opportunities and risks of AI, Proofpoint is doubling down on its innovation agenda to empower customers to secure people,…
As understanding of early childhood nutrition continues to advance, infant formula is evolving alongside it. Today’s parents are increasingly interested not only in what goes into a formula, but also in the science behind its development and how nutritional ingredients work together to support growing children.Reflecting this shift, Kabrita has introduced its most advanced goat milk formula yet, bringing together whole goat milk and a carefully selected combination of nutritional ingredients designed to support digestive comfort and healthy development. The updated formula represents the brand’s latest step in formula innovation, combining the natural qualities of goat milk with advances in…
OPSWAT, a global leader in critical infrastructure protection (CIP) cybersecurity solutions, and Redington, a leading technology aggregator, recently announced a distribution partnership covering the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Levant, Türkiye, Africa and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). The partnership combines OPSWAT’s CIP portfolio with Redington’s on-the-ground sales, technical, warehousing, logistics and financing capabilities. Together, OPSWAT and Redington will widen access to specialised protection for segmented, air-gapped and operational technology (OT) environments across government, defence, banking, telecoms, energy, utilities and other regulated sectors. The agreement will have an initial emphasis on solutions such as MetaDefender Kiosk™ and MetaDefender Optical Diode™…