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July 16, 2024

Morning Briefing: July 16, 2024

ISTANBUL: Here’s a rundown of all the news you need to start your Tuesday with former US President Donald Trump making his first appearance since an assassination attempt against him over the weekend, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterating Isra…

Centuries-old Swan-upping ceremony returns to UK’s River Thames

LONDON: The annual ceremonial event of “swan-upping” has commenced on the River Thames this week, offering a visual spectacle to Britons along the riverbanks.

During the Middle Ages, swans were considered a status symbol and a culinary delicacy.

To …

US retail sales remain steady at $704.3B in June

ISTANBUL: US retail sales in June showed no change from the previous month and remained steady at $704.3 billion, according to advance figures released Tuesday by the US Commerce Department.

The market estimate for the figure was to show a decrease o…