US and Arab partners disagree on the need for a cease-fire as Israeli airstrikes kill more civilians

RAFAH, Gaza Strip — The United States and Arab partners disagreed Saturday on the need for an immediate cease-fire in the Gaza Strip as Israeli military strikes killed civilians at a U.N. shelter and a hospital, and Israel said the besieged enclave’s Hamas rulers were “encountering the full force” of its troops. Large columns of … Read more

TikTok users put their partners to ‘The Beckham Test’ inspired by David and Victoria

David Beckham doesn’t just score goals — he and his wife Victoria are relationship goals. For many viewers of Beckham, Netflix’s limited documentary series about the footballer, the most memorable scene wasn’t David calling out Victoria for referring to herself as “working class” or David getting a football cleat to the head, but rather the … Read more

U.S. working with Indo-Pacific partners to boost economic resilience: USTR

The United States is working very closely with its trading partners in the Indo-Pacific region to help build economic resilience, said U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai. The Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) initiative, launched in May last year by U.S. President Joe Biden, is looking to announce a number of initiatives soon, Tai told CNBC’s Martin … Read more

Korean Investment Partners is the latest Korean VC firm to launch a Southeast Asia fund

More South Korean investors are putting money into Southeast Korea startups, creating an “investment corridor” between the two regions. The latest one is KIPSEA. Short for Korean Investment Partners Southeast Asia, KIPSEA has a Singapore-based team and just announced its first fund close of $60 million. Limited partners come from South Korea, Hong Kong and … Read more

Tyla’s ‘Water’ dance trend: Women are using it to test their partners

Tyla’s “Water” has been making waves on TikTok, with users attempting to copy the South African singer’s intricate Bacardi moves. And it looks like the seductive song continues to pick up steam with a new spin-off trend. You can find countless videos of TikTokkers writhing and shaking their groove thang to the catchy tune. With … Read more

Google Maps partners with India’s ONDC to add metro ticket booking

Google Maps will soon allow users in India to book metro tickets directly through the mapping app, the search giant announced as it deepens collaboration with the country’s open e-commerce network.  At the Google for India event on Thursday, Google said its users will be able to book metro tickets through the Maps app, as … Read more

Cardi B Becomes ‘Kardi’, Partners With Kim Kardashian’s SKIMS

Kim Kardashian and Cardi B now have fans calling them “Kardi” as they have partnered up to promote SKIMS. SKIMS is an American shapewear and clothing brand co-founded by Kim Kardashian, Emma Grede, and Jens Grede. The reality television star is joining forces with “WAP” artist Cardi B — which has fans already branding the … Read more

‘Dancing With the Stars’ Partners Harry Jowsey & Rylee Arnold Address Dating Rumors | Harry Jowsey, Rylee Arnold | Just Jared: Celebrity News and Gossip

Harry Jowsey and Rylee Arnold have gotten close over the past few weeks as they compete on Dancing With the Stars! However, after the two were seen holding hands at a concert last week, the 26-year-old reality star and the 18-year-old pro dancer were the subjects of dating rumors, with many fans actually shipping the … Read more

Everton may be forced to sell stars if 777 Partners takeover is blocked – Paper Talk | Transfer Centre News

All the top stories and transfer rumours from Sunday’s newspapers… SUNDAY MIRROR Everton could be forced to sell one of their big name players like Jordan Pickford or Amadou Onana in January if the 777 Partners takeover is blocked. Aaron Ramsdale is in no rush to make a decision over his long-term future after falling … Read more

Greylock, Lightspeed Enterprise Companions, Khosla Ventures, Pear VC be part of Startup Battlefield judges

Only a couple extra weeks till 20 of the world’s high early-stage startups take to the Disrupt Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 to compete for an equity-free, $100,000 grand prize and everlasting glory. They’ll face robust questions from our judges and should stand out in opposition to a crowd of super-star founders. We’re excited to … Read more