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Zelensky Vows Strikes on Russian Refineries
World
— 6d
Russia launched a major missile and drone assault on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, damaging power facilities near Kyiv and causing outages in the capital and several regions. With winter approaching, Ukrainian officials warned the strikes could threaten heat and electricity, while emergency repairs and calls to conserve power were underway.
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H.I.G. Capital taps former Blackstone executive to lead Asia expansion
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— Sep 1, 2026
H.I.G. Capital has named Younghee Choi as Head of Asia in its Capital Formation Group, based in Hong Kong, to lead fundraising and investor relationships across the region and broaden its Asian limited partner base. A former Blackstone senior executive with 15+ years in capital formation, Choi will help connect Asian investors with H.I.G.’s private equity, credit and real assets platforms as the firm manages about $75 billion in capital and supports over 400 portfolio companies.
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Derek Foss
Curious how much of that $75B in AUM is actually deployed vs dry powder waiting for better entry points.
Cartel Gunmen, Mexican Army Clash in Border State Capital in Mexico
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— Jul 8, 2026
Mexican military forces killed one cartel gunman and injured three others during a fierce clash in the capital of the border state of Tamaulipas. The clash comes at a time when rival cartels continue to fight for control of the region.
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Suspected Iranian Drone Strike Damages US Embassy in Saudi Arabia
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— Mar 3, 2026
An explosion rocked a diplomatic compound in Saudi Arabia’s capital late Monday, leaving visible damage to a key U.S. facility and prompting immediate security alerts for Americans in the region. According to the New…
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Trump Says He’s ‘Thinking About’ Suspending The Gas Tax Weeks After His Own Party Blocked A Vote On It
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Truly Investor Capital expands Glassdoor hiring across states
Finance
— Aug 26, 2026
Truly Investor Capital is expanding its private real estate lending operations with new Glassdoor listings and several hiring efforts, including a Regional Sales Manager role with a nationwide book of business and a Post-Closing Specialist to strengthen operations. The company has also launched Chandler, Arizona career resources to highlight its culture and opportunities as it continues to fund real estate loans across multiple states and operate across DSCR, bridge, rehab, and construction financing.
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Black Titan Plans Indonesia, Singapore Expansion
Business
— Jul 21, 2026
Black Titan Corporation (BTTC) outlines a Southeast Asia–focused growth strategy funded by cash reserves, expanding operations in Indonesia and strengthening its Singapore commercial hub with additional hiring, product diversification, and investment in staff development to scale its HCM and ERP offerings. The company emphasizes disciplined capital deployment and maintaining working capital to support regional expansion as it positions itself for long-term growth across Southeast Asia.
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Niger accuses France of orchestrating failed military mutiny at Niamey base
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— Sep 5, 2026
Niger’s military authorities increasingly blame France and President Macron for inciting a August mutiny and widening regional blame to unnamed neighbours, while France rejects the accusations as fantasy; the crisis has spotlighted the Presidential Guard’s role and amid tensions with Russia, the mutiny spread to the Niamey airport, base, presidential palace, and state media, threatening stability in the capital.
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Marcus Bell
Every faction blaming outsiders while their own government structure is falling apart is a bad sign for ordinary Nigeriens caught in the middle.
Galliford Try Secures £9.5bn CPC Framework
Business
— Jul 21, 2026
Galliford Try has been appointed to the Crescent Purchasing Consortium Construction and Capital Works framework worth £9.5 billion, spanning all five regional lots across England, Wales and Scotland for up to eight years and covering education and wider public sector projects from new-builds to refurbishments. The appointment strengthens its position in UK public infrastructure and expands the visibility of future revenues through a steady pipeline of core contracts.
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