Rare 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda 426 Hemi Listed for $400,000
A meticulously preserved 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda equipped with the legendary 426 Hemi engine has appeared for sale through AutoTrader, carrying an asking price of USD$400,000. The vehicle, finished in the rare FF4 Lime Green Metallic paint, boasts exceptionally low mileage and a documented history linking it to Chrysler of France’s early racing efforts.
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Kuwait edges Oman 1-0 in veterans Gulf Cup in Doha
DOHA: Kuwait beat Oman 1-0 on Monday in the second edition of the Gulf Cup for veteran players, with Khaled Al-Fadhli scoring the winner in stoppage time. The tournament is organized by the Arab Gulf Cup Football Federation (AGCFF) with the local organizing committee in Qatar and runs until Nov 5.
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The Digital Burden: Why Instant Messaging Feels Like a Full-Time Job
Instant messaging was designed to simplify life by removing the financial and technical barriers of early text communication. However, the removal of these limits has created a new phenomenon where constant connectivity generates social burnout, turning casual exchanges into an overwhelming obligation for users worldwide.
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Saudi Aramco quarterly profit climbs 34.6% amid elevated oil prices
RIYADH: Saudi oil giant Aramco on Tuesday announced a 34. 6 percent jump in third-quarter net profit, as the Middle East war keeps crude prices high even while the kingdom’s energy infrastructure comes under regular attack.
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Korea’s Labor Share of GDP Hits Record Low Amid Semiconductor Boom
South Korea’s labor share of gross domestic product has fallen to its lowest level since comparable data began in 2010, hitting 41.1% in the second quarter. This decline coincides with a surge in corporate profits driven by the semiconductor industry, prompting experts to call for government intervention to address growing economic polarization.
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Australia raises benchmark rate to highest level in 18 years
SYDNEY: Australia’s central bank raised its central interest rate to an 18-year high on Tuesday, citing the prolonged war in the Middle East and persistent inflationary pressures. In a statement, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) said it would raise its cash rate by 25 basis points to 4.
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littlefish and Halo Dot Partner to Replace Payment Terminals with SoftPOS
Merchant operating system provider littlefish and enterprise SoftPOS technology developer Halo Dot have announced a strategic partnership designed to help financial institutions replace traditional payment terminals with secure mobile solutions. The collaboration integrates Halo Dot’s certified contactless payment infrastructure directly into the littlefish platform, allowing banks and merchant acquirers to offer a unified software-based solution that combines payment acceptance with business management tools.
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'The Remarried Empress' Cast Discusses Bringing Fantasy Royal Drama to Life
Disney+ has launched its highly anticipated royal fantasy series "The Remarried Empress" ahead of schedule, offering viewers a glimpse into a lavish, fictional empire. At a press event in Seoul, the main cast detailed the complexities of adapting the hit web novel, from navigating unfamiliar court etiquette to performing alongside computer-generated counterparts.
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Kuwait inspectors destroy 115 kilograms of unverified meat in Farwaniya
KUWAIT: The Public Authority for Food and Nutrition (PAFN) issued nine violation reports and destroyed 115 kilograms of meat of unknown origin during an inspection tour of food establishments in Farwaniya Governorate, the authority announced on Monday. The tour was carried out by the authority’s Farwaniya food inspection department.
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Asian stocks retreat as AI worries outweigh steep oil-price drop
HONG KONG: Asian stock markets struggled on Tuesday after another AI-fueled tech selloff on Wall Street outweighed a plunge in oil prices and signs of a possible breakthrough in talks to end the Iran war. Investors were also watching the US midterm elections.
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