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August 26, 2025
International
World

Billion-dollar bet? Donald Trump Jr’s VC fund invests millions in Polymarket; joins prediction market as advisor

US president Donald Trump’s son Donald Trump Jr’s venture capital firm, 1789 Capital, has made a significant investment in prediction market platform Polymarket, which is now valued at over $1 billion. The development comes as the company gears up for a potential expansion into the US market following the closure of regulatory investigations.Trump Jr announced […]

July 13, 2025
International
World

How Bahrain’s billion-dollar waters are turning empty shores into floating villas and mega-yachts | World News

Once a niche luxury, yacht rentals in Bahrain are now transforming the nation’s tourism and leisure economy by connecting heritage islands, upscale marinas, and a rising demand for sea-based experiences/Image: Yachtzoo TL;DR: Yacht rentals and day cruises are surging in Bahrain, driven by a mix of affluent lifestyles, heritage tourism, and investor-backed infrastructure projects. Options […]