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Amir Daftari
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Amir Daftari is a Newsweek reporter based in London, specializing in global affairs with a focus on the Middle East. He joined Newsweek in 2024 from the United Nations and has previously worked at CNN International. A graduate of the London School of Economics, Amir has received multiple awards for his reporting, including his coverage of the Arab...
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Articles by Amir Daftari
Business
The Hidden Barriers Holding Back Workplace Performance
Experienced professionals need the right support and working conditions to turn their expertise into measurable results.
5 min read
Business
The Push for AI Sovereignty
As AI becomes central to business, companies face growing questions over security, infrastructure, accountability and control.
5 min read
Business
AI Agents Are Reshaping the Business of Marketing
Businesses are embracing automation to cut costs and boost output, but proving its impact on revenue remains a challenge.
5 min read
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World
Iranians Ask Trump: ‘Where Is the Freedom We Were Promised?’
Eight months on from U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran, what became of those who would overturn the Islamic Republic and live free?
9 min read
Business
As Disaster Costs Rise, Tech Firms Target Emergency Response
Rising disaster costs are driving demand for emergency-response technology, but adoption remains a challenge.
4 min read
Business
Beauty Education Goes Digital, but Learning Doesn’t End Online
From AI tools to hands-on training, beauty education is evolving to meet the demands of a changing workforce.
4 min read
Business
Growth, Tech and Consolidation Are Changing Credit Union Leadership
U.S. credit unions face new succession rules as consolidation and technology reshape the sector.
4 min read
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World
Inside Iran, Economic Misery and Fears of Another US War
Five Iranians describe rising prices, strained businesses and divided views on what renewed U.S. strikes would achieve.
7 min read
Business
As Latin Music Grows, Salsa Keeps Its Roots
Oscar Hernández, pianist and musical director of the Spanish Harlem Orchestra, says music changed the course of his life.
5 min read
Business
Fitness Industry Embraces Healthy Aging as Experts Warn on Longevity Claims
Older adults are fueling gym growth, but researchers urge consumers to separate proven exercise benefits from anti-aging promises.
5 min read
Business
The Technology Risks Businesses Don’t See Coming
Businesses that manage IT reactively can leave security, data and infrastructure problems unresolved until they become costly.
5 min read
Business
AI Is Boosting Productivity. But Is It Worth It?
Companies are embracing AI to boost productivity, but proving those gains translate into financial returns remains difficult.
5 min read
Business
Kombucha Is Booming. But Is It Still Kombucha?
The fermented drink is booming for its perceived gut health benefits, but processing can significantly alter what’s in the bottle.
5 min read
Business
Workplace Loneliness Affects Near 20% of US Employees. Can AI Help?
AI workplace coaches offer advice and support, but experts question whether they can replace trusted human relationships.
4 min read
Business
AI Is Changing How Buyers Assess Risk in Tech Deals
AI and increasingly complex software are making it harder for buyers to establish exactly what technology they are acquiring.
4 min read
Business
America’s Senior Housing Demand Is Rising. Construction Isn’t
The aging population is driving demand, but construction, financing and insurance pressures are limiting new senior housing.
4 min read
Business
Lawyers Face Patchwork of AI Rules as Courts Punish Hallucinated Filings
AI is reshaping legal work as firms navigate evolving rules, court sanctions and the limits of human oversight.
4 min read
World
Iran’s Top Judge Warns of ‘No Leniency’ After Trump Protests Threat
Trump has said Iran will “get hit very hard by the United States” if more protesters are killed.
5 min read
News
Ex-Prince Andrew Weighs Middle East Move: Report
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor may relocate outside Britain, and a Persian Gulf nation has emerged as a possible destination.
4 min read
World
Iran Sees Largest Day of Anti-Regime Protests
Nationwide protests in Iran enter their 11th day with nearly 40 killed, and more demonstrations are planned Thursday.
5 min read
World
Iran Fears New US Attack as Protests Grip Nation
U.S. and Israeli warnings against Iran come as nationwide protests intensify, raising fears of a potential military confrontation.
4 min read
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