A UAE startup is digitising the Gulf’s centuries-old camel trade, allowing buyers and sellers to browse listings, negotiate deals and participate in auctions through a mobile app.
Nigeria is introducing a 30-day petrol discount at NNPC stations, with public transport operators receiving priority as the government seeks to cushion rising fuel and transport costs.
Samsung expects its strongest-ever quarterly operating profit as surging demand for AI memory chips pushes prices and earnings sharply higher.
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The Trump administration is proposing a $70,000 fee on U.S. schools for each international student entering a major post-study work programme, potentially reshaping the cost of studying and working in America.
A Chinese fishing vessel identified by Taiwan as part of Beijing’s maritime militia has been detected off Taiwan’s Pacific coast for the first known time, raising fresh concerns about expanding Chinese grey-zone activity.
Germany’s exports fell unexpectedly in August, with a sharp drop in shipments to the United States raising fresh concerns about the strength of Europe’s largest economy.
Canadian writer Anne Carson has won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature for a body of work that blends poetry, prose and classical tradition in unconventional forms.
Ghana has approved plans to formally seek BRICS membership, saying the move will broaden its economic partnerships while maintaining ties with the IMF, World Bank and traditional allies.
Enugu Governor Peter Mbah is urging Nigeria to treat education as a national emergency as the state launches a long-term policy built around technology, teacher development and stronger learning outcomes.
Hundreds of students have protested in Liège over rising education costs and worsening school conditions, as France’s wider student unrest spills across the border.
Rebeca Grynspan remains the leading candidate to become the next UN secretary-general, but the latest Security Council poll shows the race is still wide open.
Israel paused to remember the victims of the October 7 attacks as the country confronts its trauma and prepares for a pivotal election later this month.
Istanbul Airport has overtaken London Heathrow to become the world’s most connected airport, strengthening Türkiye’s position as a global aviation hub.
A UAE startup is digitising the Gulf’s centuries-old camel trade, allowing buyers and sellers to browse listings, negotiate deals and participate in auctions through a mobile app.
South African jurist Navi Pillay has won the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her decades of work advancing international law, human rights and accountability for war crimes and genocide.
Malaysia has closed schools affecting more than two million students as smoke from Indonesian forest and peatland fires spreads across Southeast Asia, worsening air pollution and raising public health concerns.
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has criticised the Federal Government’s 30-day petrol discount, questioning its timing, limited reach and ability to ease Nigeria’s cost-of-living pressures.
Lagos-founded mobility company Moove is leaving Nigeria after six years, transferring about ₦35 billion worth of vehicles to eligible customers as it winds down operations.
Dubai’s Global Village will open its 31st season on October 14 with entry tickets starting at AED 25 and a lineup of new attractions, shows and cultural experiences.
Nigeria is introducing a 30-day petrol discount at NNPC stations, with public transport operators receiving priority as the government seeks to cushion rising fuel and transport costs.
Ghana has approved plans to formally seek BRICS membership, saying the move will broaden its economic partnerships while maintaining ties with the IMF, World Bank and traditional allies.
Enugu Governor Peter Mbah is urging Nigeria to treat education as a national emergency as the state launches a long-term policy built around technology, teacher development and stronger learning outcomes.
Israel paused to remember the victims of the October 7 attacks as the country confronts its trauma and prepares for a pivotal election later this month.
