Nvidia shares fell by more than six percent on Monday morning after directors launched an independent inquiry into chief executive Jensen Huang following his admission of an extramarital relationship with an executive flagged by intelligence agencies. The semiconductor giant affirmed that core proprietary technologies and state security remain uncompromised, while Beijing dismissed the espionage n
The Abu Dhabi T10 cricket league has launched its 2026 season at Zayed Cricket Stadium under a new governance model led by the Abu Dhabi Cricket and Sports Hub. Defending champions UAE Bulls and five newly configured franchises are competing in a fast-paced 32-match campaign running through November 20.
An administrative skyscraper belonging to state oil company Saudi Aramco sustained structural damage after air defence batteries intercepted multiple Houthi ballistic missiles over Riyadh. Saudi authorities confirmed that falling shrapnel struck the glass-fronted tower in the capital’s financial district without causing casualties.
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Nvidia’s board of directors has launched an independent inquiry into chief executive Jensen Huang following reports that he was targeted by a Chinese intelligence asset. The chipmaker stated that business operations will proceed without interruption and that no company secrets or national security data were compromised.
Fermin Lopez struck twice as FC Barcelona came from behind to defeat Atletico Madrid 2-1 at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano on Sunday night. The victory snapped Atletico's seven-match winning run and restored Barcelona’s three-point cushion at the summit of La Liga.
A historic wave of Nigerian Americans captured executive offices and statehouse seats in the 2026 United States midterm elections. From Maryland and Texas to Georgia and Ohio, their victories mark a major turning point for African diaspora political leadership.
A suspected far-right gunman killed six people and injured 16 others during a mass shooting at Krakow’s historic Main Market Square on Saturday. Polish counter-terrorism officers later discovered three additional bodies, believed to be the suspect’s relatives, at his home in Ostrowiec.
At least four people were killed and 88 injured after two passenger trains collided south of Cairo on Sunday, authorities in Egypt confirmed. Emergency teams rushed dozens of ambulances to the Al-Ayyat district as several derailed carriages fell down an embankment.
Five South African urban centres have been ranked among the world’s eight most dangerous cities in the newly released 2026 global crime index. The survey also placed Lagos at 28th position worldwide, alongside major hubs including Houston, Birmingham, and Marseille in the top 50.
British Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has said US President Donald Trump deserved his heavy defeat in the recent midterm elections. In a wide-ranging interview, she criticised his protectionist trade tariffs, his lack of strategy in Iran, and his aggressive treatment of foreign allies.
Lionel Messi became the first player in MLS history to win back-to-back Golden Boot awards after finishing the regular season with 26 goals. Nashville SC also made history on Decision Day by breaking the all-time league record with an astonishing 77 points.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog announced on Saturday that he will mandate opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot to build a coalition after last month's election deadlock. The former military chief faces a strict 28-day window to negotiate with competing factions and potentially end Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s premiership.
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has advised Nigerian voters to accept financial inducements offered by the ruling party during elections while voting according to their conscience. Speaking at his presidential campaign flag-off in Bauchi, the opposition flagbearer argued that campaign funds belong to the public and urged citizens to back a national reset.
Nvidia shares fell by more than six percent on Monday morning after directors launched an independent inquiry into chief executive Jensen Huang following his admission of an extramarital relationship with an executive flagged by intelligence agencies. The semiconductor giant affirmed that core proprietary technologies and state security remain uncompromised, while Beijing dismissed the espionage n
At least seven passengers, including a train driver, have died and more than 100 sustained severe injuries following a rear-end rail crash south of Cairo. Public prosecutors and rescue teams spent the night clearing derailed coaches as President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi ordered an immediate inquiry into signal and operational failures.
Federal emergency officials received six adult citizens at the Lagos international airport following their cross-Atlantic charter flight from the United States. While the arrival coincides with tightened American border measures under Donald Trump, Nigerian authorities have not confirmed whether the flight involved mandatory deportations or voluntary returns.
A football supporter was taken to hospital with fractured ribs after a terrace section gave way during a Norwegian top-flight clash between Tromsø and Bodø/Glimt. Play was temporarily suspended at Romssa Arena while emergency crews evacuated visiting supporters and police launched a structural safety investigation.
United States President Donald Trump acknowledged that his administration's immigration crackdown went too far, conceding that widespread removals contributed to significant Republican losses in the 2026 midterms. Speaking in a nationally broadcast interview, Trump signalled a willingness to negotiate an immigration agreement with congressional Democrats to protect long-settled workers.
Retired General Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma has publicly endorsed President Bola Tinubu for re-election, asserting that a single four-year term cannot finish critical national projects and structural economic reforms. The former defence minister backed the declaration by leading prominent Middle Belt leaders to the Presidential Villa, setting off significant political shifts across North-Central and
Iranian leadership has issued a two-day ultimatum threatening severe military retaliation if United States and Israeli operations continue across regional fronts. United States President Donald Trump stated that fresh strikes remain unlikely if diplomatic talks advance, but warned that three naval carrier strike groups remain positioned and combat-ready.
Nvidia’s board of directors has launched an independent inquiry into chief executive Jensen Huang following reports that he was targeted by a Chinese intelligence asset. The chipmaker stated that business operations will proceed without interruption and that no company secrets or national security data were compromised.
Five South African urban centres have been ranked among the world’s eight most dangerous cities in the newly released 2026 global crime index. The survey also placed Lagos at 28th position worldwide, alongside major hubs including Houston, Birmingham, and Marseille in the top 50.
Filming for Amitabh Bachchan's flagship quiz show Kaun Banega Crorepati has been temporarily put on hold for a week due to health concerns and doctor-advised rest. In a candid weekend blog entry, the 84-year-old cinema icon shared personal reflections on aging, memory, and his slow return to everyday work routines.
