Li Keqiang

China’s ex-Premier Li Keqiang dies at 68

Li was premier and head of China’s cabinet under Xi for a decade until stepping down from all positions earlier this year

Jordan cancels summit with President Biden, Sisi and Abbas

Jordan cancels summit with President Biden, Sisi and Abbas

The proposed summit between the US President, King Abdullah II and Palestinian and Egyptian leaders was cancelled after Gaza hospital explosion

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UAE allocates $200m to support low-income countries, reduce poverty

The announcement was made during the International Monetary and Financial Committee Meeting, organised on the sidelines of the WBG-IMF Annual Meetings In Morocco

IMF

Israel-Hamas conflict is ‘new cloud’ darkening economic outlook: IMF chief

The IMF and the World Bank, which are holding their annual annual meet in Morocco said the ongoing violence in Israel threatened to darken the already tepid global economic outlook

Mukesh Ambani pips Gautam Adani

Top 10 richest Indians 2023: Mukesh Ambani pips Gautam Adani

India now boasts 259 billionaires, a remarkable increase of 38 from the previous year

Egypt inflation

Egypt’s inflation at historic high in September, breaks 2017 record

It was the fourth consecutive month of record highs recorded on the central bank website

coal mine

Coal industry faces 1 million job losses from global energy transition: Report

Hundreds of coal mines are expected to close in the coming decades as countries transition to low-carbon energy sources

Gold

Israel-Palestine crisis: Gold soars as investors bolt for safety

Gold rebounded from seven-month lows hit on Friday, but its upside remained capped by strong US economic data

Afghanistan

Afghanistan earthquakes kill 2,053 as death toll spikes

The quake hit 35 km northwest of the city of Herat, measuring 6.3 magnitude on the Richter scale

AMAZON KUIPER NETWORK

Amazon launches first test satellites for Kuiper internet network

Amazon has vowed to invest $10bn into its Kuiper project, which was announced in 2019

Exxon mobil

Exxon Mobil’s megadeal in Permian Basin to test climate-aware shareholders

The deal puts focus on the Permian and signals Exxon is sticking to its fundamental business

Michelin Key

Michelin Guide to rank hotels starting 2024 with Michelin Key

In the spirit of the Michelin Star, the Michelin Key will recognise the most exceptional hotels throughout the world

Maersk

Global air cargo demand up 1.5% in Aug, first annual growth since 2022: IATA

Air cargo capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTKs), was up 12.2 per cent compared to August 2022

Instagram

Meta’s Instagram, Facebook to charge EU users for ad-free service: Report

The proposal is an attempt by Meta to comply with European Union regulations that threaten to curb its ability to personalise ads for users

2030 FIFA WORLD CUP COHOST MOROCCO

Morocco named 2030 FIFA World Cup co-host along with Spain, Portugal

Morocco will become only the second African country to host the World Cup after South Africa hosted it in 2010

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Philippines struck by 6.4 magnitude earthquake: NCM

The quake struck at sea some 66 kilometres east of the municipality of Sarangani, Davao Occidental

Kevin McCarthy

Kevin McCarthy removed as Congress Speaker in a first for the US

The removal of McCarthy has left the chair vacant and no legislative business can be conducted until a new leader is elected

Here’s how MoneyGram is fostering growth strategy after privatisation

Exclusive: Alex Holmes on MoneyGram’s transformation and growth journey

The global CEO and chairman explains how the company has emerged as an industry-leading digital remittance firm providing an expansive set of offerings

WORLD HABITAT DAY

World Habitat Day 2023: Theme, history and significance of the global day

The primary focus of this year’s event is to bring together key stakeholders from cities around the world to deliberate on strategies for revitalising urban centers

Republican Party primary debate US ELECTIONS 2024

Second Republican Party presidential debate: How to watch it live

The second round saw seven Republican candidates successfully meet the qualifications for participation in the debate while one notable candidate has opted out

UK visas fees to rise by Oct 4 2023 image: Getty Images

UK visas: Fees set to rise from October 4, here are the details

The rise in fees mean that the cost for a visit visa for less than six months is rising by GBP15 to GBP115 (around Dhs514)

canada travel

Canada updates travel advisory for India over ‘negative sentiments’

The country’s global affairs department updated its travel advisory after relations between the two countries worsened in recent days

Screenwriters guild members show their solidarity Image WGA East

Hollywood screenwriters guild, studios look to end strike with tentative agreement

The contract agreement doesn’t apply to actors currently on strike

solar eclipse

Annular solar eclipse on October 14: A celestial ‘ring of fire’

This particular type of eclipse occurs when the moon, positioned at or near its farthest point from Earth, does not entirely block the sun’s face

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India-Canada diplomatic row: Travel warnings followed by visa suspension

The diplomatic rift comes in the backdrop of tensions concerning the actions of some members of the Sikh diaspora in Canada

T20 World Cup

Cricket in the US: ICC confirms three American cities to host men’s T20 World Cup 2024

The ICC tournament will be co-hosted by the US and West Indies

Google

Antitrust trial: Why has the US Justice Dept sued Google?

The antitrust trial is a landmark case and centers on allegations that Google has engaged in monopolistic practices

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Abraham Accords: Marking the third anniversary of the historic agreement

Experts believe the third anniversary of the Abraham Accords is the most significant one yet

Hunter Biden indicted

US President Joe Biden’s son Hunter Biden faces criminal charges

He is the first child of a sitting American president to be prosecuted

Libya floods

Libya’s catastrophic floods has killed more than 11,000 people

This is one of the deadliest natural disasters in Libya’s recent history