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

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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

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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

Red Sea - shipping - logistics

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

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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

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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

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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)

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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

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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 - Big Tech

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

70% of jet fuels at EU airports to be green by 2050 Image courtesy European Parliament

EU approves new aviation law; 70% of jet fuels at airports to be green by 2050

Based on the new EU approved law, 2 per cent of jet fuel must be sustainable as of 2025, and 70 per cent by 2050

Libya floods

Libya floods: Over 6,000 dead, thousands still missing as Derna is worst hit

The storm which has brought catastrophic flooding to Libya is on track to be one of the deadliest on record in North Africa

MARRAKESH, MOROCCO - SEPTEMBER 11: Search and rescue operation teams continue search and rescue operations after 7 magnitude earthquake in Talat N'Yaaqoub town of Marrakesh, Morocco on September 11, 2023. At least 2,497 people were killed and 2,476 others were injured when a magnitude-7 earthquake struck Morocco. (Photo by Said Echarif/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

Morocco earthquake death toll crosses 2,500; rescue workers hunt for survivors

The September 8 earthquake is the deadliest to hit Morocco in more than 60 years

G20 India

G20 Summit: 11 key highlights of the New Delhi declaration

Leaders from the G20 economies found common ground in spite of different stances on various issues

Coursera Coach AI

Say hello to Coach AI

Why Coursera’s CEO wants the company chatbot to become your personal tutor

Morocco earthquake

Morocco earthquake death toll surges past 1000; UAE issues warning

The death toll has risen to over a 1000 people almost 24 hours since a deadly earthquake struck Morocco

Morocco

Morocco earthquake kills 600: What we know so far

The earthquake on Friday night was centered in the country’s High Atlas mountain range

gaming

Rewriting the rules in gaming with AI

The video game industry is among the first to feel the full brunt of AI because it’s largely digital