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S.African activists push back on data centre rush
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Billionaire Ambani's Jio jumps 21% in market debut after record India IPO
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Billionaire Ambani's Jio to debut after record India IPO
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Sri Lanka's Tamil farmers fight to reclaim land after civil war
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UK set for cautious budget as borrowing costs climb
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'They don't care about us': Trump food aid cuts leave Americans struggling and angry
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US Fed expected to hold rates steady ahead of key midterm elections
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Palestinian activist Khalil returns to Columbia after US detention
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AI chip giant SK hynix says quarterly operating profit soars 630%
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Youths testify about 'despair' in unprecedented Canadian climate trial
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Charles tackles thorny legacy of slavery on Caribbean trip
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Storied Paris department store seeks bankruptcy protection
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UN nuclear watchdog chief urges Iran to grant access
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Boeing shares tumble after it releases cautious growth forecast
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Boeing releases cautious growth plan as shares fall sharply
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Boeing reports smaller loss as it aims for stable output growth
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Tech firms gain on Anthropic IPO optimism; HSBC slumps in London
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Dangote, Nigeria's oil tycoon rewriting Africa's story
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Tech firms track Wall St rally on mixed day for stock markets
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Kane says Ballon d'Or win 'feels like a dream' as tributes pour in
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HSBC profit jumps on higher rates, lower costs
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Mercedes-Benz cuts 2026 profit outlook on tough China market
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Reparations calls follow Charles on tough Caribbean trip
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Wall Street faces earnings and Fed tests after turbulent technology-led week
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China brands drop Mbappe for 'offending national sentiments'
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Delhi grants minimum monthly pay and DA to about 4,000 MCD health workers
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Critical coal inventories affect nearly half of India’s domestic power plants
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FCNR(B) deposit drive puts sharper margin pressure on private banks
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Gold ETF flows turn negative after 13 weeks as bullion loses 4%
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From Carnegie to Claude: AI wealth could reshape philanthropy
A wave of American wealth created by artificial intelligence companies could produce some of the largest charitable sums since the era of Andrew Carnegie and John D. Rockefeller, raising questions about where the money goes.
India and Russia plan 2027 pilot voyages on Northern Sea Route
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First international flight takes off from new Sydney airport
The first international flight took off Monday from a new, multi-billion-dollar airport in the fast-growing western suburbs of Sydney.
Jio’s next phase turns attention from subscriber growth to returns
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Readers debate YES Bank bonds, climate commitments and candidate disclosure
BusinessLine readers address court protection for risky bonds, the widening climate-action gap and a Supreme Court ruling on false disclosures by election candidates.
Modi opens RBI data centre and cybersecurity training institute
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Reserve Bank of India’s data centre and cybersecurity training institute in Bhubaneswar, highlighting the need for resilient digital banking infrastructure.
Nifty heads toward weakest Samvat of Modi era after 13% fall
The Nifty is down about 13% in Samvat 2082, putting Indian equities on course for their weakest Samvat year since Narendra Modi took office in 2014.
India trims weekly wheat auction volume despite strong miller demand
India reduced the wheat offered in its October 28 weekly auction to 101,000 tonnes even as millers reported tight open-market supplies and bids above ₹3,100 a quintal.
Bleems adds UFFF toys and collectibles through Kuwait partnership
Kuwaiti gifting platform Bleems has partnered with toy and collectibles retailer UFFF, making selected products available for same-day delivery through the Bleems app.
Kuwait minister urges focus on investment quality and development impact
Kuwait’s Abdulaziz Al-Marzouq told an investment forum in Doha that sustainable growth depends on investment quality, technology transfer, productivity and stronger private-sector participation.
Kuwait regulators broaden beneficial-owner data cooperation
Kuwait’s Capital Markets Authority and Ministry of Commerce and Industry amended their cooperation agreement to improve the accuracy and exchange of beneficial-owner information.
Succession pressures put Gulf family companies at a crossroads
Gulf family-owned companies face growing succession and governance risks as large fortunes pass to second and third generations without clear ownership plans.
IMF sees regional economy shrinking 1.3% in 2026 amid Iran war
The IMF expects output across the Middle East, North Africa and Pakistan to contract 1.3% in 2026 as the Iran war disrupts energy, shipping, tourism and confidence.
QNB expands cross-border funding for AI and digital infrastructure
QNB Group used its international network during the third quarter to finance AI computing, data centres, fibre networks, sovereign borrowing and business expansion across several markets.
France's Le Pen launches presidential bid vowing to restore 'rule of law'
Marine Le Pen, France's far-right candidate to succeed President Emmanuel Macron, kicked off her campaign Sunday vowing to "restore the rule of law" if elected next year.
Qatar Charity delivers Braille Qurans to blind readers in Kosovo and Albania
Qatar Charity distributed 250 Braille editions of the Quran in Kosovo and Albania, working with local Islamic bodies to expand access for blind readers.
France's Le Pen vows to restore 'rule of law' at presidential kickoff
Marine Le Pen, France's far-right candidate to succeed President Emmanuel Macron next year, vowed in her first campaign speech Sunday to "restore the rule of law" if elected next year.
J&K Bank raises accident cover for government employees to ₹1 crore
A five-year agreement expands insurance, disability and family benefits for permanent Jammu and Kashmir government staff while adding loan and banking concessions.
Technical outlook diverges for Bharti Airtel, PFC, REC and Alkyl Amines
Technical analysis sees recovery potential in Bharti Airtel but continuing downside risks for PFC, REC and Alkyl Amines Chemicals.
Credit-card shortcuts can turn impulse spending into lasting debt
Minimum payments, costly instalments, cash withdrawals and high utilisation can raise borrowing costs and damage a cardholder’s credit profile.
Bay cyclone forecast to strike Andhra-Yanam coast at very severe strength
A deepening Bay of Bengal system is forecast to make landfall between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam with winds of 115-125 km/h and gusts reaching 140 km/h.
Insurance deductibles and no-claim bonuses require a careful claims decision
Policyholders should weigh the deductible and possible loss of a no-claim bonus before filing a small motor or health insurance claim.
IRDAI gives stakeholders until October 31 to comment on distribution reforms
India’s insurance regulator extended its consultation after receiving more than 650 comments on proposals affecting commissions and management expenses.
Poland’s WB Group plans $100 million India investment for drone production
The Polish defence company plans manufacturing and research facilities through its Indian joint venture as it markets combat-tested unmanned systems to the armed forces.
Kuwait legal department reviews new commercial concealment law
The Fatwa and Legislation Department opened its second annual legal cultural season with a discussion of Kuwait’s new anti-concealment rules.
KIB Group nine-month profit rises 30% to KD 26.6 million
Kuwait International Bank reported higher profit, operating income and financing assets for the first nine months of 2026, alongside a $500 million sukuk issue.
UDST opens Fall 2027 admissions to students in Qatar and abroad
The University of Doha for Science and Technology has begun accepting applications for Fall 2027 across more than 80 diploma, bachelor’s and master’s programmes.
Doha opens ninth World Investment Forum focused on future investment
The ninth World Investment Forum opened in Doha under the theme “Investing in the Future,” bringing together government, business and investment leaders for three days of talks.
Demonstrators wounded as Portugal police clear housing protest camps
Portuguese police again cleared tents set up by protesters against skyrocketing housing prices overnight Sunday, with organisers criticising the brutality of the officers involved.
Far-right leader Le Pen kicks off presidency tilt in wake of France protests
Marine Le Pen, France's far-right candidate to succeed President Emmanuel Macron in elections in six months, was to give her first campaign speech on Sunday, a day after protests sweeping the country again flared into violence.
Far-right leader Le Pen kicks off tilt at French presidency amid nationwide protests
Marine Le Pen, France's far-right candidate to succeed President Emmanuel Macron in elections in six months, was to give her first campaign speech on Sunday, a day after protests sweeping the country again flared into violence.