Wall Street slips lower as US government shutdown drags on
John O’Hara works on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York, Wednesday, 1 October 2025. Traders on Wall Street showed caution on Thursday morning although US…
KOBIA leads Azerbaijan’s drive for SME growth and economic diversification
KOBIA is accelerating the growth of Azerbaijan’s SMEs fostering innovation and global connections that strengthen competitiveness and power the country’s long-term economic diversification. Azerbaijan’s Small and Medium Business Development Agency…
Palestinians celebrate in Gaza as ceasefire agreement takes effect
Footage showed children and adults dancing to Palestinian songs in public squares, marking a rare moment of relief after two years of conflict. The deal, brokered through indirect talks in…
Doha’s Innovation by Design Summit showcases the future of creativity
© Doha’s Innovation by Design Summit is fast becoming a global stage for creativity. Hosted in Msheireb, the event gathered architects, artists, technologists and entrepreneurs to explore how design shapes…
The EU wants salary transparency. Which countries are closest to getting there?
Member states must incorporate the EU’s Pay Transparency Directive into their national laws by June 2026. Sweden is preparing for a new era where people’s salaries will no longer be…
Putin admits Russian air defences downed Azerbaijan Airlines plane in 2024 that killed 38
The wreckage of Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer 190 lays on the ground near the airport of Aktau, 25 December, 2024 Russian President Vladimir Putin admitted on Thursday that Russia’s air defences…
Ukraine’s new missiles and drones cause gas shortages in Russia, Zelenskyy says
A Ukrainian serviceman launches a reconnaissance drone at the frontline in the Donetsk region, 6 September, 2025 Ukraine has caused significant gas shortages in Russia by targeting its oil facilities…
Spain investigated after sanctioning low cost airlines over hand luggage policies
Pablo Bustinduy, Minister for Consumer Affairs and promoter of the fines against low cost companies, during a speech in Congress on 18 June. The European Commission has decided to initiate…
September’s ‘persistently high’ land and sea temperatures caused by climate change, report says
Heat wave in Paris. Photo by Christophe Ena This summer was an exceptionally hot one. While not the hottest on record, temperatures were only marginally below that figure. And the…
Israeli strikes continue in Gaza despite announcement of ceasefire deal
Footage filmed around 11 a.m. local time showed thick plumes of smoke rising above the enclave’s largest city following renewed bombardment. Despite the strikes, scenes of celebration were reported across…