Friday 15 May 2026 - 14:30
Gold prices fell to a one-week low on Friday, extending a multi-session decline as rising oil prices and inflation concerns strengthened the US dollar and weighed on precious metals. The move marked a fourth consecutive losing session for gold, reflecting growing pressure from higher US Treasury yields and shifting expectations around future......
Private credit funds are facing growing pressure as investors become increasingly concerned about credit quality, market volatility, and the impact of artificial intelligence on several industries. Recent financial filings from major business development companies (BDCs) revealed that many lenders have reduced the estimated value of their......
A fleet of humanoid robots developed by Figure AI has sustained continuous warehouse sorting operations for more than 24 hours, marking a major milestone in autonomous industrial robotics. The demonstration began as a planned eight hour live test on 13 May and evolved into an open ended endurance run after the system completed its initial......
Hedge fund manager Bill Ackman has announced that his firm Pershing Square Capital Management is taking a new investment position in Microsoft, describing the tech giant’s valuation as “highly compelling.” The disclosure was made ahead of a formal announcement by the fund, with Ackman stating that Microsoft has become a......
A short clip circulating online in mid May 2026 shows an elderly man sitting on a crowded public bus in Brazil who strikingly resembles Michael Jackson, sparking renewed speculation that the King of Pop may still be alive. The footage quickly spread across social media platforms, with some users sharing screenshots of the man’s face......
The United Arab Emirates has moved to speed up construction of a major east-west oil pipeline designed to significantly increase crude export capacity through the port of Fujairah and reduce reliance on the Strait of Hormuz. The decision comes as regional maritime routes face sustained disruption linked to heightened geopolitical tensions......
Global equity markets fell on Friday as a sharp rise in oil prices and higher bond yields reignited concerns that central banks may be forced to tighten monetary policy again. Investors reversed recent optimism over potential interest rate cuts, shifting toward expectations of prolonged monetary pressure across major economies. The move reflected......
The state of Texas has carried out its 600th execution since the reinstatement of the death penalty in 1982, marking another milestone in the United States’ most active capital punishment system. Edward Lee Busby Jr. was pronounced dead after a lethal injection for the 2004 murder of 77-year-old retired university professor Laura Lee......
The United States has announced a targeted easing of visa requirements for the 2026 World Cup, removing a financial guarantee previously required from supporters of selected countries. Fans holding valid match tickets will no longer need to deposit a 15,000 dollar bond, a measure that had been part of a pilot program designed to strengthen......
The 2026 World Cup final will stage a historic halftime show at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on 19 July 2026. The event will mark the first time a World Cup final includes a dedicated halftime concert. Organizers confirmed a lineup bringing together Shakira, Madonna and BTS, three global acts spanning Latin pop, American......
Amazon Games has confirmed the cancellation of its long troubled massively multiplayer online game based on the world of The Lord of the Rings, ending another major attempt to build a large scale online experience around one of fantasy’s most valuable franchises. Company executive Jeff Grattis said the studio continues exploring other......
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has sharply increased the probability of an El Niño developing in 2026, signaling growing concern that the climate phenomenon could become one of the strongest recorded in modern history. The agency’s Climate Prediction Center now estimates an 82% chance that El Niño conditions......
Chinese President Xi Jinping offered former U.S. President Donald Trump a rare visit to the historic Zhongnanhai compound in Beijing following high-level discussions on trade, regional security, and international relations. Located next to the Forbidden City and near Tiananmen Square, Zhongnanhai serves as the political center of the Chinese......
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At the Heart of the 2026 World Cup
Monday 18 May 2026 - 13:30
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GITEX Africa: The New Frontiers Of African Innovation
Monday 06 April 2026 - 13:04
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Les Impériales Week 2026: Under the Theme “Daba or Never”
Tuesday 31 March 2026 - 10:03
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Iran under the lens
Tuesday 13 January 2026 - 08:30
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AFCON 2025: Morocco at the heart of African football
Friday 19 December 2025 - 11:16
