The ultimate 2026 holiday guide: From Sir Richard Branson to the Lonely Planet founder, we asked all the leading travel experts exactly where they're heading... and this is how YOU can grab a great deal

Travel, the saying goes, broadens the mind. But it’s not just the act of travelling itself – it’s the planning too. In the hope of getting a jump on the year ahead, we’ve asked some of the leading figures in the travel industry, along with...

Memorial: Herman J. Helming

Herman J. Helming, age 76, of Algiers, Indiana, passed away at 1:11 p.m. on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at home surrounded by family. Herman was born in Celestine, Indiana, on March 20, 1949, to Theodore and Theresa (Verkamp) Helming. For most of...

Tunisian traveltech WildyNess closes pre-seed round

WildyNess, a Tunisian B2B2C traveltech startup, closed its pre-seed round co-led by Bridging Angels and the African Diaspora Network for an undisclosed value. Founded in 2021 by Achraf Aouadi and Rym Bourguiba, WildyNess connects conscious...

Two New Suspects Handed Preliminary Charges in Louvre Jewels Heist: Prosecutor Says

The Paris prosecutor said Saturday two new suspects were handed preliminary charges for their alleged involvement in the crown jewels heist at the Louvre museum, three days after they were arrested by police as part of the sweeping investigation....

Tunisie Telecom announces landing of Medusa submarine cable in Bizerte

Tunis - As part of its commitment to strengthening Tunisia’s international connectivity and supporting the country’s digital transformation, Tunisie Telecom organised on Saturday in Bizerte, an official ceremony marking the landing of the Medusa...

Kuwaiti academic wins third place in 'Three Minutes Thesis' competition in Doha

Kuwaiti academic Dr. Nouf Al-Hamdan is honored after winning third place in the 'Three Minutes Thesis' competition in Doha. DOHA, Nov 3: Kuwaiti academic Dr. Nouf Al-Hamdan won third place in the first edition of the “Three Minutes Thesis”...

Explore Mallorca’s Christmas markets and attractions: dates, locations and highlights

The holiday season is just around the corner, and Mallorca is gearing up with a variety of charming Christmas markets across the island. From traditional crafts and festive decorations to delicious seasonal treats, these markets are the perfect...

Country of Particular Concern: What it means for Nigeria

•Economic sanctions, international isolation, ban on IMF, World Bank loans, others •Boko Haram, Al-Shabaab, others designated entities of Particular Concern in 2023 The designation of Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” on religious...

Oyo Govt, Standard Organisation To Eradicate Sub-standard Steel Production

In a renewed effort to safeguard lives and property, the Oyo State Government has announced its intention to deepen collaboration with the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) to stem the proliferation of sub-standard steel and iron rods...

Dubai based cable seal provider Roxtec Middle East FZE is celebrating the 25th anniversary of founding in the UAE with its best ever year of trading.

(MENAFN- Pro Global) Jebel Ali Freezone headquartered Roxtec Middle East FZE covers the MENA region and started with just two staff members in 2000. Today the Swedish owned company has a team of 35 and posted sales of $15million in the last 12...

Heated New Orleans clerk's race between Calvin Duncan and Darren Lombard reaches runoff

A bruising race for criminal clerk in New Orleans enters the runoff with challenger Calvin Duncan and incumbent Darren Lombard making their final appeals to voters through their campaigns. Duncan, who spent 28 years in prison for a fatal shooting...

CPC blacklist: 12 Nigerian governors, other officials may face US sanctions

Twelve northern governors, prominent traditional rulers, and senior judges are at the centre of a looming diplomatic storm as the United States Congress considers a bill that could impose far-reaching sanctions on them over alleged complicity in...

This week in history: November 3-9

25 years ago: Bush-Gore election provokes crisis As polls closed on Tuesday night, November 7, in the 2000 US presidential election, Republican George W. Bush, the governor of Texas, and Democrat Al Gore, the sitting vice president, were locked in...

“AGU” Participates in Organising the 10th Arab Forum on Renewable Energy Under the Theme “Towards the Launch of the Comprehensive Guide to Renewable Energy in the Arab World”

His Excellency Dr Saad bin Saud Al Fuhaid, President of the Arabian Gulf University (AGU), will participate in the proceedings of the 10th Arab Forum on Renewable Energy, organised by the Arab Renewable Energy Commission (AREC) in collaboration...

Genocide Accusations: US May Sanction 12 Governors

Twelve northern governors, prominent traditional rulers, and senior judges are at the centre of a looming diplomatic storm as the United States Congress considers a bill that could impose far-reaching sanctions on them over alleged complicity in...

Partnership: Oyo Govt, SON To Address Substandard Steel Production

In a renewed effort to safeguard lives and property, the Oyo State Government has expressed its readiness to deepen collaboration with the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) to curb the proliferation of substandard steel and iron rods in the...

The Middle East and North Africa: Strategic Competition, Energy and Security Reconfiguring the Global Balance

“True power in the 21st century no longer lies solely in the strength of arms, but in the ability to connect resources, routes and people.” “In the Middle East, reality changes faster than perceptions, and perceptions often shape reality.” By...

Building collapse: Oyo, SON partner to tackle substandard steel

Oyo State Government has announced its intention to deepen collaboration with the Standards Organisation of Nigeria to stem the tide of sub-standard steel and iron rods circulating in the market. According to a statement issued on Sunday by the...

Branko Milanović – “J’avais toujours raison”

A review of Raymond Aron’s “Memoires” Branko Milanović is an economist specialised in development and inequality. His new book, The Visions of inequality, was published October 10, 2023. Cross-posed from Branko Milanović’s blog Global Inequality...

SON, Oyo partner to address sub-standard steel production

The Oyo State Government has announced its intention to deepen collaboration with the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) to stem the tide of substandard steel and iron rods circulating in the market. The Commissioner for Investment, Trade,...