Pakistan emerges as main driver of MENAAP poverty rise
– Pakistan represents about 48% of people living in extreme poverty across the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan region. The World Bank reported
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Africa launches first continental credit rating agency
– The African Union has formally launched the Africa Credit Rating Agency, known as AfCRA, in Mauritius. The agency will provide credit assessments for African
Air Arabia launches Sharjah flights to Amman City Airport
– Air Arabia will start nonstop flights from Sharjah International Airport to Amman City Airport on November 15, 2026. The carrier will operate the route
Jaguar Type 01 electric GT debuts with 1,030 PS
Jaguar unveiled the production Type 01 in New York on October 6, marking a major product launch for the British luxury brand. The four-door electric
India water reforms draw wider Global South interest
– Prime Minister Narendra Modi has highlighted India’s water governance experience as a useful reference for countries across the Global South. He shared an article
Debt-ridden Pakistan faces $36.5 billion SOE burden
– Pakistan’s federal state-owned enterprises held about $36.5 billion in debt at the end of December 2025. The total increased 14.3% from a year earlier,
Air Arabia resumes daily Ras Al Khaimah Kozhikode service
– Air Arabia will restart daily nonstop flights between Ras Al Khaimah and Kozhikode on October 16, 2026. The service restores a direct connection between
UAE global FDI stock reaches $402.7 billion in 2025
– The UAE recorded $63.353 billion in outward foreign direct investment during 2025, according to UN Trade and Development. The country’s total outward FDI stock
Psyllium intake may improve glucose control in adults
– Psyllium husk may help people improve blood sugar control when used regularly as part of their diet. The fiber comes from the Plantago ovata
Pakistan fuel prices diverge as petrol rises, diesel falls
– Pakistan raised petrol prices again on October 6, extending an increase announced three days earlier. Petrol climbed by Rs0.88 to Rs393.64 per litre under