The News BlackRock is ramping up its commitments to the Gulf as the world’s largest asset manager seeks to boost exposure to a region that it expects to use more of its vast state wealth to invest domestically in the wake of the Iran war. Despite no resolution to the ...
Month: October 2026
Anti-establishment demonstrations sweep across IndiaAnti-establishment demonstrations sweep across India
Indian authorities briefly detained the leader of the country’s main opposition party in widening anti-establishment demonstrations. The latest protests center around anger over a review of India’s electoral roll that has resulted in tens of millions of people being deleted; critics, who argue the exercise is politically motivated and anti-democratic, ...
France student protests roil politics ahead of electionsFrance student protests roil politics ahead of elections
France braced for more intense student-led protests, as political upheaval ripples through Europe’s major economies. French youths have been demonstrating over poor conditions at school buildings, and analysts expect unrest to intensify after a teenager’s hand was blown off by a riot police sting grenade. The country is already bitterly ...
Calls for AI regulation grow as experts warn of dystopian futureCalls for AI regulation grow as experts warn of dystopian future
Calls for AI regulation grew, though the White House showed little interest. Writing in the Financial Times, one of the so-called godfathers of AI argued that it “should be approached like other critical technologies including medicine, aviation, and nuclear energy,” while the UN rights chief warned that unchecked AI development ...
EU readies for China trade clash, as frustration grows over imbalanceEU readies for China trade clash, as frustration grows over imbalance
The EU’s biggest economies geared up for a clash with China, fueled by growing frustration with a bilateral trade imbalance that politicians contend is hollowing out the bloc’s industries. In a joint letter ahead of a summit of national leaders, France and Germany called for Brussels to enact proposals that ...
Former UN food agency official claims he was fired for highlighting hunger in GazaFormer UN food agency official claims he was fired for highlighting hunger in Gaza
Benjamin Davis appealing against dismissal from FAO, after being accused by director general of playing ‘political games’ A former senior UN food agency official has alleged he was fired last week for his work highlighting hunger in Gaza, and has launched an appeal against his dismissal. Benjamin Davis said the ...
Watch: At the scene of student protests on the streets of LilleWatch: At the scene of student protests on the streets of Lille
The demonstrators are calling for better government investment in high schools. ...
Former German spy chief arrested for espionage and treasonFormer German spy chief arrested for espionage and treason
August Hanning is accused of obtaining classified information for a foreign power. ...
Tories pledge £10bn for British anti-missile defence systemTories pledge £10bn for British anti-missile defence system
The Conservatives say their plan would protect the UK at a time when Nato allies have warned of Russian drone incursions. ...
One million UK people who have never smoked are now vapingOne million UK people who have never smoked are now vaping
Latest statistics also show, for the second year in a row, more over-16s vape than smoke. ...