The CFO's Guide to Services CPQ: Driving Accuracy, Efficiency, and Growth

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Marina Cino Pagliarello – The Meloni method after three years in power

Giorgia Meloni’s time as prime minister of Italy has been marked more by style than substance – eventually that will catch-up with her. Dr Marina Cino Pagliarello is a Visiting Fellow at the LSE’s European Institute, and a Senior Research...

UAE Cabinet approves federal general budget for 2026

Key highlights of the 2026 Federal Budget The Cabinet approved the Federal General Budget for 2026, with total estimated revenues and expenditures of AED92.4 billion, making it the largest federal budget in the UAE’s history. The budget marks a...

The Winners of the Orange Social Ventures Prize 2025: Why Africa’s Next Billion-Dollar Solutions are Built on Blood Banks and Desert Farms

Orange’s fifteenth Social Ventures Prize drew a field of seventy finalists from seventeen African countries, and the results say something about where the continent’s tech imagination is moving. Five startups took home top honors, each proposing...

Elon Musk to ‘rewrite history books’ through AI archaeological research

Whether likening his social media ­platform to a colosseum battleground or challenging another tech magnate to a gladiatorial duel, Elon Musk has long made clear his fascination with the ­ancient world order. Now the world’s richest man, who once...

Foreign Labs Still Abusing Dogs, Primates, and Other Animals in NIH-Funded Testing

Over 300 animal testing laboratories in 42 foreign countries have active approval to receive funding from the National Institutes of Health for tests on dogs, primates, cats, and other species, according to a new analysis by the watchdog White...

'Hamas Hotel' turfs out freed terrorists after Mail's expose: British aircrews tell of their horror at learning they were mingling with jihadis at Cairo resort

Hamas terrorists have been kicked out of their five-star hotel after the Daily Mail revealed they were staying alongside unsuspecting Western tourists. Over 150 dangerous extremists were rushed out of the Marriott's Renaissance Cairo Mirage City...

The rise of the Gen Z’s in African politics

The Arab Spring symbolized the power of collective action to shatter political stagnation. A little over a decade later, a new generation, Gen Z, has revived protest culture in a vastly different form. From Nepal and Sri Lanka to Morocco and...

UN calls for civilian safe passage after RSF says it seized army HQ in El Fasher

The UN has called for safe passage for “trapped and terrified” civilians in Sudan's El Fasher after the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces said its fighters had captured the army headquarters in the city, completing its takeover of the area. UN aid...

Arab World Population Exceeds Half a Billion, Ranking Third Globally

The population of the Arab world has reached 501 million, placing it third globally after China and India. About 60% of this population lives in the African part of the Arab world, specifically in Egypt, Sudan, Algeria, and Morocco, which together...

Inequities, Data Deficiencies, and Capacity Constraints: The Challenges to Organ and Tissue Donation in India

Introduction Solid organ and tissue donations, although closely linked, have disparate histories. Tissue donations, especially skin grafts, date back millennia, with the Ebers Papyrus describing them in 1,500 BCE.[1] In India, skin grafting and...

Iraq placed 97th in 2025 global Soft Power ranking

2025-10-26T16:45:31+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News – Baghdad Iraq ranked 97th globally in the 2025 Soft Power Index, according to a report by the research platform InfoFlix, which measures the international influence of...

The renaissance and resiliency of a St. Johnsbury yarn shop and community hub

John gets approval and opinions as he finalizes his yarn colors for a sweater. “Even on a cold day, I’m surrounded by all these colors, and caring people, and it’s just wonderful,” said Dale, a knitter at the Yarn Bank in St. Johnsbury. Her...

NUSACC names Mauritanian envoy as its 2025 ‘Ambassador of the Year’

Mauritania, one of the least-known of the 22 members of the Arab League, got some long-awaited recognition this week when the National US-Arab Chamber of Commerce (NUSACC) named Mauritania’s top envoy to the United States, Cissé Mint Cheikh Ould...

Millions Nairobi United Could Pocket If Sakaja-Backed Club Makes History on Sunday

Nairobi United is on the brink of a huge financial windfall as they head into their decisive CAF Confederation Cup qualifier against Étoile Sportive du Sahel in Tunis. The team, which is backed by the Johnson Sakaja Foundation, is set to pocket...

Mozambique leads Zambia in top SADC nations attracting Foreign Direct Investment

Edward Chisanga Prologue Zambia welcomed President Daniel Chapo of Mozambique last week and I hope Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), not necessarily between the two countries, was discussed because this article is about Mozambique and Zambia’s role...

Charming city 'rivals Amsterdam' with canals and nightlife and 'must visit' in 2026

The Netherlands' fourth city has emerged as a must-visit destination and a perfect place for a night out. In recent years, the Dutch capital has started to say 'nee dank je' to British (and, in fairness, all other) holidaymakers. Article continues...

Mexico City GP: Norris takes victory and with it championship lead

Lando Norris shrugged off the jeers of the Mexican crowd on Sunday as he produced a commanding drive to reclaim the Formula One championship lead from McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri at the Mexico City Grand Prix. The Briton, starting from pole at...

Like Lily Allen’s song, my boyfriend had a ‘p*ssy palace’ strewn with sex toys – but I found out in a more brutal way

WALKING into my flat six weeks after our big break-up, I couldn’t believe I’d ever given my ex-boyfriend keys. What I was staring at was so disrespectful and so disgusting, I wondered later if I’d imagined the whole thing. Writer Lucy Holden was...

Towards a smoke-free future, Italian style: PMI launches limited edition with Seletti

The unique alliance is anchored by a shared belief that curiosity paves the way to groundbreaking creativityJust six months after announcing the IQOS Curious X platform – a breakthrough collaboration with over 20 global artists to push creative...