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<p>Brent crude rises to $114.72 a barrel after Tehran threatens retaliatory attacks on Gulf oil and tech facilities</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/live/2026/oct/23/global-stocks-fall-ai-fears-grow-british-retail-sales-fall-business-live-latest-news">Business live – latest updates</a></p></li></ul><p>Oil has hit its highest level

EUROZONE-ECONOMY/PMI (UPDATE 1, PIX):UPDATE 1-Euro zone growth slows to 4-month low amid rising costs and French strife, survey shows

The white paper emphasized the importance of support aimed at reducing the risks of self-harm among young people.

US escalation with Iran threatens higher-for-longer energy prices

As many colleges roll back or eliminate such programs, Sacramento State has expanded its offerings for students of color.

Health Service Executive says it is ‘exploring’ using new technology due to increased demand and shortage of radiographers

ISTANBUL — Prime Minister Mark Carney is defending Canada's decision to seek closer ties with Turkey amid criticism that the country has infringed on LGBTQ+ rights.

Food industry leaders in the UAE have pledged to keep prices in check and shelves well stocked, as they look to curb the effects of the Iran war . The conflict, which began on February 28, has caused widespread disruption across the region. The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz , where commercial ships have been attacked by Iran, has hit supply chain

The Albanese government is doubling down on its defence of Snowy Hydro 2.0 as Australia’s critical clean-energy backbone.

SEOUL, Oct. 23 (Yonhap) -- Bank of Korea (BOK) Gov. Shin Hyun-song said Friday t...

Indonesia is the world's leading nickel producer, giving it an advantage in developing a local EV battery supply chain and expanding manufacturing.&nbsp;

China’s first fully AI-generated feature film, “Sanxingdui: Future Past”, has opened in cinemas to a lukewarm reception and poor advance ticket sales. Read More: https://punchng.com/chinas-first-ai-generated-film-hits-cinemas-amid-weak-sales/

SEOUL, Oct. 23 (Yonhap) -- A detailed road map for the planned integration of mi...

Trump has declined to comment on the process that led Starlink to lift speed and access restrictions on Ukraine.

Calley Means, a top adviser to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and a chief advocate for the Make America Healthy Again movement, resigned from his position with the Trump administration Thursday.

SEOUL, Oct. 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korean shares opened sharply lower Friday, weig...

SEOUL, Oct. 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korean shares opened sharply lower Friday, weig...

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The Lagos State Government is considering digital school monitoring and annual self-evaluation to address a shortage of evaluators and data management gaps Read More: https://punchng.com/lasg-plans-digital-school-monitoring-amid-evaluator-shortage/

DUP MP Carla Lockhart has resigned as a party officer amid a deepening row with party leadership over the future of Stormont.

MP’s move stems from differing in opinion on withdrawal of Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly from Stormont Executive

The abrupt closure of a luxury car dealership has blindsided financiers and Wellington elites.

Singaporeans in Paris last weekend recounted scenes of damaged storefronts, tear gas and transport disruptions, even as daily life carried on largely as normal away from protest areas.

As it continues to feel the squeeze on its broadband and pay-TV operations, Comcast executives said Thursday that the company will take a $1 billion charge for the current fourth quarter that will include layoffs as part of an ongoing revamp of its core connectivity business of broadband, pay-TV and wireless. The media giant flagged […]

President Donald Trump said Thursday that Vivek Ramaswamy, the Republican nominee for Ohio governor, should keep running a controversial ad featuring the estranged mother of Democratic opponent Amy Acton.

Officers encourage people to look after one another, remain vigilant, and contact police if they have any concerns.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 (Yonhap) -- The prospects of a summit between U.S. President...

Library and Archives Canada recently updated its ISBN (International Standard Book Numbers) policy to limit books and other literary content created using artificial intelligence.

The NFL will host its first game in Paris on Sunday between the New Orleans Saints and Pittsburgh Steelers despite widespread protests across France.

A weekend event for Steelers fans in Paris has been canceled because of security concerns following recent street protests in the French capital.

Dublin Rape Crisis Centre removes online video, saying it does not want ‘negativity’ to impinge on its work

The Capital Market Authority (CMA) said it is reviewing AIX Financial Consultations' activities after receiving information that the company had delayed or even missed payouts. Without disclosing the details of the information it received or the nature of the review, the CMA said it would keep the matter confidential to ensure a thorough, fair and impartial

In a statement, Stick Run said, 'It is with a heavy heart that we confirm and announce the passing of our creator, developer, and fellow Stick Runner, Marc-Manuel Alexander Otto.'

<p>Punjab lawmaker Hina Parvez Butt on Thursday defended herself after a social media post by her regarding an <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/2038727/man-accused-of-running-over-multan-teenager-killed-in-alleged-ccd-encounter">alleged encounter</a> by Punjab’s Crime Control Department prompted outrage and criticism.</p> <p>On Wednesday, a suspect <a href

The Mumbai-headquartered oil-marketing company’s gross refining margin stood at $32.15 for every barrel during the reported quarter.

Polling will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. across 17 districts, with counting of votes scheduled for October 27

Prefeitura de Ubá é alvo de operação do Ministério Público e da Polícia Civil Uma operação do Ministério Público de Minas Gerais (MPMG) e da Polícia Civil (PCMG) investiga contratos públicos feitos pela Prefeitura de Ubá, na Zona da Mata mineira. Entre as apurações estão possíveis irregularidades na construção do Centro Administrativo e contratos celebrados

Residents in Yemen’s Taiz are facing severe food and water shortages as a Houthi blockade cuts off a key supply route.

Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele says Lagos’ prosperity cannot be secured through isolated planning alone, urging a regional development compact with Southwe Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-cant-prosper-through-isolated-planning-bamidele/

September saw a surge in video game spending, but Xbox had a bleak month. New Circana data show Xbox Series hardware fell 27% year-over-year to an all-time September low, beating the previous record low set a year ago. How did Sony and Nintendo compare? PlayStation 5 sales grew 22% in units and 43% in dollar sales, while Nintendo saw Switch 2 sales fall by 1

The country’s audiovisual sector saw its first inwards investment drop since 2018, the 8th annual APA report revealed at the MIA Market in Rome.

The students alleged that the ‘institute administration was resorting to measures that amounted to collective punishment by denying them access to basic facilities amid the ongoing agitation’

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The S&P 500 index fell over 1.4 percent, its largest daily decline since July, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq slumped nearly 2.5 percent, that index’s biggest one-day decline since June.

Dublin Rape Crisis Centre removes online video, saying it does not want ‘negativity’ to impinge on its work

British bank Barclays has announced plans to cut around 5,000 jobs, or 5% of its global workforce, by the end of 2026 in an AI efficiency drive. Read More: https://punchng.com/barclays-bank-to-cut-about-5000-jobs-amid-ai-drive/

Without intervention, a crunch point for emergency supplies could come as soon as this winter under extreme circumstances, regulators warned.

Gulf economies are set to shrink 4.8 per cent this year as the Iran war disrupts energy exports and weighs on non-oil activity, before rebounding 9.1 per cent in 2027 , the International Monetary Fund said on Thursday. The forecast marks a sharp reversal for the six-member Gulf bloc, with the IMF cutting its 2026 growth projection by 6.8 percentage points fr

The two vulnerabilities could allow attackers to take control of affected web servers without login credentials, potentially exposing data and disrupting services.

Films like A24's buzzy Elizabeth Holmes documentary that pull the curtain back on fame and tabloid scandals are what’s working in global markets, the MIA Market in Rome heard on Thursday.

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<p>France’s bond market hit by another bout of selling as country recovers from weekend protests</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/live/2026/oct/22/barclays-profits-jump-looming-bank-tax-french-bond-yields-hit-fresh-24-year-high-latest-live-updates">Business live – latest updates</a></p></li></ul><p>French borrowing costs continued

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SEOUL, Oct. 22 (Yonhap) -- South Korean shares plunged more than 3 percent Thurs...

Charity at centre of investigation is based in Dublin and has national reach, dozens of staff and association with national figures