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Friday, 6 November 2026 Daily Edition

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Friday, 6 November 2026

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The Takeaway

Adeyinka Ogunnubi, President of the Association of Corporate Treasurers of Nigeria, has urged businesses to adopt artificial intelligence and automation to improve their financial operations. In Abu Dhabi, the 42nd Adipec conference highlighted the importance of energy security, with 42 attendees discussing the role of the Gulf in the global energy market. Meanwhile, in Ghana's Volta Region, basic schools celebrated a mini Hogbetsotso festival, with students showcasing their cultural heritage.

In other news, Justin Timberlake revealed that his song "What Goes Around.../...Comes Around" is his personal favorite, while in Kwara State, a sociopolitical group accused a gubernatorial candidate of trying to revive a political dynasty. On the tech front, a user switched from Tile trackers to Chipolo's rechargeable trackers due to battery life and outdated features.

Additionally, 15 civil society representatives in Ghana are participating in a training program to monitor timber legality audits and enhance accountability in the forestry sector.

Written by urgent.news from the day's reporting.

AI

AI

Investors wipe US$2.5 trillion off Nasdaq as blue tsunami prompts AI fears

Analysts said the scale of the declines suggests further selling is at hand

·businesstimes.com.sg·4 outlets

The Nasdaq suffered its steepest one-day decline since April 2025, shedding US$2.5 trillion in market value, as investors braced for more scrutiny on AI-related infrastructure, particularly data center construction, following Democrats' big wins in the US midterm elections. The tech-driven Nasdaq's tech-heavy index plummeted 5.5 percent, marking its deepest single-day drop in nearly a year.

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Tech

Tech

Your Windows PC has more auto-starting apps than Task Manager lets on, and you can find them in minutes

Your Windows PC is launching apps Task Manager never shows you

·xda-developers.com·2 outlets

Your Windows PC may be running more applications at startup than Task Manager reveals. To uncover these hidden apps, open Task Scheduler by pressing Win + R, typing taskschd.msc, and hitting Enter. Within the Task Scheduler Library, investigate tasks in the middle pane, particularly those labeled At log on. Examples of such apps include Chrome, Edge, Teams, Adobe, and OneDrive components. Be aware that not all scheduled tasks are unwanted, however - some run periodically or conditionally.

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Stop Hand-Rolling JSON Lines With WriteLine. .NET 11 Writes Them for You

TL;DR: JsonSerializer.SerializeAsyncEnumerable(stream, items, topLevelValues: true) writes canonical JSON Lines: one compact value per line, LF after every one.

  • .NET 11 introduces JSONL writing with JsonSerializer.SerializeAsyncEnumerable
  • topLevelValues parameter creates JSON Lines format with newline separation
  • PipeWriter overload enables streaming JSONL endpoints in ASP.NET Core

·dev.to

Doosan to Build New CCL Production Line in China’s Changshu

Doosan Corp. is expanding its production capacity for copper-clad laminate (CCL) in China as it accelerates efforts to strengthen its global manufacturing network and respond to growing demand for…

  • Doosan Corp. to build new CCL production line in Changshu, China.
  • KRW 970 billion investment plan includes KRW 550 billion for China.
  • Facilities to be constructed in phases through 2028, starting second half of 2028.

·koreaittimes.com

Business

Business

IMF urges Pakistan to widen tax base, accelerate reforms

ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged Pakistan to accelerate structural reforms, broaden its narrow tax base and ensure equitable burden-sharing, stressing that low tax-to-GDP ratio and largely untapped revenue potential in agriculture, real estate and provincial services taxation are undermining the state’s capacity to finance development and public services. Dr Mahir…

·brecorder.com

ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called upon Pakistan to expedite structural reforms, widen its limited tax base, and distribute the tax burden fairly, highlighting that low tax-to-GDP ratio and under-exploited revenue potential in agriculture, real estate, and provincial services are limiting the government's ability to fund development and public services.

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Why the world needs a more diverse energy mix

The 42nd edition of Adipec , which ended in Abu Dhabi this week, has been an important reminder of the critical role the Gulf plays in the global energy market. More than this, however, the event also highlighted once again how the question of energy security reaches well beyond the oil and gas industry, touching everything from AI to…

·thenationalnews.com

Finance & Markets

Finance & Markets

Ringgit eases against US dollar amid mixed US market signals

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 — The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar on Friday, as mixed signals from the Un...

·malaymail.com·3 outlets

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 — On Friday morning, the Malaysian ringgit began trading weaker against the US dollar amid uncertainty surrounding the US economy and financial markets. By 8 am, the local currency had slipped to 4.0450/0520 per US dollar from yesterday's close of 4.0445/0490. Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid explained that the US Dollar Index (DXY) rose by 0.03 per cent to 101.60, bolstered by evidence of strength in the US labor market.

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Trump says voters should blame themselves for stock market rout

President Trump said Thursday night that voters had themselves to blame for the stock market's historic sell-off . Why it matters: Two days after Republicans lost the midterm elections in historic fashion, the president is lashing out at the voters who rejected his candidates and message.

·axios.com·3 outlets

Is Appian a Buy After Its Latest Earnings Report?

Appian's AI momentum accelerated in the third quarter.

  • Appian's Q3 earnings grew 25% to $234.6 million, exceeding expectations.
  • AI adoption surged 50% sequentially, boosting customer usage.
  • On-premises revenue increased 64%, while cloud revenue grew 20% to $136.4 million.

·fool.com·2 outlets

Why Krispy Kreme Stock Crushed It Today

Investors are savoring the glazed doughnut seller's improved profitability.

  • Krispy Kreme stock surged 30% after announcing higher sales forecast.
  • Net revenue declined 12.4% YoY in Q3, attributed to shift to franchise model.
  • Management targets 50% of sales from franchises by 2027, improving margins.

·fool.com·2 outlets

World

World

JD Vance singled out Iran War for midterm rout – he didn’t say what should happen next in conflict

The Trump administration has sunk reputational and military costs into the Middle East conflict. But continuing risks alienating voters further.

·theconversation.com·10 outlets

Vice President JD Vance made a bold claim at the outset of the U.S. midterm elections, asserting that the primary reason Republicans suffered a significant loss was due to widespread opposition to the Iran war. The ongoing conflict, which escalated with U.S.-Israeli airstrikes against Iran in late February 2026, has gripped the nation's attention.

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Science

Science

How often should you be working at the office? Here's what the research suggests

Office attendance from Monday to Friday used to be a pretty standard requirement for many jobs. But plenty of employees have now developed a taste for working from home. And in response, some of their employers have started to tighten the rules on hybrid work.

·phys.org

Over the past few years, the concept of working from the office has been up for debate. While many jobs traditionally required employees to be present from Monday to Friday, an increasing number of workers have come to prefer remote work. This has led some employers to introduce stricter guidelines for hybrid work arrangements. Barclays Bank is one such company, as it has mandated that its UK staff must work in the office for at least three days a week, up from the previous two days.

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Health & Medicine

Health & Medicine

Pope begins lengthy trip to Latin America weeks after lung cancer surgery

Pope Leo XIV is beginning a lengthy trip to Latin America just three weeks after surgery for lung cancer - a tour that includes a much-anticipated "homecoming" to Peru where he was a priest for many years.

·myjoyonline.com·2 outlets

Pope Leo XIV commenced a prolonged journey to Latin America just three weeks following his lung cancer surgery, a pilgrimage that includes a highly anticipated return to Peru, his former parish. The Vatican clarified that no special medical precautions were being implemented, classifying him as a "71-year-old who had undergone an operation" rather than someone with a "permanent medical condition."

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Culture

Culture

Rosamund Pike, Leslye Headland Team for Momfluencer Horror Film ‘Feed’

“Feed,” which is up for sale at the American Film Market next week, marks the first directing project for Headland since Disney+’s “Star Wars: The Acolyte” The post Rosamund Pike, Leslye Headland Team for Momfluencer Horror Film ‘Feed’ appeared first on TheWrap .

·thewrap.com·4 outlets

Oscar-nominated actress Rosamund Pike and writer-director Leslye Headland are collaborating on a new horror film titled "Feed." The movie will be produced by Pike through her Primitive Streak banner, with support from Magnolia Entertainment, Spooky Pictures, ZQ Entertainment, and Agile Films. The film is expected to premiere at the American Film Market.

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Meta, Google and TikTok Sue to Block California Law Protecting Minors on Social Media

The law, which goes into effect in 2027, prohibits tech companies from offering addictive feeds, endless scrolling and autoplayed videos to kids under 16 The post Meta, Google and TikTok Sue to Block California Law Protecting Minors on Social Media appeared first on TheWrap .

  • Meta, Google, and TikTok sue California over new minor protection law.
  • Companies claim law violates First Amendment and Section 230 protections.
  • Lawsuits filed in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Jose federal courts.

·thewrap.com·2 outlets

Duke transfer Darren Harris scores career-high 23 for Indiana in 92-69 win over Bellarmine

(AP) — Duke transfer Darren Harris made five 3-pointers and scored a career-high 23 points, Bryce Lindsay added 15 points, and Indiana beat Bellarmine 92-69 on Thursday night.3 points per game last…

  • Darren Harris scored 23 points, a career-high for Indiana
  • Bryce Lindsay contributed 15 points and led early with nine
  • Indiana dominated second-chance points, outscoring Bellarmine 21-6

·sports.yahoo.com·2 outlets

Nongshim Takes Shin Ramyun to India’s Northeast With Mobile Food Truck

Nongshim is stepping up its efforts to expand the Shin Ramyun brand in India by bringing the product directly to consumers through a mobile food truck campaign across the country’s northeastern…

  • Nongshim launches mobile food truck campaign in India's Northeast.
  • Campaign targets Guwahati, Shillong, Aizawl, and Agartala for three weeks.
  • Focus on spicy flavor preference and Korean pop culture popularity.

·koreaittimes.com

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