Doosan Enerbility Loss Narrows To Q3; Shares Down 7%
(RTTNews) - Doosan Enerbility Co., Ltd. (034020.KS), a major South Korean heavy industrial and power plant engineering company, on Thursday reported narrowed net loss in the third quarter of 2026…
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Shell plc Third Quarter 2026 Interim Dividend
London, October 29, 2026 − The Board of Shell plc (the “Company”) (XLON: SHEL, XNYS: SHEL, XAMS: SHELL) today announced an interim dividend in respect of the third quarter of 2026 of US$ 0.3906 per…
QFCRA, Dreama ‘Financial Supervisor’ initiative awarded ‘Best Financial Literacy Programme’
<p>Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Financial Centre Regulatory Authority (QFCRA) has received the Best Financial Literacy (Dreama Financial Supervisor Programme) Qatar 2026 award from the Global Banking &…
Shell announces commencement of a share buyback programme
Shell plc Shell announces commencement of a share buyback programme October 29, 2026 Shell plc (the ‘Company’) today announces the commencement of a $ 5 billion share buyback programme covering an…
SHELL PLC 2027 INTERIM DIVIDEND TIMETABLE
London, October 29, 2026 The Board of Shell plc today announced the intended timetable for the 2027 quarterly interim dividends.
Spirit Halloween’s CEO says Trump’s tariffs were ‘going to put us out of business’—they even set up a war room. Then it had its best year ever
Spirit stopped ships, froze spending, and absorbed the tariff costs. Now its charity Spirit of Children is aiming for $20 million in its 20th year.
It’s A Myth That Russia Always Wins — Sikorski
The myth that Russia always wins has been successfully imposed on Western countries. Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski stated this today, October 27, while speaking with journalists at the…
Housing chief Winnie Ho resigns over Wang Fuk fire
Chief Executive John Lee on Thursday said he accepted the resignation of Winnie Ho as secretary for housing, saying she had to shoulder political responsibility for last year's Wang Fuk Court fire…
Freshworks Acquires AI Startup Robusta To Strengthen IT Operations Platform
Nasdaq-listed SaaS major Freshworks has acquired Israel-based AI startup Robusta Dev for an undisclosed amount to strengthen its IT service…
Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra to present ‘Brahms Reimagined’ at Katara Opera House
<p>Doha, Qatar: Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra (QPO), in collaboration with Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q), will present ‘Brahms Reimagined’ on October 31 at 7.30pm at Katara Opera…
UDC to mark Qatar Sustainability Week 2026
<p>Doha, Qatar: United Development Company (UDC), the master developer of The Pearl and Gewan Islands, will participate in the 11th edition of Qatar Sustainability Week (QSW) 2026, bringing together…
Shell Boosts Share Buyback to $5 Billion as Refining Soars
Shell Plc announced a big increase in its share buyback as Iran war and the Russia-Ukraine conflict led to record margins for its oil-refining business and surging profit.
BoG cautions informal sector against unlicensed financial institutions
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has urged operators in the informal sector to transact business only with licensed financial institutions to protect themselves against fraud and dubious financial schemes.
‘Qatar has invested well in real estate and future’
<p>Doha, Qatar: Participants in two panel discussions held as part of the fourth Qatar Real Estate Forum affirmed that Qatar has invested effectively in the real estate sector and in preparing for the…
Why telecoms CEOs don’t need to personally honour Reps’ invitations — Expert
A legal practitioner, Sesan Bankole, has argued that chief executives of telecommunications companies do not necessarily have to appear personally
Underwriting Auction for sale of Government Securities for ₹33,000 crore on October 30, 2026
Government of India has announced the sale (re-issue) of Government Securities, as detailed below, through auction to be held on October 30, 2026 (Friday).
HMC hospitals earn Planetree certifications for patient-centred care
<p>Doha, Qatar: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has achieved two significant milestones, with Al Wakra Hospital receiving Gold Certification and Heart Hospital receiving Silver Certification for…
Ports, 309 million plan to upgrade seven ports in Marche and Abruzzo
Just under 309 million over the three-year period 2027-2029 to transform the seven ports controlled by the Central Adriatic Sea Authority from transit points to specialisation hubs, increasing…
Anthropic spent $2.75 million guarding Dario Amodei last year—more than 4 times his salary, but a fraction of Mark Zuckerberg’s security bill
Threats against AI executives jumped sevenfold this year. Anthropic’s IPO filing shows what it costs to keep its cofounders safe.
Scott Bessent says neocloud debt isn't problematic at all
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said AI-related debt was contained to a small part of the AI ecosystem, and he wasn't concerned..
Dubai Ride 2026: RTA announces designated car parks for cyclists, here’s where to park on Sunday
Dubai: If you’re cycling down Sheikh Zayed Road this Sunday, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has made the morning a little easier by naming designated parking locations for Dubai Ride 2026 .
Court arraigns journalist in Benue
A Benue State High Court, presided over by Justice Mary Abounu, has arraigned the Benue State correspondent of Aljazirah Newspaper, Henry Ibya, in Makurdi over alleged cyberstalking.
Anthropic warns Trump administration could target company employees' visas amid AI policy dispute
Anthropic warned that its public advocacy on AI safety and regulation could expose employees to targeted immigration or visa measures.
HUL trades in green as strong Q2 numbers lift stock 1.55%
At the current price, the stock trades at a symbol P/E of 28.30, well below its 52-week high of ₹2,526 touched on October 28, 2025.
Meet the Gen Zers fighting back against AI data centers—70% of young adults don’t want one in their town
Young voters say the AI buildout is driving up their bills and pricing them out of the future. Days before the midterms, they’re packing council meetings, and governors are paying attention.
BIRDD calls for legal framework to guarantee breast cancer care
The government has been urged to establish a legally binding framework to guarantee affordable breast cancer diagnosis and treatment for all women, irrespective of their location or financial status.
Microsoft: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term Investors
Consumption-based billing and efficiency gains are reshaping how Microsoft monetizes cloud services, creating multiple levers for margin expansion.
- Microsoft's Cloud revenue grew 30% YoY to $63 billion in Q1 2027
- Shift to usage-based billing tied to automated tasks expands market
- AI model efficiency cuts compute costs, delivering value to customers
The Independent Press Top 40 Bestsellers: Fiction
Here are this week’s Independent Press Top 40 Bestsellers for fiction, based on sales in hundreds of independent bookstores nationwide, generously provided by the American Booksellers Association.
Kerajaan meterai MoU dengan 6 Ahli Parlimen Bersatu
Sebagai balasan atas sokongan mereka, kerajaan berjanji mengehadkan tempoh jawatan perdana menteri dan mengasingkan peranan peguam negara dengan pendakwa raya sebelum penggal pentadbiran berakhir.
The Independent Press Top 40 Bestsellers: Nonfiction
Here are this week’s Independent Press Top 40 Bestsellers for fiction, based on sales in hundreds of independent bookstores nationwide, generously provided by the American Booksellers Association.
SACCOs told to strengthen governance as sector assets hit Sh1.21tn
NAIROBI , Kenya, Oct 29 — Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya has urged savings and credit cooperative societies (SACCOs) to strengthen governance, tighten lending standards and invest in…
Hayden Panettiere death ruled accidental as police close case; fentanyl among drugs
South Carolina police have formally ended their inquiry into the death of Hayden Panettiere, ruling that the Nashville and Heroes actor died by accident and leaving any remaining questions about the case to federal authorities.
10 Ireland-based quantum experts you should know about
UCC's Prof Séamus Davis is set to receive the prestigious Michael Faraday Medal and Prize. Read more: 10 Ireland-based quantum experts you should know about
Ink Droplets In Motion Snag Top Prize In Nikon Small World Contest
A 25-year-old German photographer won the 2026 Nikon Small World competition with a microscopic image freezing ink droplets in midair as an inkjet printer deposits them onto paper.
Is your iPhone listening to you? The 'live listen' setting you should check right now
Why everyone is panicking about iPhone’s 'live listen' feature — and what it actually does.
Sorry padel bores, the sport doesn’t deserve an Olympics spot yet
Padel may be increasingly ubiquitous but Olympics organisers are wise not to embrace every fashionable sport, says Ed Warner. Thwock! I’m just back from a week’s holiday in Cyprus.
Entourage raises €100M for second fund, targeting AI, robotics and deeptech
Europeanearly-stage venture capital firm Entourage has closed its second fund at €100million, just over two years after launching its first fund in 2024.
KineDB raises €850K to rebuild database infrastructure as AI reshapes software development
KineDB, a company developing database technology for cloudinfrastructure and offline devices, has raised €850,000 in pre-seed funding.The round was led by Superhero Capital, with participation from…
Screen early for prostate cancer — doctor urges men
For years, prostate cancer can be developing in men yet show no signs until the disease has advanced and become more difficult to treat.
MTN Ghana Mobile Money transaction value grows 44.4%
The value of transactions on MTN Ghana's Mobile Money (MoMo) platform grew by 44.4 per cent year-on-year in the first half of 2026, reflecting the platform's expanding role in digital financial…
Ace Blend Raises $9.9 Mn To Fund Clinical Trials, Expand Nutrition Portfolio
D2C nutrition and dietary supplements brand Ace Blend has raised $9.9 Mn (about ₹95 Cr) in a Series A2 funding…
Someone turned their Boox Note Max into an e-ink calendar you can handwrite in
Everything is better in e-ink.
Yongsan opens English library for kids combining AI tech, interactive exhibits
A new children’s library in central Seoul is pairing English books with artificial intelligence (AI), interactive exhibits and cultural activities in an effort to make language learning feel less like…
Samsung Wallet’s new cash back perks can help you pay for dinner or settle up with a friend
You can earn cash back rewards from thousands of US brands.
Trump Says He’ll Hold Federal Judge ‘Responsible’ For Injuries Or Deaths At D.C. Golf Course
The president claimed a White House staffer was struck by a golf ball at the D.C. golf course he’s pushing to renovate, as the DOJ confirmed plans to close the facility on November 15.
Gemini 4 Carbon Beats GPT-6 Astra and Claude Opus 5.5 as the World’s Top AI Model
Google's Gemini 4 Carbon ranks first on the Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index, ahead of Claude Opus 5.5 and GPT-6 Astra.
KATSEYE Expands Wildworld Tour With 2027 Dates In Asia, Australia
The international girl group’s Wildworld Tour expands with the addition of 11 new shows next year across Asia, Australia and New Zealand.
Australian dollar wins hawks over, as kiwi rues RBNZ hold
SYDNEY: The Australian dollar touched five-week highs on Thursday as investors wagered interest rates would rise next week for a fifth time this year, while its New Zealand counterpart remained under…
'These 7 exercises improve joint range of motion, movement quality and overall mobility,' says a personal trainer
1Rebel master trainer LJ shares a mobility routine to improve your movement quality as you age.
Company executives and Chinese national held over visa fraud
One of the executives is believed to have submitted fraudulent applications for visas for between 30 and 40 Chinese nationals beginning in 2020.
Changyeong Palace brings its history to life through smartphone audio guides
Visitors to Changyeong Palace can now explore its royal history through their smartphones, with a new audio guide offering stories of the historic site in multiple languages and making its cultural…
Pakistan Faces Shortage of Flu Vaccines
Pakistan is facing a shortage of genuine flu vaccines as supplies from major international and Chinese manufacturers dry up, leaving … Read More The post Pakistan Faces Shortage of Flu Vaccines…
Bluesky blocks links to a leaked archive containing personal data of 41,000+ DHS employees and contractors, saying it was "shared without their authorization" (Wired)
Bluesky tells WIRED it blocked links to a leaked archive of information on 41,000 ICE, CBP, and other DHS workers …
Was dark matter first discovered by Fritz Zwicky or Vera Rubin?
It’s hard to believe, but the idea that the Universe was dominated not by normal matter but rather by dark matter — a novel form of non-interacting matter that’s completely distinct from protons…
India’s forgotten vegetables offer a glimpse into what global diets are missing
The world is eating a smaller variety of vegetables as diets become increasingly uniform, reports contributor Sharmila Vaidyanathan for Mongabay India.
Korea’s First Homegrown Obesity Drug Begins Prescriptions, Challenging Mounjaro on Price
South Korea’s first domestically developed GLP-1 obesity treatment has entered the prescription market, challenging global pharmaceutical companies that have established a strong foothold in the…
Fishing cat rescue-and-release offers potential model for conservation in Bangladesh
A fishing cat found badly injured and malnourished in northern Bangladesh has been returned to the wild following months of intensive rehabilitation.
Ways To Keep Your Kidneys Healthy
What is a kidney? The kidneys are two fist-sized organs that filter your blood. Your kidneys are part of your urinary system.
- Kidneys filter 200 quarts of fluid daily, reabsorbing most back into the body
- Adequate water intake daily prevents kidney stones and infections
- Herbal supplements may cause kidney damage, especially for those with existing issues
Fishers in eastern Indonesia struggle as rough seas keep them ashore
Fishers in the east Indonesian Maluku Islands say rough seas are keeping them ashore and shrinking their catches as El Niño builds, according to early local monitoring and interviews.
‘It’s a theatre and we’re pawns’: taking the stand as an expert witness
As one of the world’s leading forensic anthropologists, Dame Sue Black has acted as an expert witness in a myriad of high-profile criminal cases. Her work has taken her from the lab to active war zones and the aftermath of natural disasters to identify victims’ bodies.