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– China maintained its benchmark lending rates at their September levels, continuing a period of stable borrowing costs. The one-year loan prime rate stayed at 3.0%, and the over-five-year rate remained at 3.5%. These longer-term benchmarks are typically used by
– The death toll from the September 18 attack on Kohat’s Old Police Lines has risen to 23, including 17 police personnel and six civilians, according to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police and Rescue 1122. The assault began during Friday prayers when
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with Saida Mirziyoyeva, Head of the Administration of the President of Uzbekistan, in Abu Dhabi to discuss enhancing diplomatic ties and fostering greater intergovernmental cooperation. The high-level discussion took
The United Arab Emirates has launched a series of multi billion dollar projects in hospitality, cultural, and eco-tourism sectors across all seven emirates to boost economic diversification and attract international visitors. According to official government disclosures, both public authorities and
– Gulf Cooperation Council Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi called for closer coordination with Europe to protect food, energy and commodity supply chains. He spoke in New York on September 24 during the second ministerial meeting of the Rome Coalition for
– On Thursday, Egypt’s central bank maintained its key interest rates at their previous levels, reflecting a pause after a rate cut in February. The Monetary Policy Committee kept the overnight deposit rate at 19.00% and the overnight lending rate
– According to the Asian Development Bank’s latest outlook, economic growth across developing Asia and the Pacific is projected to slow to 5.0% in 2026. In 2025, the region experienced a 5.5% increase. The updated forecast for 2026 is 0.1
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– Prime Minister Narendra Modi connected via video call with commercial pilot Captain Smit Machchhar to acknowledge his bravery and assess his medical recovery after a critical aviation emergency. An official statement issued Friday by the Press Information Bureau highlighted
– Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced that India is broadening its maritime security efforts across the Indian Ocean Region. Speaking at the Indian Navy’s second Commanders’ Conference of 2026 in New Delhi on September 29, Singh highlighted that Indian warships
– Suleiman Khan, the son of former prime minister Imran Khan who is currently incarcerated, has accused Pakistan’s leadership of acting like “tyrants” as supporters gear up for a march on Islamabad scheduled for October 4. The protest, initially planned
Health
Travel
– Air Arabia plans to launch direct flights between Sharjah and Gdansk starting December 14, 2026, establishing a new route linking the UAE with northern Poland. The airline will operate five flights each week connecting Sharjah International Airport and Gdansk
– Etihad Airways is set to launch a seasonal non-stop route linking Abu Dhabi and Gothenburg starting December 17, 2026. The service will operate four times weekly until March 21, 2027, connecting Zayed International Airport with Göteborg Landvetter Airport during
– South Korea recorded a $596.6 million tourism surplus in June 2026, marking its strongest monthly performance since the COVID-19 outbreak. The figure represents an increase of approximately $1.44 billion compared to June 2025, when the country faced an $846.8