Kenya confirms first Ebola case as outbreak spreads in eastern Congo
Kenya has confirmed its first Ebola case after a Kenyan citizen who travelled from the Democratic Republic of Congo died ...
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Month: October 2026
Asian markets open lower as borrowing costs and oil weigh on sentiment
Asian markets began Thursday, 8 October, under pressure as elevated borrowing costs and renewed strength in oil prices kept investors ...
Global markets close lower as bond yields weigh on shares
Global stock markets finished broadly lower on Wednesday, 7 October, as rising government bond yields, inflation concerns and elevated energy ...
On this day in 1871: The night Chicago burned and a city’s future changed
The Great Chicago Fire: remembering the disaster of 8 October 1871 On 8 October 1871, a fire broke out in ...
MSTRpay Activates Togo with SOGEMEF — Dedicated Infrastructure and Market Activities Start Now
MSTRpay moves Togo into operational phase together with SOGEMEF, combining local financial strength with a dedicated digital market infrastructure Stockholm ...
Nobel Prizes 2026 honour discoveries spanning the brain, space and molecular chemistry
The first three Nobel Prizes of 2026 have recognised advances in neuroscience, astronomy and chemistry. By Wednesday lunchtime, 7 October, ...
MSTRpay activates six markets as global expansion accelerates
MSTRpay is moving six markets into operational activation as its international expansion advances from agreements and preparation towards implementation. The ...
Oil and interest rates shape Wednesday’s outlook for Arab, African and European markets
Higher oil prices and a firmer dollar provided a cautious backdrop to Wednesday, 7 October, as investors across Arab, African ...
Newsom calls for 25th Amendment after Trump’s remarks about California cities
California Governor Gavin Newsom has called for the 25th Amendment to be invoked against Donald Trump after the president’s remarks ...
Mukuru expands neobank strategy with South African account launch
Mukuru has launched an everyday transaction account in South Africa, extending its services beyond international money transfers. Introduced on 30 ...