Wednesday, October 28

    – President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva won Brazil’s presidential election, the country’s electoral authority said on Sunday, October 25. Lula defeated Senator Flavio Bolsonaro in a runoff to secure a fourth non-consecutive term. With nearly all polling stations tallied,

    – US markets are heading into one of the busiest weeks of the earnings season, with three of the biggest names in the Magnificent 7 set to report quarterly results. Alphabet, Microsoft and Amazon will release figures as investors look

    – The United States is facing its worst resurgence of measles in decades, with cases particularly high in Pennsylvania. New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show more than 4,580 measles cases reported nationwide in 2026 as

    – Meta said on Monday, October 26, that it plans to raise a total of $95 billion to support its investments in artificial intelligence infrastructure and superintelligence. The company will first raise $35 billion through underwritten public equity offerings. It

    News

    – President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva won Brazil’s presidential election, the country’s electoral authority said on Sunday, October 25. Lula defeated Senator Flavio Bolsonaro in a runoff to secure a fourth non-consecutive term. With nearly all polling stations tallied,

    – President Donald Trump waived key Russia-related US sanctions and tariffs on Friday, October 16, days before they were due to take effect. The measures came under the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, which Trump

    – Global multidimensional poverty has increased for the first time since the measure began in 2010. The 2026 Global Multidimensional Poverty Index counts 1.2 billion people living in acute poverty across 108 countries. That represents 18.9% of the 6.3 billion

    – Eight people were killed in a shooting at a home in Erie, Pennsylvania, before the gunman apparently took his own life, police said. The deaths brought the total toll to nine. The victims included a pregnant woman, a 5-year-old

    Travel

    Shifting carrier fare structures and capacity reallocations have triggered the opening of critical booking windows for domestic and international winter flight itineraries. Industry metrics compiled by travel analytics providers and published by USA Today demonstrate that early autumn offers the

    Technology

    – Meta has suspended conversation sharing in its Muse artificial intelligence assistant after cybersecurity researchers found that thousands of shared chat links could be discovered through public internet records. The links potentially exposed sensitive personal and corporate information. Meta told

    Sports

    Automotive

    MENA Newswire, ATLANTA: Mercedes-Benz USA has unveiled the 2027 S-Class Sedan as a major update to its flagship luxury sedan, adding new lighting signatures, a revised cabin technology stack and expanded personalization choices. The automaker said the model introduces an illuminated front grille

    Entertainment

    CALIFORNIA: Sony Interactive Entertainment and Santa Monica Studio announced on February 12 that the original God of War trilogy is being remade, reviving the series’ Greek era in a project the studio said is still in very early development. The announcement was made during

    Los Gatos, California, October 22, 2025: Netflix Inc. reported third-quarter earnings that fell short of Wall Street expectations after recording a substantial tax-related expense in Brazil that affected profitability despite solid revenue growth. The streaming company reported net income of approximately US$2.5 billion, or US$5.87

    Marvel’s “Deadpool & Wolverine” has set a new benchmark in the film industry by becoming the highest-grossing R-rated film ever, with global earnings surpassing $1.085 billion. This record was previously held by “Joker” from Warner Bros., signaling a significant achievement

    Immutable, a leading Web3 gaming platform, has made headlines with the announcement of a groundbreaking gaming rewards program valued at an impressive $50 million. The initiative, aptly named “The Main Quest,” is poised to revolutionize the landscape of blockchain gaming.

    Apple Music is set to elevate the excitement surrounding Super Bowl LVIII with a comprehensive and exclusive USHER experience, creating a vibrant buzz among fans eagerly awaiting the iconic artist’s halftime performance at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on February 11. Apple Music Radio’s Nadeska

    Lifestyle

    TOKYO, November 13, 2025: Apple and ISSEY MIYAKE have announced a new collaboration called iPhone Pocket, a 3D-knitted wearable accessory designed to hold an iPhone and other small items. The product, which combines the Japanese  fashion brand’s textile innovation with Apple’s design precision,

    Luxury

    MENA Newswire News Desk: The personal luxury goods market, long seen as resilient against economic uncertainty, is witnessing a significant contraction for the first time since the Great Recession. According to Bain & Company’s annual luxury report, global sales are

    Rolex introduces the latest addition to its esteemed collection with the unveiling of the new Oyster Perpetual Rolex Deepsea model. Breaking tradition, this iteration marks the first-ever presentation of the divers’ watch in 18 ct yellow gold. Sporting a distinctive 60-minute

    Latest News

    – Meta said on Monday, October 26, that it plans to raise a total of $95 billion to support its investments in artificial intelligence infrastructure and superintelligence. The company will first raise $35 billion through underwritten public equity offerings. It

    – President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva won Brazil’s presidential election, the country’s electoral authority said on Sunday, October 25. Lula defeated Senator Flavio Bolsonaro in a runoff to secure a fourth non-consecutive term. With nearly all polling stations tallied,

    – US markets are heading into one of the busiest weeks of the earnings season, with three of the biggest names in the Magnificent 7 set to report quarterly results. Alphabet, Microsoft and Amazon will release figures as investors look

    – The United States is facing its worst resurgence of measles in decades, with cases particularly high in Pennsylvania. New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show more than 4,580 measles cases reported nationwide in 2026 as

    – Meta has suspended conversation sharing in its Muse artificial intelligence assistant after cybersecurity researchers found that thousands of shared chat links could be discovered through public internet records. The links potentially exposed sensitive personal and corporate information. Meta told

    – NASA has released an update on its plans to develop crewed and robotic lunar rovers that will support exploration and lay the groundwork for a permanent base on the Moon. The agency shared the progress in a Moon Base

    – Oil prices rose on Wednesday, October 21, with Brent crude futures climbing $1.21 to $110 per barrel, according to Reuters. US West Texas Intermediate crude also gained more than $1 to reach $99 per barrel. The move came during

    – OpenAI is preparing to enter humanoid robotics as it seeks to bring artificial intelligence into the physical world. Chief Executive Sam Altman confirmed the plan in an interview on Fortune’s Sources podcast. Altman said the company expects to have

    – INTERPOL launched a public awareness campaign on Monday, October 19, highlighting the growing risk of crime that uses AI-generated or AI-altered media to scam members of the public. The campaign features three short videos, themselves created with artificial intelligence.

    – President Donald Trump waived key Russia-related US sanctions and tariffs on Friday, October 16, days before they were due to take effect. The measures came under the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, which Trump

    – The US dollar retreated from an 18-month high on Tuesday, October 13, as falling oil prices and a reassessment of the artificial intelligence-driven rally weighed on the currency. The U.S. Dollar Index, which measures the greenback against a basket

    – Global multidimensional poverty has increased for the first time since the measure began in 2010. The 2026 Global Multidimensional Poverty Index counts 1.2 billion people living in acute poverty across 108 countries. That represents 18.9% of the 6.3 billion

    – Firefighters pushed containment of the Bike Fire to 81% after the blaze forced evacuations north of Los Angeles. The wildfire burned about 172 acres near Cambria Estates Lane and Ravenhill Road in Santa Clarita’s Sand Canyon area. Authorities lifted