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The 45th Sharjah International Book Fair opens with 3,212 publishers and exhibitors from 126 countries, 1.7 million titles and 1,500 events. Behind the figures, the fair signals the Gulf’s growing role in the global movement of books, rights and translation.
The 45th Sharjah International Book Fair opens its doors with 3,212 publishers and exhibitors from 126 countries, 1.7 million titles, and 1,500 events. Behind these figures, the event asserts the growing role of the Gulf in the global circulation of ideas, rights, and translations.
On U.S. midterm Election Day, severe weather and a ballot-scanner issue disrupted some polling places. AP's reporting highlights a less dramatic but vital question: can local teams keep voting open and explain backup procedures?
Ryanair's chief expects European fares could rise 10% to 20% next year as fuel costs increase. It is a forecast, not a set price, and signals a cost shock airlines cannot absorb alone.
PSG travels to Villarreal this Tuesday, November 3, at 9 PM for the fourth matchday of the Champions League. In a demanding Estadio de la Cerámica, Paris must confirm its European strength despite several major absences.
HYBE has just shattered its quarterly revenue and operating profit records. Behind the numbers, BTS, KATSEYE, and global tours reveal a new pop economy, where concerts and merchandising weigh more than ever.
Francis Joyon, 70, was safely recovered by the cargo ship Maersk Colombus after the capsizing of his trimaran Océans in the Celtic Sea. This spectacular operation highlights the violence and solidarity of offshore racing.
The Youth Olympic Games make Dakar the first African host of an Olympic event. Global visibility, reused venues and the cost-of-living crisis mean the legacy will be measured in the years ahead.
The United States intends to remove South Africa and Rwanda from AGOA on January 1, 2027. For Pretoria, the stakes concern targeted exports and a broader trade relationship; for companies, uncertainty begins before the change takes effect.
Meeting in Accra, the African Internet Governance Forum devotes November 3 to AI, digital rights and inclusion. The challenge goes beyond principles: who decides, who benefits, and who can actually get connected?
Meta has pushed its updated commercial terms back to November 20 after concerns from media companies and the opening of a UK investigation. The dispute asks how far a business account can authorize automated crawling of an associated website, and what safeguards publishers can demand.
Meeting in St John’s from November 1 to 4, Commonwealth leaders aim to strengthen trade among their 56 countries and address climate and economic crises. The Antigua summit also exposes tensions over debt and historical reparations.
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