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9 November 2026
Disney and Adobe Strike Major AI Partnership to Transform Entertainment Production
Disney and Adobe announce a multi-year AI partnership covering film production, theme park design, sports media and proprietary creative technology.
November 3, 2026
Binance Customers Withdraw $4.7 Billion After Record $6.3 Billion Crypto Hack
Binance customers have withdrawn a net $4.72 billion following a $6.3 billion cryptocurrency theft, while the exchange says it has replenished 95% of affected assets and restored some withdrawal services.
November 3, 2026
Apple Reports Record $114.5 Billion Quarter as iPhone Sales Surge
Apple has reported record September-quarter revenue of $114.5 billion, driven by strong iPhone sales, as new chief executive John Ternus faces rising memory-chip costs and pressure on profit margins.
November 1, 2026
South Korea's Exports Surge 94% as Global AI Boom Accelerates
South Korea's exports surged 93.7% to a record $115.28 billion in October, the fastest annual increase since 1974, driven by semiconductor demand and global artificial intelligence investment.
November 1, 2026
Qatar Condemns Incident Involving LNG Carrier in Arabian Gulf
Qatar has condemned an incident involving its LNG carrier Al Mayeda, which was struck by unidentified objects in the Arabian Gulf. The crew is safe and investigations are underway.
November 1, 2026
South Korea Exports Surge 94% as AI Chip Demand Soars
South Korea's exports rose 93.7% in October, their fastest annual growth since 1974, as semiconductor demand linked to artificial intelligence pushed the country closer to $1 trillion in annual exports.
November 1, 2026
FBI Attributes Record Binance Cryptocurrency Theft to North Korean Hackers
The FBI has attributed the theft of more than $6 billion from Binance to North Korean actors, escalating an investigation into a record-breaking cryptocurrency breach
November 1, 2026
Ghana Says Russia Will Support Proposed 2,000MW Nuclear Power Plant
Ghana has announced Russian support for a proposed 2,000MW nuclear power plant following bilateral talks in Moscow, but financing and construction arrangements remain unconfirmed.
October 29, 2026
Bank of Canada Raises Interest Rate for First Time Since 2023 as Inflation Pressures Persist
Canada's central bank raises its benchmark rate to 2.50%, its first increase since July 2023, citing persistent inflation, elevated energy costs and stronger economic growth.
October 29, 2026
Apple Unveils Its First Touchscreen MacBook Pro With OLED Display and M5 Chips
Apple introduces its first touchscreen MacBook Pro with tandem OLED displays, M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, and US prices starting at $2,899.
October 28, 2026
UK Announces £100 Energy Payments for 20 Million Households as Budget Raises Bank Taxes
Chancellor John Healey announces £100 energy payments for 20 million households, higher bank taxes and investment measures as Britain's economic outlook weakens.
October 28, 2026
Jio Shares Surge 21% in India's Biggest IPO, Valuing Company at $131.5 Billion
Mukesh Ambani's Jio Platforms makes a powerful stock-market debut after India's largest-ever IPO, becoming the country's second-most valuable listed company.
October 28, 2026
Cybersecurity Researchers Link Israeli Ad Firm to Suspected Surveillance of Starlink Users Worldwide
Cybersecurity researchers identified suspicious advertising activity targeting Starlink users across more than 100 countries, Reuters reports.
October 27, 2026
Microsoft Offers Voluntary Exit Packages to Around 60,000 Employees as AI Spending Accelerates
Microsoft offers voluntary exit packages to approximately 60,000 eligible employees across four countries amid heavy AI investment.
October 27, 2026
Israeli Firm Allegedly Targeted Starlink Users in More Than 100 Countries Through Online Advertising
Cybersecurity researchers link suspicious advertising targeting Starlink users in 105 countries to an alleged surveillance operation.
October 27, 2026
Meta Expands AI Fundraising Plan to $97.5 Billion as Nvidia Commits $3 Billion
Meta expands its potential AI financing plan to $97.5 billion as Nvidia announces a $3 billion investment and deeper technology partnership.
October 27, 2026
Microsoft Offers Voluntary Buyouts to 60,000 Employees Amid Massive AI Spending
Microsoft is offering voluntary buyouts to approximately 60,000 eligible employees across four countries amid heavy AI infrastructure investment.
October 26, 2026
Meta Plans $95 Billion Fundraising Drive to Finance Massive AI Expansion
Meta plans to raise up to $95 billion through stock offerings to support its expanding artificial intelligence infrastructure.
October 26, 2026
Anthropic Files for Historic US Stock Market Debut, Reveals $80.7 Billion Loss
Anthropic has publicly filed for a US stock market listing, revealing rapid revenue growth and an $80.7 billion first-half net loss.
October 26, 2026
Honeywell Launches AI Platform at Dangote Refinery, Projects $60 Million in Annual Operational Benefits
Honeywell has launched an AI platform at Dangote's Lagos refinery, projecting potential annual gross operational benefits exceeding $60 million.
October 23, 2026
American Express plans to cut about 5% of global workforce
American Express plans to reduce its global workforce as part of a restructuring announced alongside quarterly results.
October 23, 2026
Volvo Cars plans another 2,500 job cuts after quarterly loss
Volvo Cars plans approximately 2,500 further job reductions, mostly in Sweden, following a third-quarter operating loss.
October 22, 2026
Rhode Island sues Meta over alleged scam advertising
Rhode Island files a consumer-protection lawsuit against Meta over allegedly fraudulent advertising. Meta disputes the case.
October 22, 2026
Comcast flags restructuring charge above $1 billion
Comcast expects a restructuring charge exceeding $1 billion in the fourth quarter as it reorganises ahead of its planned NBCUniversal separation.
October 22, 2026
Barclays plans 5,000 job cuts as it expands AI use 2. Slug
Barclays plans approximately 5,000 job reductions in 2026, including 1,000 completed, as technology supports its efficiency programme.
October 9, 2026
US suspends Microsoft, Adobe and six IT firms from key green-card process
The US has halted key employment-based green-card applications involving Microsoft, Adobe and six major IT-services companies.
October 9, 2026
SpaceX Buys Nationwide Spectrum as Starlink Targets US Mobile Market
SpaceX has agreed to acquire Grain Management’s nationwide 800 MHz spectrum portfolio as Starlink prepares to compete more directly in mobile services.
October 6, 2026
Paramount Names Skydance Leadership Ahead of $110 Billion Warner Bros. Discovery Deal
Paramount has named the executives expected to lead its combined business with Warner Bros. Discovery, including David Ellison, Ynon Kreiz and the heads of CNN, CBS News, HBO and DC Studios.
September 14, 2026
Dangote Launches Africa’s Largest IPO, Targeting ₦2.15 Trillion
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has opened Africa’s largest IPO, offering 4.1 billion shares at ₦525 each to raise approximately ₦2.15 trillion.
September 8, 2026
Dangote Refinery Signs IPO Documents as $14.3 Billion Expansion Takes Shape
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has signed documents for its landmark public offering while outlining a $14.3 billion expansion that would double its processing capacity.
September 2, 2026
TFG Plans 180 More Store Closures as Online Sales Accelerate
South African fashion retailer TFG expects to close another 180 stores over three financial years as it cuts costs and expands digital commerce.
August 28, 2026
Universaladage Announces Facebook Page Name Change From Yawagistblog
Universaladage announces that its Facebook Page, formerly known as Yawagistblog, is being renamed Universaladage and will serve as the company’s official Facebook presence.
August 19, 2026
KKR Invests in BookMyShow as India’s Live Entertainment Market Expands
KKR has agreed to acquire a minority stake in India’s BookMyShow as the ticketing company expands its live entertainment business amid growing demand for concerts and major experiences.
August 15, 2026
World Liberty Financial Wins Preliminary Approval for US Trust Bank
World Liberty Financial has received preliminary U.S. approval to establish a national trust bank that would issue, custody and manage reserves for its USD1 stablecoin.
August 14, 2026
Dangote Refinery Plans October IPO Aimed at Retail Investors
Dangote Petroleum Refinery is preparing an October IPO designed to attract retail investors, with a proposed offering that could become Africa’s largest-ever stock-market listing.
August 13, 2026
Selena Gomez Sued by Wondermind Investors Over Fraud Claims
Investors who put nearly $1.2 million into Selena Gomez's mental-health company Wondermind have filed a federal lawsuit alleging fraud, misrepresentation and breach of contract.
August 13, 2026
Shein Targets August 28 for Hong Kong Market Debut
Shein is reportedly preparing to debut on the Hong Kong stock market on August 28 after years of unsuccessful efforts to list in New York and London.
August 12, 2026
Nigeria’s EV Push Grows, but Weak Power Supply Remains a Major Test
Nigeria is expanding electric vehicle incentives and local EV programmes, but unreliable electricity and limited charging infrastructure remain major barriers to widespread adoption.
August 12, 2026
Australia Revamps Media Law to Make Big Tech Pay More News Outlets
Australia is revising its media bargaining regime to require major technology platforms to strike payment deals with more local news organisations.
August 12, 2026
Netflix Nearly Doubles 2026 Upfront Ad Commitments
Netflix says its 2026 US upfront ad commitments nearly doubled as brands increased spending around live sports, streaming and new advertising technology
August 12, 2026
BMG and Suno Sign Global AI Music Licensing Deal
BMG and Suno have signed a global AI music licensing agreement allowing participating artists and songwriters to opt into licensed training and AI-generated derivative works.
August 12, 2026
YouTube Doubles Monetization Thresholds for New Creators
YouTube will require new creators to reach 8,000 watch hours or 20 million Shorts views before accessing advertising and Premium revenue from February 2027.
August 12, 2026
Meta and TikTok Agree to Fact-Check Spain Border Content
Meta and TikTok have agreed to special fact-checking measures after misinformation on social media was linked to the deadly mass border rush into Spain’s Ceuta enclave.
August 11, 2026
Disney+ Becomes Global Streaming Home of Formula E
Disney+ will stream every Formula E race across 144 territories from the 2026/27 season under a new multi-year global agreement.
August 11, 2026
Google Selects Six Nigerian News Creators for Africa Growth Lab
Google News Initiative has selected six Nigerian independent news creators for a Sub-Saharan African programme focused on AI, video, audience development and sustainable media revenue.
August 11, 2026
Paramount Weighs California Exit as Warner Bros. Fight Deepens
Paramount is reportedly considering moving operations out of California as its legal battle over the Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition intensifies.
August 11, 2026
Netflix Nearly Doubles Upfront Ad Commitments as Advertising Push Accelerates
Netflix has nearly doubled advertising commitments from its latest upfront negotiations as the streamer expands its ad business, programmatic buying and AI-powered advertising tools.
August 11, 2026
France Ends Unsolicited Telemarketing Under New Opt-In Law
France has banned unsolicited commercial phone calls, introducing an opt-in marketing system that requires prior consumer consent. France has banned unsolicited commercial phone calls, introducing an opt-in marketing system that requires prior consumer consent.
August 11, 2026
Meta Sets Out Plan to Put ‘Personal Superintelligence’ in Everyone’s Hands
Meta has outlined a new vision for widely accessible personal superintelligence, with Mark Zuckerberg arguing that advanced AI should empower individuals, creators and businesses rather than remain concentrated among major institutions.
August 11, 2026
Streaming Ad Commitments Jump 30% as U.S. TV Upfronts Shift Online
Streaming advertising commitments reached about $17.2 billion in the 2026 U.S. upfront market, extending the shift of major brand budgets from linear television toward connected platforms.
August 11, 2026
Zee Entertainment Profit Falls 47% as Ad Revenue Weakens
Zee Entertainment’s quarterly profit fell nearly 47% as weaker advertising revenue and higher FIFA-related sports costs offset growth in subscriptions and digital revenue.
August 10, 2026
Hearst to Take Full Control of A+E Global Media in $1.2 Billion Deal
Hearst has agreed to buy Disney’s 50% stake in A+E Global Media for about $1.2 billion, giving it full ownership of History, Lifetime and A&E.
August 10, 2026
Beyonce Takes Full Control of SirDavis After Buying Out LVMH Stake
Beyonce has acquired LVMH’s stake in SirDavis, giving her full ownership of the brand she launched with Moët Hennessy in 2024.
August 10, 2026
Nielsen to Buy DoubleVerify in $2.15 Billion Advertising Deal
Nielsen has agreed to acquire DoubleVerify for about $2.15 billion, combining audience measurement with digital advertising verification and campaign data.
August 10, 2026
I Squared Capital Agrees $735 Million Deal for oOh!media
I Squared Capital has agreed to acquire Australian outdoor advertising company oOh!media in an A$1.04 billion deal following a competitive bidding process.
August 10, 2026
Meta Returns to Open AI With Muse Glimmer
Meta has released Muse Glimmer, a smaller open-weight AI model designed to run on personal computers as competition over open and closed AI intensifies.