Workers face worsening inequality without urgent reforms, UN agency warns

That is the warning outlined in a new assessment released on Friday by the UN International Labour Organization (ILO), which urges governments, employers and labour organizations to put dignity and workers’ rights at the centre of economic decision-making. “This report brings together the voices, experiences and proposals of trade unions worldwide,” said Maria Helena André, […]

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Nigeria Imposes 15% Fuel Import Duty to Support Domestic Refining Sector

Nigeria has approved a 15% import duty on gasoline and diesel in a bid to protect domestic refining and reduce reliance on foreign fuel, as the Dangote refinery continues to face operational challenges. Presidential Approval Targets Market Realignment On 21 October 2025, Nigerian President Bola Tinubu authorized a 15% ad valorem import duty on Premium […]

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Nvidia CEO Eyes China Market for Blackwell AI Chips as Trade Uncertainty Lingers

Nvidia shares edged higher on Friday after CEO Jensen Huang expressed optimism about selling the company’s advanced Blackwell AI chips in China, though he acknowledged the final decision rests with U.S. President Donald Trump. Market Reaction Nvidia’s stock (NASDAQ: NVDA) rose modestly on Friday, buoyed by investor sentiment following CEO Jensen Huang’s remarks during his […]

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The Department of Defense Wants Less Proof its Software Works

When Congress eventually reopens, the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) will be moving toward a vote. This gives us a chance to see the priorities of the Secretary of Defense and his Congressional allies when it comes to the military—and one of those priorities is buying technology, especially AI, with less of an obligation […]

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US Airlines Urge Congress to Pay Air Traffic Controllers

Major U.S. airlines are urging Congress to immediately restore pay for air traffic controllers, warning that the ongoing government shutdown is straining the aviation system and threatening passenger safety. Controllers Working Without Pay The federal government shutdown, now approaching a historic length, has left more than 13,000 air traffic controllers working without pay. Controllers missed […]

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Age Verification, Estimation, Assurance, Oh My! A Guide to the Terminology

If you’ve been following the wave of age-gating laws sweeping across the country and the globe, you’ve probably noticed that lawmakers, tech companies, and advocates all seem to be using different terms for what sounds like the same thing. Age verification, age assurance, age estimation, age gating—they get thrown around interchangeably, but they technically mean […]

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OpenAI Eyes Record US$1 Trillion IPO in Historic Market Debut

OpenAI is preparing for what could become one of the largest stock market debuts in history, with plans for an initial public offering (IPO) that may value the artificial intelligence company at up to US$1 trillion. A Landmark Offering in the Making According to reports from Reuters and other financial outlets, OpenAI is laying the […]

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ADGM’s Rapid Rise: $28.6 Trillion in Assets Marks Abu Dhabi’s Global Capabilities

Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has marked its 10th anniversary by announcing that financial institutions based in the centre now manage a combined total of $28.6 trillion in global assets, cementing its position as one of the world’s fastest-growing financial hubs. A Decade of Expansion Established in 2015, ADGM has transformed from a regional start-up […]

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Amazon Breaks Ground on $10B, 4M-SF North Carolina Data Center Campus in NC

Amazon has officially broken ground on a $10 billion data center campus in Richmond County, North Carolina, a project that will span 4 million square feet and mark one of the largest technology investments in the state’s history. Landmark Investment Amazon Web Services (AWS) confirmed the start of construction on its $10 billion data center […]

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AIG and Onex Partner in $7 Billion Acquisition of Convex

American International Group (AIG) and Canadian investment firm Onex Corporation have agreed to acquire specialty insurer Convex Group in a transaction valued at $7 billion, marking one of the largest insurance deals of 2025. Deal Structure Onex announced it will take a 63% controlling stake in Convex, while AIG will acquire 35%, with the remaining […]

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