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Inside Ambani's $1.5 Million Wildlife Tribute: Jacob & Co.'s Vantara Watch Unveiled

Gulf News | 2026-01-22, 08:13

Dubai: Luxury watchmaker Jacob & Co. has unveiled a bespoke timepiece worth about $1.5 million, created as a tribute to Anant Ambani and his wildlife conservation project, the Vantara Global Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Centre in Gujarat, India. Called

Recapping early-week action for northeastern South Dakota hoops teams

Aberdeen News | 2026-01-22, 08:13

Watertown's girls and Aberdeen Central's boys and girls suffered high school basketball losses on Tuesday, Jan. 20. Watertown's girls slipped to 1-8 with a 55-29 Eastern South Dakota Conference loss at Tea Area. The loss was the fifth in a row for the Arrows.

Swiss President talks trade with Trump

Swissinfo | 2026-01-22, 08:12

Swiss President Guy Parmelin has discussed trade relations with United States counterpart Donald Trump at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos. +

Brother Refreshes Business Inkjet Lineup with Next-Generation Engine for Enhanced Productivity

Bennington Banner | 2026-01-22, 08:11

~ Upgraded business inkjet printers deliver vibrant 11" x 17" output and full functionality—bringing enterprise-class capabilities to businesses of any size at an accessible price. ~ ...

Consumers spent more on mobile apps than games in 2025, driven by AI app adoption

Business Ghana | 2026-01-22, 08:03

In 2025, consumers spent more money on non-game mobile apps than they did on games for the first time, according to the findings from market intelligence firm Sensor Tower’s annual “State of Mobile” report. While this milestone had

Netflix to redesign its app as it competes with social platforms for daily engagement

Business Ghana | 2026-01-22, 08:03

As YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram continue to dominate mobile viewing, Netflix is rethinking how its app fits into a social-first video landscape. During its fourth-quarter earnings call on Tuesday, the company announced plans to revamp its mobile app and

China's STAR Composite Index closes higher Thursday

China.dot.org | 2026-01-22, 08:02

BEIJING, Jan. 22 (Xinhua) -- The STAR Composite Index, which reflects the performance of

ChiNext Index closes higher Thursday

China.dot.org | 2026-01-22, 08:02

BEIJING, Jan. 22 (Xinhua) -- The ChiNext Index,

Niger: In Niger, Your Job or Your Life

All Africa | 2026-01-22, 08:00

Junta's Sanctions on Fuel Transport Operators Raise Rights Concerns ...

South Africa: Elderly Komani Residents Protest Over Electricity

All Africa | 2026-01-22, 08:00

Mayor says their electricity meters will be blocked until they settle their debt ...

South Africa: Prime Interest Rate May Soon Be Phased Out, Says SA Reserve Bank Governor

All Africa | 2026-01-22, 08:00

The 350 basis point gap between the repo or monetary policy rate and the prime rate has been fixed since 2001. Lenders use it as a baseline depending on the risks and the credit record of borrowers. ...

AI powers China’s intelligent driving

China Daily | 2026-01-22, 07:58

Amid the deep integration of artificial intelligence, China's intelligent driving industry maintained steady growth in 2025, with leading suppliers making faster progress in commercialization and competition across the sector intensifying.

Sustained Industrial & Logistics sector progress at property business

The Business Desk | 2026-01-22, 07:55

X Register for free to receive latest news stories direct to your inbox Register Rotherham-headquartered property firm, Harworth Group, says its Industrial & Logistics (I&L) arm continues to “outperform”, contrasting with ongoing difficult

AJ Bell strong momentum continues, along with Budget rebuke for government

The Business Desk | 2026-01-22, 07:55

Record-breaking momentum continued into the first quarter trading period for AJ Bell, the Manchester-based investment platform.

Global instability softens second half demand for flooring group

The Business Desk | 2026-01-22, 07:55

X Register for free to receive latest news stories direct to your inbox Register Flooring business, AIREA, reports that following a strong performance in the first half of the year it experienced softer demand in the second half, which it says reflects

AB Foods confirms Primark's Christmas quarter sales fell 2.7%

RTE | 2026-01-22, 07:55

Associated British Foods, which warned on profit earlier this month, confirmed today that underlying sales at its Primark clothing business fell 2.7% in the Christmas quarter. Primark trades as Penneys here. When AB Foods

South Africa's Matriculants: The continental advantage we're wasting

Independent online (SA) | 2026-01-22, 07:54

“Some 900,000 young South Africans just received their matric results. They represent the continent's most educated cohort and its most connected generation. Yet, 40% of them will join the ranks of youth who are not in employment, education, or training within

Stocks track Wall St rally as Trump cools tariff threats in Davos

Independent online (SA) | 2026-01-22, 07:54

Asian stocks rose Thursday while safe-haven precious metals extended losses after Donald Trump rowed back on his threat to hit key European countries with tariffs over their opposition to the US takeover of Greenland. The gains were also fuelled by a surge in

Rising coal demand overshadows Southeast Asia's transition to renewable energy

ABC News | 2026-01-22, 07:54

Southeast Asia’s need for coal is growing faster than anywhere else in the world, undermining progress on cutting carbon emissions that contribute to global warming ...

Government borrowing falls by more than a third in December, figures show

BBC News | 2026-01-22, 07:48

More money than expected was collected through tax and higher National Insurance Contributions, although public sector spending also increased ...

Staco Insurance Board Appoints Acting Managing Director

This Day | 2026-01-22, 07:46

Business | 1 day ago The board of Staco Insurance Plc, has appointed Nike Nihinlola as the acting Managing Director of the company. By this appointment she has replaced Wale Bannore, the erstwhile Managing

Net FDI negative for fourth month in a row in November 2025, outflows exceed inflows ...

The Hindu | 2026-01-22, 07:43

Net foreign portfolio investments have also been negative so far in the financial year 2025-26, with uncertainty over the India-U.S. trade deal and the weakening rupee affecting investor confidence ...