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Business / 2 weeks ago
Sudan tops global ranking of Islamic finance assets as industry expands across the Middle East and Africa
According to Global Finance Magazine, Sudan holds the largest volume of assets in Islamic banks worldwide, an estimated $484 billion, placing it ahead of Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar and Kuwait. Islamic finance is growing faster than ever, and new figures show a surprising leader at the top. According to Global Finance Magazine, Sudan holds the largest volume of assets in Islamic banks worldwide, an estimated $484 billion, placing it ahead of Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar and Kuwait. The latest numbers highlight a major shift in the global financial landscape. Countries across the Middle East and Africa continue to expand Islamic banking, which follows Sharia principles such as profit-and-loss sharing and the prohibition of interest-based lending.
Business / 3 weeks ago
India’s economy now rivals whole continents: Here is how
India’s economy, which is projected at around US $4.1 trillion in 2025, is equivalent to the combined economies of a collection of its neighbouring and regional peers. India’s economy, which is projected at around US $4.1 trillion in 2025, is equivalent to the combined economies of a collection of its neighbouring and regional peers. According to the Asian Development Bank (ADB), India is expected to grow at 6.7% in the fiscal year ending March 2026, driven by robust domestic demand, rising rural incomes and a vibrant services sector.
Politics / 3 weeks ago
Citizens feel the pain as U.S. government shutdown drags
There've been several government shutdowns in the United States over the years; however, the country is now enduring its longest-ever shutdown as the standoff between lawmakers drags on into a fifth week under the Trump administration. There've been several government shutdowns in the United States over the years; however, the country is now enduring its longest-ever shutdown as the standoff between lawmakers drags on into a fifth week under the Trump administration. The funding lapse began on October 1, 2025, when Congress failed to pass the annual appropriation bills for the next fiscal year. By November 4 and 5, the shutdown had reached 35-36 days, officially topping the previous 35-day record from 2018-2019, under the same administration.
Politics / 31 weeks ago
Over 30 nations officially recognise the Armenian genocide
A growing number of countries have officially recognised the Armenian Genocide, marking a global shift in historical accountability and diplomatic transparency. According to the Armenian National Institute, more than 30 nations, primarily in Europe and the Americas, have passed resolutions through either national or regional parliaments acknowledging the 1915 mass killings of Armenians by the Ottoman Empire (Turkish Empire) as genocide.
Business / 31 weeks ago
Top 10 fastest growing African economies in 2025–2026: South Sudan, Senegal, and Uganda lead GDP surge
Africa's economic landscape is undergoing a seismic shift, with projections from the African Development Bank's Macroeconomic Performance and Outlook (AfDB MPO) report spotlighting rapid expansions across several countries. The top 10 fastest-growing African economies between 2025 and 2026 paint a picture of resilience, reform, and resource-driven resurgence. South Sudan leads the continent with a staggering 34.4% projected GDP growth, fueled by a rebound in oil production and renewed peace efforts. Years of political instability had suppressed output, but recent developments suggest stabilisation is unlocking long-dormant economic potential. This exceptional rate, however, also reflects a base effect—growth rebounding from a low starting point.
World / 32 weeks ago
Global Divorce Rates: Portugal tops the list while India remains the most maritally enduring
In a world where societal norms and legal frameworks around marriage continue to evolve, new global data has spotlighted the disparities in divorce rates across countries. The data based on national statistics and expressed per 1,000 people, ranges from a modest 0.1 in India to a striking 4 in Portugal, raising deeper questions about cultural norms, legal systems, and societal pressures that shape modern relationships.
