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‘Oh My God’: How the Internet Reacted to Zohran Mamdani’s ‘Dhoom Machale’ Moment
Zohran Mamdani’s historic victory in the New York mayoral election has been celebrated across continents, but no moment captured public imagination quite like the final seconds of his victory speech. As Mamdani concluded his remarks—delivered with confidence, symbolism, and sharp political messaging—the unmistakable opening beats of “Dhoom Machale” from the 2004 Bollywood blockbuster Dhoom began to play…
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Major Investors Urge UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves to Double Fiscal Buffer Ahead of November Budget
LONDON – Leading investors managing over $5 trillion in assets are urging British Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves to significantly increase the UK’s fiscal buffer to better protect the economy against potential shocks. With her November 26 budget approaching, investors are calling for the fiscal headroom to be raised from its historically low level…
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Instollar Launches to Strengthen Nigeria’s Renewable Energy Workforce
Instollar, a Lagos-based platform connecting solar companies with certified technicians, has officially launched after nearly three years of quiet operation, signaling a major boost for Nigeria’s renewable energy sector. The launch event, held on October 27, 2025, drew friends, family, business associates, and supporters, marking the formal debut of a company already shaping the country’s…
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Dollar Drops as European Stocks Surge Following Trump Tariff Delay
The US dollar (USD) fell sharply on Monday while European equity markets jumped after officials from the incoming Trump administration indicated that President-elect Donald Trump would not immediately impose tariffs upon taking office. This announcement came ahead of Trump’s inauguration at 1700 GMT, reassuring investors and easing concerns over potential trade disruptions. European Markets Respond…
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Nigeria Emerges West Africa’s Climate Leader, Eyes Investment Gains at COP30
– Nigeria has taken the lead in West Africa’s climate action agenda with the submission of its Third Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), positioning the country for new global partnerships and investments at the ongoing COP30 summit. Vice President Kashim Shettima is set to unveil…
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South African Rand Strengthens as Global Risk Sentiment Recovers
The South African rand (ZAR) continued its recovery on Thursday, regaining lost ground after a sharp decline earlier this week. The rebound comes as global market sentiment improves, providing a boost to risk-sensitive emerging market currencies like the rand. After experiencing a notable slump on Tuesday, when the rand fell more than 1% against the…
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Truworths Reports Flat Sales Amid Africa Market Struggles, UK Operations Drive Growth
South African fashion retailer Truworths (TRUJ.J) reported flat group sales for the first 18 weeks of its 2026 financial year, as weaker performance in its African operations offset gains in the United Kingdom. Africa Business Faces Sales Decline From June 30 to November 2, Truworths’ retail sales remained steady at 7.2 billion rand ($415.88 million),…
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Starbucks Union Workers Vote to Authorize Strike Amid Contract Dispute Ahead of Holiday Rush
Unionized workers at Starbucks Corp have voted to authorize an open-ended strike, potentially impacting the coffee giant’s busiest holiday season, according to a statement released Wednesday by Starbucks Workers United. The union said strike actions could begin as early as November 13, Starbucks’ popular Red Cup Day, if a contract agreement is not reached. Workers…
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Youths Protest Poor Roads, Lack of Infrastructure at Ondo Governor’s Office
Akure, Ondo State – Aggrieved youths from the Irekari Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State have stormed the Governor’s office in Akure to protest the dilapidated state of roads and the lack of social amenities in their communities. The protesters, who came in large numbers, lamented the absence…
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U.S. Layoffs Hit 20-Year High in October as AI Adoption and Cost-Cutting Surge, Report Finds
U.S. employers announced more than 150,000 job cuts in October 2025, marking the highest number of layoffs for the month in over two decades, according to a new report from global outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas. The surge reflects growing economic uncertainty as companies turn to AI-powered automation and aggressive cost-cutting measures. Tech Sector…
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