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Air India board meets in Mumbai; to discuss new CEO’s salary structure, other matters

Air India board meets in Mumbai; to discuss new CEO’s salary structure, other matters

Campbell Wilson, the current CEO, to step down this month; Tata Sons Chairman Chandrasekaran chairs meeting at Bombay House

Oct 29, 2026
3 African countries that have never borrowed from IMF

3 African countries that have never borrowed from IMF

While many African countries have turned to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for financial support at different points, three countries stand out for never having drawn financial assistance from the…

Oct 29, 2026
Bob Geldof reflects on Live Aid and Ireland's generosity

Bob Geldof reflects on Live Aid and Ireland's generosity

Singer, author and humanitarian Bob Geldof has said Live Aid offered a glimpse of the Ireland he had always believed existed, praising the generosity and kindness shown in response to…

Oct 29, 2026
UN climate panel head wants swift end to deadlock over key scientific report

UN climate panel head wants swift end to deadlock over key scientific report

The IPCC suspended its latest negotiations late on Friday after a week of tough talks in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa. Many of the IPCC's nearly 200 member countries want…

Oct 29, 2026
Air India names former Ethiopian Airlines chief Tewolde Gebremariam as CEO, succeeding Campbell Wilson

Air India names former Ethiopian Airlines chief Tewolde Gebremariam as CEO, succeeding Campbell Wilson

Air India has appointed Tewolde Gebremariam as its new Chief Executive Officer. He previously led Ethiopian Airlines Group through a significant transformation. Gebremariam will now guide Air India's next growth…

Oct 29, 2026
US Lifts Sanctions on Eritrea's Ruling Party and Military

US Lifts Sanctions on Eritrea's Ruling Party and Military

The United States has lifted sanctions against Eritrea's ruling party and military that were imposed in 2021, according to the US Department of the Treasury.

Oct 29, 2026
How South Africa’s anti-migrant unrest sparks small-town suspicion, fear

How South Africa’s anti-migrant unrest sparks small-town suspicion, fear

Anti-migrant unrest in South Africa, particularly in Jeffreys Bay, fuels suspicion and fear. Learn how xenophobia impacts small towns and foreign nationals Read More: https://punchng.com/how-south-africas-anti-migrant-unrest-sparks-small-town-suspicion-fear/

Oct 29, 2026
Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Friday

Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Friday

Berlin police launch controversial AI surveillance pilot, Klopp denied first win as Germany boss, German capital braces for record Marathon weekend and more news on Friday, 25th September.

Oct 29, 2026
KDE Plasma 6.8 released to celebrate 30 years of project

KDE Plasma 6.8 released to celebrate 30 years of project

KDE Plasma 6.8 has been released, arriving on the 30th anniversary of the free, open-source desktop environment’s founding. Changes are, as you’d expect, varied across the stack. A new backup…

Oct 29, 2026
Angelina Jolie’s Daughter Zahara Joins Siblings As She Makes Brutal Move Against Dad Brad Pitt

Angelina Jolie’s Daughter Zahara Joins Siblings As She Makes Brutal Move Against Dad Brad Pitt

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s daughter Zahara has legally moved to distance herself from her famous father, and the latest development has drawn comparisons to a similar decision Jolie made…

Oct 29, 2026
Merlier wins stage 8 of Tour as race favorite Pogacar keeps yellow jersey

Merlier wins stage 8 of Tour as race favorite Pogacar keeps yellow jersey

Belgian rider Tim Merlier won the eighth stage of the Tour de France in a sprint finish to claim back-to-back-stage victories, while defending champion Tadej Pogacar kept the race leader's…

Oct 29, 2026
Mom of murdered Melina Frattolin reveals daughter was afraid to take trip with dad before she was killed

Mom of murdered Melina Frattolin reveals daughter was afraid to take trip with dad before she was killed

Murdered 9-year-old Melina Frattolin pleaded not to take a trip with her dad just months before he allegedly murdered her on a vacation near Lake George, the girl's grieving mother…

Oct 29, 2026