– Psyllium husk may help people improve blood sugar control when used regularly as part of their diet. The fiber comes from the Plantago ovata plant and absorbs water inside the digestive system. This creates a gel that can slow
– Pakistan petrol prices moved higher again on October 6 after another daily fuel revision. Petrol increased by Rs0.88 per litre to Rs393.64, extending the rise recorded three days earlier. High-speed diesel moved in the opposite direction, falling by Rs1.88
Business
– The UAE recorded $63.353 billion in outward foreign direct investment in 2025, according to UN Trade and Development. The country’s total outward FDI stock reached $402.729 billion by year-end. That compares with $55.560 billion in 2010, showing a sharp
– Pakistan petrol prices moved higher again on October 6 after another daily fuel revision. Petrol increased by Rs0.88 per litre to Rs393.64, extending the rise recorded three days earlier. High-speed diesel moved in the opposite direction, falling by Rs1.88
– Oil prices steadied near $102 a barrel on Monday after Brent briefly climbed above $103 in early trading. At 0900 GMT, Brent crude futures were up 5 cents at $102.30 a barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude was down
– Renault Group will invest more than €10 billion in France over the next five years, Chief Executive François Provost said on October 3. The spending will focus on electric vehicles and more affordable cars. Renault produced about 500,000 vehicles
South Korea consumer price index September inflation rate recorded an annual growth of 2.9 percent, driven primarily by persistent surges in fresh agricultural products and energy commodities. Data released by Statistics Korea indicates that consumer prices maintained an upward trajectory,
– India’s Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal is in the United States for the G20 Trade Ministers’ Meeting and bilateral trade talks. The ministerial runs in Milwaukee on September 30 and October 1. India’s Commerce Ministry said Goyal will
– UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema met in Abu Dhabi on September 29 to discuss stronger bilateral economic ties. Hichilema visited the UAE after beginning his second presidential term earlier this month.
– Abu Dhabi recorded the largest progress globally in the 2026 Global Real Estate Transparency Index published by real estate services firm JLL. According to survey details released by government regulatory authorities, the UAE capital advanced eight spots to 33rd
Technology
– The European Commission has proposed a new communications network for emergency and security services across Europe. The EU Critical Communication System, known as EUCCS, would connect national networks used by police, firefighters and medical responders. Civil protection authorities would
Apple introduced the iPhone Duo on Sept. 9, marking its first foldable iPhone. The device starts at $1,999 in the U.S. and opens to a 7.6-inch inner display. When closed, it uses a 5.4-inch outer screen for standard phone tasks.
Apple has introduced the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max with upgrades to cameras, battery life and processing power. Both models use the new A20 Pro chip and a redesigned vapor chamber for sustained performance. Apple also added
Apple has introduced the iPhone Duo, its first foldable iPhone, with availability scheduled for October 23. The handset opens to a 7.6-inch inner display and uses a 5.4-inch outer screen when closed. Both displays share the same aspect ratio and