Business
– Brent crude touched $110 a barrel on Friday for the first time since May as escalating Middle East tensions raised fears of tighter supplies. Brent futures for December delivery settled $3.94, or 3.7%, higher at $109.86, the highest close
– Remittances from Egyptians working abroad rose 27.2% in the first eight months of 2026 to a record $33.9 billion. The Central Bank of Egypt reported the figures on Tuesday, October 13. Inflows stood at $26.6 billion during the same
Sports
Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé, Lamine Yamal and Erling Haaland lead the 30-player shortlist for the 2026 Ballon d’Or. Organizers released the nominees on September 8 ahead of the October 26 ceremony in London. Ousmane Dembélé, Rodri and Vinícius Júnior also
Lionel Messi has retired from international football, closing a 21-year senior career with Argentina. The 39-year-old captain finishes as his country’s record scorer with 125 goals in 207 appearances. He also holds Argentina’s record for senior international appearances. Messi led
Spain reached the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals with a 1-0 win over Portugal on Monday, as Mikel Merino scored in the 91st minute at Dallas Stadium. The substitute took a pass from Ferran Torres and finished low past Diogo Costa.
Norway reached the FIFA World Cup quarterfinals for the first time after beating Brazil 2-1 in the Round of 16 on Sunday. Erling Haaland scored twice late at New York New Jersey Stadium. Brazil, the five-time champion, exited before the
Spain moved into the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 with a 3-0 win over Austria on Thursday at Los Angeles Stadium. Mikel Oyarzabal scored twice, and Pedro Porro added the other goal. The result ended Austria’s campaign in
Automotive
Tesla has launched a redesigned version of its Model Y electric SUV in major global markets, including China, Europe, North America, and the UAE. The refreshed model, referred to internally as “Juniper,” introduces exterior styling changes, improved range, and new interior technology aimed at
Mercedes-Maybach has introduced its exclusive SL 680 Monogram Series, bringing new levels of performance and luxury to the high-end roadster segment. Designed as an elite variant of the Mercedes-AMG SL, the new model combines signature Maybach craftsmanship with powerful engineering
Japanese automaker Nissan has announced a sweeping global restructuring plan that includes cutting an additional 11,000 jobs and shutting down seven manufacturing plants. The decision comes in response to mounting financial pressure caused by declining sales in key markets, intensified competition, and the
Tesla experienced a sharp decline in sales across major European markets in April 2025, as new vehicle registrations in Germany and the United Kingdom fell to their lowest levels in over two years. Despite a general uptick in demand for
Goodyear has unveiled a breakthrough in tire technology with the integration of advanced sensors capable of detecting hazardous road conditions, offering significant improvements in vehicle safety. This innovation, developed in collaboration with TNO, a Netherlands-based independent research organization, aims to enhance the
MENA Newswire News Desk: Honda has unveiled its new 0 Series of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) at the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, showcasing the Honda 0 SUV and Honda 0 Saloon prototypes. The production versions of both models are scheduled to