Foreign banks top profits, trail in social spending

CSR spending by multinational lenders was just 0.56% last year, compared with 9% by Islamic banks Multinational banks operating in Bangladesh posted the highest profits in 2023 but spent the least from it for social responsibility purposes the...

Cyril Ramaphosa wishes Hindu community a blessed Diwali

President Cyril Ramaphosa has wished South Africa’s Hindu community a blessed and rejuvenating Festival of Lights on Monday, 20 October. President Ramaphosa said: “I wish our Hindu community a blessed festival that brings together elements of...

UN picks rights council members with bad records

In a ritual of near-farcical folly, the UN General Assembly has elected 14 new members to join the Geneva-based Human Rights Council on Oct 15. The otherwise low-key annual ballot raises political hypocrisy to a heightened level. These new council...

The other side of luxury tourism in Africa

East African nations have been urged to exercise caution regarding the potential economic imbalances that could arise as they pursue high-end tourism as a diversification strategy. A new study warns that, while this approach promises fewer...

Nigeria reflects Africa’s future, says Kalu

Business THE Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Kalu has said that Nigeria’s energy and creativity is a reflection of Africa’s future. Kalu said this while receiving a delegation of African young leaders led by Shehu Musa...

Top 10 destinations Indians are planning to visit in 2026

We are just three months away from 2026 and travellers have already started making plans for the next year. As per the latest Skyscanner report, Indians have been eyeing a couple of destinations for holidaying, exploring and relaxing in. With all...

Human Rights Council member ‘selections’ again invite controversy

Special to WorldTribune.com By John J. Metzler, October 22, 2025 In a ritual of near farcical folly, the UN General Assembly has elected fourteen new members to join the Geneva-based Human Rights Council. The otherwise low-key annual ballot raises...

New report ranks Africa’s innovation hotspots

Several African countries are prioritising innovation through targeted investments and grassroots initiatives. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Innovation in Africa is proving more resilient than the global slowdown suggests, according to a new...

PIM Capital sets new standards in cross-jurisdiction fund solutions

Fund solutions specialist PIM Capital has been named Best Cross-Jurisdiction Provider – Sub-Saharan Africa and Trusted Partner in Fund Oversight & Risk Management by The European, recognition that confirms its reputation for independence, client...

Hassan El Wahidi named GM of Hilton Bahrain City Centre Hotel & Residences

Tribune News Network Doha Ahead of its highly anticipated upcoming opening, Hilton Bahrain City Centre Hotel & Residences has announced the appointment of Hassan El Wahidi as general manager. With a distinguished career spanning more than 35...

What Nigeria failed to learn from AGOA

With the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) now expired (on September 30), Sub-Saharan Africa is taking stock of its gains. For Nigeria, however, the picture is sobering: despite being the second-highest earner from the trade pact over its...

Why governments ban good books

By the time you read this, ‘Banned Book Week’ (October 5-11) should have ended. Created in 1982, the event aims to raise awareness about the books that frequently fall prey to censorship laws, primarily within school and library settings....

Detox, rejuvenate and strengthen with Ayurveda

In an era where lifestyle-related illnesses are surging, the focus of healthcare is gradually shifting from reactive treatment to proactive prevention. Preventive healthcare, often overlooked in conventional medicine, is central to Ayurveda....

The economy isn’t trustworthy anymore: Learning to be financially self-reliant using JustMarkets

Economic uncertainty has become the defining challenge of our time. Inflation spikes, rising interest rates, armed conflicts, and political instability have shaken public trust in traditional systems, which shape each week. Source: UGCAcross...

Pakistan elected to UN Human Rights Council for 2026-28 term with overwhelming support

Islamabad - In a major diplomatic breakthrough, Pakistan on Tuesday was elected to the UN Human Rights Council for the term 2026-28 with an overwhelming majority. The election took place at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, where...

A look at this year's Best UN Tourism Villages

In this fifth edition, UN Tourism has picked 52 Best Tourism Villages from Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. These villages were selected from 270 applications from 65 UN Tourism Member States. Another 20 villages have...

The European capital that offers a ‘Riviera’ experience 1,500 miles from Saint Tropez

Voula beach is absolutely stunning (Picture Jon Fellowes) In the latest instalment of Travel Hot Takes, Jon Fellowes writes about discovering an unlikely ‘riviera’ far from the south of France. The word ‘Riviera’ conjures up many images:...

Revealed: Only a third of national climate pledges support ‘transition away from fossil fuels’

Only around a third of the latest country climate pledges submitted to the UN express support for the “transition away from fossil fuels”, according to Carbon Brief analysis. Several countries even have used their 2035 climate plans to commit to...

Pakistan elected to UN Human Rights Council for 2026–2028 term

ISLAMABAD - The United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday elected Pakistan along with 13 other members to the UN Human Rights Council for 2026–2028 term. According to the official X (formerly Twitter) account of the UN Human Rights Council, the...

You don’t need to make your bed every day (and other household rules to break)

There’s also a dark side to keeping everything spick and span. From irritating your skin to polluting the environment, some chores can actually do more harm than good. So, which of your daily routines can you safely ditch without guilt? Here are...