– Pakistan accounts for approximately 48% of the population living in extreme poverty within the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan, and Pakistan region. The World Bank disclosed this statistic in its October 2026 regional economic update. The bank assessed poverty
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Across all seven emirates, the United Arab Emirates is implementing an extensive array of multi-billion dollar projects in hospitality, cultural, and eco-tourism sectors to foster economic diversification and draw more international travelers. According to official government disclosures, both public authorities
Dubai-based flag carrier Emirates has begun the northern winter travel period with impressive forward booking figures across its international network, surpassing initial corporate forecasts. This performance follows a busy, high-density summer schedule during which the airline transported more than 8.6
Dubai-based national airline Emirates has commenced the northern winter travel season with strong advance reservations across its international routes, surpassing early corporate expectations. This encouraging trend follows a high-density summer period during which the airline carried over 8.6 million travelers
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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
Egypt reached the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 after beating Australia 4-2 on penalties following a 1-1 draw after extra time Friday. Hossam Abdelmaguid scored the decisive kick at Dallas Stadium, sending Egypt through after a match shaped
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
England reached the FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 16 after captain Harry Kane scored twice late in a 2-1 win over Congo DR at Atlanta Stadium on Wednesday. Congo DR led through Brian Cipenga’s seventh-minute goal and held that
Mexico advanced to the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 on Tuesday. The co-host beat Ecuador 2-0 at Mexico City Stadium. Julián Quiñones scored in the 22nd minute. Raúl Jiménez added the second goal nine minutes later.
