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Middle East and North Africa

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Startups & Venture Capital 06 Oct 2026, 10:37 PM IST

JioHotstar Enters MENA Through Starzplay Partnership, Broadening Its Global Reach

JioHotstar has expanded into the Middle East and North Africa through a partnership with Starzplay, marking a significant step in the platform’s international growth strategy. The move brings Indian originals, films, television shows and regional-language content to audiences across a region with strong demand for South Asian entertainment.

By RDU Global Wire5 min read
Automotive, EVs & Mobility06 Oct 2026, 03:48 PM IST

TVS Automobile Solutions Raises Rs 425 Crore From UAE Investor to Accelerate myTVS Expansion

TVS Automobile Solutions has secured Rs 425 crore from a UAE-based investor to scale its myTVS auto aftermarket platform, with a particular focus on expansion across the Middle East and North Africa. The funding underscores growing investor interest in digitally enabled automotive services and cross-border aftermarket platforms targeting fragmented repair and maintenance markets.

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Global Economy & Central Banks11 Oct 2026, 06:30 AM IST

Ukraine’s Grain Lifeline Is Fraying as Farmers Lose Incentive to Plant

Ukraine remains one of the world’s most important grain suppliers, but cash-strapped farmers are increasingly questioning whether it makes sense to plant for a 2027 harvest when export channels remain constrained. Analysts warn that commodity markets could “flip fast” if production falls further, tightening global supply and amplifying food-price volatility.

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World Politics & Diplomacy03 Oct 2026, 02:57 PM IST

UN Food Prices Near Four-Year High as Cereal and Sugar Costs Surge

Global food prices climbed sharply in September, approaching a four-year high as gains in cereals and sugar outweighed declines in some other staples, the United Nations said. The increase underscores how weather disruptions, transport bottlenecks and geopolitical frictions are feeding inflation risks across import-dependent economies.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (08:56 PM IST)

Ethiopia and Eritrea Sever Ties as Conflict Fears Spread Across the Horn

Ethiopia and Eritrea have cut diplomatic ties amid a sharp escalation in tensions linked to Ethiopia’s northern conflict, raising fears that the crisis could spill beyond their border and draw in other regional actors. Reports of drone strikes on Ethiopia’s capital and the African Union’s call for restraint underscore the risk of a wider security shock in the Horn of Africa.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal PolicyJust now (09:17 PM IST)

India’s Rice Industry Looks Beyond Raw Grain to Chase the Next Billion-Dollar Growth Wave

India’s rice sector is preparing to move beyond bulk grain exports and commodity trading as a new industry assessment examines demand, margins, investment needs and export potential across higher-value rice-derived products. The review signals a broader push to capture more of the value chain, from processed ingredients to specialty applications, at a time when producers are seeking resilience against price volatility and tighter global competition.

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TVS Automobile Solutions(3)New Delhi(3)myTVS(3)Starzplay(1)JioHotstar(1)India(1)