One year after the border between Hungary and Austria became a focal point of a mass influx of refugees to Europe, many of them heading for Germany, officials in both countries say the situation is largely under control.
Along with the perennial run on leggings, students returning to America’s classrooms this year are making a beeline for retro sneakers, “cold-shoulder” tops, versatile laptops and USB drives.
Saudi Arabia’s economic priorities are changing with the “lower-for-longer” reality about oil prices. For the second time in 15 months, the kingdom is easing rules on foreigners investing in its $400bn stock exchange.
Qatar National Library (QNL) resumes its monthly programmes in September with an array of workshops and events aimed at developing students’ skills and encouraging a creative community.
Raghuram Rajan was the poster boy of the Indian financial establishment before he fell out with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government for reasons not yet clearly established or explained.