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Apple updated its App Review Guidelines on 16 October 2026, with new rules on AI-generated intimate imagery, hidden features and App Store creative assets.

UK officials told MPs in October 2026 they may amend the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill to cover AI risks, as the UK still has no AI-specific law.

The IMF's October 2026 World Economic Outlook forecasts 3.1% global growth this year and 4.7% inflation, with oil assumed at $96 a barrel and growth uneven.

Türkiye and Australia said on 8 October 2026 they will bring a presidency-led decision, focused on electrification, to the COP31 climate talks in Antalya.

The WTO raised its 2026 world goods trade growth forecast to 3.9% from 1.9% on 8 October 2026, but cut services to 3.3% because of the Middle East conflict.

Startups raised $159 billion worldwide in Q3 2026, down 25% on Q2, with AI taking 64% and a record 27 rounds of $1 billion or more, Crunchbase data shows.

A US anti-stockpiling rule has limited solar and polysilicon imports since 22 September 2026, before a 15% tariff and price floors start on 4 December.

The Bank of England kept Bank Rate at 3.75% on 17 September 2026 in a 6-3 vote, with three members backing a rise as energy costs push UK inflation higher.

The US Federal Reserve raised rates by a quarter point to 3.75%-4% on 16 September 2026, and its minutes show most officials expect another rise by year end.

Since 11 September 2026, makers of software and connected devices sold in the EU must report exploited flaws and severe incidents under a new EU cyber law.

Ministerial Decision 197 of 2026 drops the UAE data-storage rule, removes outage reporting and pauses tax group invoices for two years. Go-live stays put.

Dubai Investments will sell 20% of DIP Holding on the Dubai Financial Market, with subscriptions from 27 October and trading expected around 11 November.