Bloomberg Consumers have only so much patience — and that’s why Samsung has given itself a two-week deadline to start replacing Galaxy Note 7 phones with faulty batteries that can catch fire and even explode. As Apple prepares to unveil its latest iPhone in less than a week, the South Korean electronics giant needs to reassure customers its premium …

  Seoul / AFP In a country with beauty ideals that pre-makeover Barbie would struggle to meet, South Korean plus-size model Vivian Geeyang Kim is facing down online trolls in her defiant campaign to persuade curvy women they have nothing to be ashamed of. Kim has modelled for US firms, but at 165 centimetres (5.4 ft) tall and weighing 70 …

  Naypyidaw / AFP From porcupine quills and fruit, to silver coins and beads, the ethnic costumes on parade in Myanmar’s capital recently showed off the country’s diversity and added sartorial splendour to the cold detail of talks to end decades of rebellion. Bedecked in an elaborate headdress of feathers, quills and shell-studded tassels, Aye Aye Mu said her traditional …

  Relaxnews The annual arrival of fall makes way for a wardrobe update, and for the fall/winter 2016 season, fashion collaborations are riding high. Here’s a look at some of the season’s unmissable pairings, with collections from Tommy Hilfiger, Aubade, Uniqlo and H&M. TOMMY HILFIGER X GIGI HADID As well as being signed up as an ambassador for the brand, …

  Cairo / AFP On a Friday morning in Cairo, Ahmed Shazly stopped a few cars to allow some 3,000 joggers to cross a near-deserted road in the normally gridlocked metropolis. Streets that during the week are snarled with exhaust-spewing cars turn almost silent on weekend mornings — Fridays and Saturdays in Egypt — as most shops and businesses are …

  Berlin / DPA Legend has it that polo originates in Persia and dates back to around 370 BC. Alexander the Great, whose armies swept through some 40 years later, is said to have become an instant fan. By the mid 19th century the sport had taken hold among Europe’s upper classes, with British army officers among the most passionate …

  Dubai / Reuters The Nasdaq Dubai exchange began trading single-stock futures on shares in some of the UAE’s biggest companies on Thursday, a step towards drawing fresh money into UAE equity markets. Nasdaq Dubai’s standardised, exchange-listed futures, or agreements to buy or sell shares at an agreed price on a future date, are cheaper to trade and more transparent, …

  AJMAN / WAM In a bid to inform students about the Emirate of Ajman’s famous touristic destinations and increase awareness of local tourism, the Ajman Tourism Development Department (ATDD) organised city sightseeing tours for students of Ajman University. The two-day tour coincides with the opening of the new academic year, and a total of 400 students visited the emirate’s …

  Dubai / WAM Volume on the Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange (DGCX) touched close to 13 million contracts, growing 43% over the same period last year to record the highest ever volume for this period in over a decade. This year, DGCX recorded an average 75,516 contracts a day, valued at around US$1.70bn. The exchange also registered an impressive …

  SEOUL / WAM Defence Expo Korea, which opens next week, is a key platform for Caracal to showcase its latest firearms, which utilise the latest concepts in tactical requirements, ergonomic design and cutting-edge manufacturing techniques in addition to offering the best technical solutions in the field of modern firearms. “Through our participation in Defence Expo Korea, we are proud …