Ride-hailing pioneer Uber is speeding towards the biggest tech IPO in years. The company's aiming for a nine-figure valuation that would dwarf rival Lyft, which went public last month. But as Paolo Montecillo reports, analysts say there are plenty of reasons to be cautious. To steer us through this story we spoke to TRT World's Editor-at-large Craig Copetas, who joined us from Paris. #Uber #IPO #Valuation

No Uber, no problem. When the ride-hailing company ditched trips to and from a Sao Paulo neighbourhood, saying it is too dangerous, one man took the wheel and has gone where Uber wouldn't. As Laila Humairah reports, his venture is producing a lot more than money.

#Uber #Start-up #SaoPaulo

Feng Shui originated in China thousands of years ago. Today the practice, which claims to harness energy from our surroundings, is gaining popularity. And some businesses in the UK are splurging on consultants in a bid to bring positive energy into the workplace. Natalie Powell went to find out more. #FengShui #Energy #InteriorDesign

The US tabloid National Enquirer has been put up for sale by its parent company, American Media. The publication's been accused of unethical practices like paying sources and quashing stories for clients of its parent company. Now the world's richest man, Jeff Bezos, is accusing it of extortion, and the tabloid may not be able to afford the coming legal battle. For more on this we were joined by TRT World's Editor-at-large Craig Copetas joins in Paris. #Tabliod #Bezos #NationalEnquirer

British Prime Minister Theresa May has secured another Brexit extension until October 31. It's longer than what she was asking for, but Brussels says the UK can leave earlier if she can get a deal over the line before the deadline. But with the EU still refusing to renegotiate their withdrawal agreement, that task seems as hard as ever. Simon McGregor-Wood reports from Brussels. For more on this Rajneesh Narula joined us from Geneva. He's an International Business Regulation professor at the University of Reading's Henley Business School. #Brexit #Extention #Brussels

Istanbul is home to more than 15 million people, and that number's growing as expats, refugees and Turks from other parts of the country move in. That's put strain on the city's web of criss-crossing roads that twist through centuries-old historical sites and business centers alike. But as Paolo Montecillo reports, officials say they're taking a smarter approach to solving the city's traffic headaches. #Technology #Traffic #Istanbul

South Korea has the fifth worst air pollution among developed countries. That's according to a study by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. It's getting harder to breathe there, but as Joseph Kim reports from Seoul, businesses are using it as a way to pump fresh air into their marketing strategies. #SouthKorea #AirPollution #Seoul

India's general election has begun with the first day of polling in 20 states and union territories taking place on Thursday. With 900 million eligible voters, it's the world's biggest election. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is seeking another term after he swept to power five years ago on promises of boosting job creation and economic growth. Rebecca Bundhun reports from India's financial capital Mumbai on the issues that are coming into focus for voters in the election. #India #Modi #Voters

Flat-rental giant Airbnb is locked in a high-stakes legal battle with regulators in one of America's top tourist destinations. The company is suing Miami Beach authorities in a fight over rules on short-term rentals. Airbnb says it has some six million listings in more than 80,000 cities worldwide. And as Steve Mort reports, Miami Beach is one of several places taking a hard line against the home-sharing company. #Airbnb #MiamiBeach #ByLaws

Turkey's state-owned banks are getting a $5 billion boost from the government. The funds are part of an economic reform plan that Finance Minister Berat Albayrak hopes will drive economic growth and employment. Mobin Nasir has more. Dogan Yilmaz joined Money Talks in studio. He is director for business development at Vintage Bullion DMCC. #Lira #Economy #Albayrak