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– Pakistan accounts for approximately 48% of individuals living in extreme poverty throughout the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan, and Pakistan region. The World Bank disclosed this statistic in its October 2026 regional economic update. The bank assessed poverty based
– The African Union has officially launched the Africa Credit Rating Agency, known as AfCRA, in Mauritius. During the second African Conference on Credit Ratings held in Port Louis, the agency was introduced to provide credit evaluations for African sovereign
– Oil prices surged notably on Friday, with Brent crude reaching $110 a barrel for the first time since May. Rising fears that escalating tensions in the Middle East could further tighten supply contributed to the rally. Brent for December
– Samsung Electronics has introduced innovative strategies for memory and storage technology aimed at boosting artificial intelligence infrastructure performance. The company shared its plans at the 2026 OCP Global Summit in San Jose, California, from October 12 to 15. Its
– Meta unveiled Muse Wonder and Muse Wonder Full, a new set of sophisticated artificial intelligence models designed for software development, AI agents, and complex daily tasks. The company developed these systems to assist with activities such as leases, insurance
– The World Health Organization has established a goal for nations to detect and understand new health risks within 24 hours by 2030. This objective is at the core of a new five-year plan for its Hub for Pandemic and
– Oman’s electricity generation expanded by 4.3% during the first eight months of 2026, reaching a total of 37,481.8 gigawatt-hours compared to 35,935.3 GWh in the same period of 2025. This increase of approximately 1,546.5 GWh was reflected in preliminary
– On October 5, India and Switzerland formalized five partnership agreements following discussions in New Delhi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Swiss President Guy Parmelin led the negotiations during Parmelin’s three-day state visit. The accords encompass migration, young professionals, transport,
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– An earthquake measuring magnitude 7.0 struck Tibet on Thursday night, resulting in at least 16 deaths and the destruction of more than 300 residences, according to Xinhua News Agency. The emergency management office in Nagqu reported that dozens of
– Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has initiated an official visit to Greece following his arrival in Athens. He was greeted by Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis at Athens International Airport. The
– A spacecraft aiming to explore Mars’ enigmatic moons and bring back samples has been launched by Japan. The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency deployed the Martian Moons eXploration (MMX) probe into space using an H3 rocket launched from the Tanegashima
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– Indonesia resumed services at Jakarta’s primary airport and several regional hubs on Tuesday after ash from Anak Krakatau temporarily halted flights. The volcanic activity impacted nearly 3,000 flights and over 340,000 passengers nationwide. Soekarno-Hatta International Airport recommenced operations following
On Friday, the budget airline Air Arabia revealed a strategic boost to its Southeast Asian routes, notably increasing the number of flights connecting the United Arab Emirates with Thailand. From October 25, 2026, the airline will add a fourth daily
– In July 2026, South Korea welcomed a total of 2,093,223 international visitors, signaling a robust rebound in global tourism. This monthly figure reflects a 20.8% increase compared to the 1,733,199 arrivals recorded in July 2025. Additionally, it surpasses the