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– The Democratic Republic of the Congo has confirmed a total of 8,067 Ebola cases during its most recent outbreak. As of September 26, health officials recorded 3,901 fatalities, resulting in a case fatality rate approaching 48%. The outbreak has
– India’s Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal is in the United States participating in trade discussions and a G20 ministerial conference. The G20 Trade Ministers’ Meeting is scheduled in Milwaukee on September 30 and October 1. Goyal’s U.S. itinerary
– The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has now resulted in 8,376 confirmed infections and 4,042 fatalities. On October 5, the national health authorities announced the latest figures as transmission persisted in multiple regions across the
– Oil prices traded near $102 a barrel on Monday after an early jump pushed Brent above $103. Brent crude futures stood at $102.30 a barrel at 0900 GMT, up 5 cents. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude traded at $90.62,
South Korea’s September inflation rate rose to an annual 2.9 percent, driven by persistent increases in fresh agricultural products and energy commodities. Data published by Statistics Korea confirm that extreme weather conditions during summer disrupted harvests nationwide, leading to higher
High-level diplomatic talks between Washington and Abu Dhabi advanced defense collaboration and Middle East de-escalation strategies as UAE President receives Senator Joni Ernst for bilateral discussions at Qasr Al Shati palace. Official briefings confirmed that Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al
– Prime Minister Narendra Modi connected via video call with commercial pilot Captain Smit Machchhar to acknowledge his bravery and assess his medical recovery after a critical aviation emergency. An official statement issued Friday by the Press Information Bureau highlighted
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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
– Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India’s water governance experience as a valuable example for nations across the Global South. On October 6, he shared an article reviewing reforms initially implemented in Gujarat and later expanded through national initiatives. The
High-level diplomatic talks between Washington and Abu Dhabi advanced defense collaboration and Middle East de-escalation strategies as UAE President receives Senator Joni Ernst for bilateral discussions at Qasr Al Shati palace. Official briefings confirmed that Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al
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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
– Air Arabia plans to launch direct flights between Sharjah and Gdansk starting December 14, 2026, establishing a new route linking the UAE with northern Poland. The airline will operate five flights each week connecting Sharjah International Airport and Gdansk