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– Pakistan accounts for approximately 48% of the population living in extreme poverty across the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan, and Pakistan region. The World Bank presented this figure in its October 2026 regional economic update. Poverty levels were assessed
– Prime Minister Narendra Modi has emphasized India’s experience in water governance as a valuable example for nations in the Global South. On October 6, he shared an article reviewing reforms initially implemented in Gujarat and later expanded through nationwide
Health
European authorities are accelerating strategic investments aimed at achieving medical sovereignty on an international scale, with targeted funding directed towards healthcare systems across Africa. Just ahead of the World Health Summit, the EU has announced a nearly €170 million investment
– Regular consumption of psyllium husk could assist individuals in managing their blood sugar levels more effectively as part of their everyday diet. Derived from the Plantago ovata plant, this fiber absorbs water within the digestive tract, forming a gel-like
– The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has now confirmed 8,376 cases and resulted in 4,042 fatalities. The national health authorities announced these updated figures on October 5, as the virus continues to spread in multiple
WASHINGTON, D.C. / RankWire.AI / – Individuals who had their appendix removed due to acute appendicitis showed fewer diagnoses of colorectal cancer later on compared to similar patients who were treated solely with antibiotics. Researchers examined matched patient groups within
– The Democratic Republic of the Congo has reported a total of 8,067 Ebola infections in its latest outbreak. According to health authorities, there have been 3,901 fatalities recorded up to September 26, resulting in a fatality rate close to
A seldom-seen inherited genetic alteration significantly elevates an individual’s overall likelihood of developing lung cancer by about 25 times, and by approximately 60 times among those who have never smoked, according to research published in the journal Science. The study,
Technology
– The European Commission has put forward a plan for a new communications network aimed at enhancing emergency and security operations throughout Europe. The EU Critical Communication System, known as EUCCS, aims to link national networks utilized by police, firefighters,
– The integration of artificial intelligence into traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is rapidly progressing in China, connecting digital innovations with educational programs, scientific research, and patient care. Beijing University of Chinese Medicine has created Xinhuo TCM, a large language model
– Apple has expanded its iPhone lineup by introducing a foldable model known as the iPhone Duo. The company revealed this device on Sept. 9, with preorders scheduled to open on Oct. 16. U.S. pricing starts at $1,999, while in
– Apple has launched the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, featuring enhancements in camera technology, battery capacity, and processing performance. Both models are equipped with the new A20 Pro chip and include a redesigned vapor chamber to