News
– Rising fertiliser and fuel prices linked to the US-Israel war on Iran could cut harvests across Africa next year, a senior UN trade official has warned. Luz Maria de la Mora of UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) told Al
– Members of parliament from BRICS nations held an interaction with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum in New Delhi. Modi and the visiting delegates exchanged views on a wide range of issues. The forum is
Business
– Microsoft is offering a voluntary exit package to about 27% of its workforce as it seeks to fund a costly AI infrastructure expansion while protecting capital efficiency. The offer, announced on Monday, applies to certain employees in the United
Health
– Malaria has killed 22 people in Namibia’s Zambezi Region this year, as cases since January reached 33,944, health authorities said. Three clinics, Muyako, Choi and Sesheke, have emerged as the main hotspots. They accounted for 49% of the 706
– The Democratic Republic of the Congo has recorded 9,765 Ebola cases and 4,727 deaths as new clusters emerge in remote parts of the country, the World Health Organization said. WHO called for stronger epidemiological surveillance to contain the spread
– According to research highlighted by St. George’s University, over 21.9% of women diagnosed with breast cancer in five sub-Saharan African nations were under the age of 40. This statistic has led the university to advocate for screening approaches that
– The World Health Organization has set a target for countries to identify and understand new health threats within 24 hours by 2030. WHO placed the goal at the center of a new five-year strategy for its Hub for Pandemic
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
Technology
– A novel ultrasonic welding approach developed collaboratively by scientists from Russia and China has been shown to double the durability of metal joints and prolong component lifespan, as reported by TV BRICS. This innovative process was carried out by
– Samsung Electronics has presented new memory and storage technology strategies designed to improve the performance of artificial intelligence infrastructure. The company revealed the plans at the 2026 OCP Global Summit in San Jose, California, held from October 12 to
– Meta has unveiled the Muse Wonder and Muse Wonder Full models, a new set of sophisticated artificial intelligence tools. These systems are designed for tasks involving software creation, AI agents, and complex daily activities. They can support functions such
– 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,
Sports
Automotive
Jaguar introduced the production Type 01 in New York on October 6, opening a new chapter for the British luxury brand. The four-door electric grand tourer is the first production Jaguar built on the dedicated Jaguar Electric Architecture. It also

