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Business
– South Korea posted the second-largest current account surplus among major economies in the second quarter, exceeding the combined surpluses of Germany and Japan. The country’s surplus reached $116.63 billion in the April-June period, according to central bank data reported
– Sergei Shoigu, Secretary of the Russian Security Council, announced that trade between Russia and Oman surged 22 times during the first seven months of 2026, reaching a total of $1.5 billion. He shared this information on Tuesday, October 20,
– According to preliminary data from the Ministry of Finance, Japan faced a trade shortfall of 536.6 billion yen in September as imports expanded at a quicker pace than exports. During this period, exports increased by 16.7% year-on-year to 10.9723
– In the first 20 days of October, South Korea’s exports saw an increase of more than double compared to the same period last year, reaching $61.6 billion, mainly due to record-breaking semiconductor shipments. The Korea Customs Service published this
– Brent crude hit $110 a barrel on Friday, marking its first breach of this level since May as rising Middle East tensions sparked concerns over tighter supplies. Brent futures for December delivery closed up by $3.94, or 3.7%, at
Health
– St. George’s University has emphasized the importance of adopting risk-based breast cancer screening methods across Africa after a study revealed that 21.9% of women diagnosed with the disease in five sub-Saharan African nations were under the age of 40.
– India’s drug regulator has warned consumers against two Pakistan-made whitening creams after tests found excessive heavy metals. The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation named Goree Beauty Cream and Chandni Whitening Cream in a September 8 public health alert. Both
– According to the World Health Organization, the spread of Ebola is decreasing in several of the most affected regions within the Democratic Republic of the Congo. This positive trend is particularly noticeable in parts of Ituri province, which is the
– Initial testing revealed Legionella DNA in a cooling tower at Yankee Stadium as authorities in New York City explore a cluster of Legionnaires’ disease cases in the South Bronx. By Tuesday night, the city had confirmed 11 cases, including
A severe lack of trained personnel, operational partners, and financial resources is creating a critical bottleneck in efforts to contain the growing Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. According to technical briefings from the World Health Organization,
– According to official data through Aug. 7, the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo has resulted in 1,916 fatalities and 4,209 confirmed cases. The death toll has increased by 29 from the 1,887 reported in the previous update. Additionally, health
– Chad’s health authorities have verified that an acute waterborne health crisis has resulted in 13 deaths since official public announcements were made late last month. According to the latest data released by the Ministry of Public Health of Chad,
– In 2022, obesity was associated with 9,509 fatalities in Belgium, accounting for 8.2 percent of the country’s total deaths, according to new figures from the Belgian public health institute Sciensano. This marks the first instance where public health researchers
Entertainment
Lifestyle
Adidas has unveiled Treadflow, the world’s first running shoe engineered specifically for treadmill use, marking a significant milestone in performance footwear design. Introduced earlier this month at the company’s headquarters in Herzogenaurach, Germany, the Treadflow will be available globally from
MENA Newswire News Desk: U.S. Polo Assn., the official brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), has announced the launch of its Fall-Winter 2024 Collection, inspired by the natural beauty of Salt Lake City, Utah. The new collection celebrates
Fresha, a leading global booking platform for lifestyle services, announced today that it has secured a $31 million investment from JP Morgan to enhance its machine learning and AI-driven robotics capabilities. This financial backing will enable Fresha to innovate further within its
Adidas Originals and Highsnobiety, a prominent platform in fashion, design, and culture, have announced the launch of their limited-edition HIGHArt Campus sneaker. This collaboration represents a fusion of art and style, as Highsnobiety’s HIGHArt, an online showcase of products and stories, inspires
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
German luxury sports car manufacturer Porsche announced an agreement with labor representatives on Monday to reduce its workforce by an additional 5,000 positions by 2035 as part of a restructuring program. The decision brings total planned job eliminations across the
Japan’s new car sales rose 1.8% in the first half of 2026, marking a second straight first-half gain for the domestic auto market. Automakers sold 2,387,189 new vehicles from January through June, including minivehicles. The increase followed a stronger second
BUDVA: The FIA has expanded its Safe Mobility 4 All & 4 Life programme into Africa and the Middle East, widening a road safety initiative aimed at helping local authorities and mobility organizations develop practical safety projects. The announcement was
SEOUL: Mercedes-Benz on Monday unveiled the all-new electric C-Class at a world premiere in Seoul, introducing the first battery-electric version of one of its best-known sedan nameplates and placing one of the brand’s core products into the premium EV market.