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Business
– Oman’s overall electricity generation increased by 4.3% year on year through August 2026, reaching a total of 37,481.8 gigawatt-hours. During the same period in 2025, the figure was 35,935.3 GWh. Data from the National Centre for Statistics and Information
– Foreign capital flowing into Indonesia’s financial markets reached Rp131.1 trillion, approximately $7.33 billion, by early October 2026. Finance Minister Suahasil Nazara disclosed this cumulative total during the government’s monthly state budget briefing in Jakarta. According to the Finance Ministry,
– On October 7, the African Union officially introduced the Africa Credit Rating Agency, or AfCRA, in Mauritius. The organization aims to deliver impartial credit evaluations for African sovereigns, companies, and other issuers by leveraging African data, expertise, and economic
– Pakistan’s federal state-owned enterprises held liabilities totaling approximately $36.5 billion at the close of December 2025. This amount increased by 14.3% from the previous year, adding roughly $4.7 billion at current exchange rates. The Ministry of Finance disclosed these
– According to UN Trade and Development, the UAE’s outward foreign direct investment reached $63.353 billion in 2025. By the end of the year, the country’s total FDI stock abroad stood at $402.729 billion. This is a notable increase from
Health
– According to clinical studies, incorporating a daily dose of psyllium husk could enhance blood sugar management. Psyllium, a soluble fiber derived from the Plantago ovata plant, creates a thick gel when mixed with liquids. This gel can slow down
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,
– The World Health Organization has urged a significant scaling up of efforts against Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus highlighted that health teams have yet to trace all chains of transmission. As of
Authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have initiated a targeted vaccination effort against Ebola in Kisangani, the administrative center of Tshopo Province, aiming to halt the nation’s most severe outbreak on record. Frontline health professionals, emergency responders, and
– The European Commission has finalized an agreement to acquire €2.1 million worth of PCR tests to address the ongoing Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak. These open-platform tests aim to assist in identifying infections more effectively and to enhance laboratory infrastructure amid
– European health organizations are urging the European Union to implement more robust and enforceable measures for heat protection as rising temperatures pose increasing risks to public health. The Health and Environment Alliance, known as HEAL, is calling for comprehensive
– Moderna has begun a Phase 1 evaluation of an experimental vaccine targeting Bundibugyo ebolavirus in Canada. The first participant received the mRNA-1469 vaccine on August 3 at a facility in Truro, Nova Scotia. This trial is taking place as
– The state of Michigan has verified two deaths associated with its 2026 cyclosporiasis outbreak, marking the first fatalities officially recorded by authorities. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported a total of 11,234 cases as of August
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.