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Business
– 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
– Pakistan witnessed another increase in petrol prices on October 6 following the daily fuel adjustment, with petrol climbing by Rs0.88 per litre to Rs393.64, continuing the upward trend from three days prior. Meanwhile, high-speed diesel experienced a decline, falling
– During high-level discussions in New Delhi on Monday, India and Switzerland formalized five cooperation agreements. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Swiss President Guy Parmelin led the negotiations. These agreements encompass areas such as migration, young professionals, transport infrastructure, scientific
– Oil prices steadied near $102 a barrel on Monday after Brent briefly climbed above $103 in early trading. At 0900 GMT, Brent crude futures were up 5 cents at $102.30 a barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude was down
– Renault Group plans to invest over €10 billion in France within the next five years, according to Chief Executive François Provost on October 3. The capital will primarily be allocated to electric vehicles and the development of more affordable
Health
WASHINGTON, D.C. / RankWire.AI / – According to recent research, patients who had their appendix removed due to acute appendicitis experienced fewer subsequent diagnoses of colorectal cancer compared to those treated solely with antibiotics. The study was retrospective and involved
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
– As the Bundibugyo outbreak intensifies, the Democratic Republic of the Congo is set to obtain 70,000 Ervebo Ebola vaccine doses. Authorities in Congo reported a total of 5,208 confirmed cases and 2,476 fatalities as of Aug. 18. The disease
– The World Health Organization states that Congo’s Ebola outbreak remains controllable within a three-month period if adequate resources are provided to response teams. The latest official data indicates there have been 5,021 confirmed cases and 2,378 fatalities as of
– 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
– The Ebola outbreak in DR Congo has expanded to become the nation’s most extensive recorded epidemic. As of July 30, health officials reported a total of 3,605 confirmed cases, which include 1,587 fatalities. The case fatality rate was calculated
– The Democratic Republic of the Congo health authorities have verified that the total number of infections in the nation’s latest Ebola epidemic has reached 3,075, marking the first time cases have crossed the 3,000 mark following an unprecedented surge
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
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.
MENA Newswire, ATLANTA: Mercedes-Benz USA has unveiled the 2027 S-Class Sedan as a major update to its flagship luxury sedan, adding new lighting signatures, a revised cabin technology stack and expanded personalization choices. The automaker said the model introduces an