Business
Gold extended losses after a weak quarter, with dollar strength and U.S. Treasury yields weighing on demand for non-yielding bullion.
World Bank says 18% of MENAAP residents face food insecurity as regional demand is projected to rise 67% by 2050, with food systems strained.
India’s ED says Rajesh Exports failed to produce foreign trade records as a probe reviews executive pay, stock gaps and disclosures.
The European Commission will host China’s commerce minister for trade talks as EU data shows a large 2025 goods deficit with China.
The Nikkei 225 set a fresh record above 72,000, with Topix also rising as Japan equities drew broad market attention in Tokyo.
Health
Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo rose to 282, with Ituri accounting for most confirmed infections in the eastern outbreak.
Uganda confirmed five Ebola cases in a Bundibugyo outbreak, with contact tracing focused on exposure, travel and border surveillance.
Bangladesh’s measles outbreak has passed 60,000 suspected cases, with confirmed and suspected child deaths nearing 500.
DRC health authorities confirmed an Ebola Bundibugyo outbreak in Ituri, reporting 80 deaths, 246 suspected cases and a widened response.
25-year Northwestern study finds some adults over 80 retain youthful memory, showing preserved brain structure, cellular resilience, and strong social ties over.
Japanese scientists developed implanted living skin that glows in response to inflammation, enabling continuous visual health monitoring without electronics or batteries.
Stanford researchers found blocking an aging-linked protein restores cartilage in joints, offering new insight into osteoarthritis and age-related joint degeneration.
Entertainment
U.S. Polo Assn. has launched its Fall-Winter 2024 Collection, blending sporty style and festive warmth, with pieces perfect for gifting this holiday season.
Fresha, a leading global booking platform for lifestyle services, announced today that it has…
Adidas Originals and Highsnobiety, a prominent platform in fashion, design, and culture, have announced the launch…
Automotive
FIA expands Safe Mobility 4 All & 4 Life into the Middle East and Africa, extending road safety training, mentoring and local support.
Mercedes-Benz unveiled the electric C-Class in Seoul, bringing its first battery-powered C-Class sedan with up to 762 km of WLTP range.
The 2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class adds an illuminated grille, optional lit hood star, and DIGITAL LIGHT headlamps, pairing new styling cues with flagship cabin tech and comfort features.
Tesla’s China-made EV sales rose 9.9% in November 2025, reaching 86,700 units, signaling a strong recovery for the automaker in the world’s largest EV market.
STUTTGART, November 19, 2025: Porsche has introduced the first fully electric version of its flagship SUV, the Cayenne, marking a pivotal moment in the brand’s electrification program. The new Cayenne Electric delivers up to 850 kW, equivalent…