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– 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
– 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
Health
– The Democratic Republic of the Congo has confirmed a total of 8,376 Ebola cases and reported 4,042 fatalities, according to the latest data from the national health authorities. This outbreak has become the largest and most lethal Ebola epidemic
– 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
– 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
– 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
– 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
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.