Fertiliser costs from Iran war put African harvests at risk
– Rising fertiliser and fuel prices linked to the US-Israel war on Iran could cut harvests across Africa next year, a senior UN trade official...
Month : October 2026
BRICS lawmakers hold talks with Modi at New Delhi forum
– Members of parliament from BRICS nations held an interaction with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum in New Delhi. Modi...
Microsoft voluntary exit offer covers 27% of its workforce
– Microsoft is offering a voluntary exit package to about 27% of its workforce as it seeks to fund a costly AI infrastructure expansion while...
Malaria kills 22 in Namibia’s Zambezi Region as cases rise
– Malaria has killed 22 people in Namibia’s Zambezi Region this year, as cases since January reached 33,944, health authorities said. Three clinics, Muyako, Choi...
South Korea current account surplus hits $116.63 billion in Q2
– South Korea’s current account surplus reached $116.63 billion in the second quarter, the second-largest among major economies after China, central bank data showed. The...
DR Congo Ebola cases reach 9,765 as new clusters emerge
– The Democratic Republic of the Congo has recorded 9,765 Ebola cases and 4,727 deaths as new clusters emerge in remote parts of the country,...
Modi and Tusk launch defence and counter-terrorism dialogues
– India and Poland will set up a Defence Industry Dialogue and launch a dialogue on counter-terrorism, following talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and...
Russia and Oman trade hits 10-year high at $1.5 billion
– Bilateral trade between Russia and Oman reached $1.5 billion in the first seven months of 2026, its highest level in a decade, according to...
Tibet earthquake leaves 16 dead and 339 homes collapsed
– At least 16 people were killed and more than 300 homes collapsed after a magnitude 7.0 earthquake hit Tibet on Thursday night, according to...
Japan exports rise for 13th month as imports grow faster
– Japan’s exports rose for a 13th straight month in September, but faster growth in imports left the country with a trade deficit of 536.6...