Bangladesh floods kill 51 and affect one million people
Floods, heavy rain and landslides have killed 51 people across Bangladesh, according to the latest government assessment. The disaster has affected 1,022,963 people in seven
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China unveils AI protein synthesis platform in Shanghai
Chinese researchers have unveiled an AI-assisted platform that converts computer-designed protein sequences into physical samples for laboratory testing. The National Facility for Protein Science in
flydubai to restart daily Dubai-Aleppo flights on July 20
flydubai will restart daily nonstop flights between Dubai and Aleppo on July 20, 2026, restoring the route after nearly 14 years. The service will link
OpenAI unveils GPT-5.6 models and Work agent
OpenAI has released the GPT-5.6 model family and introduced ChatGPT Work, an agent designed for longer and more complex assignments. The family includes GPT-5.6 Sol,
ADB cuts Asia Pacific 2026 growth forecast to 4.9%
The Asian Development Bank cut its 2026 growth forecast for developing Asia and the Pacific to 4.9%. The bank cited prolonged global energy disruption and
Apple expands Broadcom chip deal in U.S. manufacturing
Apple announced a multiyear chip agreement with Broadcom valued at more than $30 billion. The deal covers custom silicon parts and wireless connectivity technology for
China foreign exchange reserves decline in June
China’s foreign exchange reserves fell 0.75% in June, official data showed, as valuation changes linked to currencies and asset prices reduced the reported dollar value
Brent crude rises to $74.16 as oil prices climb
Oil prices settled higher Tuesday, with Brent crude futures rising 3.01% to $74.16 a barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude gained 2.76% to $70.44 a
Developing Asia FDI reaches $644 billion in 2025
Developing Asia attracted $644 billion in foreign direct investment in 2025, up from $623 billion a year earlier, United Nations Trade and Development said in
Africa FDI reaches $70 billion in 2025
Africa drew $70 billion in foreign direct investment in 2025, its third-highest level since 1990, according to UN Trade and Development. The total fell from