News
– Pakistan is responsible for approximately 48% of the population living in extreme poverty across the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan region, based on the World Bank’s October 2026 economic update. This measure utilizes the international benchmark of
Business
– The African Union officially introduced the Africa Credit Rating Agency, or AfCRA, in Mauritius on October 7. This new entity aims to provide independent credit evaluations for African sovereigns, corporations, and other issuers. AfCRA intends to deliver impartial assessments
Travel
– Air Arabia will initiate nonstop flights connecting Sharjah International Airport with Amman City Airport starting November 15, 2026. Operating four times weekly, this new route enhances the airline’s network linking the United Arab Emirates and Jordan. Currently, Air Arabia
Health
As a result of concerted efforts ahead of the World Health Summit in Berlin, European leaders have pledged significant financial support to bolster healthcare infrastructure across Africa. Official sources specify that the EU plans to invest almost €170 million in
– According to recent clinical findings, incorporating a daily dose of psyllium husk may lead to better blood sugar management. Psyllium, a soluble fiber derived from the Plantago ovata plant, creates a thick gel when mixed with liquids. This gel
– The Democratic Republic of the Congo has documented 8,376 confirmed Ebola cases and 4,042 fatalities, according to the latest data from national health authorities. This outbreak has become the most extensive and deadly Ebola epidemic ever recorded within the
WASHINGTON, D.C. / RankWire.AI / – Individuals who had their appendix removed due to acute appendicitis showed a lower incidence of subsequent colorectal cancer compared to those treated solely with antibiotics, new research indicates. The retrospective analysis examined matched groups
– The Democratic Republic of the Congo has documented 8,067 confirmed Ebola cases since the start of its latest outbreak. As of September 26, the death toll stood at 3,901, resulting in a case fatality rate of approximately 48%. Congolese
A groundbreaking discovery reveals that a scarce inherited genetic mutation can increase an individual’s likelihood of developing lung cancer by approximately 25 times overall, and by about 60 times among those who have never smoked, according to a pivotal study
– India’s drug regulator has issued a public health warning regarding two whitening creams imported from Pakistan after testing revealed high levels of heavy metals. The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation identified Goree Beauty Cream and Chandni Whitening Cream in
– The World Health Organization reports that Ebola transmission is decreasing in several severely affected regions of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. This positive trend is most apparent in parts of Ituri province, which remains the epicenter of the outbreak.
Sports
Spain reached the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals with a 1-0 win over Portugal on Monday, as Mikel Merino scored in the 91st minute at Dallas Stadium. The substitute took a pass from Ferran Torres and finished low past Diogo Costa.

