South Korea GDP rose 1.8% in Q1 2026, revised above the first estimate as exports, investment and spending supported overall growth.
Africa CDC and WHO launched a $518 million plan to support Ebola detection, care and preparedness across affected African countries.
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Egypt’s economy grew 5.2% from July 2025 to March 2026, with GDP gains and higher reserves shaping the latest fiscal update.
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WHO reports 507 confirmed Ebola cases and 88 deaths across Congo and Uganda as Bundibugyo virus response efforts continue.
Africa CDC and WHO launched a $518 million plan to support Ebola detection, care and preparedness across affected African countries.
WHO says Congo Ebola response is advancing as testing improves, but contact tracing, insecurity and supply strains slow control efforts.
Uganda confirmed six new Ebola cases, raising the outbreak total to 15 as health teams trace contacts and care for admitted patients.
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Etihad Airways will operate double daily Airbus A380 flights to Paris from July 1, expanding Abu Dhabi service to three daily flights.
flydubai will launch daily Dubai-Bangkok flights on July 1, adding Thailand’s capital to its network with Emirates codeshare connections.
Etihad Airways has scheduled six new Africa services from Abu Dhabi, widening its direct Africa network from November 2026 to March 2027.
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Magnitude wins Dubai World Cup 2026 at Meydan Racecourse, securing $6.96 million prize and delivering United States its ninth victory in the prestigious race.
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South Korea GDP rose 1.8% in Q1 2026, revised above the first estimate as exports, investment and spending supported overall growth.
Nvidia deepens South Korea AI and data centre links with SK Hynix, SK Telecom, NAVER, Doosan, LG and Hyundai agreements across AI factories.
Egypt’s economy grew 5.2% from July 2025 to March 2026, with GDP gains and higher reserves shaping the latest fiscal update.
South Korea cosmetics exports reached US$5.6 billion in five months, making Korean beauty products the top consumer export category.
FAO welcomed the $3.9bn GEF-9 replenishment to scale agrifood, climate, biodiversity and food security solutions through 2030.
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Fresha, a leading global booking platform for lifestyle services, announced today that it has secured…

