Business
– UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan welcomed Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema in Abu Dhabi on September 29. The discussions centered on enhancing trade, fostering investment, renewable energy initiatives, and infrastructure development. The leaders also examined ongoing negotiations
Health
– As of September 26, the Democratic Republic of the Congo has documented a total of 8,067 Ebola infections in its ongoing outbreak. Public health officials confirmed 3,901 fatalities, resulting in a case fatality rate close to 48%. The outbreak
A previously uncommon inherited genetic change has been found to elevate an individual’s overall likelihood of developing lung cancer by about 25 times, and nearly 60 times among those who have never smoked, according to a study published in the
– India has issued a nationwide health advisory concerning two Pakistan-origin skin whitening products following laboratory tests revealing excessive levels of heavy metals. The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation issued an alert on September 8, identifying Goree Beauty Cream and
– The World Health Organization says parts of the Democratic Republic of the Congo are showing signs of progress against Ebola. Transmission has fallen in several areas, especially in Ituri province, which remains the outbreak’s main center. National figures through
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– The European Commission has proposed a new communications network for emergency and security services across Europe. The EU Critical Communication System, known as EUCCS, would connect national networks used by police, firefighters and medical responders. Civil protection authorities would
– As of 2026, China is broadening the application of artificial intelligence within its traditional Chinese medicine sector, linking digital innovations with education, research, and clinical practice. Beijing University of Chinese Medicine has created Xinhuo TCM, a large language model
– Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced that India is broadening its maritime security initiatives throughout the Indian Ocean Region. Speaking at the Indian Navy’s second Commanders’ Conference of 2026 in New Delhi on September 29, Singh highlighted that Indian warships
– As of September 26, the Democratic Republic of the Congo has documented a total of 8,067 Ebola infections in its ongoing outbreak. Public health officials confirmed 3,901 fatalities, resulting in a case fatality rate close to 48%. The outbreak
– In Milwaukee, India’s Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal is currently engaged in discussions focused on trade and participating in a G20 ministerial conference. The G20 Trade Ministers’ Meeting is scheduled to occur in Milwaukee on September 30 and