Business
– In the first eight months of 2026, remittances sent by Egyptians working abroad increased by 27.2% to reach a record $33.9 billion. The Central Bank of Egypt announced these figures on Tuesday, October 13. During the same period in
– Oman’s overall electricity generation increased by 4.3% compared to the same period last year, reaching 37,481.8 gigawatt-hours through August 2026. During the corresponding months of 2025, the output was 35,935.3 GWh. Data from the National Centre for Statistics and
– Between the start of 2026 and early October, Indonesia’s financial markets attracted foreign investments totaling Rp131.1 trillion, approximately $7.33 billion. Finance Minister Suahasil Nazara disclosed this cumulative amount during the monthly state budget briefing held by the government in
Health
Ahead of the World Health Summit in Berlin, European leaders confirmed significant financial pledges aimed at reinforcing medical infrastructure across Africa. Official sources specify that the EU plans to invest almost €170 million in health to bolster resilient healthcare networks
– Clinical research suggests that incorporating a daily dose of psyllium husk may enhance blood sugar management. Derived from the Plantago ovata plant, psyllium is a soluble fiber that creates a viscous gel when combined with liquids. This gel can
– The Democratic Republic of the Congo has documented a total of 8,376 confirmed Ebola infections and 4,042 fatalities, according to the latest data from national health officials. This outbreak has become the most extensive and lethal Ebola epidemic recorded