Fertiliser costs from Iran war put African harvests at risk

UNCTAD warned that soaring fertiliser prices linked to the Iran war could …

BRICS lawmakers hold talks with Modi at New Delhi forum

Microsoft offers voluntary buyouts to about 60,000 employees

South Korea surplus tops Germany and Japan combined in Q2

South Korea’s $116.63 billion current account surplus in the second quarter trailed …

Malaria kills 22 in Namibia’s Zambezi Region as cases rise

DR Congo Ebola cases reach 9,765 as new clusters emerge

Business

South Korea surplus tops Germany and Japan combined in Q2
Russia-Oman trade jumps 22-fold to $1.5 billion, Shoigu says
Japan posts 536.6 billion yen trade deficit in September
Korean exports double to $61.6 billion on chip shipments
Brent oil touches $110 for first time since May
Egyptian expat remittances surge 27.2% to $33.9 billion

News

Fertiliser costs from Iran war put African harvests at risk

BRICS lawmakers hold talks with Modi at New Delhi forum

Modi and Tusk launch defence and counter-terrorism dialogues

Tibet earthquake leaves 16 dead and 339 homes collapsed

Sheikh Khaled begins official visit to Greece in Athens

JAXA MMX mission lifts off for Mars moon Phobos

Travel

Türkiye aims to rank sixth in global tourism revenue

Air Arabia launches Sharjah flights to Amman City Airport

Air Arabia resumes daily Ras Al Khaimah Kozhikode service
flydubai showcases growing Syria network with daily flights
Fleet expands as Emirates enters winter season with strong bookings

Sports

Ballon d’Or 2026 shortlist sets stage for London awards

Messi ends Argentina career with 207 caps and 125 goals

FIA President meets with Hungarian PM and Czech President

Portugal fall to Spain as Ronaldo legacy closes

Brazil exits World Cup after Norway Round of 16 victory

Oyarzabal brace sends Spain past Austria at World Cup

Harry Kane lifts England into World Cup round of 16

Mexico advances after 2-0 win over Ecuador in World Cup

Automotive

Jaguar Type 01 electric GT debuts with 1,030 PS

Japan new car sales rise 1.8% in first half of 2026
Porsche reveals bespoke 911 GT3 RS in Macadamiametallic
Mercedes-Benz unveils electric C-Class in Seoul
2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class adds DIGITAL LIGHT micro-LEDs

Ford issues US recall for Escape Focus Explorer and Lincoln MKC

EU softens 2035 ban on combustion engine vehicles

BRUSSELS, December 17, 2025: The European Union is set to ease its planned 2035 ban on the sale of …

Health

Malaria kills 22 in Namibia’s Zambezi Region as cases rise

Breeding sites near Muyako and Lake Liambezi are driving malaria in Namibia’s Zambezi Region, where …

DR Congo Ebola cases reach 9,765 as new clusters emerge

About 30,000 Ebola contacts are monitored daily in DR Congo, WHO said, urging stronger surveillance …

Younger women face breast cancer risk in Africa, SGU warns

WHO sets global 24-hour target for emerging health threats

EU announces investment in health of almost €170 million

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