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– His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has arrived in Athens to undertake an official visit to the Hellenic Republic. Upon arrival, he was greeted at Athens International Airport by Greece’s
– A spacecraft from Japan has embarked on a journey to Mars with the goal of investigating its two small moons and retrieving samples. The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency launched the Martian Moons eXploration spacecraft, known as MMX, aboard an
Business
– South Korea’s exports saw a significant increase, more than doubling from the same period last year in the first 20 days of October, reaching $61.6 billion thanks to record-breaking semiconductor shipments. The Korea Customs Service announced the data on
– Brent crude reached $110 a barrel on Friday for the first time since May amid rising Middle East tensions that fueled worries over tighter supplies. Brent futures for December expiration closed $3.94, or 3.7%, higher at $109.86, marking the
– Remittances sent home by Egyptians working abroad increased by 27.2% during the first eight months of 2026, reaching a record $33.9 billion. The Central Bank of Egypt announced these figures on Tuesday, October 13. In the same period of
– Oman’s overall electricity generation increased by 4.3% year-on-year through August 2026, reaching 37,481.8 gigawatt-hours. During the same period in 2025, output was 35,935.3 GWh. Data from the National Centre for Statistics and Information indicated growth across multiple governorates. The
– Through early October 2026, Indonesia’s financial markets attracted foreign capital totaling Rp131.1 trillion, approximately $7.33 billion. Finance Minister Suahasil Nazara announced this cumulative figure during the government’s monthly state budget briefing in Jakarta. The Finance Ministry indicated that government
– On October 7, the African Union officially introduced the Africa Credit Rating Agency, or AfCRA, in Mauritius. This new entity aims to evaluate the creditworthiness of African sovereigns, corporations, and other issuers. AfCRA intends to deliver independent credit ratings
Technology
– Scientists from Russia and China have developed an ultrasonic welding technology that doubles the strength of metal joints, TV BRICS reported. The report cited South Ural State University, known as SUSU, whose researchers carried out the work with Chinese
– Samsung Electronics revealed its advanced memory and storage strategies for artificial intelligence infrastructure during the 2026 OCP Global Summit. The company showcased its plans at the event held in San Jose, California, from October 12 to 15. The presentation
– Meta has launched its most advanced artificial intelligence models to date, named Muse Wonder and Muse Wonder Full. These new systems are tailored for tasks involving coding, long-duration AI agents, and complex personal or professional activities. According to Meta,
– The European Commission has introduced a new EU Critical Communication System designed to link first responders across borders within Europe. This initiative aims to connect national networks used by police, firefighters, emergency medical services, and civil protection teams. Covering
