News
– India and Poland agreed to double their bilateral trade by 2030 after talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk in New Delhi. The target was one of four announcements in a list of outcomes
– A magnitude 7.0 tremor shook Tibet in southwestern China on Thursday night, resulting in at least 16 fatalities and injuring dozens, according to United States Geological Survey. The quake occurred at 10:33 p.m. local time on October 22 in
Business
– Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu announced that trade between Russia and Oman surged 22-fold during the first seven months of 2026, reaching a total of $1.5 billion. He disclosed these figures on Tuesday, October 20, during a meeting
– Preliminary figures from the Ministry of Finance indicate that Japan experienced a trade shortfall of 536.6 billion yen in September, driven by faster growth in imports compared to exports. During this period, exports increased by 16.7% year-on-year to 10.9723
– 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
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
