– India’s extreme poverty rate plunged from 27.1% to 2.6% between 2011 and 2023, lifting an estimated 496 million people out of poverty, the World Bank said in its October 2026 Poverty and Equity Brief. The Bank called it “one
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– According to a study highlighted by St. George’s University, more than 20% of women diagnosed with breast cancer in five sub-Saharan African countries were under 40 years old. This 21.9% statistic has led the university to advocate for risk-based
– The World Health Organization has established a goal for nations to identify and understand new health threats within 24 hours by 2030. This target is at the core of a new five-year plan for its Hub for Pandemic and
As part of strategic efforts to bolster global medical sovereignty, European authorities are accelerating targeted investments into African healthcare systems. In anticipation of the World Health Summit, the EU has announced a nearly €170 million funding package aimed at securing
– Psyllium husk may help people improve blood sugar control when used regularly as part of their diet. The fiber comes from the Plantago ovata plant and absorbs water inside the digestive system. This creates a gel that can slow
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– Apple has added Touch to the Mac for the first time with a redesigned MacBook Pro that also introduces a tandem OLED display called PROLED XDR. Available in 14-inch and 16-inch versions, the laptop runs on M5 Pro and
Comprehensive technical audits have confirmed that Dubai-headquartered enterprise digital publishing platform Integrated Identity has recorded validated 100/100 scores across both mobile and desktop environments on Google PageSpeed Insights. Backed by data from the HTTP Archive and the Chrome User Experience
– A novel ultrasonic welding process pioneered by scientists from Russia and China significantly boosts the resilience of metal joints and prolongs component lifespan, as reported by TV BRICS. The research was conducted by experts at South Ural State University
– Samsung Electronics has introduced innovative strategies for memory and storage technology aimed at enhancing artificial intelligence infrastructure performance. The company announced these developments at the 2026 OCP Global Summit in San Jose, California, which took place from October 12