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WorldOct 29Afghanistan opium production jumps fivefold as farmers find ways round Taliban banOpium production in Afghanistan has risen fivefold in a year. According to a UN survey released on Thursday, it’s the first significant increase since the Taliban banned poppy cultivation in 2022.UN News
Sci & TechOct 29Inhaling CO2 may rescue nerves’ ability to regrowBreathing out after birth switches off the ability of tissues to regenerate, a study in mice suggests. But the pathway seems to be reversibleNew Scientist
WorldOct 29Quiniela Nacional: result of today's First draw, Thursday, October 29Conocé los números ganadores, cuáles salieron hoy a la cabeza y todo lo que necesitás saber.Clarín
PoliticsOct 29Trump’s crony diplomacy is marginalizing Marco RubioUndercutting the secretary of state’s role, Trump has recast U.S. diplomacy in his own image — personalized, transactional, overbearing and opaque.The Hill
ConflictBreakingOct 29Russian drone attack on central Chernihiv kills two teenage girls, injures 11Ukrinform [en]
BusinessOct 29Colombia faces the cost of not seeking gas in timeColombia dejó avanzar la crisis del gas pese a las alertas de décadas. El reto es convertir los anuncios de inversión y exploración en producción oportuna. The post Colombia enfrenta el costo de no buscar gas a tiempo appeared first on La Silla Vacía.La Silla Vacía
PoliticsOct 29Ríos, Jaramillo and what doesn't add up in Abelardo's campaign accountsHoy en el pódcast Huevos Revueltos con Política revisamos que papel jugaron Carlos Ríos y Mauricio Jaramillo en la campaña De la Espriella. The post Ríos, Jaramillo y lo que no cuadra en las cuentas de campaña de Abelardo appeared first on La Silla Vacía.La Silla Vacía
WorldOct 29Security Council LIVE: Can new technology keep the world’s sea lanes safe?Cheap drones, autonomous vessels and cyberattacks are changing the threats to the world’s shipping lanes – and the tools to counter them. At an open debate on Thursday, the Security Council is weighing how emerging technologies could both endanger and protect seafarers, global trade and food and energy supplies.UN News
ConflictBreakingOct 29Russia drone strike on Ukrainian railway station kills 13UN News
Sci & TechOct 29Nature is making a comeback – now restoration funding must quadrupleFrom salmon spawning grounds in Canada to coral reefs in Indonesia, ecosystems around the world are being restored at an unprecedented rate.UN News
BusinessOct 29Senzime reiterates positive cash flow in Q4 as sensors grow 43% and gross margin reaches 74%Senzime has confirmed positive cash flow for the fourth quarter, reporting a 43% growth in sensor sales and a gross margin reaching 74%. This indicates strong financial performance and operational efficiency for the company.Seeking Alpha Tech
BusinessOct 29Merck in charts: Keytruda hits $8.60B, Gardasil bounces back to $1.99B; pharma revenue climbs 4.2% Y/Y; animal health reaches $1.68BMerck's financial report shows Keytruda sales at $8.60 billion and Gardasil bouncing back to $1.99 billion, contributing to a 4.2% year-over-year increase in pharma revenue. The animal health division also achieved $1.68 billion, indicating strong performance across key segments.Seeking Alpha Tech
MilitaryOct 29Ethiopia receives Russian fighter jets, air defence systems"By equipping itself with these fighter jets, Ethiopia has taken the lead among Sub-Saharan African nations," he said The post Ethiopia receives Russian fighter jets, air defence systems appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsOct 29Cases against ex-DMK Ministers based on complaints and evidence, not political vendetta: Law MinisterSeveral schools had lodged complaints alleging that money had been collected from them and there were allegations of corruption to the tune of nearly ₹400 crore, says Nirmal KumarThe Hindu
ConflictBreakingOct 29At least 13 killed, several injured in Russian drone strike on Ukrainian railway stationEuroNews [en]
BusinessOct 29DoorDash to acquire Instacart for $17bnDeal further consolidates the fiercely competitive US food delivery marketFinancial Times
WorldOct 29Olympic Games: South Africa bids to make Durban host city for 2036 or 2040South Africa names Durban as host city for its 2036 and 2040 bids to bring the Olympics to Africa for the first time.Al Jazeera [en]
WorldOct 29Hong Kong scraps lighting attraction at The Peak after public outcryHong Kong authorities have scrapped a controversial plan to install decorative lights along a scenic trail on The Peak to increase the city’s nighttime tourism appeal following a public outcry, promising to restore the natural landscape as soon as possible. The Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau and Tourism Board concluded there was no urgent need to roll out the project after assessing the effectiveness of a watered-down version of the attraction, according to a document they submitted to the...South China Morning Post
BusinessOct 29300 finance champions: our methodology evolvesJeune Afrique repense la méthodologie de ses classements des banques et assurances en Afrique. Critères d’éligibilité durcis, calcul par z-score et norme IFRS 17 : découvrez les nouveaux critères de notre modèle révisé.Jeune Afrique
BusinessOct 29300 finance champions: Francophone Africa profitable but still fragileEn affichant de forts rendements sur leurs fonds propres, AFG, Attijariwafa bank ou encore Ecobank dominent leurs homologues sur le plan continental. Mais ce succès repose souvent sur un capital réduit, rendant leurs bilans plus vulnérables aux chocs.Jeune Afrique
BusinessOct 29Coris, the Burkinabe troublemaker that defies giants despite a small balance sheetEn misant sur les PME délaissées par les géants du secteur, le groupe fondé par Idrissa Nassa a bâti un réseau resserré mais efficace. Décryptage d’un modèle qui séduit les bailleurs internationaux tout en accumulant certaines vulnérabilités.Jeune Afrique
BusinessOct 29300 finance champions: which are the most successful pan-African groups?Réglementation resserrée, insécurité au Sahel, taux d’épargne négatif… La hiérarchie de notre classement 2026 des 22 groupes bancaires panafricains a été dictée par la capacité des directions générales à s’adapter aux vents contraires.Jeune Afrique
BusinessOct 29National banks: who are the real winners of 2026?Alors que notre classement des institutions financières nationales démontre un dynamisme certain, la croissance de nombreux acteurs provient cependant, pour l’essentiel, des effets de change, de la dette souveraine et des injonctions des banques centrales. Notre analyse permet de distinguer les avancées réelles des apparentes.Jeune Afrique
PoliticsOct 29Ghana says Russia has backed its bid to join BRICS as a partner countryAccra is seeking partner status in the bloc of emerging economies, hoping to attract investment, expand trade, and strengthen its economy.Africanews [en]