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Ethiopia: Hawi Feysa retains Chicago Marathon 2026 title as Kipruto runs 2:01:09

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Ethiopia's Hawi Feysa defended her Chicago title in 2:13:33 on 11 October; Kenya's Amos Kipruto won the men's race in 2:01:09.

UAE: Jais 3 Arabic AI arrives as six open models up to 375 billion parameters

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MBZUAI and Inception42 released Jais 3 on 15 October: six open Arabic models from 900M to 375B parameters and a speech model for 19 countries' dialects.

BRICS Roundup: India export jump and Dangote’s Egypt plan lead BRICS economy news

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India's exports rise 23%, Indonesia signs US$13.2bn in export deals, Dangote eyes Egypt and Ethiopia: economic news from all 11 BRICS members.

China: 150-Million-Year-Old Flightless Bird From Fujian Rewrites Early Bird Evolution

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Chinese scientists describe Yuezhuornis, a 150-million-year-old flightless bird from Fujian, challenging the idea that flight drove early bird evolution.

Qatar and Switzerland: Finance Chiefs Meet in Bangkok as Gulf Mediation Ties Deepen

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Qatar and Switzerland finance chiefs met in Bangkok on 15 October 2026, four months after talks at Bürgenstock. What links Doha and Bern.

UAE: Louvre Abu Dhabi’s ‘Spices and Wonders’ Maps Ten Centuries of Indian Ocean Trade

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Louvre Abu Dhabi's Indian Ocean exhibition 'Spices and Wonders' shows 240+ works from 24 lenders, from Ibn Majid's manuscript to ship models, until Feb 2027.

BRICS Roundup: Canton Fair at 70, IDBI Bank Sale, IBSAMAR Drills and Indonesia’s Fire Fight

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BRICS Roundup: Canton Fair opens its 140th session, India sells IDBI Bank stake, IBSAMAR navies drill off Cape Town, Indonesia accepts fire aid.

Russia: Six Weeks Into the Digital Ruble Rollout, What It Means for BRICS Payments

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Russia's digital ruble rollout began on 1 September 2026. Limits, fees, weak demand and why BRICS talks on linking central bank digital currencies matter.

India: Electric Car Sales Share Beats the US Every Month Since April, Ember Data Shows

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India electric car sales share has topped the US every month since April 2026, Ember says. Tata and Mahindra lead, though the US still sells more EVs.

IMF Says AI Gains Are Concentrated: Alessandro Civati on Tech Sovereignty for BRICS

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The IMF says AI gains are concentrated in a few economies. Alessandro Civati explains what tech sovereignty should mean for BRICS.

South Africa: Record 962,832 Sit Matric Exams as Free Maths Help Fills the Gaps

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A record 962,832 candidates sit South Africa matric exams in 2026. Free WhatsApp tutors, NGOs and Vodacom schools step in where tutoring costs R750 an hour.

Go2Pro: Brazil Exports 1,455 Footballers, and Emerging Nations Need Safer Scouting

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Brazil has 1,455 footballers abroad. Go2Pro wants scouting in emerging nations to be visible, verified and safe for minors.

Ethiopia Opens Homes to Foreign Buyers: Why AksumBase Bets on KYC-Verified Agents

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Ethiopia's new rulebook lets foreigners buy homes from US$100,000. AksumBase bets on KYC-verified agents to make the market safer.

Brazil: Recife Drama ‘A Margem do Rio’ Takes Top Prize at the 28th Festival do Rio

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Recife thriller A Margem do Rio won best fiction feature and five awards at the 28th Festival do Rio; Elza took best documentary.

China: 3.92 Trillion Yuan in R&D and a Nature Index Lead Signal a New Era in Chinese Science

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China spent over 3.92 trillion yuan on R&D in 2025 and leads the Nature Index. Nature charts the rise and the challenges ahead.

India: BRICS Traditional Games in Ahmedabad Put Mallakhamb, Wushu and Capoeira on One Stage

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Ten BRICS members and partners showed mallakhamb, wushu, capoeira and more at the first BRICS Traditional Games in Ahmedabad on 12 October 2026.

IMF October 2026 Outlook: India Leads BRICS at 7%, China Holds 4.5%, Russia Slows to 0.9%

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The IMF's October 2026 outlook puts India at 7%, China at 4.5%, Brazil at 2.2%, South Africa at 1% and Russia at 0.9%.

Ethiopia: Sweeps Elite Titles at NMDC Hyderabad Marathon as Indian Runners Shine

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Ethiopian athletes sweep Hyderabad Marathon elite titles while Indian runners deliver strong performances, highlighting growing international competition in distance running.

Brazil: Launches New Initiative to Strengthen Trade Ties With Southern African Nations

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Brazil launches a new initiative to expand trade, investment, and business cooperation with Southern African nations and emerging markets.

Egypt: Food Exports Reach 172,000 Tonnes in One Week, While Imports Rise to 218,000 Tonnes

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Egypt exports 172,000 tonnes of food while imports reach 218,000 tonnes, highlighting strong agricultural trade and international market demand.

Saudi Arabia: Stocks End Lower as Tadawul All Share Index Slips 0.71%

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Saudi stocks finish lower as Tadawul falls 0.71%, with broader market weakness and cautious investor sentiment weighing on trading.

India: PM Modi’s Support During Nepal Crisis Called “Exceptionally Generous”

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Nepal praises PM Modi’s exceptional support as India delivers relief supplies and rescue assistance following devastating floods across Nepal.

South Africa: Pacer Kagiso Rabada Ruled Out of Australia ODIs, Fitness Doubtful for Tests

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Kagiso Rabada misses South Africa’s Australia ODIs with a hamstring injury, while his Test return remains uncertain ahead of October.

Ethiopia: Could a New $12.7 Billion Airport Transform the Country Into a Global Aviation Hub?

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Ethiopia’s new Bishoftu International Airport is being developed as a major aviation hub with an initial capacity of 60 million passengers and a long-term target of 110 million.

Ghana: Tensions Rise as Nation Seeks to Avoid Conflict With JNIM

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Ghana faces growing JNIM pressure as authorities strengthen security while seeking to prevent the Sahel conflict from spreading southward.

India: PM Modi Heads to Uzbekistan for SCO; Meeting with Putin on the Cards

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PM Modi heads to Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan for the SCO Summit, with a key Putin meeting expected to strengthen strategic ties.

South Africa’s Harmony raises dividend after profit surge

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Harmony Gold reports an 87% profit surge as higher gold prices support a record dividend and stronger shareholder returns.

Nepal: Flash Flood Crisis Deepens as Heavy Rain Threatens Rescue Operations; Death Toll Surpasses 620

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Nepal's devastating flash floods have killed more than 620 people, with thousands missing and renewed rainfall creating additional risks for rescue teams across affected areas.

Argentina: Hockey World Cup Clash Dashes India’s Slim Semifinal Hopes

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Argentina defeated India 5-3 at the 2026 Hockey World Cup, ending India's already narrow route to the semifinals after a difficult Pool E campaign.

Brazil: TikTok Owner Hit With $30 Million Fine Over Personal Data Practices

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Brazil fines TikTok owner ByteDance nearly $30 million over minors' data practices, intensifying scrutiny of online privacy and safety.

China’s Major Role in Iran Oil Trade Faces Pressure From US Sanctions

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China's major role in Iran's oil trade faces growing US sanctions pressure, threatening energy flows and wider economic ties.

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