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    Japan exports rise for 13th month as imports grow faster

    – Japan’s exports rose for a 13th straight month in September, but faster growth in imports left the country with a trade deficit of 536.6 billion yen. Preliminary figures from the Ministry of Finance showed exports up 16.7% year on

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    Tibet earthquake leaves 16 dead and 339 homes collapsed

    – At least 16 people were killed and more than 300 homes collapsed after a magnitude 7.0 earthquake hit Tibet on Thursday night, according to Xinhua News Agency. Citing the emergency management office in Nagqu, Xinhua said dozens of people

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    Russia and Oman trade hits 10-year high at $1.5 billion

    – Bilateral trade between Russia and Oman reached $1.5 billion in the first seven months of 2026, its highest level in a decade, according to Sergei Shoigu. The Secretary of Russia’s Security Council said trade had increased 22-fold over the

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    Younger women face breast cancer risk in Africa, SGU warns

    – More than one in five women diagnosed with breast cancer in five sub-Saharan African countries were younger than 40, according to a study highlighted by St. George’s University. The figure of 21.9% has prompted the university to call for

    Technology

    Ultrasonic welding method doubles strength of metal joints

    – A new ultrasonic welding method developed by Russian and Chinese scientists doubles the strength of metal joints and extends component life, TV BRICS reported. The work was carried out by researchers at South Ural State University in cooperation with

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    Ballon d’Or 2026 shortlist sets stage for London awards

    Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé, Lamine Yamal and Erling Haaland are among the 30 nominees for the 2026 Ballon d’Or. Organizers announced the men’s shortlist on September 8 before the awards ceremony in London on October 26. Ousmane Dembélé, Rodri and

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    JP Morgan funds Fresha with $31 million for AI and robotics growth

    Fresha, a leading global booking platform for lifestyle services, announced today that it has secured a $31 million investment from JP Morgan to enhance its machine learning and AI-driven robotics capabilities. This financial backing will enable Fresha to innovate further within its

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