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– Oman’s total electricity generation increased by 4.3% compared to the same period in 2025, reaching 37,481.8 gigawatt-hours through August 2026. During the first eight months of 2025, output was 35,935.3 GWh. According to initial figures from the National Centre
– Foreign capital inflows into Indonesia’s financial markets totaled Rp131.1 trillion, approximately $7.33 billion, up to early October 2026. Finance Minister Suahasil Nazara disclosed this cumulative amount during the government’s monthly state budget briefing in Jakarta. According to the Finance
– On October 7, Mauritius hosted the official unveiling of the African Union initiative, the Africa Credit Rating Agency, or AfCRA. This new body aims to deliver independent credit evaluations for African sovereigns, corporations, and other entities, utilizing local data,
– In 2025, the UAE’s outward foreign direct investment reached a total of $63.353 billion, as reported by UN Trade and Development. By the end of the year, the nation’s total FDI stock abroad had grown to $402.729 billion, compared
– Pakistan petrol prices increased once again on October 6 following a routine daily fuel adjustment. The cost of petrol rose by Rs0.88 per litre to Rs393.64, continuing the upward trend initiated three days prior. Conversely, high-speed diesel experienced a
– During high-level talks in New Delhi on Monday, India and Switzerland formalized five new cooperation agreements. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Swiss President Guy Parmelin led the negotiations. The agreements encompass migration, young professionals, transport infrastructure, scientific research, innovation,