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Former Finance Secretary Discusses BRICS Shift Towards China's Yuan
Former Finance Secretary Subhash Chandra Garg discussed BRICS' shift towards China's yuan, as Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to attend the summit in India.
Oct 29, 2026Mycobacterium leprae infection, Hansen’s disease, and helminth infections: A cross-sectional study in southeastern Brazil
Author summary Hansen’s disease, leprosy, continues to affect populations globally with Brazil reporting the second highest number of cases after India. Helminth infections are often co-endemic with HD and have…
Oct 29, 2026
Judge Allows Trump to Force Out More Black Immigrants With End of TPS
A federal judge has allowed President Trump to end Temporary Protected Status for Ethiopians, placing 5,000 people who immigrated to the United States at risk of deportation. Ethiopians first received TPS…
Oct 29, 2026
Eritrean troops move deep into Ethiopia's Tigray region as fighting escalates
Residents of Adigrat tell the BBC they have seen truck loads of soldiers from Eritrea moving south.
Oct 29, 2026Study of patients with acute undifferentiated fever identifies dengue as a growing threat to public health in Mali
Author summary Arboviruses are viruses spread by blood-feeding insects such as mosquitoes and ticks. Examples include dengue, chikungunya, and West Nile viruses, which can cause mild to severe fever-related illnesses.…
Oct 29, 2026
Modi Holds Bilateral Talks With Ethiopian and Other Leaders at BRICS Summit
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held separate bilateral meetings with leaders from Ethiopia, Malaysia, Vietnam, and the UAE, focusing on critical minerals, energy, and food security.
Oct 29, 2026
Ten African Nations Raise IFAD Pledges to Put Farmers at the Heart of Rural Growth
Burundi, Chad, Ethiopia, Guinea, Kenya, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan and Zimbabwe announced pledges during the high-level meetings of the 81st UN General Assembly session.
Oct 29, 2026
Immigrants who illegally entered Spain have not been deported yet
Hundreds of foreign migrants are still stranded on Benitez beach in Ceuta, a Spanish territory, despite the lack of essential aid or adequate facilities. According to the Spanish Ministry of…
Oct 29, 2026
India, Ethiopia discuss ways to strengthen defence cooperation
India and Ethiopia held discussions in New Delhi on Wednesday to enhance defence cooperation, focusing on training, industry collaboration, and UN Peacekeeping.
Oct 29, 2026
Ethiopian Militia Groups Unite in Bid to Oust Federal Government
The Alliance for Survival brings together seven organisations, including the Fano militia, the Oromo Liberation Army and the TPLF, aiming to overthrow the government in Addis Ababa.
Oct 29, 2026
Links 10/3/2026 Plus Short Iran War/Narrative Note
Our scary daily links: pet food toxicity, modern architecture uglies, Russia bans diesel exports unless sanctions go, ozone pollutions, EU energy-produced inflation, India v. Trump. Venezuela toadies to Trump, moar…
Oct 29, 2026
Ethiopia Establishes Six-Month Caretaker Administration for Tigray
Ethiopia's government has set up a six-month caretaker administration for Tigray following renewed fighting, as hundreds of former combatants registered for a civilian reintegration program.
Oct 29, 2026