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– Kenya is banking on new coffee varieties to boost production, improve yields and help farmers cope with climate change as it targets annual output of 150,000 metric tonnes. Henry Kinyua, chairperson of the Coffee Board of Kenya, said researchers
– Global registrations of battery-electric vehicles rose 12% in the first nine months of 2026 to a record 11 million, driven by strong growth in Europe, according to a study by consultancy PwC. Europe accounted for 2.5 million electric cars,
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– Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney hosted an official dinner banquet in honour of Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, and his delegation in Ottawa. The banquet took place during Sheikh Khaled’s official
– Rising fertiliser and fuel prices linked to the US-Israel war on Iran could cut harvests across Africa next year, a senior UN trade official has warned. Luz Maria de la Mora of UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) told Al
– Microsoft said on Monday it is offering voluntary buyouts to a wide range of employees as it balances a costly artificial intelligence infrastructure build-out with capital efficiency. The new voluntary exit offer covers certain workers in the United States,
– Members of parliament from BRICS nations held an interaction with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum in New Delhi. Modi and the visiting delegates exchanged views on a wide range of issues. The forum is
– Malaria has killed 22 people in Namibia’s Zambezi Region this year, as cases since January reached 33,944, health authorities said. Three clinics, Muyako, Choi and Sesheke, have emerged as the main hotspots. They accounted for 49% of the 706
Automotive
United States automakers are recalibrating their strategies following significant shifts in federal electric vehicle policy under President Donald Trump. Since taking office, Trump has acted to dismantle measures favoring EVs, beginning with an executive order to eliminate what he described as
Dodge has announced that starting August 13, 2025, every model in the 2026 Dodge Durango lineup will come standard with a HEMI V-8 engine. This marks the first time the entire Durango range, from the base GT to the high-performance SRT
Lamborghini has unveiled the first Ad Personam edition of its newly launched Temerario, debuting in Porto Cervo, Sardinia, during the height of the summer season. The model, named Temerario “Porto Cervo” for the occasion, was introduced at a private gathering
Mercedes-Benz has announced significant price reductions for its EQ electric vehicle (EV) lineup in the United States, in response to weakening demand and the impact of new trade tariffs introduced by former President Donald Trump. The automaker is also temporarily suspending
Uber has announced plans to deploy 20,000 robotaxis over the next six years as part of its long-term strategy to expand its autonomous vehicle operations. The ride-hailing company confirmed the fleet will consist of electric SUVs manufactured by Lucid and fitted with
Tesla has launched a redesigned version of its Model Y electric SUV in major global markets, including China, Europe, North America, and the UAE. The refreshed model, referred to internally as “Juniper,” introduces exterior styling changes, improved range, and new interior technology aimed at