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The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that the Democratic Republic of Congo is facing a health crisis driven by a cholera epidemic and an Ebola outbreak. Between January 2025 and September 2026, more than 125,000 suspected cholera cases and 3,644 deaths have been recorded. In the last week alone, there was a 17.6% increase in reported cases. The spread of the diarrheal disease is fueled by a lack of access to potable water and sanitation infrastructure in North Kivu, South Kivu, and Haut Katanga provinces. Active insecurity and conflict restrict medical teams from reaching critical areas, delaying treatments and increasing mortality rates. Meanwhile, the Ebola epidemic, declared in May, has caused 4,410 deaths across seven provinces, further complicating the humanitarian response. The WHO is preparing vaccination campaigns in Mulungu and Shabunda, though the Bundibugyo strain lacks specific treatments.

The Indian cricket team has decided to exclude fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah from the upcoming five-match ODI series against New Zealand, even though he is fully fit. Team management believes it is better to keep him fresh for red-ball Test cricket and the World Test Championship (WTC). Under this strategy, Bumrah is currently training in Ahmedabad and is expected to reach the BCCI Center of Excellence (CoE) by late November. There are also plans to consider playing him in India A's third match starting on November 6 to increase his workload before he rests for the Wellington Test beginning on November 19. This decision accounts not only for the New Zealand series but also for the five-match series against Australia next year.

The Electoral Justice of Minas Gerais ordered a federal police investigation into elected federal deputy Ana Elisa Santos Silva (PT-MG) for an alleged electoral crime. The decision responds to a request by Senator and presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro (PL-RJ), who filed a criminal complaint alleging that Ana Elisa disseminated false information about the presidential campaign in the first round. According to the complaint, Ana Elisa stated on social media that supporters of Flávio Bolsonaro were attempting to remove the title of patron saint of Brazil from Our Lady of Aparecida. Judge Orlando Israel de Souza ordered company X Brasil Internet to preserve records of the investigated posts between September 24 and October 8. However, the magistrate denied a request to ban the deputy from publishing election-related content, citing the measure as generic and indeterminate. Ana Elisa was elected with more than 524,000 votes and had previously been asked by President Lula to assist in the petist campaign strategy.

Agriculture Minister Annie Genevard has promised a recovery plan to support farmers within the 2027 budget. The measure aims to address concerns among producers affected by recent heatwaves that disrupted harvests. Prime Minister Michel Barnier presided over a meeting on this plan on Thursday, attended by Ministers Genevard, Monique Barbut, and Serge Papin. Genevard acknowledged the anxiety and anger felt by farmers, noting that next summer could be difficult for the sector.

President Prabowo Subianto has instructed an acceleration of a comprehensive transformation at PT PLN (Persero). The directive was given during a meeting with Danantara CEO Rosan P Roeslani. Key instructions include fixing the business model to improve efficiency and productivity. There is also an acceleration plan for 100 gigawatts of solar panel capacity. The goal is to improve the company's financial performance and reduce energy subsidy needs. Suroso Isnandar has officially been sworn in as the new CEO of PLN. He will lead the implementation of these directives with a focus on developing solar power plants.

PT Inti Food Sejahtera has secured a purchase commitment worth US$1 million for its tempeh-based protein bar, Tempbar. The company plans to expand its international market by targeting Australia through new distribution partnerships. This launch marks a significant effort to commercialize local food innovations in the global market.

Gaurav Bhatia, the national spokesperson for the Bharatiya Janata Party, launched a sharp attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday. Speaking at a press conference in New Delhi, Bhatia described Gandhi as undemocratic and irresponsible. He argued that while protesting is a fundamental right, it has limits within the Supreme Court of India. Bhatia stated that the court should not be subject to mob rule and claimed Gandhi lacks understanding of the Constitution. The remarks were made during a discussion on proceedings at the Supreme Court.

The Ho Chi Minh City publishing delegation actively participated in the 2026 Frankfurt Book Fair in Germany. The group established connections with 36 foreign partner units. Readers showed significant interest in Vietnamese publications presented by the delegation. This presence opens new opportunities for the printing and publishing industry in Ho Chi Minh City. It specifically facilitates book copyright transactions and deeper integration into global supply chains.

Water levels in Iran's dams have increased by 30 percent compared to the same period last year, reaching a total of 23.31 billion cubic meters. The Water Resources Management Company reported this improvement in national water reserves. Despite this overall increase, six dams across the country remain filled with less than 10 percent of their capacity. These specific reservoirs require special attention according to the latest data.