WHO Reports 53,000 TB Deaths in South Africa Amid Declining Incidence
South Africa recorded approximately 53,000 deaths from tuberculosis in 2025, according to new estimates released by the World Health Organization. While the number of people falling ill with the disease has declined by 63% since 2015, mortality rates have fallen much more slowly, leaving TB as a persistent and deadly public health challenge.
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NCLT Chennai Orders Insolvency Proceedings Against Orchid Pharma Founder K Raghavendra Rao
The Chennai bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has ordered the initiation of insolvency resolution proceedings against K Raghavendra Rao, the founder of Orchid Pharma Ltd, and his wife R Vijayalakshmi. The order addresses personal guarantees for company loans totaling Rs 256.29 crore, marking a significant legal development nearly six years after the pharmaceutical firm was transferred to the Dhanuka Group.
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NASA Seeks Commercial Proposals to Extend Hubble Space Telescope's Life
NASA has issued a formal request for information seeking commercial proposals to extend the operational lifespan of the Hubble Space Telescope. Facing an anticipated atmospheric reentry in 2033 or 2034 and ongoing hardware issues, the agency is exploring private-sector solutions to raise the telescope’s orbit or manage its disposal.
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Texas Law Professor Saved by Navy SEAL Student After Collapsing in Class
Michael Maslanka, a 73-year-old associate professor at the UNT Dallas College of Law, collapsed from a heart attack during an October 6 lecture. Third-year student Matthew Melton, a Navy SEAL veteran with combat medical experience, administered CPR and helped save the professor’s life.
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South Africa Nuclear Consultation Denies Predetermined Decision Amid R500-billion Cost Debate
South Africa’s electricity department has categorically denied accusations that its public consultation on a new 5.2GW nuclear program is a predetermined exercise, following sharp criticism from energy analysts regarding the project's transparency and massive financial implications. Deputy director-general Zizamele Mbambo insisted the process is conducted in good faith, even as former officials and experts debate the feasibility of the R500-billion price tag and the government’s industrial localization goals.
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Rosalía Wins Album of the Year at 2026 Latin Grammy Awards
Spanish singer Rosalía won album of the year at the 27th annual Latin Grammy Awards on Thursday night, capping an electrifying ceremony held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The event honored a wide range of artists, with Daddy Yankee named Person of the Year and composer Edgar Barrera setting a new record for most wins.
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Digi Power X Reports Q3 2026 Revenue Up 85% and AI Revenue Up Over 400% Compared to Q2
Contracted colocation at Columbiana represents approximately $402 million of Phase 1 contract value over the initial ten-year term and up to approximately $1.07 billion across both phases; Company ends quarter with $119.6 million in cash and digital currencies and no outstanding borrowings
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ANC Explores Seat Transfer from SACP Amid Coalition Talks
The African National Congress (ANC) is exploring a controversial arrangement with the South African Communist Party (SACP) to transfer provincial representation (PR) council seats. This strategic maneuver seeks to provide council access for ANC mayoral candidates in Johannesburg who failed to secure seats through the direct election system, following the party’s significant electoral decline in local government polls.
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Greta Thunberg and Global South Activists Condemn Fossil Fuel Expansion at COP
Climate activist Greta Thunberg returned to a UN climate summit press conference for the first time since 2021, joining voices from the Global South to condemn the ongoing expansion of fossil fuels. Speaking alongside campaigners from Gaza, Nepal, and Rwanda-DRC, Thunberg described the current political response as detached from reality while activists highlighted the immediate human cost of inaction.
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Below Deck alumnus João Franco and brother arrested after fatal Turkey fight
Former Below Deck cast member João Franco and his brother Karlos Franco have been arrested in Turkey after a fight at a clothing store in Muğla left a 17-year-old employee dead.
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