– Gold prices edged higher on Wednesday, October 28, after rising more than 1% in the previous session. Spot gold gained 0.1% to $4,061.86 per ounce by 00:36 GMT. US gold futures for December delivery steadied at $4,075.60. Investors were
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Business
– The World Trade Organization has increased its forecast for global merchandise trade growth in 2026 to 3.9 percent, representing a significant rise from the 1.9 percent estimate issued in March. The organization attributed this positive revision to stronger trade
Travel
– During the initial six months of 2026, tourist accommodation within the European Union reached a total of 1.321 billion overnight stays. This figure represents a 1.7% increase from 1.299 billion nights recorded in the same period of 2025. Eurostat
Technology
– Russian technology company MWS AI has launched a universal AI agent designed to handle internal office tasks for businesses. The service, called MWS AI Cowork, can plan and carry out tasks on its own through a single chat window.
– The UK government will invest £100 million in a new AI Biosecurity Lab designed to use artificial intelligence to detect and track biological threats. Officials described it as the world’s first dedicated AI biosecurity organisation. The lab forms part
– Researchers from Russia and China have pioneered an ultrasonic welding technique that effectively doubles the tensile strength of metal joints. This approach also prolongs the lifespan of welded parts by a factor of 1.9. The breakthrough was spearheaded by
EU Secures €115 Million for Defence Innovation Through AGILE Fund to Accelerate Technology Deployment
– The European Union has approved a €115 million initiative aimed at boosting defence innovation across its member states. Known as the AGILE programme, it is designed to support small and medium-sized enterprises, including start-ups and scale-ups, in advancing defence
Britain Bolsters AI Security Measures Following Cyber Vulnerability Assessments
– Britain is enhancing its national defenses against emerging AI threats after discovering over 1,300 cyber weaknesses during recent trials. These vulnerabilities were identified across hundreds of government software repositories. The UK government announced that its initiative will leverage cutting-edge
Russia’s Three-Year Initiative to Deploy 12,000 Autonomous Delivery Robots Aims to Set Nationwide Standards
– Over the next three years, Russia intends to roll out at least 12,000 autonomous delivery robots as part of a comprehensive national pilot program. This initiative aims to establish a legal framework that facilitates the testing of robotic couriers,

