Air Arabia plans to launch direct flights connecting Sharjah and Gdansk starting December 14, 2026, creating a new route between the UAE and northern Poland. The airline will operate five weekly flights between Sharjah International Airport and Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport. Services are scheduled for Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. This new connection will offer travelers from Poland’s Pomeranian region a direct air link to Sharjah.
European Commission Bolsters Ebola Response with Significant PCR Support for Major Outbreak BRUSSELS, BELGIUM / RankWire.AI / – The European Commission has enhanced its Ebola response efforts by purchasing €2.1 million worth of PCR testing kits specifically for the Bundibugyo virus outbreak. These open-platform tests are compatible with existing laboratory systems, enabling quicker and more flexible diagnostic capabilities. The procurement process was supported by the European Health and Digital Executive Agency. Delivery of the tests is expected to begin in August, as health teams confront a substantial outbreak centered in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and spreading across neighboring regions.
News
An earthquake measuring 6.1 in magnitude struck offshore near Indonesia’s North Sumatra province on Tuesday, causing tremors felt across various regions of Sumatra. The seismic event took place at 1:02:23 p.m. western Indonesian time, which corresponds to 06:02:23 UTC. Its epicenter was located approximately 147 kilometers southeast of South Nias Regency. Officials reported the quake occurred at a depth of 29 kilometers beneath waters off the west coast of Sumatra.Indonesia’s South Nias earthquake prompts monitoring after tremors spread across Sumatra.
Technology
Japan successfully conducted the launch of its H3 rocket, delivering the Michibiki No. 7 navigation satellite into orbit. Michibiki No. 7, also known as QZS-7, is now part of Japan’s Quasi-Zenith Satellite System, enhancing accuracy in positioning, navigation, and timing services. Japan began offering operational QZSS services in November 2018, covering Japan and the broader Asia-Oceania region. The achievement of this flight follows the loss of Michibiki No. 5 during H3 Flight No. 8 in December 2025, with the rocket’s second-stage engine shutdown. JAXA conducted an investigation before resuming H3 launches with successful missions.
Automotive
The 2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class adds an illuminated grille, optional lit hood star, and DIGITAL LIGHT headlamps, pairing new styling cues with flagship cabin tech and comfort features.
Tesla’s China-made EV sales rose 9.9% in November 2025, reaching 86,700 units, signaling a strong recovery for the automaker in the world’s largest EV market.
STUTTGART, November 19, 2025: Porsche has introduced the first fully electric version of its flagship SUV, the Cayenne, marking a pivotal moment in the brand’s…
BERLIN, Oct. 25, 2025: Porsche AG reported an operating loss of €967 million for the third quarter of 2025, its first quarterly loss since the…