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UN Roblox game uses cooperation in violence-prevention outreach
The UN Spotlight Initiative introduced Sync or Storm on Roblox as part of its October violence-prevention outreach
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China reports Yaogan satellite groups reaching planned orbits
China launched two Yaogan remote-sensing satellite groups from Jiuquan on October 24, QNA reported
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AI diagnosis research: benchmark results are not clinical deployment
Microsoft announced research on October 22 involving an AI system that gathers information progressively, selecting questions and tests before diagnosis
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Jordan says 42 AI strategy projects are underway or completed
Jordanian digital economy minister Sami Smeirat said 42 of 68 projects and initiatives in the country’s AI strategy were underway or completed, in a QNA…
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Report: Chrome expands scam warnings and fake command protection
QNA reported on 21 October that Google added three protections to Chrome’s Enhanced Protection mode: tiered site warnings, AI page analysis and checks for…
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Microsoft urges oversight of AI agent permissions
QNA reported on 20 October that Microsoft warned about enterprise AI agents’ behaviour and access to sensitive data. It described tools to monitor agents,…
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Xiaomi launches Redmi Band 4 in China with 50 sports modes
Xiaomi launched Redmi Band 4 in China at 169 yuan, QNA reported on 20 October. The tracker has a 1.47-inch screen, 50 sports modes and a 5ATM…
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SpaceX launches 32 payloads on Bandwagon-5 mission
SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 carrying 32 payloads on Bandwagon-5 on 20 October, QNA reported. The rideshare mission lifted off from Cape Canaveral in Florida.
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Orionid meteor shower peak expected over Qatar on 21 October
Qatar Calendar House expects the Orionid meteor shower to peak from the evening of 21 October into dawn on 22 October 2026, QNA reported on 19 October.
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47 Qatar Science Park startups begin using Microsoft programme
Qatar Science and Technology Park said 47 of 105 nominated startups had begun benefiting from Microsoft’s startup programme, QNA reported on 19 October 2026.
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Report: Windows 11 update targets smoother performance on limited memory
QNA reported on 19 October 2026 that a Windows 11 update focuses on responsiveness and memory management, particularly on computers with 8GB of RAM.
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GCC telecom ministers review roaming and digital services
GCC postal and telecommunications ministers reviewed regulation, roaming and internet-based services at their 30th meeting in Bahrain on 18 October 2026, QNA…
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