Saudi Arabia has abolished its Kafala sponsorship system, replacing it with a contract-based employment model that grants migrant workers greater rights and mobility. This reform impacts 13 million workers, aligns with regional trends, and supports the 'Vision 2030' initiative to improve labor practices and attract foreign investment.

Italy's birth rate plummeted to a historic low in 2024, recording just 369,944 births—a 2.6% drop from 2023, reflecting a persistent 16-year decline. This trend exacerbates the nation's demographic challenges, with delayed motherhood and aging population dynamics further complicating the situation.

A surge of high-profile museum burglaries in France has targeted valuable artifacts, including a 2,000-coin heist in Landres following a major jewelry theft at the Louvre. Authorities suspect organized crime, as investigations reveal sophisticated and strategic operations behind the thefts.

European leaders gather in Brussels to discuss Ukraine's support, climate goals, and geopolitical issues, with President Zelenskyy expected to join. Key topics include military aid for Ukraine, climate neutrality, and managing EU-China relations amidst rare earth restrictions.

Violence by Israeli settlers in the West Bank during the olive harvest has intensified, escalating regional tensions amid Israeli military operations and settlement expansion. U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance remains hopeful about the Gaza ceasefire, urging patience and reiterating no American troop deployment, while diplomatic efforts continue to address the hostage situation and regional instability.

Dell Technologies unveils major upgrades to its AI Data Platform, enhancing data transformation and AI capabilities with new storage engine integrations and NVIDIA collaborations. The updates, set for release from December 2025 to mid-2026, promise faster performance, improved scalability, and innovative data handling tools to support enterprise AI workloads.

Scientists have unearthed evidence of ancient parasites from millennia-old fecal samples in Mexico, revealing poor sanitation in the Loma San Gabriel culture. Using innovative DNA techniques, the study highlights how advanced molecular methods can uncover historical health and disease patterns, offering insights into past human lifestyles.

Touchstone Research has unveiled the first-ever Generative AI UX Research and Usability Testing practice to aid companies in crafting intuitive, trustworthy AI products. Leveraging findings from over 50 studies, this initiative focuses on user trust, perception, and the ethical design of AI systems, offering flexible engagement models to adapt to rapidly evolving AI interactions.

The WHO hosted a pivotal dialogue in Ottawa, uniting Indigenous leaders and global stakeholders to shape its Framework on Indigenous Knowledge and Health. This event aligns with Canada's 10th anniversary of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, focusing on Indigenous rights and traditional medicine integration.

Broadcom reports record Q3 2025 revenues of $15.9 billion, spurred by AI semiconductor demand, with a market cap of $1.65 trillion. The firm expands AI infrastructure through a new OpenAI partnership, despite facing integration and geopolitical risks.