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MEASLES OUTBREAK SURGES IN U.S. AS VACCINE RATES FALL AND TRAVEL FUELS SPREAD
Measles is surging across the U.S. in 2025, with nearly 1,200 cases in 34 states—the highest since 2019. Texas leads the outbreak, with 744 cases across 35 counties, particularly in low-vaccinated areas like Gaines County. Two children have died, and nearly 100 have been hospitalized. The virus spread east into New Mexico (81 cases), Kansas (72–76 cases), and North Dakota (34 cases), which now has the highest per-capita rate. Other states like Ohio, Oklahoma, and Montana have
6 days ago1 min read


GOVERNMENT FORMS HIGH-LEVEL COMMITTEE TO PREVENT FUTURE AIR CRASHES
In the wake of the tragic Air India crash on June 12 that claimed nearly 260 lives, the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) has formed a high-level, multi-disciplinary committee to ensure such disasters do not recur. Chaired by the Union Home Secretary, the panel has a three-month deadline to submit a comprehensive report.
Jun 141 min read


TORNADO NEAR SHERMAN, TEXAS SPARKS WIDESPREAD STORM WARNINGS AND DAMAGE THREATS
A massive tornado was spotted near Sherman, Texas, on Sunday evening, triggering widespread concern as severe weather warnings swept across the state. Storm chasers and residents shared dramatic videos of the twister and intense thunderstorms on social media. Wind speeds reached up to 90 mph, with forecasters confirming a strong tornado just north of Sherman, near Dallas.
Jun 91 min read


CHINA UNVEILS POWERFUL DF-5B MISSILE AMID GROWING NUCLEAR ARSENAL AND GLOBAL TENSIONS
China has publicly revealed details about its powerful DF-5B intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) for the first time, surprising many due to the country’s traditionally secretive nuclear stance.
Jun 51 min read


CLIMATE CHANGE FUELS THE SPREAD OF DEADLY ASPERGILLUS FUNGUS
As climate change intensifies, the risk of fungal infections is quietly rising—led by Aspergillus, a once-contained mold now expanding into new territories.
May 291 min read


D.C. SHOOTING OUTSIDE JEWISH MUSEUM DEEMED TERROR ATTACK BY FBI
The FBI has classified a deadly shooting outside a Jewish museum in Washington, D.C. as an act of terrorism and hate crime.
May 231 min read


PUTIN VISITS KURSK AFTER RUSSIA CLAIMS FULL CONTROL AMID ONGOING BORDER CLASHES
Russian President Vladimir Putin made an unannounced visit to the city of Kurchatov in Kursk on Tuesday, marking his first trip to the region since Moscow claimed full control after repelling a rare Ukrainian incursion.
May 211 min read


ISRAELI PRIME MINISTER REFUSES TO HALT WAR IN GAZA DESPITE HOSTAGE RELEASE TALKS
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Israel will not halt its war in Gaza, despite talks on a potential ceasefire. This comes after airstrikes on two Gaza hospitals, killing at least eight people.
May 141 min read


TRUMP REVIVES ALCATRAZ IN SYMBOLIC PUSH FOR LAW AND ORDER
In a surprise move, Donald Trump announced plans to resurrect Alcatraz, the notorious prison island off San Francisco, citing its symbolic power for “law and order.” The directive, posted on Truth Social, orders federal agencies to reopen and expand the facility to house “America’s most ruthless and violent offenders.”
May 61 min read


PUTIN ACCEPTS MODI'S INVITATION FOR INDIA VISIT, CONDEMNS PAHALGAM TERROR ATTACK, CALLS FOR INDIA-PAKISTAN DE-ESCALATION
Russian President Vladimir Putin has accepted Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s invitation to visit India later this year for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit, the Kremlin confirmed following a phone conversation between the two leaders.
May 51 min read


MALDIVES PRESIDENT MOHAMED MUIZZU SETS WORLD RECORD WITH 15-HOUR PRESS CONFERENCE
Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu set a new world record by holding a marathon press conference for nearly 15 hours, his office confirmed on Sunday. The session, which began at 10:00 am (0500 GMT) on Saturday, lasted 14 hours and 54 minutes with brief pauses for prayers.
May 41 min read


CHINA DEMANDS US SHOW SINCERITY BEFORE TARIFF TALKS CAN RESUME
China’s Ministry of Commerce announced on Friday that it is assessing the situation after multiple recent U.S. attempts to initiate tariff discussions, Xinhua reported.
May 31 min read


ISRAEL STRIKES NEAR SYRIAN PRESIDENTIAL PALACE AMID ESCALATING CLASHES WITH DRUZE FIGHTERS
Israel launched an airstrike early Friday near Syria’s presidential palace in Damascus, following escalating violence between Syrian government forces and Druze fighters. The strike, the second Israeli attack on Syrian territory this week
May 21 min read


TRUMP'S TARIFFS BITE INTO CHINA'S ECONOMY AS BEIJING SILENTLY EASES TRADE PRESSURE
U.S. President Donald Trump’s steep tariffs on Chinese imports—reaching up to 145%—are now visibly impacting China’s economy, already weakened by post-pandemic struggles and a lingering property crisis.
May 11 min read


LIBERAL PARTY'S COMEBACK WIN DRIVEN BY TRUMP'S THREATS AND TRADE WAR
In a stunning election comeback, Mark Carney's Liberal Party won Canada’s federal election on Monday, aided by U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to annex Canada and a trade war that spurred nationalism.
Apr 291 min read


CANADIANS VOTE IN HIGH-STAKES ELECTION AS TRUMP LOOMS OVER CAMPAIGN
Canadians head to the polls Monday amid high tensions, following a fatal car ramming attack Saturday in Vancouver that briefly suspended election campaigning. Police ruled out terrorism
Apr 281 min read


TRUMP THREATENS TOUGHER SANCTIONS ON RUSSIA AFTER MEETING WITH ZELENSKYY IN ROME
U.S. President Donald Trump, after meeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Rome at Pope Francis' funeral, expressed deep frustration with Russia’s ongoing attacks on Ukraine.
Apr 271 min read


TRUMP ATTENDS POPE FRANCIS' FUNERAL, MEETS WITH ZELENSKYY, CALLS FOR RUSSIA-UKRAINE TALKS
Former President Donald Trump attended the funeral of Pope Francis on Saturday, joining over 50 world leaders at the Vatican. Trump, accompanied by First Lady Melania Trump, was seated near French President Emmanuel Macron. Despite past disagreements with the Pope on immigration and climate change
Apr 261 min read


UNDERSTANDING MALARIA: HOW IT DIFFERS FROM OTHER MOSQUITO-BORNE DISEASES
On World Malaria Day, it’s vital to distinguish malaria from other mosquito-borne diseases like dengue, chikungunya, and Zika. While all are transmitted by mosquitoes, malaria is caused by Plasmodium parasites via Anopheles mosquitoes, which bite at night. In contrast, diseases like dengue
Apr 251 min read


SUSPECTED JIHADIST ATTACK IN BENIN KILLS 54 SOLDIERS IN DEADLIEST ASSAULT TO DATE
A deadly attack by suspected jihadist insurgents claimed the lives of 54 soldiers in northern Benin’s W National Park on April 17, according to a government update. Initially, only eight deaths were reported
Apr 241 min read
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