The World Health Organization (WHO) has elevated the risk of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) from “high” to “very high.” The Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, which has no proven vaccine, has resulted in 177 suspected deaths and 750 suspected cases. WHO Director Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus indicated that while the…
The arrest of Jonathan Andic, 45, son of Mango founder Isak Andic, has been made by Catalan police in a renewed investigation into his father’s death, which was initially deemed accidental. Isak Andic, 71, passed away in December 2024 after falling from a ravine during a walk in the Montserrat mountains near Barcelona, with his…
Africa’s top health agency, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), has declared an Ebola outbreak in the eastern Ituri province of the Democratic Republic of Congo, reporting around 246 cases and 65 deaths, primarily in the gold-mining towns of Mongwalu and Rwampara. A meeting is being convened with DR Congo and…
The Philippine Senate was locked down as military personnel entered the building where Senator Ronald Dela Rosa, wanted by the Internationl Criminal Court (ICC), had sought refuge. Gunfire was reported, although officials have not disclosed the shooter, and no casualties have been confirmed. Dela Rosa, accused by the ICC of involvement in extrajudicial killings during…
US President Donald Trump stated he “wasn’t worried” during his evacuation from the White House Correspondents’ Dinner after a gunman attempted to enter the event. In an interview with CBS News’ 60 Minutes, Trump described the world as “crazy” and confirmed that he was conscious of the situation while being escorted to safety. The suspect,…
The arrested suspect, identified as 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen from Torrance, California, was detained after shots were fired during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner at the Washington Hilton hotel. Security officials reported Allen expressed intent to shoot officials in the Trump administration. Acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche mentioned that preliminary investigations suggested he likely…
Explosions and gunfire have erupted in Mali’s capital, Bamako, amidst coordinated attacks by armed groups across the nation. The military reported ongoing clashes, stating that defense forces are actively repelling the assaults, particularly in Kati, where a major military base is located. Witnesses reported explosions and gunfire in this area, with soldiers deployed to block…
Officials in Japan have issued warnings of a heightened risk of a significant earthquake occurring within the next week following a 7.7 magnitude quake off the north-eastern coast, which prompted evacuation orders and warnings of tsunami waves up to 3 meters. Residents in coastal regions, particularly in Iwate prefecture, were instructed to seek higher ground…
The UK has confirmed it will not participate in enforcing the US military blockade of Iran. British naval assets will not be used to obstruct Iranian ports, although the UK will continue employing minesweepers and anti-drone operations in the region to support freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, vital for the global economy….
Many world leaders have expressed support for the US-Iran agreement to a two-week ceasefire, which includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Gulf nations like Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, and Oman have endorsed the conditional deal, while Pakistan, playing a mediation role, also backs the ceasefire. US President Donald Trump mentioned suspending bombings contingent on…
