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WHO Confirms 11 New Ebola Cases In Congo
Sep 24, 2025 08:55 pm CST
Eleven new confirmed cases of Ebola were reported in the Democratic Republic of Congo since the World Health Organisation's last update on September 15, showing a decreasing trend of cases in the recent week, the UN health agency said on Wednesday.
After Killing 17 In Taiwan, Typhoon Ragasa Slams Into South China
Sep 24, 2025 08:52 pm CST
Fierce winds, pounding rain and rough seas battered southern China on Wednesday as powerful Typhoon Ragasa made landfall in Guangdong province after killing at least 17 in Taiwan.
Convicted Trump Assassination Plotter Ryan Routh Tries To Stab Himself In Court
Sep 24, 2025 08:51 pm CST
Ryan Routh, convicted of plotting to assassinate US President Donald Trump, attempted to stab himself in the neck with a pen in court.
Italy Deploys Navy Frigate After Israeli Drone Attack On Gaza Aid Ships
Sep 24, 2025 08:46 pm CST
Italy's Defence Minister Guido Crosetto sent a navy frigate Wednesday to assist a Gaza-bound aid flotilla, after organisers said several of their boats had been targeted by drones off Greece.
HIV-Prevention Drug To Be Available For Rs 3,500 A Year From 2027
Sep 24, 2025 08:35 pm CST
Generic versions of a groundbreaking injectable HIV-prevention drug should be available for $40 or Rs 3,548 a year in more than 100 countries from 2027, Unitaid and the Gates Foundation said Wednesday.
"Best Friends Forever": Statue Of Trump, Epstein Holding Hands Appears In DC
Sep 24, 2025 07:07 pm CST
A 12-foot bronze statue of US President Donald Trump and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein holding hands to celebrate Friendship Month has been installed on the National Mall in Washington, DC.
As Trump Talks Peace In New York, Israeli Tanks Push Deeper Into Gaza City
Sep 24, 2025 06:52 pm CST
Israeli forces pushed towards the heart of Gaza City on Wednesday, risking the lives of Palestinians who had stayed put in hopes that growing pressure on Israel for a ceasefire would mean they would not lose their homes.
Donald Trump's H-1B Visa Fees Hike Raises Doctor Shortage Concerns In US
Sep 24, 2025 06:30 pm CST
The Trump administration's plan to dramatically raise fees for H-1B visas is drawing concern from US healthcare groups who say the move could worsen staffing shortages as more than half of healthcare workers consider changing jobs.
Google Admits To Censorship Under Joe Biden, Plans To Restore Banned YouTube Accounts
Sep 24, 2025 06:12 pm CST
Google has admitted to removing content from YouTube under pressure from the Biden administration and announced a new policy allowing previously banned accounts to be reinstated, affecting both ordinary users and public figures.
Google's AI Comeback: A Year After Bard, Gemini Shines
Sep 24, 2025 05:34 pm CST
Caught off guard by ChatGPT and mocked for early blunders with its own generative artificial intelligence efforts, Google has pulled off a dramatic turnaround in just one year, becoming a major player in consumer-facing AI.