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May 15, 2026 1:47 PM

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New outbreak of Ebola kills 65 in eastern DR Congo

An Ebola outbreak in the northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo has killed 65 people and infected hundreds of others, triggering concerns that the disease could spread across borders.   About 246 people are suspected of having Ebola, with regional health officials convening an urgent meeting ...

May 15, 2026 1:08 PM

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Four Bangladeshi brothers found dead inside parked car in Oman

Four Bangladeshi brothers from Chattogram have been found dead inside a parked car in Oman’s Muladda area, triggering shock and grief among the expatriate community and their hometown in Bangladesh.   The deceased were identified as Mohammad Rashed, Mohammad Sahed, Mohammad Siraj and Mohammad Shahid...

May 15, 2026 12:07 PM

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CIA Director John Ratcliffe meets with Cuban officials in Havana

CIA Director John Ratcliffe met with Cuban counterparts and interior ministry officials in Havana amid the energy crisis.   During the meeting, both sides discussed intelligence sharing, security, and economic stability. The US said it is willing to work with Cuba, but only if Cuba makes major refor...

May 15, 2026 10:58 AM

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Israel and Lebanon resume peace talks in Washington

Israeli and Lebanese officials held a third round of peace talks in Washington to discuss disarming Hezbollah and improving relations between the two countries. The talks are continuing today, but it is still unclear if any major progress has been made. Israel’s delegation is led by Ambassador Yechi...

May 15, 2026 10:18 AM

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US & China stress cooperation despite tensions over trade and security issues

US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping have held talks in Beijing and stressed on cooperation over confrontation despite tensions over trade, technology and regional security. The meeting yesterday marked Trump’s first visit to China during his second stint of presidency. Accordi...

May 15, 2026 7:41 AM

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492 climbers including 95 Indians to scale Mt Everest this season

In Nepal, this climbing season, 492 mountaineers have been issued permits to climb Mt Everest. The new figure surpasses the previous record of 479 permits set in 2023. The royalties generated from Mt Everest alone amounted to USD 7.19 million, over NPR 1.07 billion. Climbers from 55 countries will s...

May 14, 2026 9:45 PM

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PM Modi to embark on a five-nation tour, beginning tomorrow

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a six-day visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, and Italy tomorrow. On the first leg of his five-nation visit, Mr Modi will reach the UAE tomorrow, where he will meet the President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The...

May 14, 2026 8:31 PM

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US warns China of using force against Taiwan would be “terrible mistake”

  US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has warned China that using force against Taiwan would be a “terrible mistake.” He also emphasized that the United States’ policy toward Taiwan remains “unchanged” following President Donald Trump’s meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. In an interview with a...