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September 21, 2024 4:56 PM

WHO steps up mpox surveillance in South Sudan as cases soars in Africa

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has stepped up Mpox surveillance in South Sudan as the number of cases continues to rise across Africa.   Humphrey Karamagi, WHO representative for South Sudan, emphasised the importance of quick and reliable testing in staying ahead of evolving health cris...

September 21, 2024 4:45 PM

Ethnic clashes between Chakma and Bengali residents in Bangladesh

In Bangladesh, ethnic clashes between indigenous Chakma and Bengali residents have raised tensions in Chittagong hill tract districts. Amidst escalating ethnic tension, the authority imposed Section 144 on Friday afternoon in Khagrachhari and Rangamati towns, barring public gatherings.   Mean...

September 21, 2024 1:40 PM

Know a quick fact about ‘Quad’

Quad brings together four countries—India, Australia, Japan, and the US—with a commitment to support an open, free, and inclusive Indo-Pacific. QUAD's initiatives are aimed at complementing the region's development priorities, accelerating the implementation of Sustainable Development Goals, and...

September 21, 2024 1:52 PM

Sri Lanka: Voting underway for Presidential elections

Voting for the Presidential elections in Sri Lanka is underway in the first elections after the economic downturn. Voting has been peaceful so far on the island as the 17 million electorate to choose the ninth executive president. Voting commenced at 7 am at over 13,400 polling centres across 22 ele...

September 21, 2024 7:42 AM

Hezbollah confirms death of its top commander Ibrahim Aqil in Dahiyeh area, Beirut

Lebanon-based terrorist group Hezbollah has confirmed the death of its top commander Ibrahim Aqil, in an Israeli airstrike on a building in the southern suburbs of the capital Beirut yesterday. Lebanon’s Health Ministry said, at least 14 people were killed and 66 others injured in the strikes in t...

September 20, 2024 9:34 PM

Sri Lanka prepares for Presidential elections tomorrow

In Sri Lanka, stage is set for selection of new President tomorrow as the island prepares to hold its first election after the 2022 economic crisis. While 38 candidates are in the race, the contest is mainly between incumbent President Ranil Wickremasinghe, Opposition leader Sajith Premadasa and lef...

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