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India has advised citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Congo, Uganda and South Sudan following an Ebola outbreak linked to the Bundibugyo virus strain. The WHO has declared the outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern amid fears of regional transmission.
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A 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck Hawaii’s Big Island late Friday night, with tremors felt across the islands. Authorities confirmed there was no tsunami threat, while the USGS said no impact was reported on Mauna Loa or Kilauea volcanoes despite minor aftershocks.
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Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency in California’s Orange County after a hazardous chemical incident at an aerospace plant in Garden Grove. Authorities warned that a volatile chemical tank could rupture or explode as temperatures inside it continued rising.
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Residents in Mongbwalu, eastern Congo, attacked and burned a tent at an Ebola treatment centre run by Doctors Without Borders, causing panic and the escape of 18 suspected patients. This was the second such attack in a week, following another centre’s destruction in Rwampara.
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, on a visit to India, said negotiations with Iran have made “some progress,” raising hopes of a resolution to the two-month-long West Asia conflict. He reiterated Washington’s stance that Iran must not acquire nuclear weapons and must keep the Strait of Hormuz open without tolls.
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China will launch the Shenzhou-23 crewed mission to the Tiangong space station on Sunday night, marking the first time a Hong Kong astronaut, Li Jiaying, will travel to orbit. He joins Chinese astronauts Zhu Yangzhu and Zhang Zhiyuan.
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France has banned Israel’s far-right national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir from entering its territory, citing his “unspeakable” behaviour towards French and European activists detained during the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla.
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US lawmakers and immigration advocates criticised the Trump administration’s new policy requiring green card applicants to apply from their home countries. Critics warned the move could disrupt families, impact skilled workers, and hurt America’s competitiveness while triggering legal challenges against the decision
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A fresh Ebola outbreak in Africa is raising global concern. Here's why experts are worried, how the virus may have spread, and what precautionary steps countries including India are taking.
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SpaceX launched the latest test flight of Starship, featuring the upgraded Version 3 system powered by 33 Raptor 3 engines. The mission tested major design improvements as the company continues efforts to build a fully reusable launch system for future space missions.
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A gas explosion at the Liushenyu coal mine in northern China has killed 90 miners, with over 200 rescued as emergency operations continue. President Xi Jinping ordered a full-scale rescue, investigation, and stricter safety measures to prevent future mining disasters
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RR will look to dominate against MI
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi and invited him to the White House on behalf of President Donald Trump. Both leaders discussed strengthening the India-US strategic partnership, focusing on defence, trade, technology, and Indo-Pacific cooperation
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A rare hantavirus outbreak aboard Dutch cruise ship MV Hondius led South African scientists into a rapid investigation after multiple passengers fell ill and two died. Within 24 hours, experts identified the Andes strain, helping WHO and health authorities contain the potentially dangerous rodent-borne infection
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Marco Rubio arrived in India on a four-day visit focused on strengthening US-India ties, energy cooperation and Indo-Pacific coordination. He is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and attend the Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi.
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The Trump administration has introduced a new immigration policy that could require many legal immigrants in the United States to leave the country and apply for permanent residency from abroad, triggering criticism from immigrant groups, lawmakers and officials over potential disruptions to families and workers.
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Tulsi Gabbard resigned as US Director of National Intelligence, citing her husband Abraham’s diagnosis with a rare form of bone cancer. President Donald Trump said Aaron Lukas would serve as acting DNI
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India has blocked China’s first request at the WTO to establish a dispute panel over New Delhi’s support measures for solar cells, modules, and IT products. The move came after bilateral consultations failed, with China alleging India’s tariffs and domestic preference policies discriminate against its exports.
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The United States Air Force is accelerating development of AI-powered autonomous combat aircraft designed to operate alongside fighter jets, as Pentagon officials warned that future conflicts with rivals like China will require larger, cheaper and more survivable air combat fleets
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India’s UPI digital payment system will become operational in Cyprus from next year following agreements signed during Narendra Modi’s 2025 visit. The move expands UPI’s European footprint and strengthens India-Cyprus cooperation in fintech, trade and cross-border financial connectivity
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The Indian rupee strengthened for a second straight session, rising 63 paise to close at 95.73 against the US dollar. Support came from easing crude oil prices, positive equity markets, softer US yields and expected Reserve Bank of India intervention
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Researchers at the University of California, Riverside identified the brainstem’s locus coeruleus as crucial for cognitive flexibility and adapting to changing situations. The study linked disruptions in this brain circuit to conditions such as ADHD, depression and OCD
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India and Cyprus elevated bilateral ties to a strategic partnership during talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides. Both nations launched a joint task force for infrastructure and shipping cooperation while discussing Ukraine, West Asia conflicts and global institutional reforms
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US President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio intensified pressure on Cuba, calling it a failed state and a national security threat. The administration cited Russian and Chinese influence, while signalling humanitarian support only through independent groups and not regime-linked entities.
