Watch: How Russia responded to US after plague researcher death
The US and Russia have each offered to help each other tackling infectious diseases.
US televangelist Jim Bakker, disgraced from sex scandal and fraud, dies at 86
Jim Bakker co-founded The PTL Club with his then-wife Tammy Faye before being jailed for fraud and conspiracy.
Ukrainian drones kill two, hit fuel hub in one of biggest attacks on Moscow region, Russian war bloggers say – Reuters
- Ukrainian drones kill two, hit fuel hub in one of biggest attacks on Moscow region, Russian war bloggers say Reuters
- Ukraine fires nearly 900 drones at Russia as Kyiv braces for expected huge aerial attack ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- Moscow comes under large-scale drone attack – photos, videos Українська правда
- Ukraine launches major drone attack on Russia’s Moscow region, killing two Al Jazeera
- Ukraine hits Moscow with one of its largest drone attacks in two years France 24
Nigeria mourns 25 killed as military plane crashes into swamp
President Bola Tinubu describes the crash as a "painful moment" for the military and the entire nation.
Russia Issues Warning As Trump Considers New Military Base – Newsweek
- Russia Issues Warning As Trump Considers New Military Base Newsweek
- Russia’s neighbor backs push to lift ban on nuclear weapons, prompting outcry from Moscow CNBC
- Kremlin threatens Lithuania over plans to allow stationing nuclear weapons Українська правда
- Lithuania takes 1st step to lift nuclear weapons ban amid Russian threat The Kyiv Independent
- Lithuania takes further step towards lifting nuclear weapons ban Euronews.com
Kenya confirms first Ebola case as virus ‘surges’ in DR Congo province
Health minister says 28 contacts identified after death of citizen who arrived from DRC on Saturday
Kenya has reported its first-ever Ebola death, the health minister announced on Tuesday, as the disease continues to spread rapidly through the north-east of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where the outbreak was announced in May.
This is the 17th outbreak of the highly infectious, often deadly disease in the DRC. As of 2 October, 4,082 people had died out of 8,463 confirmed cases in the country since the emergence of the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus, for which there is still no vaccine nor specific treatment.
Continue reading...Kenya confirms first Ebola case as virus ‘surges’ in DR Congo province
Health minister says 28 contacts identified after death of citizen who arrived from DRC on Saturday
Kenya has reported its first-ever Ebola death, the health minister announced on Tuesday, as the disease continues to spread rapidly through the north-east of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where the outbreak was announced in May.
This is the 17th outbreak of the highly infectious, often deadly disease in the DRC. As of 2 October, 4,082 people had died out of 8,463 confirmed cases in the country since the emergence of the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus, for which there is still no vaccine nor specific treatment.
Continue reading...Rebounding oil exports through Strait of Hormuz are vulnerable to stepped-up Iranian tanker attacks – CNBC
- Rebounding oil exports through Strait of Hormuz are vulnerable to stepped-up Iranian tanker attacks CNBC
- Iran Ramps Up Ship Attacks in Hormuz as Oil, Gas Flows Climb Bloomberg.com
- Oil Was Pouring Out of Hormuz Again. Then Attacks on Ships Resurged. WSJ
- Burst of Attacks in Gulf Heightens Fears Over Fragile Energy Trade The New York Times
- 'Attacks must end': MEA says 11 Indian crew members injured in Hormuz vessel strike The Times of India
Pakistan, Turkiye and Saudi deterrence against Houthis: What that means – Al Jazeera
- Pakistan, Turkiye and Saudi deterrence against Houthis: What that means Al Jazeera
- Saudis, Allies Activate Pact Amid Houthi Attacks Yahoo
- Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey trigger mutual defence pact Financial Times
- Pakistan Says Mecca Pact Is Supporting Saudi Arabia With Houthis Bloomberg.com
- World in Brief: Turkey and Pakistan come to Saudi Arabia’s aid; Spain’s snap election The Economist
Spain approves housing decrees that triggered snap election – Reuters
- Spain approves housing decrees that triggered snap election Reuters
- As Spain Heads Into a Snap Election, Sánchez Turns an Eviction Into a Campaign Cause The New York Times
- Spain’s government approves urgent housing measures after unrest in Barcelona NBC News
- Trump's nemesis in Europe: Why Spain's Sanchez is calling a snap election CNBC
- Spain's November snap election — what you need to know Reuters
US, Israeli and European far-right figures to gather for conference in Israel
Trump’s counter-terrorism ‘czar’, Sebastian Gorka, was scheduled to speak at conference but White House says he will no longer attend
A National Conservatism (NatCon) conference beginning today in Jerusalem advertises a talk from the Trump administration’s anti-terrorism czar alongside speeches from far-right Israeli politicians, European figures who have faced disciplinary action over alleged antisemitism, and Christian nationalist and far-right figures from the United States.
The Jerusalem event is perhaps the most significant recent gathering to feature large contingents of Israeli nationalists alongside Christian nationalists and far-right European nationalists from a milieu sometimes shadowed by accusations of antisemitism.
Continue reading...Flydubai pilot planned a 9/11-style attack on Tel Aviv airport, source says – NBC News
- Flydubai pilot planned a 9/11-style attack on Tel Aviv airport, source says NBC News
- Multiple Security Failures Allowed FlyDubai Pilot Into Cockpit WSJ
- FlyDubai Co-Pilot Trained to Fly in the UK, Telegraph Says Bloomberg.com
- Co-pilot planned flydubai attack before joining airline, two Israeli officials say Reuters
- Israel was prepared to shoot down FlyDubai plane after attack on captain, sources say CBS News
Why people keep looking for Noah’s Ark in a natural rock formation in Turkey: A scholar of early Christianity explains – The Conversation
- Why people keep looking for Noah’s Ark in a natural rock formation in Turkey: A scholar of early Christianity explains The Conversation
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- Man Convinced He’s Found Noah’s Ark Delivers Message For Critics CBN.com
S. Korea to North: We Want ‘Sincere Apology’ for Hurt Soldiers – Newser
- S. Korea to North: We Want 'Sincere Apology' for Hurt Soldiers Newser
- North Korea warns of stronger action toward South Korea over mine blast accusations Reuters
- South Korea blames North Korean mines for border blast injuries and demands apology NBC News
- South Korea considers steps to force North Korea apology for DMZ mine blast Al Jazeera
- N. Korea warns of 'powerful counteraction' if S. Korea intrudes 'even a millimeter' into its territory The Korea Times
Russia’s neighbor backs push to lift ban on nuclear weapons, prompting outcry from Moscow – CNBC
- Russia’s neighbor backs push to lift ban on nuclear weapons, prompting outcry from Moscow CNBC
- Kremlin warns Lithuania that its move to lift a nuclear arms ban risks further escalation Reuters
- Russia Issues Warning As Trump Considers New Military Base Newsweek
- Lithuania takes further step towards lifting nuclear weapons ban Euronews.com
- Kremlin threatens Lithuania over plans to allow stationing nuclear weapons Українська правда
Seven arrested for using Ghanaian banknotes to make ‘money bouquets’
The arrests are part of the country's efforts to curb the misuse and abuse of the national currency.
Ship sinks and crew missing after Black Sea drone attack
It is not clear who is behind the attacks which come as Russia intensifies strikes in the Black Sea as part of its war against Ukraine.
What to know about nationwide protests in India over voter list changes – NPR
Argentina will stop Falklands exploiting offshore oilfields, foreign minister says
Pablo Quirno says move is part of Argentinian government’s strategy to peacefully assert sovereignty over the islands
Argentina’s foreign minister has told an audience that included the British ambassador that his government would stop the Falkland Islands from exploiting its offshore oilfields as part of a strategy to take sovereignty.
During a speech at a thinktank event in the Argentinian capital, Pablo Quirno condemned the British government for failing to open negotiations over the islands and facilitating a significant offshore oil project in its waters.
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