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Cholera Outbreak: WHO Reports Over 1,900 Deaths, 195,000 Cases Worldwide
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has reported 1,932 deaths and 194,897 cases worldwide due to a cholera outbreak. These figures cover the period from...
Thailand Seeks Membership In BRICS, Eyes OECD Accession
Thailand is set to join the BRICS group of emerging economies, with hopes of becoming a member at the organisation’s next summit in...
South Africa’s DA Party Suspends MP Over Racist Remarks In Old Videos
South Africa’s Democratic Alliance (DA) has suspended a newly sworn-in member of parliament on Thursday after an old video resurfaced showing him making...
Several People Shot At Juneteenth Celebration In Oakland, California
A Juneteenth celebration in Oakland, California, turned violent when several people were shot, the Associated Press reported. The Lake Merritt event on Wednesday...
Bird Flu: Several Farms Under Lockdown, Over 1 Million Chickens To Be Slaughtered In Australia
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (bird flu) has now spread to a seventh poultry farm near Melbourne, according to the government of Victoria State...
South Korea Considers Sending Arms to Ukraine Amid Russia-North Korea Pact
South Korea announced on Thursday that it may send arms to Ukraine, a move that can be regarded as a significant shift in...
Cargo From Oldest Deep-Sea Shipwreck Discovered Off Israel’s Coast
Israeli archaeologists have discovered cargo from what is believed to be the oldest deep-sea shipwreck ever found. The remains, dated around 3,300 years...
Young Kenyans Set For Another Protest Over Finance Tax Bill
In a protest dubbed “occupy parliament”, young Kenyans are set for another protest against the Finance Bill, which has called for more taxation...
Putin Visits Vietnam After North Korea Stop
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Vietnam on Thursday morning following a high-profile visit to North Korea. Putin was accompanied by a large...
Close Protection Officer For PM Rishi Sunak Arrested Over Election Bet
A close protection officer for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has been arrested and suspended over allegations of betting on the timing of the...
Extreme Heat Kills Over 550 People During This Year’s Hajj – Officials
Over 550 pilgrims reportedly died during this year’s Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. Officials confirmed that the Islamic holy sites faced extremely high...
UN Reports 72% Surge In Civilian Deaths In Global Conflicts
Global conflicts killed three times as many children and twice as many women in 2023 compared to the previous year, with overall civilian...