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Critical priority pathogens continue to present major global threat; WHO updates Bacterial Pathogens Priority List

Since the first Bacterial Priority Pathogens List was released in 2017, the threat of antimicrobial resistance has intensified, eroding the efficacy of numerous antibiotics and putting many of the gains of modern medicine at risk, Yukiko Nakatani, the WHOs Assistant Director-General for Antimicrobial Resistance ad interim, said

19 May 2024 8:08 pm
An airstrike kills 20 in central Gaza and fighting rages as Israel's leaders air wartime divisions

A separate strike on a street in Nuseirat killed another five people, according to the Palestinian Red Crescent emergency service

19 May 2024 3:29 pm
Ukraine and Russia exchange drone attacks while Russia continues its push in the east

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday during a visit to China that Moscows offensive in the Kharkiv region aims to create a buffer zone but that there are no plans to capture the city

19 May 2024 2:16 pm
Nepal PM Prachanda confident of winning Monday's vote of confidence

This will be Prime Minister Prachanda's fourth vote of confidence within one and a half years after he assumed the top executive position on December 25, 2022

19 May 2024 10:44 am
Andrei Belousov | Putins war manager

The appointment of the civilian economist as Russias new Defence Minister shows the central position the economy has taken in the war on Ukraine

19 May 2024 4:21 am
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger finalise regional alliance project

The three countries said late January they were quitting The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), which they said was under French influence

19 May 2024 2:45 am
Hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters rally in Washington to mark a painful present and past

Hundreds of protesters have rallied within sight of the U.S. Capitol, chanting pro-Palestinian slogans and voicing criticism of the Israeli and American governments

19 May 2024 2:35 am
Vietnam nominates its public security minister as new president

To Lams nomination will likely be approved by Vietnams National Assembly during its next session on May Monday

19 May 2024 2:06 am
Chabahar | Indias gateway to Central Asia

The project, which was launched in early 2000s and saw sporadic progress over the years, mainly due to geopolitical reasons, got a booster last week as India and Iran signed a long-term agreement to further develop and operate the port

19 May 2024 1:32 am
Iran hangs two women as surge in executions intensifies: NGO

IHR says it has tallied at least 223 executions this year, with at least 50 so far in May alone

18 May 2024 8:52 pm
Watch | Israels Rafah invasion | Explained

Rafah, the southernmost city of the Gaza strip, has turned into a gigantic refugee camp

18 May 2024 5:55 pm
Slovak Prime Minister is stable after miracles in the hospital as suspect appears in court

The update on Mr. Fico's health was issued as the man accused of attempting to assassinate him made his first court appearance, according to Slovak state media.

18 May 2024 5:31 pm
Tamils in Sri Lanka mark 15th anniversary of civil wars end in Mullivaikkal

To recall those desperate times, many Tamils prepare and serve kanji in the run up to May 18, marking the period as Mullivaikkal remembrance week, or as Tamil Genocide Remembrance Day

18 May 2024 1:27 pm
Not too many more vibrant democracies in the world than India, says White House

White House praises Indias vibrant democracy and close relationship with the U.S. under Prime Minister Modi

18 May 2024 5:12 am
China-Russia partnership is not directed against anyone

An emerging multipolar world is now taking shape before our eyes, says Russian President Vladimir Putin as he concludes his two-day visit to China; he praises talks with Xi as substantive

18 May 2024 1:17 am
Watch | Chabahar deal | Could U.S. play spoiler in India-Iran ties?

As the U.S. raises the risk of potential sanctions, we look at whether could it play spoiler in the newly signed India-Iran agreement to develop Chabahar port for the next 10 years

17 May 2024 8:19 pm
Taiwans foreign minister says China and Russia are supporting each other's expansionism

Russia and China helped each other expand their territorial reach, and democracies must push back against authoritarian states that threaten their rights and sovereignty, Taiwans outgoing foreign minister, Joseph Wu, said in an interview with The Associated Press

17 May 2024 7:14 pm
Imran Khan appears before Pakistans top court via video link; hearing ends without him speaking

Khans party said in a statement that there was no live streaming from the apex court as the registrar maintained that it was the prerogative of the bench to decide

16 May 2024 7:08 pm
World court opens hearings on Israeli military's incursion into Rafah

It is the fourth time South Africa has asked the International Court of Justice for emergency measures since the nation launched proceedings alleging that Israels military action in its war with Hamas in Gaza amounts to genocide

16 May 2024 7:07 pm
What are the reasons and concerns related to floods in Kenya? | Explained

Why is Kenya facing heavy floods? How is flooding disrupting life in the nation?

16 May 2024 6:12 pm
Slovakian leader is in stable but serious condition after assassination attempt, says hospital staff

Doctors are continuing to treat Robert Fico in an attempt to improve his condition, Defence Minister Robert Kalinak told reporters outside the hospital in Banska Bystrica.

16 May 2024 1:17 pm
The Netherlands veers sharply to right with new Government dominated by party of Geert Wilders

Wilders cried victory on what he called a historic day, but it is still unclear who will become the Prime Minister

16 May 2024 1:16 pm
Palestinian statehood key to post-war Gaza rebuilding plans of Arab nations

The Arab quintet of the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Jordan and Egypt have made clear that their financial and political support, which is crucial to the future of the shattered Gaza Strip, depends on realisation of the two-state solution that they believe could defuse regional tensions

16 May 2024 1:07 pm