Arab News 2h

9 deportees from US arrive in Sierra Leone under third-country agreement

FREETOWN: Nine migrants deported from the United States landed in Sierra Leone on Wednesday, the West African country said, in the latest example of the Trump administration’s widely criticized deals with African nations to take third-country deportees. Five migrants are from Ghana, two from Guinea»»»

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Arab News 2h

UN aid chief hails talks with Sudan army leader

PORT SUDAN: UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher held Tuesday what he called “constructive” talks with Sudan’s army chief Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan to ensure life-saving aid reaches all corners of the war-ravaged country.Since April 2023, the war between Sudan’s army and the paramilitary Rapid Support F»»»

BBC 4h

Sierra Leone becomes latest African country to receive deportees from US

Sierra Leone becomes latest African country to receive deportees from US 8 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleUmaru Fofana,FreetownandWedaeli Chibelushi AFP via Getty ImagesThe deportees were escorted from Freetown International Airport in a white van Sierra Leone has become the latest A»»»

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Arab News 4h

Civilian killed every 14 minutes in war zones last year: UN

NEW YORK: One civilian was killed approximately every 14 minutes in armed conflicts worldwide last year, the UN humanitarian chief told the Security Council on Wednesday, warning about the accelerating human cost of modern warfare. Speaking on behalf of Tom Fletcher during an open debate on the pro»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Sierra Leone receives migrants deported from US

Freetown: Sierra Leone on Wednesday became the latest African country to receive migrants expelled from the United States under President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown. A first plane carrying nine west African migrants landed Wednesday morning at the international airport just outside Freeto»»»

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Arab News 7h

DR Congo Ebola risk high regionally, low worldwide: WHO

GENEVE: The deadly Ebola outbreak raging in central Africa probably began several months ago, the World Health Organization said Wednesday, deeming the risk high in the region but low worldwide. WHO experts said that investigations were under way into the origins of the outbreak, which was declared»»»

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Naharnet 9h

In Tehran, weapons parades show defiance as threat of war remains

Iranian Revolutionary Guard members now regularly show the public in Tehran how to handle Kalashnikov-style assault rifles. Parades through the capital feature military vehicles mounted with belt-fed Soviet-era machine guns. And at one mass wedding, a ballistic missile, like the one that rained dow»»»

The Peninsula 12h

Minister of State for International Cooperation meets Canadian Secretary of State for International Development

London, United Kingdom: The Minister of State for International Cooperation, HE Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met with the Secretary of State for International Development of Canada HE Randeep Sarai on the sidelines of the Global Partnerships Conference held in London. During the meeting, th»»»

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The Peninsula 12h

Minister of State for International Cooperation meets UK Minister for International Development

London, United Kingdom: Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met with HE Minister of State for International Development at the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, Baroness Jenny Chapman Jenny Chapman, on the sidelines of the Global Pa»»»

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Qatar Tribune 23h

Focus on avoiding injuries leading to World Cup: Qatar coach Lopetegui

With the Qatar national football team going through a rigorous training camp at home ahead of the forthcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 to be held in the United States, Canada and Mexico and which begins June 11, coach Julen Lopetegui has stressed that the aim now is that the players stay injury-free and»»»

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Arab News 19.05. 19:28

Saudi ambassador presents credentials to Chadian president

RIYADH: Atallah bin Zaied Al-Zaied became the ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary of Saudi Arabia to Chad on Tuesday. Al-Zaied presented his credentials to the Chadian president, Mahamat Idriss Deby, in the capital N’Djamena. He conveyed the greetings and best wishes of the Saudi leadershi»»»

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Gulf News 19.05. 18:26

Bahrain suspends entry from three African countries over Ebola concerns

Dubai: Bahrain has suspended the entry of non-Bahraini travellers arriving from South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda on all flights starting Tuesday, following updated warnings by the World Health Organization regarding Ebola outbreaks in the three African countries. In a statem»»»

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Arab News 19.05. 18:19

Bahrain suspends entry of foreigners from 3 Ebola countries

CAIRO: Bahrain said on Tuesday ​it was suspending the entry of foreign travelers arriving from South Sudan, ‌the Democratic ‌Republic ​of ‌Congo ⁠and ​Uganda due ⁠to the Ebola virus outbreak. The suspension will be effective for ⁠30 days ‌starting Tuesday, ‌according ​to ‌the country’s ‌state news »»»

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The Peninsula 19.05. 17:54

Germany to treat US Ebola patient from DR Congo

Berlin: Germany is readying to admit and treat a US doctor who contracted Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo during the current deadly outbreak, the health ministry told AFP on Tuesday. The patient was named as medical missionary Dr Peter Stafford, who lives in the DRC with his wife Rebekah,»»»

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Arab News 19.05. 15:55

US urges citizens to not travel to DRC, S. Sudan, Uganda over Ebola risk

WASHINGTON: The US State Department on Tuesday strongly urged Americans to not travel to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), South Sudan or Uganda amid mounting worries over a deadly Ebola outbreak. The department gave the three Central African countries its highest travel advisory — “Level 4: »»»

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Gulf News 19.05. 14:26

WHO alarmed by ‘scale and speed’ of Ebola outbreak

The World Health Organisation on Tuesday voiced growing alarm over the “scale and speed” of the Ebola outbreak spreading through eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, warning that the crisis could become prolonged and increasingly difficult to contain as suspected cases surged past 500. WHO chief T»»»

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France24 19.05. 13:58

Ebola: DR Congo death toll rises sharply to at least 131, WHO to host emergency meeting

The death toll from an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has risen sharply to at least 131 from 513 suspected cases, Health Minister Samuel Roger Kamba said, as the World Health Organization on Tuesday is set to host an emergency committee meeting.  The toll from the Ebola out»»»

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The Peninsula 19.05. 11:29

WHO chief says 'deeply concerned' by 'scale and speed' of DR Congo Ebola outbreak

Geneva: The World Health Organization chief said Tuesday he was "deeply concerned" by an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo which has spilt into Uganda, believed to have killed 131 people. WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Sunday declared the outbreak a public health emergency»»»

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Arab News 19.05. 11:05

MSF warns aid used for ‘military objectives’ in South Sudan

NAIROBI: Medical charity Doctors Without Borders warned Tuesday that aid in South Sudan was being “instrumentalized” for military and political objectives, despite the country’s dire humanitarian needs. After gaining independence in 2011, South Sudan descended into civil war and remains mired in ex»»»

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The Peninsula 19.05. 10:52

Germany says to admit and treat US Ebola patient

Berlin, Germany: Germany is preparing to admit and treat a US citizen who contracted Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the German health ministry told AFP on Tuesday. "US authorities have requested assistance from the German government in treating a US citizen who contracted Ebola in Congo»»»

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Al Awsat 19.05. 10:38

MSF Warns Aid Used for 'Military Objectives' in S.Sudan

Medical charity Doctors Without Borders warned Tuesday that aid in South Sudan was being "instrumentalized" for military and political objectives, despite the country's dire humanitarian needs. After gaining independence in 2011, South Sudan descended into civil war and remains mired in extreme pov»»»

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Naharnet 19.05. 10:31

UAE's image as Middle Eastern haven is tested by Iran war

The United Arab Emirates for decades has advertised itself as a haven for international business in a Middle East awash in violent upheaval. Those waves have now crashed into this nation, testing its economic model like never before. The UAE, a close ally of the United States and Israel, faced more»»»

Al Awsat 19.05. 10:14

Report: ‘Abu Lulu’, RSF Commander Who Was Filmed Killing Civilians in Sudan, Is Back in Combat

A Sudanese paramilitary commander who was arrested late last year following global outrage over videos of him executing unarmed people in al-Fashir has been released from prison and returned to active duty on the battlefield, nine sources told Reuters. Two of the sources – a Sudanese intelligence o»»»

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Al Awsat 19.05. 10:02

WHO Chief Says ‘Deeply Concerned’ by ‘Scale and Speed’ of DR Congo Ebola Outbreak

The World Health Organization chief said Tuesday he was "deeply concerned" by an Ebola outbreak raging in the Democratic Republic of Congo which has spilled into Uganda, believed to have killed 131 people. "Early on Sunday, I declared a public health emergency of international concern over an epide»»»

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Al Awsat 19.05. 09:50

Africa CDC Declares Continental Emergency Over Ebola Outbreak

The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has declared the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo and Uganda a Continental Public Health Emergency, in a statement late Monday. The Democratic Republic of Congo has recorded 131 deaths from 513 suspected cases of Ebola, and there has been»»»

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The Peninsula 19.05. 07:28

Qatar step up World Cup preparations, Younes joins training camp

Doha, Qatar: Qatar have ramped up World Cup preparations with a high-intensity camp in Doha ahead of Thursday’s friendly against Sudan at 6:30pm. Doha, Qatar: The Asian champions are using the fixture as part of their build-up to football’s biggest stage, with head coach Julen Lopetegui continuing »»»

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France24 19.05. 06:34

US tightens Ebola precautions as outbreak declared international emergency

The United States said Monday it is bolstering precautions to prevent the spread of Ebola, including screening air travellers from outbreak-hit areas and temporarily suspending visa services, as the World Health Organization declares the outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo an international»»»

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France24 19.05. 06:26

What we know about the deadly new Ebola outbreak in DR Congo

More than 90 people are believed to have been killed in a fresh outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Here's what we know about the outbreak so far. An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo believed to have killed more than 90 people has been declared »»»

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Arab News 19.05. 00:52

US announces airport screenings for Ebola, one American infected

WASHINGTON, United States: The United States announced Monday it is bolstering precautions to prevent the spread of Ebola, including screening air travelers from outbreak-hit areas and temporarily suspending visa services. The public health measures shared by the US Centers for Disease Control and »»»

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Qatar Tribune 18.05. 23:38

Qatar Airways addsmore flights to boostoperations in Africa

Tribune News Network DOHA Qatar Airways is expanding African network with flight resumptions and frequency increases launching from June 16, 2026. Boosting connectivity across Africa, the airline will restart four weekly flights to Seychelles (SEZ) and two weekly flights to Kigali (KGL) from June 1»»»

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UPI 18.05. 20:54

CDC restricts people traveling to U.S. from three African nations amid Ebola outbreak - UPI.com

Local officials the Democratic Republic of the Congo on Sunday updated reporters on the Bundibugyo Ebola virus outbreak there, which has caused the WHO to declare it a health emergency of international concern and the United States to enacte travel restrictions. Photo by Marie Jeanne Munyerenkana/E»»»

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Gulf News 18.05. 20:35

US to screen some arrivals for Ebola at airports: CDC

The United States announced Monday it is bolstering precautions to prevent the spread of Ebola, including screening air travelers from outbreak-hit areas and temporarily suspending visa services from the region. The public health measures announced by the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Pr»»»

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BBC 18.05. 16:18

What is Ebola and why is stopping this outbreak so difficult?

What is Ebola and why is stopping this outbreak so difficult? 9 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJames Gallagher,Health and science correspondent,Emery Makumeno,BBC Africa, KinshasaandHafsa Khalil Getty Images An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has been declared a pu»»»

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The Peninsula 18.05. 16:14

Qatar Airways to enhance operations in Africa

Doha: Qatar Airways is expanding its African network, with flight resumptions and frequency increases launching from June 16, 2026. Boosting connectivity across Africa, the airline will restart four weekly flights to Seychelles (SEZ) and two weekly flights to Kigali (KGL) from June 16, and daily fl»»»

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Qatar Tribune 18.05. 16:13

Qatar Airways to enhance operations in Africa

DOHA: Qatar Airways is expanding its African network, with flight resumptions and frequency increases launching from June 16. Boosting connectivity across Africa, the airline will restart four weekly flights to Seychelles (SEZ) and two weekly flights to Kigali (KGL) from June 16, and daily flight t»»»

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Middle East Observer 18.05. 07:39

Egypt, Greece, and Cyprus Strengthen Trilateral Ties for Stability and Prosperity

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides, and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis convened for the 10th summit of their tripartite cooperation mechanism last week. Their discussions culminated in a robust commitment to bolstering peace, stability, and co»»»

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France24 18.05. 06:27

No vaccine for new highly lethal Ebola outbreak, DR Congo warns, as death toll hits 80

A new Ebola outbreak in DR Congo has caused at least 246 suspected cases and 80 deaths, according to the latest figures released on Saturday. There is currently no vaccine available for the strain, known as Bundibugyo, which is considered highly lethal, the country's health minister Samue»»»

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Gulf News 18.05. 04:30

A look at major Ebola outbreaks and when the disease was first identified

CAPE TOWN, South Africa: Health authorities say there is a new Ebola outbreak in the Central African country of Congo, with more than 300 suspected cases and at least 88 deaths. Cases have also been reported in neighbouring Uganda. The outbreak was declared a public health emergency of internationa»»»

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Gulf News 17.05. 09:47

Eid livestock demand surges 80%, transport costs jump 90% in UAE

Dubai: Livestock traders across the UAE say they are entering the Eid Al Adha season with strong supplies of sacrificial animals and rising consumer demand, despite mounting cost pressures driven by regional developments and higher transport expenses. Traders said demand for sacrificial animals is »»»

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Arab News 17.05. 09:47

Global health emergency: What to know about the Ebola outbreak

ABUJA: The World Health Organization declared Sunday the Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern. Africa’s top public health body first confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in Congo’s Ituri province on Friday. By Saturday, it had reported 336 suspecte»»»

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Al Awsat 17.05. 07:40

WHO: Ebola Outbreak in Congo and Uganda Declared Public Health Emergency

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus declared the Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern on Sunday after more than 300 suspected cases and 88 deaths. In a post on X, the World Health Organization said the outbreak does not meet the c»»»

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The Peninsula 17.05. 06:31

WHO declares international emergency as Ebola outbreak kills more than 80 in DR Congo

Kinshasa: An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed more than 80 as authorities warned there was no vaccine for the strain in a crisis that the World Health Organization declared an international health emergency on Sunday. A total of 88 deaths and 336 suspected cases of the »»»

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Gulf News 17.05. 05:39

WHO declares international emergency as Ebola outbreak kills more than 80 in DR Congo

An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed more than 80 as authorities warned there was no vaccine for the strain in a crisis that the World Health Organization declared an international health emergency on Sunday. A total of 88 deaths and 336 suspected cases of the highly con»»»

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Qatar Tribune 16.05. 22:42

FIFA World Cup 2026: Qatar to face Sudan in friendly on Thursday

DOHA: The Qatar Football Association announced on Saturday that the national team will play a friendly against Sudan in Doha on Thursday, in preparation for the FIFA World Cup 2026. The match comes as part of Team Qatar's current training camp held in Doha, which began on Monday following the concl»»»

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Arab News 16.05. 21:46

Drones are making Sudan’s war even deadlier for civilians

CAIRO: Drone warfare has become the deadliest threat to civilians in Sudan ‘s conflict and both the military and the rival paramilitary Rapid Support Forces are being supplied by a number of countries in the Middle East and beyond, experts say. “Armed drones have now become by far and away the lead»»»

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Arab News 16.05. 20:46

No vaccine for latest Ebola outbreak, Congo warns as toll hits 80

KINSHASA: A new Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo that has caused scores of deaths has a "very high lethality rate" and no vaccine or specific treatment, the country's health minister warned Saturday. "The Bundibugyo strain has no vaccine, no specific treatment," Kamba told a press»»»

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The Peninsula 16.05. 19:42

Qatar to face Sudan in Doha friendly

DOHA: Qatar will continue their preparations for the FIFA World Cup 2026 with a friendly match against Sudan on Thursday at 6:30pm during their ongoing training camp in Doha, the Qatar Football Association (QFA) announced on Saturday. The match forms part of Al Annabi’s build-up to football’s globa»»»

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The Peninsula 16.05. 17:05

No vaccine for latest Ebola outbreak, DRC warns as as toll hits 80

Kinshasa: A new Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo that has caused scores of deaths has a "very high lethality rate" and no vaccine nor specific treatment, the country's health minister warned Saturday. "The Bundibugyo strain has no vaccine, no specific treatment," Kamba told a pres»»»

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Arab News 16.05. 16:57

Congolese report constant burials as deaths in new Ebola outbreak reach 80

BUNIA, Congo: At least 80 deaths have been reported in Congo’s new Ebola disease outbreak in the eastern Ituri province, authorities said, as health workers raced Saturday to intensify screening and contact tracing to contain the disease. Officials first announced the outbreak on Friday, with 65 de»»»

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