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Moderna and other groups get $60m to develop Ebola vaccine

BENGALURU: Global health organization CEPI will give roughly $60 ​million to Moderna and to two other groups to accelerate the development of shots against Ebola Bundibugyo, the deadly virus that has swept through eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovat»»»

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‘We Need to Act Now’: Race to Develop Ebola Vaccine Heats Up

Several non-profit organizations announced Monday they are ramping up efforts to rapidly develop a vaccine for the rare strain of Ebola driving a deadly outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Nearly 250 people are suspected to have died and more than 1,100 infected with the strain in the DRC»»»

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BBC 4h

Three Ebola vaccines in development amid growing outbreak fears

Three Ebola vaccines in development amid growing outbreak fears Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJames GallagherHealth and science correspondent Getty Images Three new vaccines are being developed to tackle the rare species of Ebola that has already killed nearly 250 people. The Internati»»»

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Tanjug 7h

Trump much more popular in Serbia than any other US leader, Vucic tells Breitbart News

BELGRADE - US President Donald Trump is by far the most popular US political leader in Serbia in a very long time, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has told Breitbart News in an interview. Trump’s popularity in Serbia in the run-up to the 2024 US presidential elections reached astronomical propor»»»

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Gulf News 21h

US President names Tom Barrack as special envoy to enhance ties with Syria, Iraq

WASHINGTON: Tom Barrack, the US ambassador to Türkiye, would also serve as special presidential envoy to both Syria and Iraq, US President Donald Trump said on Sunday. Trump said Washington deepens its strategic engagement with Syria and Iraq. “Our relationship with them continues to grow,” he wrot»»»

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Gulf News 21h

US President names Tom Barrack as special envoy to enhance ties with Syria, Iraq

WASHINGTON: Tom Barrack, the US ambassador to Türkiye, would also serve as special presidential envoy to both Syria and Iraq, US President Donald Trump said on Sunday. Trump said Washington deepens its strategic engagement with Syria and Iraq. “Our relationship with them continues to grow,” he wrot»»»

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Gulf News 21h

US President names Tom Barrack as special envoy to enhance ties with Syria, Iraq

WASHINGTON: Tom Barrack, the US ambassador to Türkiye, would also serve as special presidential envoy to both Syria and Iraq, US President Donald Trump said on Sunday. Trump said Washington deepens its strategic engagement with Syria and Iraq. “Our relationship with them continues to grow,” he wrot»»»

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UPI 31.05. 16:16

Newark, N.J., imposes curfew amid immigration facility protests - UPI.com

1 of 4 | Protestors and federal agents clash outside Delaney Hall Detention Center in Newark, N.J., on Wednesday. Photo by Angelina Katsanis/UPI | License Photo May 31 (UPI) -- Newark, N.J., Mayor Ras J. Baraka instituted a curfew early Sunday in the area around an immigration detention facility wh»»»

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The Peninsula 31.05. 14:49

Mining turns India's heat-shield hills to dust

Neem ka Thana, India: Dizzyingly deep pits from large-scale mining scar India's ancient Aravalli mountains, threatening the future of a forested buffer that New Delhi relies on for protection from furnace-hot desert winds. Residents have long protested that the hills of the 700-kilometre (435-mile)»»»

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France24 31.05. 14:42

US will send only used nuclear submarines to Australia under amended AUKUS defence deal

The United States will only send used nuclear-powered submarines to Australia as part of an agreement to "streamline" the AUKUS defence deal in a move branded on Sunday as a "cost-effective" by Defence Minister Richard Marles. Australia is expected to receive at least three so-called»»»

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UPI 31.05. 09:01

On This Day, May 31: Mark Felt reveals ID as Watergate figure 'Deep Throat' - UPI.com

On May 31, 2005, Mark Felt admitted that, while No. 2 man in the FBI, he was "Deep Throat," the shadowy contact whose help to Washington Post reporters Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein on the 1972 Watergate break-in led to U.S. President Richard Nixon's resignation. 1 of 6 | On May 31, 2005, Mark Fe»»»

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Arab News 31.05. 04:05

Trump plans to appeal order allowing all importers that paid struck-down tariffs to seek refunds

NEW YORK: Businesses big and small have started receiving tariff refunds after the US Supreme Court ruled that President Donald Trump lacked the constitutional authority to impose higher import taxes on goods from nearly every other country. The process could grind to a halt, however, after the Tru»»»

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Arab News 31.05. 04:05

Australia to receive used submarines from US in ‘streamlined’ AUKUS deal

SINGAPORE: Australia and the United States announced Saturday the nations will “streamline” the AUKUS agreement regarding its purchase of nuclear-powered submarines, which will no longer include any new vessels. The two nations met at Singapore’s Shangri-La Dialogue, which brings together top defen»»»

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Arab News 29.05. 18:26

China’s Shenzhou 21 astronauts returns to Earth after nearly 7 months in space

BEIJING: Three Chinese astronauts returned to Earth on Friday after spending nearly seven months in space and completing the handover with another crew earlier this week. The craft carrying Zhang Lu, Wu Fei and Zhang Hongzhang of the Shenzhou 21 crew touched down at the Dongfeng landing site in nor»»»

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UPI 29.05. 16:39

Fire in New York train tunnel injures 5, shuts down commutes - UPI.com

A fire in a New York train tunnel Friday morning injured five and shut down commutes between New York and New Jersey. File Photo by Justin Lane/EPA May 29 (UPI) -- An early morning fire in an Amtrak contractor maintenance vehicle has injured five people and suspended all Penn Station service betwee»»»

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Al Awsat 29.05. 08:42

Legacy of Himalaya’s ‘Sherlock Holmes’ Lives on in Digital

In a crowded Kathmandu restaurant far from Nepal's famed icy peaks, Billi Bierling questions climbers about their ascents, preserving each triumph in the Himalayan Database, mountaineering's revered 60-year-old register of success. German climber Bierling, 58, inherited the stewardship of the archi»»»

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Arab News 28.05. 21:06

US should send Ukraine more air defense missiles, congressmen say

KYIV: The US government should respond ‌positively to President Volodymyr Zelensky’s request for more air defense missiles to shield Ukraine’s capital from a threatened escalation in Russian bombardment, two US congressmen said on Thursday. Zelensky wrote to US President Donald Trump and the member»»»

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UPI 28.05. 20:58

Nicaragua returns gold mine to U.S.-linked company - UPI.com

Nicaragua's government said it will return mining company BHMB Mining to its original owners after the operation was confiscated in September 2025. File Photo by Christobal Herrera-Ulashkevich May 28 (UPI) -- Nicaragua's government said it will return mining company BHMB Mining to its original owne»»»

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Arab News 28.05. 13:28

‘The Other Bennet Sister’ — Regency-era coming-of-age story shines

DUBAI: Mary Bennet — the awkward middle child in Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice”— has always been in the shadow of her more glamorous sisters, remembered more for her social blunders than for any great romance. But “The Other Bennet Sister” turns the spotlight on Mary and, in doing so, crafts a»»»

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Gulf News 28.05. 13:04

From Iran to Oman: Trump’s expanding threat rhetoric

Dubai: When US President Donald Trump warned that “Oman will behave just like everybody else or we’ll have to blow ’em up,” the remark appeared at first like another off-the-cuff comment during a White House Cabinet meeting. While there was initial speculation that Trump may have misspoken and mean»»»

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Arab News 27.05. 21:01

UK cyberspying chief calls AI ‘an unstoppable force’ and warns about Russia

BLETCHLEY, England: Artificial intelligence is “an unstoppable force” that is being weaponized in ways that fall just short of traditional warfare, the UK cyberspying chief warned Wednesday. Anne Keast-Butler, director of the communications intelligence agency GCHQ, said that Britain and its allies»»»

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The Peninsula 27.05. 16:39

Things to do this weekend in Qatar (May 27-30, 2026)

Doha, Qatar: Eid Mubarak to all our readers! It’s a long weekend in Qatar for those working in private and public institutions, and there is plenty happening in and around Doha. This weekend, Qatar’s cultural and entertainment calendar offers a diverse range of experiences for all age groups. From »»»

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Gulf News 27.05. 13:51

Senate walkout rocks Philippine politics: Why minority Senators stormed out — what's next

A dramatic walkout by minority senators halted proceedings in the Senate of the Philippines late Tuesday. It exposed deepening divisions over proposed rule changes that critics say could benefit lawmakers facing legal trouble, including fugitive Senator Ronald dela Rosa. Get updated faster and for »»»

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UPI 27.05. 09:12

On This Day, May 27: Java earthquake kills thousands - UPI.com

On May 27, 2006, an earthquake struck the Indonesian island of Java, killing approximately 5,000 people and leaving an estimated 200,000 homeless. 1 of 7 | Men carry an injured woman to a bus after an earthquake rocked in Klaten, Central Java, Indonesia, on May 27, 2006. File Photo by Himawan/EPA O»»»

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Al Awsat 27.05. 06:41

Chief of Communications Intel Agency: Russia is Relentlessly Targeting the UK

Britain and its allies risk losing a conflict in cyberspace against adversaries such as Russia unless citizens, corporations and governments treat cybersecurity with much greater urgency, a UK spy chief is warning. Anne Keast-Butler, director of the communications intelligence agency GCHQ, will war»»»

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UPI 27.05. 01:59

South Carolina Senate adjourns without new map, defying Trump - UPI.com

"Polling Place" signs are displayed on Election Day in 2024. On Tuesday, voters in South Carolina headed to polls for the start of in-person voting, while the South Carolina state Senate declined to vote on a redistricting plan that would throw out those votes. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | Licen»»»

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The Peninsula 26.05. 12:47

Colombia names Rodriguez, Diaz in World Cup squad

Bogota: Colombia manager Nestor Lorenzo named experienced playmaker James Rodriguez and Bayern Munich winger Luis Diaz in his 26-man squad for the FIFA World Cup on Monday. The squad also included Cagliari defender Yerry Mina, Crystal Palace full-back Daniel Munoz and River Plate midfielder Juan Fe»»»

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Albanian Daily News 26.05. 10:43

Pope Leo XIV Receives Albanian President Bajram Begaj at the Vatican

Pope Leo XIV received Albanian President Bajram Begaj in audience on May 25, during an official visit to the Vatican focused on bilateral relations and regional developments in the Western Balkans. Following the meeting with the Pope, President Begaj held talks with Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Hol»»»

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UPI 26.05. 09:06

On This Day, May 26: 9 die in shooting at San Jose, Calif., rail yard - UPI.com

On May 26, 2021, a gunman opened fire at a Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority rail yard in San Jose, Calif., killing nine people and himself. 1 of 6 | Father of Paul Megia (R) mourns at a memorial vigil for nine slain transit workers including Paul Megia in San Jose, Calif., on May 27, 202»»»

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France24 26.05. 07:43

WHO puts suspected Ebola deaths at 220, warns outbreak is outpacing response efforts

The World Health Organization warned Monday that a fast-spreading Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and neighbouring Uganda was outpacing response efforts, with at least 220 suspected deaths reported. Health workers in the conflict-hit Ituri province face attacks on medical fac»»»

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UPI 25.05. 22:17

Justice Department asks court to resume ballroom construction after White House shooting - UPI.com

President Donald Trump, pictured speaking to the press about the new East Wing and ballroom last week, said after a shooting near the White House that construction must restart on the above-ground portion of the ballroom for the safety of the president and people who work there. Photo by Samuel Cor»»»

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Arab News 25.05. 21:41

Congo’s neighbors at ‘high risk’ of Ebola, WHO chief says

GENEVA: The countries neighboring the Democratic Republic of Congo are at high risk from Ebola and should act immediately to counter the virus, the head of the World Health Organization said on Monday. “Countries bordering DRC are at especially high risk and should take immediate action,” said WHO »»»

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UPI 25.05. 21:29

Protests escalate at N.J. ICE facility; detainees claim hunger strike - UPI.com

Protesters and federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents clashed at a detention facility in Newark, N.J., on Monday following days of steadily escalation tensions over conditions inside the privately run building. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo May 25 (UPI) -- Protests at a »»»

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RT 25.05. 14:58

China launches year-long orbital mission with Moon ambitions (VIDEOS)

Three Chinese astronauts have successfully reached the Tiangong space station, with one of them set to spend more than a year in orbit. This marks another step in Beijing’s preparations for a future lunar landing. The Shenzhou-23 spacecraft launched aboard a Long March-2F rocket from the Jiuquan Sa»»»

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BBC 25.05. 14:18

Police fire shots in air to disperse angry crowds at DR Congo Ebola treatment centre

Police fire shots in air to disperse angry crowds at DR Congo Ebola treatment centre Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleEmery Makumeno,BBC Africa, KinshasaandHafsa Khalil ReutersHealth workers handling the bodies of people suspected to have died from Ebola have to be very careful in order t»»»

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Arab News 25.05. 07:27

Victorian tomb prompts overdue conversation on imperialist mindset

TORONTO: A tent-shaped tomb in southwest London that has stood largely inaccessible for more than 70 years reopened last month. The Burton Mausoleum in Mortlake, the final resting place of Victorian explorer Sir Richard Burton and his wife Lady Isabel, reopened in April following a two-year, $334,6»»»

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France24 25.05. 06:18

Chinese astronaut to spend a full year in orbit as Beijing ramps up Moon race

China launched a three-man space flight to its Tiangong space station Sunday, where one astronaut will remain in orbit for a full year to prepare for future flights to the Moon. Beijing has said it aims to send a crewed mission to the Moon by 2030, having poured billions into its space programme ov»»»

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Arab News 25.05. 04:51

Young men storm a Congo hospital treating Ebola patients to demand bodies of their kin

KINSHASA, Congo: Angry young men stormed a hospital treating Ebola patients at the heart of the latest outbreak of the disease in eastern Congo on Sunday evening, forcing the medical staff to scramble to evacuate the patients as gunfire rang out in the area. It was not immediately known if anyone w»»»

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UPI 25.05. 03:13

Australian spearfisher killed in shark attack off Great Barrier Reef - UPI.com

An Australian man was killed in a shark attack over the weekend, Queensland authorities confirmed, marking the second fatal shark attack in less than two weeks in the country. File Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI | License Photo May 24 (UPI) -- The second fatal shark attack in less than two weeks in A»»»

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Gulf News 25.05. 00:48

Young men storm a Congo hospital treating Ebola patients to demand bodies of their kin

KINSHASA, Congo: Angry young men stormed a hospital treating Ebola patients at the heart of the latest outbreak of the disease in eastern Congo on Sunday evening, forcing the medical staff to scramble to evacuate the patients as gunfire rang out in the area. It was not immediately known if anyone w»»»

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The Peninsula 24.05. 18:16

China launches three-crew space flight as part of Moon ambitions

Beijing: China launched its Shenzhou-23 mission on Sunday, which will see a Chinese astronaut spend a full year in orbit for the first time, a crucial step in Beijing's ambition to send humans to the Moon by 2030. The Long March 2-F rocket blasted off in a cloud of flames and smoke on time at 11:08»»»

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Al Awsat 24.05. 17:53

China Launches Three-Crew Space Flight as Part of Moon Ambitions

China launched its Shenzhou-23 mission on Sunday, which will see a Chinese astronaut spend a full year in orbit for the first time, a crucial step in Beijing's ambition to send humans to the Moon by 2030. The Long March 2-F rocket blasted off in a cloud of flames and smoke on time at 11:08 pm (1508»»»

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Arab News 24.05. 04:25

Usyk stops kickboxer Verhoeven in 11th round of heavyweight title fight in Egypt

GIZA, Egypt: Heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk survived a scare to earn an 11th-round stoppage against Rico Verhoeven, a Dutch kickboxer who pushed the undefeated Ukrainian to his limits on Saturday. In a chaotic ending, the 39-year-old Usyk dropped the challenger late in the penultimate round, a»»»

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Arab News 23.05. 20:00

Djokovic to appear in record 82nd Grand Slam at the French Open with barely any match play

PARIS: Novak Djokovic will set a record the moment he steps on court for his opening match at the French Open against Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in the night session on Sunday. Two days after his 39th birthday, Djokovic will play a men’s record 82nd Grand Slam tournament — one more than Roger Feder»»»

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Arab News 23.05. 13:23

Usyk and Verhoeven confirm readiness for main event at official weigh-in ceremony for ‘Glory in Giza’

CAIRO: The preamble and ceremonies for “Glory in Giza” concluded on Friday night at the Grand Egyptian Museum with the official weigh-in ceremony for the fighters competing in the highly anticipated card on Saturday night. The showcase event, part of Riyadh Season, will take place at the Pyramids o»»»

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Al Awsat 23.05. 09:11

China Set for Latest Space Launch, with Hong Kong Astronaut Aboard

A Hong Kong astronaut will join a Chinese space mission for the first time as part of a three-person crew launching on Sunday, as Beijing edges closer to its goal of landing people on the Moon. The Tiangong space station -- crewed by teams of three astronauts that are typically rotated every six mo»»»

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The Peninsula 23.05. 08:11

China set for latest space launch, with Hong Kong astronaut aboard

Beijing: A Hong Kong astronaut will join a Chinese space mission for the first time as part of a three-person crew launching on Sunday, as Beijing edges closer to its goal of landing people on the Moon. The Tiangong space station -- crewed by teams of three astronauts that are typically rotated eve»»»

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France24 23.05. 07:22

Trump intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard resigns

Tulsi Gabbard resigned Friday as President Donald Trump’s director of national intelligence, saying she is stepping down to support her husband after his diagnosis with a rare bone cancer. Her departure marks the fourth Cabinet-level exit of Trump’s second term and comes amid growing tensions over »»»

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Arab News 23.05. 04:21

UN nuclear nonproliferation talks fail

THE UNITED NATIONS, United States: Talks at the UN to reaffirm nuclear nonproliferation and disarmament goals failed on Friday, according to the leader of the talks, after four weeks of negotiations held amid low expectations. Vietnam’s Do Hung Viet, the president of the conference, said that “desp»»»

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Arab News 22.05. 23:45

Trump’s overall intel chief Tulsi Gabbard resigns, citing husband’s health

WASHINGTON: Tulsi Gabbard resigned as President Donald Trump’s director of national intelligence on Friday, saying she needed to leave office as her husband battles cancer. She is the fourth Cabinet member to depart during Trump’s second term, all of them women. In her resignation letter, which she»»»

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