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Uganda health authorities confirms new Ebola cases, linked to DR Congo

Three new Ebola cases have been confirmed in Uganda, health authorities said Saturday, after the World Health Organization raised the risk from the deadly outbreak to the highest level for neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo.»»»

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Gulf News 34m

CBSE third language rule: Board issues R3 phased rollout update, structural changes detailed

In alignment with NEP 2020 and NCFSE 2023, the Central Board of Secondary Education (Central Board of Secondary Education) has issued an update announcing the introduction of a third language (R3) at the secondary level starting from Class IX in the 2026–27 academic session. The new three-language »»»

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The Peninsula 39m

Ebola claims more lives, other African countries seen at risk

Addis Ababa: Uganda confirmed three new Ebola cases on Saturday and the Red Cross said three volunteers died in the neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo, amid warnings the deadly virus could spread to several more African countries. The World Health Organization has declared the outbreak of th»»»

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Arab News 1h

Red Cross trio in DRC thought dead from Ebola caught in March

GENEVA: The Red Cross announced on Saturday that three volunteers had died in the Democratic Republic of Congo after apparently contracting Ebola while on duty there in March. The central African country has been gripped by an outbreak of the deadly viral disease which the World Health Organization»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

F1 legend Alain Prost's Swiss home robbed: reports

Geneva: French four-time Formula One champion Alain Prost was injured during a violent robbery at his home in Switzerland, Swiss media reported Saturday. Switzerland's biggest-selling newspaper Blick said Prost, 71, sustained a minor head injury during the attack, while one of his sons was forced t»»»

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France24 1h

Uganda confirms three new Ebola cases as Africa CDC warns 10 countries 'at risk'

Health authorities in Uganda on Saturday confirmed three new cases of Ebola linked to the neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo, adding that all three people were still alive. The Africa CDC warned that 10 nations across the region were at risk of being affected by the deadly virus. Three new E»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Qatar hosts high-level event focused on healthy longevity

Geneva: The State of Qatar convened a high-level event alongside the Seventy-Ninth World Health Assembly to explore healthy longevity as a lifelong investment strategy, engaging ministers, leaders, and health experts from around the world. The high-level event was co-sponsored by Japan, the Republi»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Qatar hosts high-level event focused on healthy longevity

GENEVA: The State of Qatar convened a high-level event alongside the 79th World Health Assembly to explore healthy longevity as a lifelong investment strategy, engaging ministers, leaders, and health experts from around the world. The high-level event was co-sponsored by Japan, the Republic of Finl»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Lebanon's Financial Battles Persist Despite War Priorities

Lebanon's unresolved financial and monetary issues continue to generate new and pressing obligations for the executive, legislative and monetary authorities. Although they have been partially overshadowed by the storm of war and its devastating human, reconstruction and social consequences, these i»»»

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Arab News 2h

Lebanon says Israeli strike targets army barracks, wounding soldier

BEIRUT: Lebanon’s military said Saturday an Israeli strike targeted an army barracks in the country’s south, wounding a soldier, despite a ceasefire in the war between Israel and militant group Hezbollah. “A soldier was moderately wounded due to the hostile Israeli targeting of an army barracks in »»»

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The Peninsula 2h

South Lebanon hospital damaged as Israel keeps up strikes

Beirut, Lebanon: Israel kept up strikes on Lebanon on Saturday, hours after overnight raids on the country's south and east, including one that damaged a hospital, its chief executive told AFP. Israel's military has been pounding Lebanon despite an April 17 ceasefire, while Lebanese movement Hezbol»»»

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Arab News 3h

De Zerbi demands ‘blood and spirit’ from Spurs on survival Sunday

LONDON: Roberto De Zerbi has urged relegation-haunted Tottenham to play with “blood and spirit” in Sunday’s do-or-die clash against Everton. Tottenham will be condemned to a humiliating relegation to the Championship if they lose at home to Everton and West Ham defeat Leeds. De Zerbi’s fourth-botto»»»

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Arab News 3h

1,000s rally in Madrid demanding PM quit over graft allegations

MADRID: Thousands of people marched through the streets of Madrid on Saturday calling for Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez to resign over allegations of corruption within his entourage. Demonstrators, many waving red and yellow Spanish flags and brandishing signs saying “Enough!,” made their »»»

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Ya Libnan 3h

Live Updates: U.S. preparing for plan “B” of possible strikes against Iran, as Rubio says tolls on Hormuz “not acceptable” – Ya Libnan

Share: The Strait of Hormuz : More than 20,000 sailors are on vessels stuck in the Gulf. Iran has been effectively blocking the Strait of Hormuz and has been charging as much as $2 million per ship in tolls. European Union nations moved Friday toward imposing sanctions on Iranian officials and othe»»»

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Democratic Party Membership Shrinks as Internal Disputes Deepen Around Berisha Referendum

Albania’s Democratic Party (PD) is facing a significant decline in membership amid growing internal divisions surrounding the leadership referendum organized by former Prime Minister Sali Berisha. According to figures confirmed by the party headquarters, the country’s largest opposition force curre»»»

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Arab News 4h

Saudi-backed action epic ‘7 Dogs’ brings Hollywood energy to Riyadh

CAIRO: A Saudi-backed, big-budget action film shot largely in Riyadh, “7 Dogs” is positioning itself as one of the most ambitious productions to emerge from the region. Set for release on May 27, with a red carpet premiere in Cairo on May 22, the film brings together a major Arab ensemble featuring»»»

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Arab News 4h

India warns of power use as demand peaks during heatwave

NEW DELHI: India’s power ministry urged careful use of electricity on Friday, a day after breaking records for power generation during an intense heatwave in the world’s most populous nation. Peak power usage this week has broken records for four straight days, with temperatures hitting 47°C, accor»»»

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Arab News 4h

South Lebanon hospital damaged as Israel keeps up strikes

BEIRUT: Israel kept up strikes on Lebanon on Saturday, hours after overnight raids on the country’s south and east, including one that damaged a hospital, its chief executive told AFP.Israel’s military has been pounding Lebanon despite an April 17 ceasefire, while Lebanese movement Hezbollah has al»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Why China is calling one man its ‘most devoted fraudster’

A man once labelled China’s “most devoted fraudster” has reignited debate over healthcare costs and desperation after mainland media revisited the story of how he illegally secured life-saving dialysis for his wife. The case centres on Liao Dan, a former factory worker in Beijing whose family fell »»»

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France24 5h

Bolivian President Paz targeted by new mass protests

Bolivian riot police fired tear gas at anti-government demonstrators in La Paz on Friday as unions and Indigenous groups renewed demands for President Rodrigo Paz to resign amid a deepening economic crisis and mounting unrest. Bolivian riot police clashed with anti-government protesters in La Paz o»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 6h

Sofia Municipal Council to Review Report on Optimization of Capital's Tram Network

Viktor Chaushev, Sofia's Deputy Mayor for Transportation and Urban Mobility, submitted a report to the Sofia City Council on a large-scale optimization of the capital's tram network, the Sofia Municipality press service reported on Saturday. The report is set to be reviewed by the Municipal Council»»»

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The Peninsula 6h

Three new Ebola cases confirmed in Uganda: ministry

Addis Ababa: Uganda said on Saturday it had confirmed three new cases of Ebola, bringing to five the total since the virus outbreak was discovered in the east African country on May 15. "Three new cases of the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) have been confirmed in the country," the health ministry said, »»»

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France24 6h

Senegal's president fires PM Sonko, dissolves government

Senegal President Bassirou Diomaye Faye on Friday dismissed Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and dissolved the government after months of mounting tensions between the two leaders, plunging the debt-stricken West African nation deeper into political uncertainty. Senegal President Bassirou Diomaye Faye »»»

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France24 6h

China coal mine explosion kills at least 90 people, more missing

A gas explosion at a coal mine in China’s northern Shanxi province killed at least 90 people and trapped dozens underground, state media reported Saturday, in the country's biggest mining disaster in more than 15 years. A gas explosion at a coal mine in northern China has killed at least 90 pe»»»

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The Peninsula 6h

Nearly 1,000 Afghan refugee families return home in 1 day

Kabul: Nearly 1,000 Afghan refugee families have returned to their homeland in a single day, the official Bakhtar News Agency said Saturday. According to the report, 961 families crossed back into Afghanistan from neighboring Iran and Pakistan. Despite ongoing economic and social challenges, many r»»»

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Naharnet 6h

Israeli strikes on Deir Qanoun and Hanaway kill 10, including child and 6 rescuers

An Israeli strike on southern Lebanon killed six people on Friday, including two rescuers and a child, the Lebanese health ministry said, despite a fragile ceasefire in the Israel-Hezbollah war. In a statement, the ministry said that "six people were martyred" including two rescuers from the Risala»»»

Naharnet 6h

What US sanctions on two officers mean for Lebanon

The U.S. announced unprecedented sanctions on two Lebanese officers on Thursday, accusing them of sharing intelligence with Hezbollah, which the Lebanese government is trying to disarm. What are the implications of the move and its repercussions, and will it contribute to isolating Hezbollah? - Wha»»»

Bulgarian News Agency 6h

Innovation Minister: Cabinet Aims to Improve Administrative Services' Efficiency

In an interview for bTV aired on Saturday morning, Minister of Innovation and Digital Transformation Ivan Vasilev said that the current state of e-government in Bulgaria is characterized by an inefficient administration, which is why the new government's goal is to improve administrative services o»»»

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Arab News 6h

Hajj pilgrim numbers surpass 2025 arrivals despite Middle East war

MAKKAH: Over 1.5 million pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia from outside the kingdom for the upcoming Hajj, according to a Saudi official, exceeding the number of international visitors last year despite the war in the Middle East. The conflict triggered by the US and Israeli strikes on Iran in »»»

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Arab News 7h

Tuchel’s England squad selection is controversial, but could give regional teams food for thought

LONDON: An England tournament squad announcement and a media meltdown are not new bedfellows. There was something all too predictable about the furor — from the keyboard warriors as well as seasoned hacks — surrounding Thomas Tuchel’s World Cup squad announcement on Friday, which followed a series »»»

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Gulf News 7h

Army officers survive Leh chopper crash, selfie after escape goes viral

A routine flight over one of India’s harshest military landscapes ended in a narrow escape after an Indian Army helicopter crashed near Leh in Ladakh, leaving three senior officers with minor injuries. Officials said the ageing Cheetah helicopter went down in the mountainous Tangtse region on May 2»»»

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BBC 7h

Senegal's president sacks prime minister Sonko after months of tensions

Senegal's president sacks prime minister Sonko after months of tensions 14 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleNicolas Negoce,BBC Africa,andWedaeli Chibelushi AFP via Getty ImagesPresident Bassirou Diomaye Faye (right) owes his job, in large part, to Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko (left) Se»»»

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24 News Agency 7h

1,200 people participate in One Run half marathon in Bishkek - | 24.KG

On May 23, 2026, the International One Run half marathon was held at Gazprom to Children sports complex in Bishkek, the city municipality reported. The event was organized with the support of the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, the»»»

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Arab News 8h

North Korean women crowned Asian club champions in South

SUWON, South Korea: The first North Korean sports team to visit the South in eight years crowned their trip by winning the Asian Women’s Champions League, beating Japan’s Tokyo Verdy Beleza 1-0 in Saturday’s final. Naegohyang Women’s FC lifted the trophy thanks to captain Kim Kyong Yong’s goal just»»»

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The Peninsula 8h

North Korean women crowned Asian club champions in South

Suwon, South Korea: The first North Korean sports team to visit the South in eight years crowned their trip by winning the Asian Women's Champions League, beating Japan's Tokyo Verdy Beleza 1-0 in Saturday's final. Naegohyang Women's FC lifted the trophy thanks to captain Kim Kyong Yong's goal just»»»

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France24 8h

Rubio in India to bolser ties after Trump's China visit

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio began a high-profile visit to India on Saturday for talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi aimed at reinforcing ties with a key strategic partner, days after President Donald Trump’s closely watched summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. US Secretary of State Marc»»»

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Middle East Observer 8h

Gulf States Eye opportunities to explore natural gas off the southern coast of Cyprus

In a significant development for the Eastern Mediterranean energy landscape, President Nikos Christodoulides has revealed that energy companies from the Persian Gulf are eyeing opportunities to explore natural gas reserves off the southern coast of Cyprus. This announcement, made during a prestigio»»»

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The Peninsula 8h

SpaceX carries out mostly successful Starship test flight

South Padre Island, United States: SpaceX's Starship spacecraft splashed down into the Indian Ocean Friday after the company performed a mostly successful test flight of the latest version of its enormous rocket. The voyage was not without a few glitches, but SpaceX employees shown on a livestream »»»

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Al Awsat 9h

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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Qatar Tribune 9h

Strong winds, dusty conditions expected across Qatar until Sunday

DOHA: The Department of Meteorology has warned of strong winds and poor horizontal visibility in some inshore areas, along with rough seas and strong winds offshore on Saturday. According to the latest weather map updates, northwesterly winds are expected to continue affecting the country until Sun»»»

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France24 9h

Eye on Africa - Health workers struggle with Ebola outbreak as WHO declares highest risk level in DR Congo

First, at least 160 lives already feared lost, health workers in the DRC are racing against time to contain a deadly disease that spreads as fast as it kills. Also, a diplomatic rift with the European Union is widening over security funding in Mozambique. The Foreign Ministry has criticis»»»

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The Peninsula 9h

China coal mine blast kills at least 82, more missing

Beijing: A gas explosion at a coal mine in northern China has killed at least 82 people, state media reported on Saturday, in one of the country's biggest industrial disasters of recent years. The blast occurred at 7:29 pm (1129 GMT) on Friday at the Liushenyu coal mine in Shanxi province, accordin»»»

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Gulf News 9h

Rubio visits India to renew ties after Trump’s China diplomacy

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Saturday opened a visit to India that will include talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, looking to renew ties with a usually like-minded partner a week after Washington's warm summit with China. Rubio, a devout Catholic, began his four-day, four-city tour by»»»

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Al Awsat 9h

SpaceX's Upgraded Starship V3 Completes Debut Test Flight from Texas

SpaceX on Friday completed the 12th uncrewed test flight of its next-generation Starship, a high-stakes trial run of a newly upgraded version of the spacecraft as Elon Musk's rocket company nears a record-breaking public listing. The debut flight of Starship V3 - designed to enable more frequent St»»»

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Al Awsat 9h

Mexico, EU Sign Stalled Trade Deal as they Aim to Diversify from US

Mexico and the European Union signed a long-stalled free trade agreement on Friday as they seek to decrease dependence on the US and partially insulate themselves from US President Donald Trump's tariffs. The accord, which they reached broad agreement on in 2025 but have delayed signing, expands a »»»

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France24 9h

The World This Week - Putin Xi, To Catch a Castro, Red Carpet Rebellion

It’s been a week marked by major geopolitical, legal and public health developments across several fronts. In Washington, the Trump administration has indicted 94-year-old former Cuban president Raúl Castro over alleged murder and conspiracy to kill US nationals, linked to the 1990s downing of two »»»

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The Peninsula 9h

Rubio in India to renew ties after Trump's China lovefest

Kolkata: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Saturday opened a visit to India that will include talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, looking to renew ties with a usually like-minded partner a week after Washington's warm summit with China. Rubio, a devout Catholic, began his four-day, four-cit»»»

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Arab News 9h

China coal mine blast kills at least 82, more missing

BEIJING: A gas explosion at a coal mine in northern China has killed at least 82 people, state media reported on Saturday, in one of the country’s biggest industrial disasters of recent years. The blast occurred at 7:29 p.m. (1129 GMT) on Friday at the Liushenyu coal mine in Shanxi province, accord»»»

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Novinite 9h

Empty Hotels and Visa Delays Hit Bulgaria’s Sunny Beach Resort Before SummerOpinions

Sunny Beach, Bulgaria’s largest seaside resort, is heading into the summer season facing significant operational challenges, with many hotels still closed and those already open struggling with severe staff shortages just days before the first expected tourist arrivals. Industry representatives tol»»»

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The Peninsula 10h

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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