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Fear is rising in eastern Congo as a new Ebola outbreak spreads alarm in Bukavu and beyond. The crisis renews global concern over rapid containment and cross-border risk.
Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin met in Beijing days after Donald Trump’s visit to China, highlighting the shifting balance in major-power diplomacy. The talks come as global competition among the US, China and Russia continues to shape trade and security.
The US Senate has advanced a War Powers Resolution aimed at limiting Trump’s ability to wage war on Iran, marking a rare challenge to presidential authority. The move could affect global markets and energy prices if tensions escalate.
Iran has warned the US of “surprises” after threats of military action and a short deadline for a deal, as Xi and Putin met in Beijing. The standoff raises risks for oil markets, trade flows and global diplomacy.
New concerns are growing over the children left behind as U.S. immigration detentions rise sharply under President Donald Trump’s second term. Many of those children are U.S. citizens, raising urgent questions about family separation and child welfare.
Thousands of protesters marched in La Paz demanding Bolivia’s president resign as the country faces its worst economic crisis in 40 years. The unrest is sharpening political pressure and raising regional concerns about stability.
The UN says more than 15,800 civilians have been killed in Russia’s war on Ukraine since 2022, including nearly 800 children. The figures highlight the conflict’s enduring human cost and its wider global fallout.
NATO’s top military officer says he does not expect further U.S. troop cuts beyond the 5,000 announced by President Donald Trump. The move is being closely watched for what it signals about Washington’s long-term commitment to European security.
The FBI says two San Diego mosque shooters met online and left writings expressing hate, pointing investigators toward a possible extremist motive. The case highlights the growing role of online radicalization and hate-driven violence.
Trump has delayed a planned strike on Iran after pressure from Gulf allies, as renewed talks create a fragile opening for diplomacy. The standoff still carries serious risks for global energy markets and Latin America.
The WHO is deploying experts and supplies to the Democratic Republic of the Congo to help contain an Ebola outbreak described as complex and difficult. The response highlights the continuing threat of Ebola in Central Africa and the importance of rapid containment.
Trump said he canceled a planned strike on Iran after Gulf allies urged restraint, highlighting rising tensions and the risk of wider Middle East escalation.
A rapidly expanding Ebola outbreak in Central Africa has prompted an urgent containment effort in Congo and Uganda, with more than 300 cases and at least 116 suspected deaths reported. Global health officials are watching closely as cross-border transmission raises the stakes.
The United States is offering aid to Cuba while maintaining sanctions that have deepened the island’s fuel crisis, reviving accusations of political coercion. The dispute could affect wider US-Latin America relations and regional stability.
Cuba is facing renewed pressure from Washington while battling crippling blackouts and economic strain. The standoff could deepen instability with regional effects for the Caribbean and Central America.
A new Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda is fueling debate over Africa’s reliance on foreign aid for epidemic response. Leaders are pushing for stronger domestic health systems as donor support fades.
Iran has responded to a U.S. proposal to end the war with demands for frozen assets, sanctions relief, and control over the Strait of Hormuz. The talks carry global stakes because any disruption could affect oil prices and shipping costs.
Iran has rejected any negotiation over its uranium enrichment rights, hardening its position in long-running nuclear talks with Western powers. The stance adds pressure to diplomacy already strained by sanctions, inspections and regional tensions.
A Libyan coastguard threat against the Sea-Watch 5 has renewed concerns over violence in the central Mediterranean migration route. The incident also raises questions about accountability as the ship’s captain faces investigation.
The United States is pressing G7 allies to join a new sanctions campaign against Iran, signaling a fresh effort to isolate Tehran economically. A coordinated move could ripple through global energy and finance markets.