What the End of Aid Looks Like

The United States and other countries are cutting humanitarian relief. Our reporter went to Somalia to see the impact.

By Katrin Bennhold

Iran War: US Sanctions 50 Tehran-Linked Entities in Iran, UAE and China - Bloomberg.com

Iran War: US Sanctions 50 Tehran-Linked Entities in Iran, UAE and China  Bloomberg.com

Ebola raises questions over pandemic preparedness

Aid cuts and US hostility to concept of global public health endanger us all

Cuba's crackdown on dissidents continues, despite US pressure

In an effort to show good faith to Washington, Havana recently pardoned more than 2,000 detainees. However, most of those who benefited were ordinary delinquents. The Cuban authorities continue to arrest dissidents, bringing the number of political prisoners to 1,260, a record high.

Rubio criticizes WHO’s Ebola response as US continues sweeping public health cuts

US secretary of state says WHO was ‘a little late’ in identifying deadly Ebola outbreak in the DRC and Uganda US secretary of state Marco Rubio said on Tuesday that the World Health Organization (WHO) was “a little late” in identifying the deadly Ebola outbreak in the the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. On Tuesday, Rubio told reporters: “The lead is obviously going to be CDC (the Centers for Disease Control) and the World Health Organization, which was a little late to identify t...

By Maya Yang and agency

US to let DR Congo football team in for World Cup despite Ebola restrictions

The US has banned non-Americans who have visited DR Congo, Uganda or South Sudan in the last 21 days from entry.

Expert warns China already waging ‘unrestricted warfare’ against US through fentanyl, espionage and sabotage

Gordon Chang claims China is waging "unrestricted warfare" against the U.S., citing fentanyl deaths, espionage, drone flights and biological weapons.

Amid deadly Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda, Canada not banning travellers

While Canada is monitoring a severe Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, the federal health authority says it is not implementing a travel ban or actively testing travellers.

US wants to test Ukrainian drones and electronic warfare systems and gain access to technology – Bloomberg

The United States wants to test Ukrainian drones and electronic warfare systems with a view to procurement and is also interested in gaining access to Ukrainian military technologies and potentially intellectual property rights.

By Iryna Levytska

Bessent urges G7 to help U.S. attack Iran's finances

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged a G7 conference to help the U.S. combat Iranian terrorism by "rooting out the financing that sustains it."

No immediate plans for Ebola travel ban, Ottawa says, as deaths rise in eastern Congo - The Globe and Mail

No immediate plans for Ebola travel ban, Ottawa says, as deaths rise in eastern Congo  The Globe and Mail

US imposes fresh sanctions on Iranian exchange house, 19 ships from shadow fleet

The Donald Trump administration on Tuesday imposed sanctions on an Iranian foreign currency exchange house and what it said were front companies overseeing transactions on behalf of Iranian banks as the US maintains pressure on Tehran. The move came after Iran ‌said its latest peace proposal to the United States over the US-Israeli led war that started February 28 involved ending hostilities on all fronts including Lebanon, the exit of US forces from areas close to Iran, and reparations for...

By Reuters

Latest Ebola outbreak tough to tackle

In tonight's edition, the World Health Organization is warning that it's unlikely the Ebola outbreak will be over in the next two months. Also, a Kenyan transport strike triggered by rising fuel prices due to the Middle East war is paused  after causing four deaths and major economic disruption. And pretrial hearings open in The Hague over a former Libyan prison commander that prosecutors say was known as the angel of death  by terrified detainees.

By Georja CALVIN-SMITH

Monkey Business: Primate sales over social media are on the rise across the US, report reveals

Twelve different species were found for sale online with prices ranging from $250 to $6,500

By Jasmine Fernández

US to let DR Congo football team in for World Cup despite Ebola restrictions

The US has banned non-Americans who have visited DR Congo, Uganda or South Sudan in the last 21 days from entry.

Why is the U.S. blaming Canada for the suspension of the Permanent Joint Board on Defence?

Academic calls it a reality check. 'You have a prime minister who travels all over the world, makes these grand promises, but promises are not policy'

By Chris Knight

What to know about Bundibugyo virus, a species of Ebola causing outbreak in Congo

US sanctions Iranian foreign currency exchange, international front companies

“Iran’s shadow banking system facilitates the illicit transfer of funding for terrorist purposes,” said Scott Bessent, Secretary of the Treasury.

WHO Raises Alarm Over Speed Of Ebola Outbreak As Congo Announces 134 Deaths

The virus spread undetected for weeks after the first known death as authorities tested for a more common type of Ebola and came up negative, health experts and aid workers said.

Iran army warns will 'open new fronts' against US if attacks resume

China’s Machinery, Tech Exports Hit Record as U.S. Shipments Rebound - Caixin Global

China’s Machinery, Tech Exports Hit Record as U.S. Shipments Rebound  Caixin Global

Bahrain suspends entry from three African countries over Ebola concerns - Gulf News

Bahrain suspends entry from three African countries over Ebola concerns  Gulf News

Philippines rejects US diplomatic immunity at planned AI hub

The Philippines has denied the United States’ request for diplomatic immunity for its personnel in the planned AI industrial hub inside New Clark City in Capas, Tarlac.

By Louella Desiderio

Bahrain suspends entry of non-Bahraini travellers from 3 Ebola-hit countries - Khaleej Times

Bahrain suspends entry of non-Bahraini travellers from 3 Ebola-hit countries  Khaleej Times

DRC-Uganda Ebola emergency followed IHR procedures — WHO

He added that the committee would meet on Tuesday to consider temporary recommendations regarding the rapidly expanding Ebola outbreak. The post DRC-Uganda Ebola emergency followed IHR procedures — WHO appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Agency Report

Guy Ritchie & Henry Cavill’s $60M War Movie Is A No. 1 US Streaming Sensation At The Perfect Time

Guy Ritchie and Henry Cavill team up for a war movie that is lighting up streaming in the United States, and its success comes at the perfect time.

By Felipe Rangel

Iran civilians learn assault rifle basics to fend off US - Dhaka Tribune

Iran civilians learn assault rifle basics to fend off US  Dhaka Tribune

US-Iran war: Oil hits $111 despite ongoing peace talks

The Brent crude oil price rose to $111.4 per barrel on Tuesday from $110 on Monday, despite ongoing peace talks between the United States and Iran, according to data from Oilprice.com. On Tuesday, US Vice President JD Vance said the United States and Iran have made significant progress in their talks and that neither side Read More: https://punchng.com/us-iran-war-oil-hits-111-despite-ongoing-peace-talks/

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US to let DR Congo team in for World Cup despite Ebola restrictions

The United States will ensure that the Democratic Republic of Congo's team are able to travel to play in the World Cup, making an exemption to an entry ban over Ebola, a US official said Tuesday. The post US to let DR Congo team in for World Cup despite Ebola restrictions appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Emmanuel Okogba

WHO worries about Ebola outbreak’s scale and speed as Congo announces 134 deaths - Jamaica Gleaner

WHO worries about Ebola outbreak’s scale and speed as Congo announces 134 deaths  Jamaica Gleaner

Attacks on heritage sites show US, Israel ‘civilizational hostility’, minister says - Tehran Times

Attacks on heritage sites show US, Israel ‘civilizational hostility’, minister says  Tehran Times

Salam says there's increased US involvement in ceasefire efforts - Naharnet

Salam says there's increased US involvement in ceasefire efforts  Naharnet

New fronts will be opened if enemy falls into Israel’s trap, commits ‘another folly’: Iran’s Army - Press TV

New fronts will be opened if enemy falls into Israel’s trap, commits ‘another folly’: Iran’s Army  Press TV

Tanzania pledges to protect interests in US health agreement - thecitizen.co.tz

Tanzania pledges to protect interests in US health agreement  thecitizen.co.tz

Ebola: Washington "strongly recommends" that Americans avoid the DRC and two other African countries - Seneweb

Ebola: Washington "strongly recommends" that Americans avoid the DRC and two other African countries  Seneweb