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August 8, 2024 12:08 PM

WHO to convene emergency committee to assess international risk from mpox outbreak

The head of the World Health Organization said on Wednesday an emergency committee will be convened to discuss whether the current mpox outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo represents a public health emergency of international concern. The c...

August 8, 2024 11:42 AM

Bangladesh awaits installation of interim government after weeks of strife

Bangladesh is set to get a new, interim government headed by Nobel Peace Prize-winning economist Muhammad Yunus on Thursday, after weeks of tumultuous student protests forced Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to resign and flee to India. Yunus, 84, Bangl...

August 8, 2024 8:39 AM

Paris Olympics: IOA to fly back wrestler Antim Panghal, support staff after disciplinary breach

The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) decided to fly wrestler Antim Panghal and her support staff back due to a disciplinary breach during the ongoing Summer Games after she gave her Olympic Village accreditation to her sister. In a statement, the IO...

August 8, 2024 8:20 AM

Vinesh Phogat announces retirement after Paris Olympics disqualification

Vinesh Phogat has announced her retirement from wrestling following her disqualification in the 50 kg freestyle wrestling final at the Paris Olympics. She shared her decision in an emotional post on X on Thursday morning. "Maa kushti (wrestling) won...

August 7, 2024 8:17 PM

Bangladesh new interim leader Yunus heads home, government to be sworn in on Thursday

The Nobel Peace laureate tapped to lead an interim government in Bangladesh called for calm and boarded a flight on Wednesday to return home, a day before his new government is expected to be sworn in to replace ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. ...

August 7, 2024 7:29 PM

Air Dynasty helicopter crash in Nuwakot: five bodies recovered

An Air Dynasty helicopter crashed this afternoon near Shivachaur in the Shivapuri Rural Municipality-7 of Nuwakot, resulting in the deaths of all five people on board. The helicopter, identified as 9N-AJD, was piloted by senior captain Arun Malla. Th...

August 7, 2024 6:21 PM

Scion of Sri Lanka’s Rajapaksa family to contest Sept. presidential poll

Namal Rajapaksa, the son of Sri Lanka's former president, will run in the Sept. 21 presidential election, he said on Wednesday (August 7), taking on the incumbent Ranil Wickremesinghe whom many analysts see as the frontrunner. Elected by parliam...

August 7, 2024 6:16 PM

British police brace for fresh riots and counter protests

British police braced for further anti-Muslim and anti-migrant riots on Wednesday as far-right groups planned to target asylum centres and immigration law firms across the country, prompting anti-fascist protesters to organise counter demonstrations....

August 7, 2024 5:57 PM

France reports bluetongue disease outbreak near Belgian border

France has reported an outbreak of bluetongue disease on a farm near the Belgian border, the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) said on Wednesday. Bluetongue, spread by insects, can be deadly for domestic ruminants such as sheep, cattle and...

August 7, 2024 5:08 PM

Harris draws more support among Black voters, Trump up slightly among white voters

Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris is drawing more support from Black voters than President Joe Biden did when he was in the race this year, while Republican Donald Trump's support among white voters has risen somewhat in recent months, ...

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