Rwanda Closes Borders as Ebola Spreads to Goma in DR Congo
Rwanda shuts border crossings with the DRC following an Ebola case in Goma, as the WHO declares an international public health emergency amid a dangerous strain outbreak.
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Philippine Senate Convenes as Impeachment Court for VP Sara Duterte
The Philippine Senate has convened as an impeachment court to try Vice President Sara Duterte on charges including corruption and sedition.
Tribal Clashes in Highland Papua’s Wamena Leave 13 Dead
At least 13 people were killed and 19 others injured after tribal clashes erupted in Wamena, the capital of Jayawijaya Regency in Indonesia’s Highland Papua.
China-Russia Relations Reach New Heights Ahead of President Putin’s State Visit
President Vladimir Putin is set to visit the Chinese mainland this week, highlighting the strong momentum in China-Russia political, economic, and cultural cooperation.
Diplomatic Deadlock: US and Iran Clash Over Peace Terms Amid Regional Drone Strikes
US and Iran diplomatic talks stall over maximalist terms, while drone attacks in the UAE and Saudi Arabia heighten instability across the Gulf region.
MV Hondius Docks in Rotterdam Following Hantavirus Outbreak
The MV Hondius cruise ship arrives in Rotterdam for disinfection and crew quarantine following a hantavirus outbreak on board.
Moderate Earthquake Hits South Coast of Myanmar, Shaking Yangon
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck near Myanmar’s south coast on Monday morning, May 18, 2026. No casualties or damages have been reported.
Public Pushback: Majority of Japanese Oppose Lethal Weapons Exports
Recent polls reveal that over half of the Japanese public opposes the government’s decision to lift restrictions on lethal weapons exports.
US Sanctions Cripple Energy Access in Rural Cuba
US sanctions and an oil blockade are severely disrupting Cuba’s power grid, leaving rural communities to struggle with basic electricity access.
Ukraine Executes Massive Drone Strike on Moscow Targeting Energy and Defense Hubs
Ukraine has launched one of the largest drone attacks on Moscow, targeting oil refineries and defense facilities in a retaliatory strike.
Tradition Meets Tech: Hong Kong Goldsmith Revitalizes Gilding at London Craft Week
Hong Kong goldsmith Anson Lai blends ancient gilding techniques with 3D printing to breathe new life into traditional art at London Craft Week.
WHO Declares Global Health Emergency as Rare Ebola Strain Spreads
The WHO has declared a global health emergency following a rare Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda, with cases now detected as far as Kinshasa.
WHO Declares Ebola Outbreak in DRC and Uganda a Public Health Emergency
The WHO has declared the Ebola outbreak in the DRC and Uganda a Public Health Emergency of International Concern following reports of confirmed cases and deaths.
WHO Declares Ebola Outbreak in DRC and Uganda a Global Health Emergency
The WHO has declared the Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus in the DRC and Uganda a Public Health Emergency of International Concern.
WHO Declares Ebola Outbreak in DRC and Uganda a Public Health Emergency
The World Health Organization has declared the Ebola outbreak in the DRC and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern due to the Bundibugyo virus.
Canadian Cruise Passenger Tests Presumptively Positive for Hantavirus
A Canadian cruise passenger in British Columbia has tested presumptively positive for hantavirus following an outbreak aboard the MV Hondius.
Ukrainian Drone Strikes Hit Moscow Region, Targeting Oil Refinery
Three people were killed and several injured following a massive long-range Ukrainian drone attack on the Moscow region, including a strike on a major oil refinery.
Russia Resumes Construction of Bushehr Nuclear Plant Unit 2 in Iran
Russia’s Rosatom has resumed work on the second unit of Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant following military strikes in March 2026.
Climate and Urbanization: Understanding the Surge in Zoonotic Diseases
Professor Li Dongzeng explains how global warming, ecological shifts, and urbanization are accelerating the spillover of zoonotic viruses like hantavirus to humans.
UN Chief Welcomes 45-Day Ceasefire Extension Between Lebanon and Israel
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres supports the 45-day extension of the Lebanon-Israel ceasefire, urging all parties to respect international law amidst ongoing tensions.