US Travel Ban on Central Africa Criticized Over Ebola Response
The United States’ decision to restrict travel from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan amid a growing Ebola outbreak has drawn sharp
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Republicans Back Down on White House Security Funding
Republicans were expected to drop a $1 billion security proposal for the White House and its grounds. The plan was part of a larger spending bill. House Republi
Samsung Union Halts Strike After Reaching Pay Deal
Samsung Electronics union has suspended its strike just as it was about to begin, following a tentative agreement on salaries. The union represents workers at S
Russian Propaganda Hijacks Influential Social Media Accounts
Researchers from Bluesky and Clemson University uncovered a novel Russian influence campaign on May 21, 2026. The campaign hijacked legitimate and influential a
Global Oil Market Faces Imminent Shortfall
The International Energy Agency's Executive Director, Fatih Birol, warned that the global oil market may face severe shortages by July. Stocks are dwindling ahe
New Ebola Outbreak Raises Urgent Need for Vaccine Development
The World Health Organization (WHO) has classified the recent outbreak of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda as a
India Lands Major Chip Deal
India has signed a significant memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Dutch firm ASML, a leading chipmaker, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership. The
US-China Tensions Rise Over Taiwan Arms Deal
Tensions between Washington and Beijing are escalating as the US plans to supply Taiwan with a massive $14 billion arms package. The Pentagon had planned a visi
Campaign to Oust London's Southbank Centre Boss Sparks Concerns
Londons Southbank Centre chief Misan Harriman faces a campaign to remove him, echoing a broader backlash against prominent black figures. The movement has raise
Migrant Workers Suffer as Aramco Rakes in Profits
In a Saudi Arabian hospital, Shrawan Shah Rauniyar lay with broken legs, hoping for fair compensation after a workplace accident. He was working on a project fo
Trump's Taiwan Comments Play into China's Hands
US President Donald Trump's comments on Taiwan were made during a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing. Taiwanese TVs broadcast the meeting live
Taiwan's Defence Drone Plans Grounded
Taiwan's Legislative Yuan has passed a special budget that halts new domestic defence drone procurement, stifling the industry's growth. The decision comes as T