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War in the Middle East: latest developments
AFP, Published on 30/03/2026
» PARIS - Here are the latest developments in the Middle East war:
Bird flu ravaging Antarctic wildlife, scientist warns
AFP, Published on 18/02/2026
» SANTIAGO (CHILE) - Scientists are sounding the alarm over the spread of bird flu across Antarctica, with a leading Chilean researcher telling AFP Tuesday of an observed strain "capable of killing 100 percent" of infected fauna.
Nipah virus death reported in Bangladesh
Reuters, Published on 07/02/2026
» The World Health Organization said on Friday that a woman had died in northern Bangladesh in January after contracting the deadly Nipah virus infection.
Nipah airport screening ineffective, say experts
Reuters, Published on 30/01/2026
» LONDON - Airport screening for Nipah virus, which has been stepped up across Asia this week after two cases were identified in India, are more about reassurance than science, several leading experts said on Friday.
What to know about Nipah virus after cases emerge in India
Reuters, Published on 29/01/2026
» LONDON - Two cases of the deadly Nipah virus in India have prompted authorities in Thailand and Malaysia to step up airport screening to prevent the spread of the infection. But what is Nipah virus, and how worried should people be?
Nipah virus outbreak in India sparks worry in China before Lunar New Year
South China Morning Post, Published on 29/01/2026
» An outbreak of the highly fatal Nipah virus in India's eastern state of West Bengal has sparked widespread attention and public concern in China ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday when millions will travel.
India confirms two Nipah infections
Reuters, Published on 28/01/2026
» NEW DELHI - India is monitoring Nipah virus infections, with two reported from its eastern state of West Bengal since December, the health ministry said, as some Southeast Asian nations including Thailand step up scrutiny of air travellers.
Singapore trying to improve conditions for low-paid migrants
Kyodo News, Published on 09/01/2026
» SINGAPORE — The life of a migrant worker in Singapore is bittersweet.
Hong Kong customs seizes B72m of suspected ketamine in baby car seats
South China Morning Post, Published on 09/01/2026
» Hong Kong customs has arrested three people after seizing HK$18 million (72.6 million baht) worth of suspected ketamine hidden inside baby car seats in two shipping containers from the Netherlands and Spain.
New clashes in Iran as opposition urges more protests
AFP, Published on 08/01/2026
» Security forces used tear gas to disperse protesters in Iran as people angered by the economic situation in the Islamic republic kept up their challenge to the authorities and the exiled opposition Thursday urged them to step up their actions.