Malaria cases in Vietnam down 21 per cent in 2024
Hanoi, Feb 14 (IANS) The number of malaria cases in Vietnam continued to decline in 2024 with 353 cases, a 21 per cent decrease compared to the previous year, Vietnam News cited the Ministry of Health as saying on Friday. One third of these cases were imported, and no deaths or outbreaks were reported, highlighting […]
Russian drone strikes Chernobyl Nuclear disaster zone; Zelensky shares video
New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday revealed that a Russian drone hit the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant, the site of the infamous 1986 nuclear disaster. The drone hit occurred on the night of February 13, and Zelensky shared footage of the aftermath on social media platform X, drawing attention to […]
High risk bushfire warning issued for Tasmania on Australian west coast
Sydney, Feb 14 (IANS) A high risk warning has been issued for an out-of-control bushfire burning on the west coast of the Australian island state of Tasmania. Residents of the small coastal community of Granville Harbour were on Friday advised to leave within hours if they were not prepared for the threat posed by a […]
From F-35 fighter jets to doubling US-India trade: Key takeaways from Modi-Trump meet
New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral talks with US President Donald Trump in Washington DC on Friday and discussed deepening of India-US partnership across various segments while also affirming their faith in the atomic energy. The two leaders held discussions on wide-ranging issues, ranging from firming up the defence framework […]
WHO allocates additional two million USD to support Uganda’s Ebola response
Kampala, Feb 14 (IANS) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organisation (WHO) announced the release of additional $2 million to support Uganda’s effort to fight the ongoing Ebola outbreak, bringing the total funding to $3 million in three weeks. In a post on X social media platform, Ghebreyesus said the funds would further […]
India and Nepal agree to accelerate talks on stalled hydroelectric projects
Kathmandu, Feb 14 (IANS) India and Nepal have agreed to resume talks on various mechanisms related to three multipurpose hydroelectric power projects – Pancheshwar Multipurpose Project, Saptakoshi High Dam Multipurpose Project and Sunkoshi Storage cum Diversion Scheme – the local media in Kathmandu reported on Friday following a meeting of the power exchange committee held […]
Namibia implements strict measures to combat lumpy skin disease outbreak
Windhoek, Feb 14 (IANS) Namibia’s Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) has updated control measures to combat the ongoing outbreak of Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) affecting cattle across several regions according to an announcement issued on Friday. Since the first reported case in the Okakakam constituency of the Otjozondjupa Region in June 2024, the disease has […]
Laos to tighten telecom rules for enhanced cybersecurity
Vientiane, Feb 14 (IANS) Laos’ Ministry of Technology and Communications has issued strict regulations regarding the use of telecommunication and internet services in the country, aiming to ensure secure and efficient operations while protecting against fraud. Individuals, legal entities, and telecommunications and internet service providers are strictly prohibited from connecting Laos’ telecommunication and internet systems […]
South African government cracks down on illegal food businesses amid concerns of foreign ‘fronting’
Johannesburg, Feb 14 (IANS) With just two weeks left for food-handling businesses to register in an effort to curb food-borne illnesses, the South African government has tightened enforcement to root out illegal operations, raising concerns about “fronting” practices by undocumented foreigners, allegedly aided by local citizens. The deaths of dozens of people – mainly children […]
Munich Security Conference opens amid complex geopolitical landscape
Munich, Feb 14 (IANS) The 61st Munich Security Conference (MSC) kicked off here on Friday, bringing together policymakers and experts to discuss pressing global security challenges amid the accelerating rise of multipolarity and a complex geopolitical landscape. This year’s MSC comes at a critical moment, marked by the inauguration of a new US administration, the […]
