News
– Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced that India is broadening its maritime security footprint across the Indian Ocean Region. Speaking at the Indian Navy’s second Commanders’ Conference of 2026 in New Delhi on September 29, Singh highlighted that Indian warships
– Suleiman Khan, son of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan, has accused Pakistan’s leadership of acting like “tyrants” as supporters prepare for an October 4 march on Islamabad. Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf moved the protest from September 27 after days of
Health
– The Democratic Republic of the Congo has reported a total of 8,067 Ebola infections in its latest outbreak. According to health authorities, there have been 3,901 fatalities recorded up to September 26, resulting in a fatality rate close to
A seldom-seen inherited genetic alteration significantly elevates an individual’s overall likelihood of developing lung cancer by about 25 times, and by approximately 60 times among those who have never smoked, according to research published in the journal Science. The study,
– India has issued an all-encompassing public health advisory concerning two Pakistan-origin skin whitening creams after laboratory analyses revealed high levels of heavy metals. The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation issued an alert on September 8, specifically warning about Goree
– According to the World Health Organization, certain regions within the Democratic Republic of the Congo are showing positive signs in the fight against Ebola. Transmission rates have decreased in multiple areas, notably in Ituri province, which continues to be
– Officials from New York City’s health department identified Legionella DNA within a Yankee Stadium cooling tower as part of their probe into a recent outbreak in the South Bronx area. By Tuesday evening, the city confirmed 11 cases of
An acute lack of personnel and financial resources is hindering urgent containment efforts for the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s growing Ebola outbreak. The epidemic, driven by the Bundibugyo virus species, has impacted six provinces, with more than 6,000 cases
Technology
– The European Commission has put forward a plan for a new communications network aimed at enhancing emergency and security operations throughout Europe. The EU Critical Communication System, known as EUCCS, aims to link national networks utilized by police, firefighters,
– The integration of artificial intelligence into traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is rapidly progressing in China, connecting digital innovations with educational programs, scientific research, and patient care. Beijing University of Chinese Medicine has created Xinhuo TCM, a large language model
– Apple has expanded its iPhone lineup by introducing a foldable model known as the iPhone Duo. The company revealed this device on Sept. 9, with preorders scheduled to open on Oct. 16. U.S. pricing starts at $1,999, while in
– Apple has launched the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, featuring enhancements in camera technology, battery capacity, and processing performance. Both models are equipped with the new A20 Pro chip and include a redesigned vapor chamber to