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July 8, 2025 5:52 PM July 8, 2025 5:52 PM

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World’s first-ever malaria drug for new borns approved

  The world's first-ever malaria treatment suitable for babies and very young children has been approved for use. Drug manufacturer Novartis has received approval from Swiss authorities for its new malaria drug named Coartem. The development of the drug is very significant, as the overwhelming major...

July 8, 2025 5:31 PM July 8, 2025 5:31 PM

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Pakistan: 5 killed, several injured in devastating fire in Peshawar

  In Pakistan, at least five people died and several others, including two firefighters, were injured in a devastating fire in Peshawar city. The police said that the fire tore through a house in a densely populated area of Kochi Bazaar of Peshawar city in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province last night. The...

July 8, 2025 5:27 PM July 8, 2025 5:27 PM

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Kenya: 10 killed, 29 injured in clashes between security forces and protesters

  In Kenya, at least ten people were killed and 29 injured in Kenya as security forces clashed with protesters. According to media reports, the unrest, affecting 17 counties, also saw two abductions and 37 arrests yesterday. Businesses in major towns shut down amid fears of looting, with incidents r...

July 8, 2025 1:00 PM July 8, 2025 1:00 PM

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Vietnam, China agree to boost trade ties during BRICS Summit

Vietnam and China have agreed to boost trade and investment ties between the two countries during a meeting of the Prime Ministers of both countries on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Brazil. The move came days after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a new trade deal with Vietnam that would...

July 8, 2025 12:14 PM July 8, 2025 12:14 PM

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Nepal: 9 rescued in Rasuwa as Lhende stream floods; 15 still missing

Nine people stranded in different parts of Rasuwa district in Nepal have been rescued safely. They were trapped after the Lhende stream flooded near the Nepal-China border. Out of 37 people who had gone out of contact, 22 are now safe in a shelter. Efforts are on to trace the remaining 15 people.   ...

July 8, 2025 1:03 PM July 8, 2025 1:03 PM

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Death toll from Texas floods rises to over 100; rescue operations continue

In the United States, the death toll from a devastating flood in Central Texas rose past 100, as the chance of finding more survivors faded on the fourth day of searching.  The majority of those killed were in Kerr County, where 28 children have died at the Camp Mystic Camp a Christian all-girls' su...

July 8, 2025 8:56 AM July 8, 2025 8:56 AM

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Israeli PM Netanyahu nominates US President Trump for Nobel Peace Prize

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has nominated US President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, citing his role in 'forging peace.' During a private dinner at the White House, marking their third meeting this year, Prime Minister Netanyahu personally handed President Trump a copy of the...

July 8, 2025 8:50 AM July 8, 2025 8:50 AM

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US extends reciprocal tariff suspension period from July 9 to August 1

The United States has delayed the implementation of its "Liberation Day" reciprocal tariffs until the 1st of next month, providing additional time for affected countries to finalise interim trade deals with the US. Initially announced by President Donald Trump on April 2, the tariffs were to target ...

July 7, 2025 9:56 PM July 7, 2025 9:56 PM

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US: Flood situation worsens in Texas, 82 dead, 40 missing    

     In US, the risk level for flooding rain in parts of central Texas has been upgraded from a level 2-of-4 to a level 3-of-4. According to the Weather Prediction Center, the upgraded area includes parts of hard-hit Kerr County and portions of the Guadalupe and Llano river basins. Authorities said,...