May 24, 2026 12:35 PM

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At least 82 killed after a coal mine blast in northern China

At least 82 people have been killed and two are missing after a coal mine blast in northern China. The gas explosion at the Liushenyu Coal Mine in Shanxi province is the worst mining disaster in China since 2009. There were 247 workers reportedly on duty when the blast happened on Friday. According ...

May 24, 2026 12:22 PM

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79th World Health Assembly concludes in Geneva

The six-day 79th World Health Assembly concluded in Geneva yesterday, during which member states adopted multiple resolutions to advance multilateral cooperation in safeguarding human health. Held under the theme "Reshaping global health: a shared responsibility, the assembly adopted more than 20 de...

May 24, 2026 9:50 AM

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Death toll from ongoing Ebola rises to 204 in DR Congo

Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo say the death toll from the ongoing Ebola outbreak has now risen to 204 people. According to the country's health ministry, 204 deaths have been recorded so far, out of a total of 867 suspected cases.    Yesterday, the African Union's health authority ...

May 24, 2026 9:36 AM

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Clash breaks out in Kapurthala jail; situation under control

In Punjab, prisoners of a barrack in Kapurthala jail went on rampage late last night, allegedly damaging some prison infrastructure following a confrontation between inmates and undertrials.   Senior Police officers along with force, rushed in to control the situation. Security arrangements in and a...