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Twenty-six more suspected Ebola deaths were recorded in 24 hours in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), authorities said on Tuesday, and the head of ‌the World Health Organisation (WHO) expressed deep concern about the outbreak's spread. The new deaths brought to 131 the fatalities associated with the outbreak in eastern DRC. There have been 516 suspected cases and 33 confirmed cases in DRC, according to a daily bulletin published by health authorities, and two confirmed cases in neighbouring Uganda. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus declared the outbreak of the rare Bundibugyo strain of the virus a public health emergency of ​international concern on Saturday, the first time a WHO chief has done so before convening an emergency committee. The International Health Regulations Emergency Committee on #Ebola caused by Bundibugyo virus in #DRC and #Uganda will meet today, 19 May 2026 from 17h30 CEST (GMT+2) https://t.co/JV36PSec4Q@DrTedros deter...

Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel said on Monday that any United States military action against the country would lead to a "bloodbath" with incalculable consequences for regional peace and ​stability. "Cuba does not represent a threat," Diaz-Canel said in a post on X. Las amenazas de agresión militar contra #Cuba de la mayor potencia del planeta son conocidas. Ya la amenaza constituye un crimen internacional. De materializarse, provocará un baño de sangre de consecuencias incalculables, más el impacto destructivo para la paz y la estabilidad… — Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez (@DiazCanelB) May 18, 2026 The comments ‌follow an Axios report published on Sunday, citing classified intelligence, that said Cuba had acquired more than 300 military drones and had discussed plans to use them to attack the US naval base at Guantanamo Bay, US military vessels and Key ​West, Florida. Cuba said the US was f...

A United States court judge on Monday partially granted Luigi Mangione’s bid to ‌prevent evidence found in his backpack during his arrest from being admitted at his murder trial for allegedly assassinating a health insurance executive in Manhattan. Mangione, 28, is accused of gunning down United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson on a Midtown sidewalk in December 2024. Public officials condemned the brazen killing, but ​it became emblematic of some Americans’ antipathy towards health insurance industry practices and rising costs. Mangione has pleaded not guilty ​in state court to all charges. His trial is set to begin on September 8 and is ⁠expected to last six weeks. The ruling is a legal boost for Mangione, although prosecutors say they have ample evidence of his ​guilt. Justice Gregory Carro granted Mangione's request to suppress some of the evidence found in his backpack during his arrest in Pennsylvania, ​ruling police unlawfully searched the bag without a ...

Sindh and other parts of Pakistan face a severe shortage of spinal surgery facilities. As a result, patients with spinal fractures, slipped discs, and other serious conditions often cannot access timely or specialized care in public hospitals. No neuro spinal surgeons are formally posted in government hospitals, and spinal cases are generally managed by neurosurgeons when available. At present, only around 15 neurosurgeons are working across roughly eight teaching hospitals in Karachi and Sindh. These surgeons handle spinal cases alongside other responsibilities. District hospitals, especially in rural areas, lack even basic facilities for brain and spine treatment. As a result of this gap in infrastructure, patients from rural Sindh are forced to travel to Karachi’s major hospitals or expensive private hospitals for treatment. Even in Karachi, access to dedicated neuro spinal services remains very limited, and many facilities are not fully equipped to manage complex spinal...

EU’s foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas warned that the US, China, and Russia all prefer a fragmented Europe because a united EU represented a geopolitical force capable of challenging major powers. Speaking at the Lennart Meri Conference in Tallinn, the Estonian capital, on Sunday, Kallas said the EU's collective strength was precisely why external powers had sought to undermine it. “They don’t like the European Union; that’s very clear,” she said. “If we stick together, if we operate together, then we are equal powers; we are strong.” Read More: EU agrees sanctions on Israeli settlers Her remarks came as European leaders grappled with uncertainty over Washington’s long-term commitment to European security. She argued that dealing with individual European countries was easier for global powers than negotiating with the bloc as a whole, describing efforts to cultivate bilateral ties as part of a wider “divide-and-con...

The recent tensions between US, Israel, and Iran have shown the importance of a balanced and principled approach. Throughout this crisis, Pakistan has tried to play the role of a responsible country, urging restraint and pushing for dialogue, while avoiding any moves that could make things worse. Islamabad hasn't taken sides for the sake of bloc politics. Instead, it focused on de-escalation, regional stability, and sticking to international law. This helped build trust in Pakistan’s diplomatic approach. Pakistan has always backed the Palestinian people’s right to self-determination and continue to do so: Pakistan supports an independent, sovereign Palestinian state based on the pre-1967 borders. It’s not just politics for us. This stance comes from a place of principle: we believe in doing what’s right, legal, and in line with what the world considers just, rather than getting swayed by short-term political pressures. Pakistan is a firm believer of th...