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An outbreak of the rare Bundibugyo Ebola strain in eastern DR Congo has exceeded 1,000 cases, with 254 deaths since May. Violence and displacement are severely hampering response efforts, as contact tracing reaches only half of exposed individuals.
The US military attacked a suspected drug smuggling vessel in the eastern Pacific on Sunday, killing two people and bringing the total number of such incidents to over 60 since the 'Southern Spear' campaign began. The attack has raised questions about its legal basis and effectiveness, as critics note most fentanyl enters the US by land from Mexico.
Technical-level talks between Iran and the United States have officially begun in Switzerland, focusing on nuclear program issues and bilateral cooperation. The meeting in Geneva is the first direct technical engagement since the U.S. withdrawal from the JCPOA in 2018.
In an exclusive engagement, the Iranian delegation transparently and decisively presented the country's official stances on regional and international issues. Key topics included the nuclear program, Gulf security, and economic cooperation, with an emphasis on dialogue and mutual respect.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will make an official visit to Pakistan on Tuesday to boost bilateral cooperation and discuss regional issues. He is expected to meet Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and other senior officials. The visit marks his first to Pakistan since taking office.
Iran has reaffirmed that its nuclear negotiations will be guided by the 'commitment for commitment' principle, making any Iranian concessions conditional on full compliance by partners, especially the U.S. and European nations. The statement comes as Vienna talks to revive the 2015 nuclear deal show no breakthrough amid rising tensions.
A Japanese private research institute warns that surveys and construction to assess the feasibility of burying high-level radioactive waste on Minamitori Island, Japan's easternmost island, could strip the island of its conservation value.
JR West will stop operating the 500-series Shinkansen, once among the world’s fastest trains, and the Doctor Yellow inspection train on January 13, 2027. The move follows three decades of service and the gradual shift to newer, more efficient models. Special farewell events are planned.
UK PM Keir Starmer has resigned unexpectedly, stunning the political scene. The decision creates a period of instability as parties gear up for potential elections or leadership changes.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced Monday he will resign as Labour Party leader and Prime Minister after a catastrophic defeat in May's local elections, which triggered a rapid collapse of intraparty support. Speaking to the press, he called the result a 'heavy blow' and said his departure was in the best interest of the country. The Labour Party now faces a leadership contest ahead of the next general election in 2028.
