‘It would be a big mistake’: WHO Africa chief warns against underestimating Ebola virus risk in Congo, Uganda

The World Health Organization’s Africa director on Friday warned against underestimating the risk posed by the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and neighbouring Uganda, saying even a single case could trigger wider transmission beyond the affected countries, Reuters reported.Speaking to Reuters in Geneva, Mohamed Yakub Janabi said it would be “a…

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The game of numbers: When governor holds the key to people’s verdict | India News

AI-generated image used for representation NEW DELHI: In world’s largest democracy, election results do not always end the suspense. Sometimes, the real drama begins after the votes are counted — inside the Raj Bhavans.Whenever an assembly election throws up a fractured mandate, the governor takes centrestage and becomes the final arbiter. Political parties rush with…

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Vayu Astra : India tests Vayu Astra loitering munition, which can hit targets 100 km deep inside enemy territory |

**EDS: SCREENGRAB VIA PTI VIDEOS** Jaisalmer: An indigenous Vayu Astra-1 missile is test-fired at the Pokhran firing range in Jaisalmer district. (PTI Photo)(PTI05_21_2026_000582B) As drone warfare takes centre stage, an Indian private company, Nibe Limited, has completed the No Cost No Commitment (NCNC) demonstration of the Vayu Astra Loitering Munition (LM). The Vayu Astra has…

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‘Amount is an insult’: Pakistan hockey players hit out at PHF over PKR 1000 daily allowance | Hockey News

Pakistan’s Khan Muhammad celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the Asian Champions Trophy 2023 hockey match for 5/6th Place between Pakistan and China, at Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium, in Chennai. (file photo/PTI) Pakistan Hockey Federation is facing fresh criticism from players over unpaid dues and reduced training camp allowances ahead of the FIH…

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Sam Altman’s $180 million anti-ageing bet: The bold longevity plan to fight ageing and extend human lifespan |

For years, Silicon Valley treated ageing as a background fact of life rather than a technical problem. Wealth from the AI boom is now flowing into laboratories studying cells, proteins, and human lifespan, with some of the technology industry’s biggest names placing unusually large bets on medicine. Among them is Sam Altman, whose backing of…

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NFL Trade Rumors: Kansas City Chiefs linked to $60M Los Angeles Chargers’ WR after surprise reunion update | NFL News

The Kansas City Chiefs are being linked to former Los Angeles Chargers star Keenan Allen after fresh NFL rumors surfaced online. The speculation grew stronger after Chargers GM Joe Hortiz admitted the “door is not closed” on Allen’s return. While Los Angeles weighs a reunion, Kansas City could target the veteran receiver to give Patrick…

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Pakistan gets its own ‘Cockroach Awaam Party’ as India’s viral CJP sparks cross-border satire wave

The viral Cockroach Janta Party appears to have inspired a wave of similarly themed satirical political groups in Pakistan, with pages such as the Cockroach Awami Party (CAP) and Cockroach Awami League (CAL) emerging on social media soon after the Indian satirical social media outfit went viral online.The Cockroach Janta Party emerged in mid-May after…

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