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Worst mosquito-borne surge in nearly a decade kills 53, infects over 76,000 people since January A dengue patient lies on the hospital bed while his son stands next to him at District General Hospital in Negombo, Sri Lanka, July 16, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Sri Lanka’s public health services and hospitals are battling the worst outbreak of mosquito-borne dengue in nearly … Read more
[As rising fuel costs clobber their economies, the Philippines and other developing countries in Asia are pushing to build strategic petroleum reserves to cushion against future shocks.
China weighs steps to stop Western acquisition of advanced technology firms, report says An AI sign is seen at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, China July 6, 2023. REUTERS Chinese authorities are considering tightening export controls on AI and semiconductor technologies, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday. The step reflects Beijing’s push to … Read more
Their resolve for freedom hardened during the pandemic, when they lived through a crippling food shortage and were forced to witness frequent public executions.
New research also shows that children and high-risk adult populations have been particularly affected.
Christopher Nolan’s Matt Damon-led epic ranks as his third-highest-opening film globally Emma Thomas, Tom Holland, Matt Damon and Christopher Nolan pose on the red carpet during the Mumbai premiere of The Odyssey, in Mumbai, India, July 11, 2026. PHOTO: Reuters Director Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of The Odyssey had an epic debut, grossing $264.1 million in global … Read more
PML-N supremo vows to resolve AJK issues, pledges tenfold budget increase if party forms government Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday kicked off his election campaign in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), describing the region as his second home and saying it was as dear to him as Punjab. “Azad Kashmir is … Read more
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Report says casualty data lags by weeks as Pentagon cites operational security concerns, delayed medical reviews The Pentagon is seen from the air in Washington, DC, US, March 3, 2022. Photo: Reuters The Pentagon has been slow to publicly disclose injuries sustained by US troops during the ongoing conflict with Iran, with casualty figures often … Read more
China said it was not the aggressor in the episode, which was the latest flare-up in the South China Sea between the two countries.