Kenya has confirmed its first Ebola case after a citizen returning from the Democratic Republic of Congo died in a Nairobi hospital. Authorities have identified 28 primary contacts and intensified surveillance, testing and border screening to prevent further transmission.
The Trump administration has directed US federal agencies to replace "Artificial Intelligence" and "AI" with "Super Intelligence" and 'SI' in official communications, while existing laws and global technical usage remain unchanged.
Iran has proposed a seven-day ceasefire roadmap to end the conflict with the US, including reopening the Strait of Hormuz and restarting nuclear talks. US President Donald Trump has reportedly rejected the proposal, leaving efforts to revive negotiations uncertain.
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping are set to meet in Washington on September 24 for their second summit of 2026. Trade truce talks, critical minerals, AI, technology controls and Taiwan are expected to dominate discussions as both sides seek to manage tensions.
The US House has passed a Russia sanctions bill giving President Donald Trump authority to impose tariffs of up to 100% on major buyers of Russian energy, including India. The tariff has not been imposed yet, while New Delhi says it is monitoring the development and prioritising energy security.
Indonesia is gradually returning to normal after Mount Anak Krakatau's powerful eruption disrupted flights and stranded hundreds of thousands of travellers. Several airports have reopened, but volcanic ash, safety restrictions and ongoing activity continue to affect travel and daily life.
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Amazon Prime Air cargo plane operated by 21 Air crashed while landing at Miami International Airport, killing at least five people. The Boeing 767-300 overran the runway, struck vehicles and caught fire, prompting a major emergency response and an investigation by US authorities.
WMO warns that El Niño could strengthen into a very strong event by the end of 2026, bringing major shifts in rainfall and temperatures. India could see a weaker northeast monsoon, warmer conditions and increased risks of dry weather.
US President Donald Trump has suggested renaming the Strait of Hormuz as the "Trump Strait" amid escalating tensions with Iran, as attacks on vessels and US bases continue to raise concerns over oil supplies and regional stability.
US has struck two Iranian IRGC tankers near the Strait of Hormuz under a new 'tanker-for-tanker' policy approved by Donald Trump. The attacks were part of a wider operation targeting around 100 Iranian military sites, prompting retaliatory strikes from Iran across the region.
Meta is reportedly exploring a mid-trial settlement with U.S. states over allegations that Facebook and Instagram harmed teens and violated children's privacy laws.
The Trump administration is preparing to revoke B1 and B2 visas for up to 200,000 foreigners who entered the US for business or tourism and later applied for asylum, raising concerns over long-term deportation risks.
US national debt has crossed the $40 trillion mark for the first time, with rising deficits, government spending and interest costs driving the debt higher and raising concerns over the country's long-term finances.
USCIS will enforce stricter public charge rules for green card applicants from September 18, 2026, with officers taking a closer look at applicants' finances, health, family status, skills and use of certain public benefits.
