Tag: World
United States, Allies Demand Warning Before Ballistic Missile Launches
Forty governments called for at least 24 hours’ advance notice of ICBM, SLBM and space launches after recent Pacific tests lacked standard notifications.
Ukraine ousts defense minister as military rift sparks protests
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has removed Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov after six months in office, exposing a deep dispute over military reform and triggering rare wartime protests. No successor has been approved.
M7.8 Earthquake Strikes Philippines – Tsunami Advisories Issued
A preliminary Magnitude 7.8 Earthquake has struck in the Philippines, causing Tsunami Advisories to be issued in areas
Research points to wider Ebola spread as WHO raises global alarm
Imperial College London researchers estimate the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo may be several times larger than official confirmed counts show, deepening concern after WHO declared the crisis an international health emergency.
Three Dead, Dozens Quarantined After Hantavirus Outbreak Aboard Transatlantic Cruise
An outbreak of the Andes virus, a particularly lethal strain of hantavirus, has struck the Dutch-flagged cruise ship MV Hondius during a weeks-long voyage to Antarctica; three passengers aboard the MV Hondius have died.