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Global Covid cases top 591 million
Shawdesh Desk: The overall number of Covid cases has now surged past 591 million amid a rise in new infections in parts of the world. According to the latest globalReadMore
Langya: New virus infects 35 people in eastern China
Shawdesh Desk: Scientists are tracking a new, animal-derived virus in eastern China that has infected at least several dozen people. The novel Langya henipavirus (LayV) was found in 35 patientsReadMore
US president welcomes Gaza truce: statement
Shawdesh Desk: US President Joe Biden on Sunday welcomed a truce between Israel and Islamic Jihad militants aimed at ending days of deadly conflict in Gaza, urging all parties toReadMore
IFC fosters climate action with focus on sustainable and inclusive growth in South Asia
Shawdesh Desk: To help sustain and create jobs, improve services for people and protect small and medium sized enterprises, IFC committed about $2 billion in the South Asian region inReadMore
China extends threatening military exercises around Taiwan
Shawdesh desk: BEIJING: China said Monday it was extending threatening military exercises surrounding Taiwan that have disrupted shipping and air traffic and substantially raised concerns about the potential for conflictReadMore
Israel, Palestinian Islamic Jihad declare truce in Gaza, 44 dead
Shawdesh desk: Israel and the Palestinian armed group Islamic Jihad have declared a truce, raising hopes of an end to three days of fighting in Gaza that has left atReadMore
Gaza violence: Death toll risen to 24, including six children
Shawdesh desk: The death toll from escalating violence in Gaza had risen to 24 on Sunday, including six children, as Israel extended its bombardment of Palestinian militants who have retaliatedReadMore
Cholera outbreak in Afghan province kills 12
Shawdesh Desk: A cholera outbreak in Afghanistan’s Jawzjan province since June has killed so far killed at least 12 people, with 18,000 cases being reported, a health official said, theReadMore
