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Two cases of HMPV reported in India

Shawdesh desk: The Indian Council of Medical Research has confirmed two cases of Human Metapneumo Virus in Karnataka, reports Indian media. These cases, identified through routine surveillance of respiratory viruses,

Hezbollah chief says ready to respond to Israeli ceasefire violations

Shawdesh Desk: Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem said Saturday that the group is prepared to respond to Israeli violations of their Lebanon ceasefire even before the expiry of a 60-day deadline

Global food prices drop 2.1% in 2024: FAO

Shawdesh Desk: Global food prices fell by 2.1 percent in 2024 compared to the average for the previous year, mainly due to declines in cereal and sugar prices, according to

South Korean investigators abandon arrest of president Yoon

Shawdesh Desk: South Korean investigators abandoned their attempt to arrest impeached president Yoon Suk Yeol at his residence on Friday over a failed martial law bid, citing safety concerns after

Israeli strikes kill 12 in Gaza

Shawdesh Desk: Israel said three rockets were fired toward its territory on Friday from the Gaza Strip, where rescuers reported at least 12 people killed in Israeli strikes. The rockets

10 dead, 30 injured after car ploughs into New Year revellers in New Orleans

Shawdesh Desk: At least 10 people were killed and 30 injured when a vehicle plowed into a crowd in a popular tourist district in the US city of New Orleans,

Overnight Israeli strike kills 15 in Jabalia

Shawdesh desk: An overnight Israeli air strike targeting a house in Jabalia, in the territory’s north, has killed at least 15 people. “Fifteen people were martyred and more than 20

Small businesses brace themselves for potentially disruptive TikTok ban

Shawdesh Desk: A looming TikTok ban could affect the millions of small businesses that use the short-video social media app to help them grow their business. Desiree Hill, owner of