Sunday’s strike on King Khalid International airport kills a Pakistani national. Published On 12 Oct 202612 Oct 2026 A projectile has struck Saudi Arabia’s King Khalid International airport, killing one person and injuring 11, according to the country’s civil aviation authority. The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) identified the deceased in Sunday’s attack as…
A 2026 Lancet Global Health analysis using Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2023 data finds that non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are accounting for a growing share of Africa’s health burden. In 2023, NCDs resulted in an estimated 263 million disability-adjusted life years (DALYs), with one DALY representing one year of healthy life lost. NCDs caused an…
US President Donald Trump speaks on the day he makes an announcement about an energy infrastructure project in Alaska, in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., US, Sept. 30, 2026. Kevin Lamarque | Reuters Hello, this is Justina Lee writing to you from Singapore. Welcome to another edition of CNBC’s Daily…
Cholera deaths increased by 30% in 2025, despite fewer cases being reported to the World Health Organization (WHO). In 2025, 47 countries reported 451 499 cholera cases and 7870 deaths to WHO. This is the highest number of annual cholera deaths reported to WHO since 1999. These figures reflect surveillance data reported to WHO and…
Trump retaliated against Canada’s counter-tariffs on $20bn worth of US imports by banning $1bn of Canadian goods. Published On 29 Sep 202629 Sep 2026 The United States is implementing a ban on nearly $1bn in imports from Canada, including alcoholic beverages, dairy products and motorcycles. The ban took effect early Tuesday and is likely to…
Tigrayan forces say they are in a ‘full-blown war’ with the army. Four years of fragile peace in northern Ethiopia has come to an end. Fighting is under way in three regions, including Tigray. This week the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) joined forces with former rivals to create an opposition alliance. The fighters say…
Discover Hyper’s latest MacBook accessories, power and connectivity solutions debuting at IFA 2026 Messe Berlin – IFA 2026 (Hall 5.2, Stand 179) – Hyper®, an innovator of mobile accessories for Apple users, creators and mobile professionals, will showcase its latest lineup at IFA 2026, designed to make everyday mobile setups more personal, portable and productive…
Guyana on Friday became the latest “third country” to accept migrants deported from the United States, a U.S. official told CBS News. The South American country received a handful of Afghan and Cuban deportees expelled by the Trump administration, the official said. Guyana is one of more than 30 nations that have now signed deals with the…
U.S. Navy warships transit the Arabian Sea in close formation as CENTCOM forces continue to promote regional security and stability, June 30, 2026. Source: US Navy The U.S. military said early Saturday it ended a seventh straight night of strikes against Iran, as Kuwait and Bahrain reported attacks by Iranian projectiles and commercial shipping continued…
The price of crude oil on global markets continued to surge Tuesday, with international oil benchmark Brent rising for a second straight day to more than $87 per barrel, the first time since June it has traded at that price. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content….
