North Korea continues streak of weapons tests with multiple ballistic missile launches

North Korea continues streak of weapons tests with multiple ballistic missile launches

North Korea on Monday fired multiple ballistic missiles toward its eastern waters, South Korea’s military said, adding to a recent streak of weapons demonstrations that has heightened tensions during a prolonged freeze in diplomacy. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said the missiles were fired from an area around the North Korean capital of Pyongyang,…

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Investors rush into India’s National Stock Exchange IPO at valuation multiple above Nasdaq

Investors rush into India’s National Stock Exchange IPO at valuation multiple above Nasdaq

The $2.3 billion initial public offer of shares in India’s National Stock Exchange has received a frenzied response from investors, drawing bids worth more than $10 billion despite its hefty price-to-earnings multiple, which values it above several U.S. stock exchange businesses such as Nasdaq. Driven by strong demand from institutional and high-net-worth buyers, the NSE…

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Multiple dead, including children, in Montana shooting and house fire

Multiple dead, including children, in Montana shooting and house fire

Multiple people, including children, died when a gunman opened fire at a Billings, Montana, home that was then set alight, authorities said Monday. Police characterized the incident Sunday evening near the city’s West End neighborhood as a family disturbance. The gunman died of a self-inflicted gunshot, NBC affiliate KULR of Billings reported. Interim Yellowstone County…

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Africa: Ebola, Hantavirus, Diphtheria – How Distrust in Health Care Is Fuelling Multiple Outbreaks Across the Globe

Africa: Ebola, Hantavirus, Diphtheria – How Distrust in Health Care Is Fuelling Multiple Outbreaks Across the Globe

The first half of 2026 has been marked by three different disease outbreaks: Ebola, hantavirus and, in Australia, diphtheria. Each has exposed vulnerabilities in how we detect, communicate and respond to infectious disease outbreaks. Each of these outbreaks has its unique challenges. But a common thread has been distrust in health care or a lack…

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Altron walked away from multiple M&A deals

Altron walked away from multiple M&A deals

Altron Group CEO Werner Kapp Technology group Altron walked away from multiple acquisitions in the past financial year, rejecting deals on grounds ranging from price to corporate structure, CEO Werner Kapp said in an interview with TechCentral on Monday. Altron shares jumped 13.2% in late-morning trade on the JSE to R26.72, with the market responding…

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