Last week, the government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) requested a release of Ervebo vaccines from the global Ebola virus disease vaccine stockpile, managed by the International Coordinating Group on Vaccine Provision (ICG). The request was for use of the vaccine in the current Bundibugyo virus disease outbreak. Ervebo vaccine is licensed […]
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World's oldest living person just turned one year older. Meet Ethel – usatoday.com
They say each birthday is a blessing, and one woman living in southeast England has had 117 of them.The woman, Ethel Caterham, turns 117 years old on Friday, Aug. 21. Crowned Guinness World Records’ oldest living person in mid-spring 2025, Caterham is keeping her birthday festivities low-key this year at her care home.Caterham is the […]
Carney Stands Up to Trump in Trade War Despite the Risks – The New York Times
Carney Stands Up to Trump in Trade War Despite the Risks The New York Timessource
Iranian president says time to end war with US from ‘position of strength’ – aljazeera.com
Omani and Iranian foreign ministers hold a call as Washington prepares economic sanctions amid ongoing shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.SaveShareIranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has called for an end to the months-long war with the United States, stating that Tehran holds a position of strength as diplomatic talks remain stalled.“It is better that we […]
UN votes to adopt new world map to reflect Africa's true size – BBC
The UN General Assembly has voted to replace the traditional world map with one that more accurately reflects the size of Africa.The "Correct the Map" resolution, sponsored by Togo and backed by African Union (AU) members, passed with the support of 164 nations, including France and the UK. The US was the only nation to […]