Health

Asia Pacific

Trishuli River Tragedy: A Himalayan Warning

A deadly bus crash in Nepal's Trishuli River claimed 19 lives, including three foreigners, revealing a persistent danger in the region's mountainous terrain.

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Diplomacy & Trade

Israel’s ‘Kochav Meir’ Field Hospital in Ukraine: A Shining Star of Humanitarian Aid

In March 2022, Israel deployed a 80-person medical team to western Ukraine to establish a fully functioning field hospital near the Polish border, marking a significant humanitarian response to the ongoing war.

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US Politics

J&K Police Arrest Two Drug Peddlers in Sopore, Recover Psychotropic Capsules

Jammu and Kashmir Police arrested two individuals in Sopore for possession of psychotropic drugs, recovering SpasmoProxyvon Plus capsules during a routine naka check.

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Celebrity

Robert Carradine, ‘Lizzie McGuire’ and ‘Revenge of the Nerds’ Actor, Dies at 71

Robert Carradine, best known for his roles in 'Lizzie McGuire' and 'Revenge of the Nerds,' has died at the age of 71, according to a family statement released Monday.

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Corporate

Royal Caribbean Cruise Shortened by Winter Storm Fern: Safety, Travel Adjustments, and Impact on Global Passengers

A Royal Caribbean cruise was cut short in early January 2025 due to the arrival of Winter Storm Fern, forcing the ship to alter its itinerary and return to port earlier than planned.

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Leaders

Ex-Osun Governor’s Son Distributes 5,000 Food Packs to Vulnerable During Ramadan

About 5,000 vulnerable individuals in Osun State received food packs on Sunday as part of a Ramadan initiative led by the son of former Osun Governor Adegboyega Oyetola.

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Elections

BJP Launches Campaign in Thiruvananthapuram, Rajeev Chandrasekhar Eyes Nemom Seat

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) state president Rajeev Chandrasekhar has formally launched the party's campaign in Thiruvananthapuram, signaling his intent to contest the upcoming Assembly elections from the Nemom constituency.

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Africa

Wike: The Man Who Came, Saw, And Conquered — Dismantling Bureaucracy, Anti-Establishment Entrenchment, And Corruption In The Federal Capital Territory

Nyesom Wike, Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory minister, cleared a backlog of land files dating back decades in just six months after taking office in August 2023. Ordinary citizens now receive certificates of occupancy without bribes or elite favoritism, according to Abuja lawyer Kins Ekebuike.

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Policy & Law

DCI Probes Mob Killing During Linda Mwananchi Rally in Mbale

Kenya's Directorate of Criminal Investigations has launched a probe into the death of a man during a political rally in Mbale, where mob violence erupted following an altercation.

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Corporate

Starbucks’ investor group urges shareholders to replace directors over labor row By Reuters

A coalition of investors led by New York pension funds called on Starbucks shareholders Wednesday to reject the reelection of two board members over the company's handling of labor unrest. The push targets lead independent director Jorgen Vig Knudstorp and Beth Ford, who chairs the board's Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee.

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Leaders

No rift with TY Danjuma — Taraba Gov

Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas dismissed rumors of a falling out with elder statesman Gen. Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma on Wednesday. He called the retired general a father figure who blessed his defection from the PDP to the APC.

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Conflicts & Security

Unruly passenger prompts plane’s return to Houston airport just after takeoff

A Delta Air Lines flight bound for Atlanta turned back to Houston's Hobby Airport minutes after takeoff early Wednesday due to an unruly passenger. Police met the plane upon landing and took the man into custody.

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US Politics

Wirral Coastguards Warn of Flooding Risks at West Kirby Marine Lake Path

Coastguards in Wirral issued a flood warning after a large tide submerged pathways at West Kirby Marine Lake, prompting emergency rescues on Sunday, February 22, 2026.

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Corporate

Jamming: Hartley’s Appoints Who Wot Why Lead Creative

Who Wot Why has landed the lead creative role for Hartley's jam brand without a pitch. The independent agency will handle strategy and creative work for the 1871-founded British staple now owned by Hain Celestial.

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TV & Streaming

Irish stars to descend on Dublin for IFTA Awards on Friday – Homepage – Waterford News & Star

Oscar-nominated actors Jessie Buckley and Cillian Murphy top the star-studded lineup for the Irish Film & Television Academy Awards in Dublin on Friday. Comedian Kevin McGahern hosts the ceremony celebrating Irish screen achievements.

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