The World Health Organisation (WHO) has decided to rename Monkeypox to mpox in English to avoid the stigma existing to the current name. In the past year, the name has sparked a lot of controversy for the alleged racial undertone and its usage as a slur in various parts of the world.

WHO to use new preferred term ‘mpox’ for ‘Monkeypox’ virus to avoid stigma

The Europol announced on Monday that the police in Dubai was able to dismantle a massive “super-cartel” which was reportedly responsible for around one third of Europe’ cocaine trade.

Europol takes down cocaine 'super cartel' with six major arrests in Dubai

The Pentagon is considering a Boeing proposal to supply Ukraine with cheap, small precision bombs fitted onto abundantly available rockets, allowing Kyiv to strike far behind Russian lines as the West struggles to meet demand for more arms.

United States weighs sending 100-mile strike weapon to Ukraine

Former United Kingdom health minister Matt Hancock finished third in the TV reality show “I’m a Celebrity … Get Me Out of Here!” as the trophy went to former footballer Jill Scott.

Matt Hancock faces questions over political career after finishing third in TV reality show

Afghanistan has been suffering from a severe food crisis since the Taliban took back control and in order to combat the situation, some citizens have come up with disturbing and sometimes even dangerous measures.

From selling organs to sedating kids: How Afghanistan is ravaged by economic crisis

China held a video meeting with representatives from various Pacific Island nations regarding police cooperation on Tuesday, Xinhua reported. According to Chinese state media, Minister for Public Security Wang Xiaohong chaired the meeting, and it was co-chaired by Solomon Islands Minister of Police Anthony Veke.

China holds talks with officials from Pacific Island nations over policing

The British government has instructed its various departments to not install surveillance cameras manufactured by Chinese firms at its buildings. The decision was taken amid reports of security risks posed by such companies as part of a cyber tactic adopted by China.

UK restricts Chinese-make cameras in government buildings over security concerns

A new study has found that around 58 per cent of people who have died due to COVID-19 in the United States were vaccinated or had received a booster shot. According to the analysis conducted for The Health 202 by Cynthia Cox, vice president at the Kaiser Family Foundation, more than two-thirds of the deceased had received at least one dose of the Covid vaccine.

Vaccinated people accounting for majority of Covid deaths in the US: Report

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Russia blames 'foreign and Ukrainian air defence' systems for damages in Kyiv

The Russian parliament has passed legislation regarding increased punishments for “LGBT propaganda” among all adults. According to AFP, the bill means that the “propaganda” will be completely banned and the people found guilty of breaching the rules will be fined up to $6,554.

Russian parliament passes law banning 'LGBT propaganda' among adults

The European Union energy ministers were unable to agree on a cap on gas prices amid the ongoing energy crisis in Europe. Czech industry minister Jozef Sikela, whose country holds the current presidency of the EU, said on Thursday that the members will meet in December once again in an attempt to come up with a common price cap.

European Union fails to agree on gas price cap, members to deliberate again next month

Representatives from Russia and Ukraine met in the United Arab Emirates last week to discuss the possibility of a prisoner-of-war swap that would be linked to a resumption of Russian ammonia exports, which go to Asia and Africa, via a Ukrainian pipeline, three sources with knowledge of the meeting said.

Russia, Ukraine met in UAE to discuss prisoner swap and ammonia: Report

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