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Sweden on Thursday (August 15, 2024) announced the first case outside Africa of the more dangerous variant of Mpox, which the WHO has declared a global public health emergency. The country’s public health agency confirmed that it was the same strain of the virus that has surged in the Democratic Republic of Congo since September 2023, known as the Clade 1b subclade.

Ibrahim Salem spent eight months in Israeli detention, where he says rape, electrocution and beatings were routine.

After the brutal crime at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in West Bengal's Kolkata and the hooliganism unleashed on the protesting students on the eve of Independence Day, the Indian Medical Association (IMA) today declared nationwide withdrawal of services by doctors of modern medicine from 6:00 am on Saturday to 6:00 am Sunday for 24 hours.

The head of India's markets regulator, Madhabi Puri Buch, continued to earn revenue from a consultancy firm during her seven-year tenure, potentially breaching rules for regulatory officials, according to public documents reviewed by Reuters.

Premier League new boys Ipswich signed Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips on a season-long loan on Friday. Phillips has endured a difficult time with Premier League champions City and the move to Ipswich marks the latest attempt to get his spluttering career back on track.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday (August 16) and appealed to the latter ‘to de-escalate the situation’ in West Asia.

Mere weeks after launching her presidential bid, Vice President Harris is headed toward what could be a chaotic Democratic National Convention. President Biden is set to give the opening remarks, and reports say he'll be followed by former President Barack Obama. Watch in for more details!

After the strains of mpox virus were detected outside Africa, World Health Organisation (WHO) and the International Federation of the Red Cross (IFRC) officials on Friday (August 16) advised countries not to close borders or impose any travel restrictions.

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris held their first joint event since Biden exited the 2024 race and endorsed her to take his place atop the Democratic ticket.

The winners of the 70th National Film Awards have been announced, and this year, Rahul V. Chittella's 2023 movie Gulmohar starring Manoj Bajpayee and Sharmila Tagore has been named as the Best Hindi Film.

Sweden on Thursday (August 15, 2024) announced the first case outside Africa of the more dangerous variant of Mpox, which the WHO has declared a global public health emergency. The country’s public health agency confirmed that it was the same strain of the virus that has surged in the Democratic Republic of Congo since September 2023, known as the Clade 1b subclade.

Kannada actor Rishab Shetty's incredible performance in Kantara has fetched him the Best Actor award at the recently announced National Film Awards. Shetty who starred and directed the film said he was overwhelmed by the honour.

Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba director Jayprad Desai Exclusive: Taapsee Pannu and Vikrant Massey starrer Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba was one of the most-awaited films of the year so when we got in touch with director Jayprad Desai on his pulp fiction tale of passion, romance, infidelity and murder since we knew he would have a lot to tell us about what went down on the sets of his film.

According to figures from the Japanese Immigration Service Agency, by the end of last year, 821,838 Chinese nationals were living in Japan, a 13% rise from 2022.

Authorities in Japan have issued warnings and urged residents to evacuate as Typhoon Ampil, rated as "very strong" by the Japan Meteorological Agency, approaches the shore near the capital city...

Second-ranked defending champion Coco Gauff crashed out in her opening match at the WTA and ATP Cincinnati Open, falling to Yulia Putintseva 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 on Thursday.

Delhi Premier League 2024: The much-anticipated inaugural season of the Delhi Premier League will begin on Saturday, August 17, 2024. Delhi and District Cricket Association announced Virender Sehwag as the brand ambassador for the league and also released the six teams of the tournament.

Australian break dancer Rachael Gunn says the backlash she has received since competing at the Paris Olympics has been 'devastating'. The 36-year-old University lecturer has pleaded for privacy for her family and friends.

Chris Kirk aced the par-3 14th hole on his way to grabbing a one-stroke lead after Thursday's first round of the PGA St. Jude's Championship. The 39-year-old American, seeking his seventh PGA triumph, fired a six-under par 64 at TPC Southwind in Memphis, Tennessee, in the FedEx Cup playoff opener.