UK health agency identifies new mpox strain in person who travelled to Asia

LONDON, Dec 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said it had identified a new strain of the mpox virus in England in a person who had recently travelled to Asia. “Our genomic testing has enabled us to detect this new mpox strain,” said Katy Sinka from the…

UN slams world’s ‘apathy’ in launching aid appeal for 2026

UNITED NATIONS, Dec 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United Nations hit out at global “apathy” over widespread suffering as it launched its 2026 appeal for humanitarian assistance, which is limited in scope as aid operations confront major funding cuts. “This is a time of brutality, impunity and indifference,” UN humanitarian chief…

Al-Sharaa Outlines Governance Vision For “New Syria”

DAMASCUS, Dec 9 (NNN-SANA) – Syrian leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, yesterday, outlined his vision for governance, aiming to build a “new Syria,” anchored in justice, national unity, and renewed regional engagement. His address marked the first anniversary of what the interim authorities describe as the country’s “liberation,” which led to the…

UAE Hosts Media Event Highlighting Media’s Role, Responsibility

ABU DHABI, Dec 9 (NNN-WAM) – The BRIDGE Summit, a flagship conference and exhibition, covering the full spectrum of media and entertainment industries, kicked off here yesterday, with a focus on the role and responsibility of the media in bridging divides. Abdulla bin Mohamed bin Butti Al Hamed, chairman of…

EU set to back migrant ‘return hubs’

BRUSSELS, Dec 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — EU countries on Monday are expected to approve a significant tightening of Europe’s immigration policy, including endorsing the concept of setting up “return hubs” for migrants outside the 27-nation bloc. Fearful of far-right parties making gains at the ballot box, governments across Europe are scrambling…

France: Water leak in the Louvre damages hundreds of “Egyptology journals” works, museum says

The Louvre; Egyptian books in Paris PARIS, Dec 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A water leak in late November damaged several hundred works in the Louvre’s Egyptian department, the Paris museum said on Sunday, weeks after a brazen jewel theft raised concerns over its infrastructure. “Between 300 and 400 works” were affected by the…

Palestinian Girl Murdered By Israeli Army In Gaza: Sources

GAZA, Dec 8 (NNN-WAFA) – A Palestinian girl was murdered yesterday, by Israeli army fire in the Mawasi area of Rafah in southern Gaza. Ambulance and emergency services said, the girl was murdered outside Israeli army deployment areas in Mawasi. The marauding Israeli forces said, troops in southern Gaza “identified…

Marauding Israeli Army Claims “Yellow Line” New Border Inside Gaza; Death Toll: 70,360 Palestinians

JERUSALEM, Dec 8 (NNN-WAFA) – Israeli army chief, Eyal Zamir, said yesterday that, the “yellow line” demarcation, is the “new borderline” inside the Gaza Strip. The “yellow line” marks the zone from which the marauding Israeli troops have not withdrawn, in the Palestinian enclave, as part of the ceasefire arrangements…

Iraqi FM “Surprised” At U.S. Remarks On Iraq’s Internal Situation

BAGHDAD, Dec 8 (NNN-NINA) – Iraqi Foreign Minister, Fuad Hussein, told U.S. Special Envoy for Syria, Tom Barrack, yesterday that, the Iraqi government is surprised at Barrack’s recent statements, regarding Iraq’s internal situation, according to a statement by the Foreign Ministry. In recent interviews on the U.S. Middle East policy,…

Iraq To Intensify Fight Against Drug Trafficking: PM

BAGHDAD, Dec 8 (NNN-NINA) – Iraqi Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani, yesterday, pledged to step up efforts to combat drugs and criminal networks, as he opened the 3rd Baghdad International Conference on Drug Control. A statement from his office said, delegations from 12 countries were attending the two-day meeting in…
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