UN office warns that a record number of aid workers were killed in 2023 and fears further grim milestones could be set.Story Published at: August 19, 2024 at 12:31PM
Aid worker deaths soared after Israel launched latest war on Gaza: UN
Armed with experience treating COVID and Ebola, DRC medics take on mpox
The mpox outbreak puts pressure on a region already struggling with a lack of medicines and an ongoing armed rebellion.Story Published at: August 19, 2024 at 11:31AM
Cummins forecasts bigger roles for Green, Marsh in Australia-India series
Pat Cummins expects his two powerful all-rounders to make a larger impact in the upcoming cricket test series.Story Published at: August 19, 2024 at 10:35AM
Ethnic minority shop owners targeted in UK riots fear more attacks
Several businesses were targeted in a wave of unrest that unleashed violent racism onto British streets.Story Published at: August 19, 2024 at 10:09AM
Attacks on health facilities and staff must not become the norm
On World Humanitarian Day, we must take a stance against the intensifying attacks on healthcare in conflict zones.Story Published at: August 19, 2024 at 10:04AM
Philippines reports new mpox case with no history of foreign travel
Health officials say 33-year-old male patient from Manila experienced fever before developing a 'distinct' skin rash.Story Published at: August 19, 2024 at 09:24AM
Video: Moment of Tel Aviv explosion captured on camera
Israeli police say an explosion on a truck in Tel Aviv is being investigated as a possible terror attack. Story Published at: August 19, 2024 at 09:13AM
Blinken says Gaza ceasefire talks are at ‘decisive moment’
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has arrived in Tel Aviv to meet Israeli leaders to push for a Gaza ceasefire.Story Published at: August 19, 2024 at 08:08AM
Blinken says current talks ‘maybe last’ chance to free captives from Gaza
Visiting Israel, Blinken is stepping up US diplomatic pressure to secure a ceasefire despite continuing rifts.Story Published at: August 19, 2024 at 07:57AM
Russia’s Shiveluch volcano erupts after powerful 7.0 earthquake
The eruption triggered a 'code red' warning for aircraft. Story Published at: August 19, 2024 at 06:10AM