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Israel's Iron Dome Intercepted 99% Missiles From Iran, Hamas And Hezbollah
Iran has fired about 1,500 ballistic missiles at Israel in two rounds of fighting since 2024, the chairman of Rafael Advanced Defense Systems said.
Quest For Rare Bird, Landfill Visit: How 'Patient Zero' Caught Hantavirus
The ornithologists decided to visit a landfill four miles outside of Ushuaia, considered a pilgrimage point for birdwatchers, later thought to be the place where they contracted hantavirus.
Opinion: Opinion | 'Hellish Difficulty': Why India Should Be Keeping An Eye On China's New 'Shipborne' Drone
The GJ-21, which has a reported combat attack radius of up to 1,500 kilometres, when combined with a land-attack long-range precision-strike system, can have the ability to strike deep within a territory's mainland.
A Year After Op Sindoor, Pak Army Chief's Unprovoked Threat To India
Reiterating his warning, Munir said that if "Pakistan's enemies" undertook any such move in the future, the effects of war would not remain limited.
Hantavirus vs Norovirus: Which Viral Infection Is Deadlier?
Norovirus is a highly contagious virus that causes gastroenteritis, an inflammation of the stomach and intestines. It spreads primarily through contaminated food or water, surfaces, and close contact with infected individuals.
Hantavirus Outbreak 2026: List Of Confirmed Cases By Nationality
Here is a roundup of which countries have confirmed or probable cases of nationals infected by hantavirus after the outbreak on the cruise ship MV Hondius...
Middle East Conflicts Pose A Danger To Whales Off South Africa: Study
Environmental scientists, activists and even social media posts have highlighted the dangers of maritime traffic for sea mammals.
Hantavirus Outbreak: Two New Cases Confirmed; 10 Major Updates
Spanish authorities, the WHO, and other health agencies are currently collaborating to ensure the safe disembarkation of passengers and crew while minimising the risk to the general public.
Pak Minister's "Oridinary Worker" Of Asim Munir Remark Sparks Online Backlash
"When ministers begin introducing themselves as 'humble workers' of powerful men rather than representatives of the people, one has to ask -- is this democracy or the court of loyal servants?" wrote Fatima Malik on X.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella To Testify In Elon Musk vs OpenAI Lawsuit
Elon Musk accuses OpenAI of betraying its original nonprofit mission and misappropriating his founding donations to build a $850 billion empire.
Iran Hangs Man Convicted Of Spying, Leaking Secrets To Mossad, US
The Islamic Republic of Iran executed at least 1,500 people last year, one of the highest numbers worldwide, according to Iran Human Rights.
Iran War Could Make Trump's Trip To China A Bit Chillier Than His Last Visit
Donald Trump is expected to arrive in Beijing on Wednesday night and will take part in a welcome ceremony with Xi Jinping the next day.
China Is Mining The Iran War For Lessons On US Military Power
China is studying two wars at once: Op Sindoor for lessons on Indian air defence and Chinese-backed Pakistani systems, and the Iran war for U.S. strike doctrine, AI targeting and air-defence saturation - with Taiwan as the likely endgame.
PM Modi Calls For WFH, Travel Curbs Amid Oil Price Hike. What Other Nations Did
New Delhi is the latest among a growing number of Asian economies calling for lower energy consumption amid skyrocketing fuel prices due to Iran tensions.
Opinion: Opinion | What's Behind Araghchi's Visit To China Right Before Trump-Xi Meeting?
Beijing remains indispensable to Tehran as an economic backer and diplomatic shield, but it is not prepared to become its war ally.
Can ChatGPT Be Charged In A Murder? Florida's Attorney Wants To Find Out
A student had asked ChatGPT which weapon and ammunition would be best suited for his attack, and when and where he could inflict the most casualties.
"Family Table Was Left Empty": Hantavirus Renews Memories Of 2018 Outbreak
Human-to-human transmission of hantavirus was first discovered in 1996 in the a town near El Bolson, was later found to have happened in Epuyen.
Hantavirus, Covid, Norovirus, Legionnaires': Why Are Cruise Ships So Prone To Disease Outbreaks?
Cruises are sold as floating holidays, but they are also useful for understanding public health. Cruise ships are carefully designed places where many people live, eat, relax and move through the same shared spaces for days at a time.
UK Army Air-Drops Medical Support To Remote Island Battling Hantavirus
One of the three British nationals diagnosed with suspected hantavirus connected to the outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship is currently on the island
