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One Dead After Being Hit By Frontier Airlines Plane That Was Taking Off From Denver
The incident came a day after a Delta Air Lines employee was killed while on the job at the Orlando International Airport.

Israel Built And Defended A Secret Base In Iraq For Iran War: Report
Israel set up a clandestine military outpost in the Iraqi desert to support its air campaign against Iran and launched airstrikes against Iraqi troops who nearly discovered it, the

Iran Congratulates Karoline Leavitt On Child's Birth, With A 'Minab' Reminder
Earlier in March, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the United States does not target civilians.

"Coming To An End": Vladimir Putin On Russia's War With Ukraine
Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine triggered the most serious crisis in relations between Russia and the West since the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis, when many people feared the world was on the brink of nuclear war.

All Aboard Hantavirus-Hit Ship 'High-Risk Contact', Must Be Monitored: WHO
There are nearly 150 people on board the MV Hondius at the centre of the outbreak that has killed three people, which is heading towards the waters off Tenerife.

"Outbreak Can Be Contained": Dr Soumya Swaminathan On Hantavirus Crisis
Dr. Swaminathan emphasised Hantavirus' limited transmissibility despite human-to-human spread. She also speaks about the Andes strain, the only known hantavirus variant capable of person-to-person transmission.

Powerful Iranian Ultra-Hardliners Mobilise Against Iran-US Nuclear Talks
The group known as “Jebhe-ye Paydari” and described as “Super Revolutionaries,” has emerged as one of the loudest opponents of any agreement with Washington.

Hantavirus Outbreak: Indian Expert Shares WHO Protocols, Response Times For Infectious Disease Outbreaks
As the MV Hondius hantavirus outbreak triggered a multinational response, global health expert Dr Sabine Kapasi explains how WHO protocols, maritime surveillance and international coordination work during infectious disease emergencies.

All About Turkey's New 'Yldrmhan' Missile That Can 'Hit' US Mainland
The missile was introduced at the SAHA 2026 Defence and Aerospace Exhibition, but defence experts remain unconvinced about its claimed capabilities.

Handguns Could Soon Be Mailed In The US For First Time In 100 Years
New USPS rule could permit shipping handguns securely within states and with restrictions across states.

What Is Hantavirus? This Is Where It Got Its Name From
Symptoms of Hantavirus generally appear in two phases. The early stage resembles a common viral illness and may include fever, fatigue, muscle aches, headache, dizziness, and chills.

'Oh My God, They Died': Chilling Video Shows Moment Mount Dukono Erupts On Hikers
Three hikers - including two foreigners and a local resident - have died after Indonesia's Mount Dukono volcano erupted.

Pak General's 'Why English?' Jab At Indian Army Backfires Into Meme Fest
Operation Sindoor was launched last year after the Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 people were killed.

Indian Sailor Dies, 4 Injured After Boat Catches Fire, Sinks Near Hormuz
The boat was carrying 18 Indian crew members - who were rescued by a vessel that was passing by.

Hantavirus Cruise Ship Passengers To Evacuate At Canary Islands Soon: WHO Shares Screening, Contact Tracing Plans
The World Health Organization (WHO) is closely monitoring the hantavirus outbreak, with eight cases reported so far, including confirmed and suspected infections.

4-Year-Old Boy In China Survives 11th-Floor Fall After Climbing Window To Look For Mother
Xiaoming's parents said they believe their son will fully recover. They added that it is a miracle that their boy survived.

North Korea Adopts Policy For Nuclear Strike If Kim Jon Un Is Killed: Report
The move comes months after top Iranian leaders, including Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and several senior advisers, were assassinated by US and Israeli military operations.

Britain's First Openly Gay Surrogate Father Charged With Rape And Human Trafficking
Barrie Drewitt-Barlow, known as one of Britain's first openly gay fathers through surrogacy, has been charged alongside Scott Hutchinson with rape, sexual assault and human trafficking offences in the UK.

Trump Focuses On Reopening Hormuz, Puts Iran Nuclear Talks On Hold
Supporters of Trump's war point to Iran's decimated navy and air force as evidence the conflict has weakened Washington's geopolitical foe.


