News
– Cyclone Arnab made landfall in India’s Andhra Pradesh state early on Wednesday after authorities evacuated tens of thousands of people from the eastern coast. The India Meteorological Department classified Arnab as a very severe cyclonic storm, the third-highest category
Business
– Oil prices rose on Wednesday, with Brent crude futures climbing $1.48, or 1.3%, to $115.36 a barrel by 01:40 GMT. US West Texas Intermediate crude futures gained $1.22, or 1.22%, to $101.12 a barrel. The increase reversed part of
Travel
– Achieving a record-breaking $70 billion in tourism revenue next year, Türkiye is on course to elevate its global standing in travel earnings. This milestone is driven by a planned increase in the national budget allocated for tourism in 2027,
Health
– The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has passed 10,000 confirmed cases, government data showed on Tuesday. Health authorities are racing to slow the spread of the disease across several African countries. Nearly half of the
– Namibia’s Zambezi Region has recorded 33,944 malaria cases since January, according to health authorities. The region has also recorded 22 deaths from the disease this year. Muyako, Choi and Sesheke clinics are the main hotspots. Together, they accounted for
– The World Health Organization has called for stronger epidemiological surveillance after new Ebola clusters were detected in remote areas of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The agency warned that security and logistical challenges are limiting access to some
– St. George’s University has recommended implementing risk-based screening for breast cancer throughout Africa after research revealed that 21.9% of women diagnosed with the disease in five sub-Saharan African nations were under 40 years old. The university emphasized that healthcare
As a result of concerted efforts ahead of the World Health Summit in Berlin, European leaders have pledged significant financial support to bolster healthcare infrastructure across Africa. Official sources specify that the EU plans to invest almost €170 million in
– According to recent clinical findings, incorporating a daily dose of psyllium husk may lead to better blood sugar management. Psyllium, a soluble fiber derived from the Plantago ovata plant, creates a thick gel when mixed with liquids. This gel
– The Democratic Republic of the Congo has documented 8,376 confirmed Ebola cases and 4,042 fatalities, according to the latest data from national health authorities. This outbreak has become the most extensive and deadly Ebola epidemic ever recorded within the
WASHINGTON, D.C. / RankWire.AI / – Individuals who had their appendix removed due to acute appendicitis showed a lower incidence of subsequent colorectal cancer compared to those treated solely with antibiotics, new research indicates. The retrospective analysis examined matched groups
Sports
Spain reached the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals with a 1-0 win over Portugal on Monday, as Mikel Merino scored in the 91st minute at Dallas Stadium. The substitute took a pass from Ferran Torres and finished low past Diogo Costa.

