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Measles cases in the US reach 33-year high, over 150 children quarantined
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Measles cases in the US reach 33-year high, over 150 children quarantined

This outbreak comes as measles cases surge across the United States, following recent outbreaks in New Mexico and Texas that infected hundreds and left three people dead. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that 1,563 cases have been confirmed nationwide so far this year, marking the highest number in more than three decades.

Historic Gaza ceasefire signed as Trump hails “New Day”
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Historic Gaza ceasefire signed as Trump hails “New Day”

As part of the first phase of Trump’s peace plan, Israel will release 250 Palestinian prisoners along with more than 1,700 others held during the two-year military operations in Gaza. This move is in exchange for the last 20 living Israeli hostages captured by Hamas, while the bodies of 28 deceased hostages are also set to be returned.

UN raises alarm as fresh clashes in South Sudan displace 300,000 people
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UN raises alarm as fresh clashes in South Sudan displace 300,000 people

Figures released by the UN show that 148,000 South Sudanese have crossed into Sudan, 50,000 into Ethiopia, another 50,000 into Uganda, 30,000 into the Democratic Republic of Congo, and 25,000 into Kenya. This new wave of displacement adds to the 2.5 million South Sudanese already living as refugees in neighbouring countries. Within South Sudan, at least two million people remain displaced, while the country also shelters more than half a million refugees who fled the war in Sudan.

President Rajoelina says he escaped assassination plot as military division deepens
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President Rajoelina says he escaped assassination plot as military division deepens

In a live Facebook broadcast to the nation on Monday night, Rajoelina, 51, claimed that “a group of military personnel and politicians planned to assassinate me.” He did not reveal his current location, though earlier unconfirmed reports suggested he may have fled the country on a French military aircraft.

Burkina Faso rejects US deportation proposal, visa services suspended
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Burkina Faso rejects US deportation proposal, visa services suspended

Several African nations have cooperated with US deportation plans in recent months. Eswatini, Ghana, Rwanda, and South Sudan have all received deportees, while Nigeria, like Burkina Faso, refused to accept them. Earlier this week, Eswatini received ten deportees, adding to a prior group of five that the US described as serious criminals.

Qatar to launch F-15 training base in Idaho as US ties strengthen
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Qatar to launch F-15 training base in Idaho as US ties strengthen

Details about the number of F-15 jets and the base’s operational timeline remain undisclosed. Last month, President Trump signed an executive order pledging full support, including military intervention if necessary, to protect Qatar. The agreement represents a rare security commitment, with features that resemble those of NATO alliances.

Nineteen missing after massive blast levels Tennessee munitions plant
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Nineteen missing after massive blast levels Tennessee munitions plant

Video shot from the air showed burned remains, smouldering vehicles and very little left of the factory, which is located in Bucksnort about 56 miles (90km) south-west of Nashville. The plant, sitting on around 1,300 acres, made and stored high-grade explosives such as C-4 and TNT and handled work on commercial and military munitions.

Eastern DRC hospitals crippled by violence and shortages, ICRC sounds alarm
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Eastern DRC hospitals crippled by violence and shortages, ICRC sounds alarm

According to an ICRC assessment conducted in September 2025, about 85 percent of the facilities in the region lack essential medicines, while nearly 40 percent have lost key health personnel. The absence of humanitarian funding and the insecurity caused by armed groups have crippled many hospitals and clinics, forcing patients to travel long and dangerous routes in search of treatment.

Taliban Foreign Minister’s India visit redefines South Asian diplomacy
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Taliban Foreign Minister’s India visit redefines South Asian diplomacy

The visit marks a stunning reversal of roles in South Asia’s geopolitics. For years, India backed the former Western-supported Afghan government that was ousted by the Taliban, while Pakistan maintained close ties with the group. But the relationship between Islamabad and Kabul has since soured, allowing Delhi to re-enter the Afghan political arena.