Pakistan becomes latest country to introduce checks for deadly Nipah virus
Authorities in Pakistan have ordered enhanced screening of people entering the country for signs of infections of the deadly Nipah virus after India confirmed two cases, adding to the number of countries stepping up controls.
ICE officers in Minnesota directed not to interact with 'agitators' in new orders
ICE officers in Minnesota were directed on Wednesday to avoid engaging with "agitators" as they carry out President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown, according to internal guidance reviewed by Reuters.
UK’s Starmer tells Xi he wants ‘sophisticated’ ties with China
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer told Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday that he wanted to build a "sophisticated relationship" with Beijing to boost growth and security, signalling a reset after years of strained ties.
Plane crash in Colombia kills 15, including politician
A plane crash in northeast Colombia on Wednesday has killed all 15 people on board, including a local lawmaker, state-run airline Satena said.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has held talks with Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Wednesday received Kuwait’s Defence Minister Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al‑Salem Al‑Sabah, who is in the UAE on a working visit.
Three new projects have been approved under the Dubai 10X Initiative, which aims to keep Dubai ten years ahead of other cities by adopting forward‑looking government models.