The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo has increased to 2,011, including 754 deaths, government data showed on Tuesday.
The country's public health institute said in its latest report that 54 new cases were detected on Monday in Ituri, North Kivu and Haut-Uele provinces.
Health officials previously stated that the outbreak could spread rapidly to new areas if public health measures are not implemented promptly.
US launches new round of strikes against Iran
The US conducted a new wave of strikes against Iran's coastal defence systems and missile sites on Wednesday after reimposing a naval blockade of Iranian ports.
Zelenskyy endorses energy boss as new Ukraine prime minister
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy endorsed the head of the state energy company on Wednesday to be Ukraine's new prime minister, while giving no clear answer on the future of the defence minister at a pivotal juncture in the war.
Trump resumes Iran port blockade, threatens strikes on energy targets
President Donald Trump has reimposed a naval blockade of all Iranian ports on Tuesday and threatened to hit power plants and bridges next week unless Tehran resumes negotiations as the US military completed another round of strikes on Iran.
4 injured in Iranian attacks on Kuwaiti Navy vessel
Kuwait's Ministry of Defence has reported the injury of four service members after Iranian attacks targeted the country's Navy vessel on Tuesday evening as its air defence forces intercepted six missiles and 33 drones.
Russian strike on Ukraine's Odesa kills 3 as Moscow, Kyiv battle over Black Sea
Russia and Ukraine stepped up their battle over the Black Sea and key trade routes on Wednesday, with Moscow killing three people in an attack on the Ukrainian port city of Odesa and Kyiv's drone forces striking Russian shipping.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has visited Qatar to offer his condolences following the passing of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.
UAE Minister of State, Lana Nusseibeh, has reiterated that targeting commercial vessels or using the Strait of Hormuz as a tool for extortion is unacceptable.
Dubai is stepping up efforts to improve truck safety on its roads with a summer awareness campaign targeting drivers and transport companies.
