New Ebola outbreak in DR Congo kills 65
Africa's top health agency has confirmed a new outbreak of the Ebola virus in the eastern Ituri province of the Democratic Republic of Congo .
VB Desk, International
VB Desk, International
Hormuz open to all except nations at war with Iran: Araghchi
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said the Strait of Hormuz remains open to international shipping, except for vessels belonging to countries 'at war' with Iran, during a press conference in New Delhi on Friday, May 15.
China agrees to buy US oil: Trump
US President Donald Trump has said that China has agreed to purchase American oil, describing it as a key outcome of ongoing trade and diplomatic talks between Washington and Beijing.
Bangladeshi imam sentenced to life for sexual assaults in London
A Bangladeshi-origin former imam in east London has been given a life sentence with a minimum prison term of 20 years for a series of sexual attacks on women and girls as young as 12.
Indian cargo ship 'Haji Ali' sinks after drone strike near Hormuz
The Indian-flagged cargo vessel 'Haji Ali' has sunk after being hit by a drone strike off the coast of Oman near the Strait of Hormuz. The attack occurred early Wednesday morning, May 13, while the vessel was en route from Somalia to Sharjah port in the United Arab Emirates.
Trump invites Xi Jinping to White House during China visit
US President Donald Trump has invited Chinese President Xi Jinping to visit the United States during his ongoing trip to China.
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