DR Congo Ebola death toll surpasses 1,300
The death toll from the Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has reached 1,354, according to official statistics. The number of deaths has risen by more than 40 percent in just five days.
VB Desk, International
VB Desk, International
ACT Education Minister Yvette Berry resigns from cabinet
Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Education Minister Yvette Berry has resigned from the Cabinet after an Integrity Commission investigation found evidence of serious corrupt conduct by two senior government officials linked to a school refurbishment contract worth A$18.8 million.
Nearly 2,70,000 evacuated as wildfires rage across France, Spain
Nearly 2,70,000 people have been evacuated from parts of France and Spain as massive wildfires continue to burn out of control, forcing authorities to intensify emergency response efforts.
Iran claims destruction of 11 US aircraft, 17 drones during 15-day conflict
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed its forces destroyed 11 US military aircraft and helicopters along with 17 advanced surveillance and operational drones during the recent 15-day conflict with the United States in the Middle East.
Pralhad Joshi appointed India's new education minister
Pralhad Joshi has been appointed as India's new Union Education Minister, following the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan amid protests over the NEET medical entrance exam paper leak.
Delhi police raid Junaid's home after giving water, food to protesters
Delhi police have raided the home of a man named Mohammad Junaid for providing water and food to protesters at Jantar Mantar. They took away his father and younger brother. Police also went to his sister's home and detained members of her in-laws' family.
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