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Dengue vaccine ‘DengiAll’ may hit Indian market by late 2027
India could see the launch of its first indigenous dengue vaccine, ‘DengiAll’, by late 2027, provided all remaining stages of testing and regulatory approval are completed successfully.
At least 60 killed in Sudan gold mine collapse, others feared trapped
At least 60 workers have been killed after a gold mine collapsed in Sudan’s West Kordofan region. The bodies were recovered from the rubble through Wednesday morning after a series of tunnel collapses at the Al-Jara gold mine near the town of El-Nuhud on Tuesday. The number of people still trapped underground has yet to be confirmed.
WB govt plans to offer aerial tiger viewing in Indian Sundarbans
The West Bengal government has announced plans for a major tourism initiative aimed at developing the Indian part of the Sundarbans into an international tourist destination. The plans include building five-star, eco-friendly treehouse resorts on uninhabited islands and introducing opportunities for tourists to view tigers from the air using low-noise aircraft.
27 Bangladeshis held in Malaysia over alleged document forgery ring
Malaysian authorities have detained 27 Bangladeshis for their alleged involvement in a ring producing forged documents for foreign workers. Ten men and one woman among those detained are suspected of being the masterminds of the forgery operation.
US House advances bill that could enable 100% tariffs on India, 9 others
The US House of Representatives has advanced legislation that could give President Donald Trump authority to impose tariffs of up to 100 per cent on countries buying Russian oil and gas, potentially exposing India and nine other countries to additional duties.
US set to deliver 2,000lb bombs to Israel as part of vast arms deal
The Trump administration is planning to deliver powerful 2,000lb bombs to Israel as part of an upcoming arms deal, weapons that prompted such concerns about the possibility of mass casualties in Gaza that the Biden administration paused their delivery two years ago.
Saudi Arabia seeks Israeli intelligence help against Houthis
Saudi Arabia has sought intelligence assistance from Israel to counter Yemen’s Houthi forces, according to Israeli and Middle Eastern media reports, with discussions reportedly facilitated by the US Central Command (CENTCOM).
Laos suspends work permits and labour visas for Bangladeshis
Laos has suspended the issuance of new work permits, labour-import approvals and labour project clearances for Bangladeshi nationals until the end of 2026, according to a directive from the country’s Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare.
US warns citizens to reconsider travel to Saudi Arabia
The United States has advised its citizens to reconsider travel to Saudi Arabia, citing risks including armed conflict, terrorism and potential attacks targeting US interests.
Saudi Arabia says drone downed before reaching Mecca airspace
Saudi Arabia says its air defences intercepted and destroyed a drone launched from Yemen toward Mecca before it could enter the holy city’s restricted airspace, escalating tensions with the Iran-aligned Houthi movement.