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Kenyan Rose Exports Face Crisis Due to Iran War
Worldnrk2d ago

Kenyan Rose Exports Face Crisis Due to Iran War

Seven major flower farms in Kenya are on the verge of collapse as the conflict in Iran has tripled freight costs. The situation is described as worse than during the COVID-19 pandemic, severely impacting the rose export industry.

Romanian Officials Exchange Accusations in Pfizer Vaccine Scandal
Healthdigi24hotnews2d ago2 sources

Romanian Officials Exchange Accusations in Pfizer Vaccine Scandal

Romania's Finance Minister Alexandru Nazare denied signing a 2021 memorandum to prevent payments for unreceived Pfizer vaccines, while former Health Ministers Vlad Voiculescu and Alexandru Rafila have begun accusing each other regarding the ongoing Pfizer lawsuit over COVID-19 vaccine acquisition.

Trump Extends Pause on Iran Strikes to April 6, Citing Talks and Operation Epic Fury
WorldAPbloombergNYT+84wsjFTle-mondewapoThe GuardianNPRAl JazeeraCNN+76 more11d ago87 sources

Trump Extends Pause on Iran Strikes to April 6, Citing Talks and Operation Epic Fury

US President Donald Trump has again postponed planned strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure, extending the deadline to April 6 and citing progress in ongoing talks. He also noted Iran's allowance of 10 oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz as a positive sign, indicating seriousness in negotiations, as Operation Epic Fury continues.

WHO Aims to Debunk Long COVID-19 Misconceptions
Worldiefimerida14d ago

WHO Aims to Debunk Long COVID-19 Misconceptions

The World Health Organization (WHO) is working to dispel misunderstandings surrounding Long COVID-19, stating that these misconceptions continue to hinder diagnosis, prevention, and treatment for those affected.

Korean Air to Repurchase Catering Unit from Hahn & Co. for W750b
BusinessKorea Herald25d ago

Korean Air to Repurchase Catering Unit from Hahn & Co. for W750b

Korean Air is set to buy back its in-flight catering and duty-free retail business from private equity firm Hahn & Co. for 750 billion won ($503 million). This transaction occurs more than five years after Hahn & Co. initially acquired the unit during the COVID-19 pandemic.

ΕΟΔΥ: Γρίπη και COVID σε ύφεση, σε έξαρση ο RSV -Τι δείχνουν τα τελευταία επιδημιολογικά στοιχεία
Healthiefimerida25d ago

ΕΟΔΥ: Γρίπη και COVID σε ύφεση, σε έξαρση ο RSV -Τι δείχνουν τα τελευταία επιδημιολογικά στοιχεία

Στην εβδομαδιαία έκθεση του ΕΟΔΥ καταγράφεται πτωτική τάση στη γρίπη και τη CoViD-19, ενώ ο RSV παρουσιάζει έξαρση, υπογραμμίζοντας την ανάγκη εμβολιασμού των ευπαθών ομάδων.

Página Um Director Acquitted of Defamation Charges
Politicsobservador28d ago

Página Um Director Acquitted of Defamation Charges

The director of the newspaper Página Um has been acquitted of defamation charges, with the court deeming the accusation 'totally unfounded' in a case stemming from articles about alleged financial links between doctors and pharmaceutical companies during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Romanian Football Coach Mircea Lucescu Stable After Heart Attack
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Romanian Football Coach Mircea Lucescu Stable After Heart Attack

Former Romanian national team coach Mircea Lucescu, 80, who suffered an acute myocardial infarction, is reported to be stable, conscious, and cooperative with medical staff at the University Hospital.

Dubai Tourism Hit Hard by War in Nearby Iran
Businesstagesschaurzeczpospolitadelo+1straits-times4d ago4 sources

Dubai Tourism Hit Hard by War in Nearby Iran

The ongoing conflict in nearby Iran has severely impacted Dubai's tourism sector, with hotels and airlines experiencing significant challenges and employees comparing the uncertainty to the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19 'Cicada' Variant (BA.3.2) Spreads Globally, Prompts Health Advisories
HealthYahoohindustan-timesiefimerida+120-minuten7d ago4 sources

COVID-19 'Cicada' Variant (BA.3.2) Spreads Globally, Prompts Health Advisories

The new COVID-19 variant, named 'Cicada' (BA.3.2), is spreading globally with cases detected in over 25 states and more than 20 countries, complicating diagnosis alongside other respiratory illnesses. Health authorities are monitoring its increased presence and advising on precautions and what to do if testing positive, as it has been confirmed in locations like Sri Lanka, Ohio, and is now being reported in German-speaking regions.

VC Marc Andreessen Dismisses AI as Primary Cause for Layoffs
TechnologyTimes of India7d ago

VC Marc Andreessen Dismisses AI as Primary Cause for Layoffs

Venture capitalist Marc Andreessen has stated that Artificial Intelligence is being used as a "silver bullet excuse" for recent layoffs. He argues that higher interest rates and overstaffing during the COVID-19 pandemic are the true drivers of workforce reductions.

Highly Mutated COVID-19 Variant 'Cicada' Spreads Globally, Monitored by CDC
Healthdelfi-ltdigi24Times of India+1hindustan-times11d ago4 sources

Highly Mutated COVID-19 Variant 'Cicada' Spreads Globally, Monitored by CDC

The new SARS-CoV-2 variant, BA.3.2 nicknamed 'Cicada,' featuring a high number of mutations, has now been detected in at least 25 US states and is being monitored by the CDC due to a continuous rise in cases, with health authorities advising alertness while noting widespread hybrid immunity.

Trump Signals Hesitation on Iran Deal, Deadline Nears as Markets Remain Numb
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Trump Signals Hesitation on Iran Deal, Deadline Nears as Markets Remain Numb

Donald Trump has expressed doubt about a deal with Iran, despite claiming Tehran is eager to negotiate, as the US-Israeli war escalates. This comes as Trump's self-imposed deadline on Iran approaches, with markets showing little reaction and Iran having rejected a US-proposed plan.

Rahul Gandhi Criticizes Modi's Foreign Policy and Covid-19 Comparison Amid Middle East Crisis
Politicsbloombergdie-presseTimes of India+5hindustan-timesindian-expressstraits-timesndtvbalkan-web14d ago8 sources

Rahul Gandhi Criticizes Modi's Foreign Policy and Covid-19 Comparison Amid Middle East Crisis

Indian Prime Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed Parliament on the Middle East crisis and fuel shortages, forming empowered groups to tackle the impact, while Rahul Gandhi criticized Modi's comparison of the fuel crisis to the Covid-19 pandemic and further termed Modi's foreign policy a 'universal joke' amidst Pakistan's mediation efforts between the US and Iran.

Dangote Warns Middle East Crisis May Force Nigerians to Work From Home
Worldpunch-ngvanguard-ng14d ago2 sources

Dangote Warns Middle East Crisis May Force Nigerians to Work From Home

Nigerian businessman Aliko Dangote met with President Bola Tinubu in Lagos, discussing his UK visit and warning that the Middle East crisis could raise oil prices and force Nigerians into work-from-home scenarios, similar to the COVID-19 pandemic. He voiced strong concerns about the ripple effects of fluctuating global oil prices on African economies.

India’s reopening to Chinese investment reflects strategic pragmatism
WorldSCMP20d ago

India’s reopening to Chinese investment reflects strategic pragmatism

In April 2020, as the world struggled with the Covid-19 pandemic and soldiers from India and China moved towards a large-scale border stand-off, New Delhi amended its foreign direct investment (FDI) policy to require prior government approval for all investments from countries sharing a land border with India – a measure directed at China. Nearly six years on, India has changed its FDI policy again. It is a significant move for India-China relations. During the pandemic, the FDI regulation...

56% Of Americans Now Suspect COVID-19 'Vaccines' Caused Mass-Deaths
Worldzerohedge24d ago

56% Of Americans Now Suspect COVID-19 'Vaccines' Caused Mass-Deaths

56% Of Americans Now Suspect COVID-19 'Vaccines' Caused Mass-Deaths Authored by Nicolas Hulscher, MPH, Public opinion is shifting... and they want action. A new Rasmussen survey of 1,158 likely U.S. voters - conducted September 7–9, 2025, with a ±3% margin of error - reveals that 56% believe side effects from the COVID-19 shots have likely caused a significant number of unexplained deaths. Nearly one-third (32%) say it’s very likely. Only 35% still dismiss the idea. This show...

BHANSA Reports Five Consecutive Years of Profit
Businessklix-ba25d ago

BHANSA Reports Five Consecutive Years of Profit

The Bosnia and Herzegovina Air Navigation Services Agency (BHANSA) concluded 2025 with a net profit of 11.7 million KM, marking its fifth consecutive year of positive operations since the COVID-19 pandemic, despite significant challenges.

EU Parliament greenlights new package travel rules to protect holidaymakers
Businessin-cyprus25d ago

EU Parliament greenlights new package travel rules to protect holidaymakers

The European Parliament has greenlighted updated rules on package travel, strengthening consumer protections on refunds, vouchers and cancellations, with legislators drawing on lessons from the Covid-19 pandemic and high-profile tour operator bankruptcies. The directive, already provisionally agreed with EU member states, was adopted on Thursday by 537 votes in favour and two against, with 24 […]

NATO boosts Turkey’s air defenses with Patriot system in Malatya
Worldle-figarola-repubblicaorf+20tvn24die-pressedelfi-ltdigi24The Independentindex-hraktuality-skhotnews+12 more27d ago23 sources

NATO boosts Turkey’s air defenses with Patriot system in Malatya

NATO has confirmed the deployment of a US Patriot air defense system in Turkey in response to two Iranian ballistic missiles detected by the Malatya radar station heading towards Turkish territory, reinforcing Turkey's air defenses.

Ex-Missouri house speaker sentenced 21 months for misusing Covid relief funds
WorldThe Guardian28d ago

Ex-Missouri house speaker sentenced 21 months for misusing Covid relief funds

John Diehl admitted using federal pandemic loans for country club dues, cars and other personal expenses Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox A former Missouri state house speaker was sentenced Monday to 21 months in prison after pleading guilty to wire fraud for misusing federal Covid-19 relief funds for his personal benefit, including the payments of his country club dues and three cars. John Diehl, the former Republican house speaker, received abo...

Ireland's Covid Pandemic Review Hears Calls for Greater Community Trust
Healthrte-newsthe-journal7d ago2 sources

Ireland's Covid Pandemic Review Hears Calls for Greater Community Trust

Ireland's independent review into its Covid-19 pandemic handling is broadcasting its first live roundtable debate, where a former WHO chief stated that communities were not trusted enough to manage their own risks, emphasizing the need for a different approach in future pandemics.

Oral Matura Exams in Austria to Proceed Without Minimum Quota This Year
Cultureder-standardorfdie-presse14d ago3 sources

Oral Matura Exams in Austria to Proceed Without Minimum Quota This Year

This year's oral Matura (final exams) in Austria will not include a minimum quota, allowing students to pass with good grades based solely on participation, a policy continued since the COVID-19 pandemic where annual grades are factored into the final Matura score.

Aviation Industry Faces Billions in Losses Amid Middle East Conflict
Worldla-repubblicazdg-md15d ago2 sources

Aviation Industry Faces Billions in Losses Amid Middle East Conflict

The aviation industry is experiencing its worst crisis since the Covid-19 pandemic, with airlines losing billions in market value as the Middle East conflict leads to flight cancellations, airspace closures, and a sharp increase in jet fuel prices, potentially causing significant ticket price hikes.

What COVID Policy Did To Doctors Who Refused To Stay Silent
Healthzerohedge22d ago

What COVID Policy Did To Doctors Who Refused To Stay Silent

What COVID Policy Did To Doctors Who Refused To Stay Silent Authored by Joseph Varon via the Brownstone Institute, The sound I remember most from the early days of Covid-19 is not the alarms. It was the silence between them. Intensive care units became Covid wards. Monitors glowed in dark rooms while ventilators pushed air into failing lungs. Nurses, shrouded in protective gear, moved quietly. Families were absent—barred from being with loved ones in their final hours. One ni...

US vaccine panel retreats from mRNA Covid review ahead of midterms
PoliticsThe Guardian26d ago

US vaccine panel retreats from mRNA Covid review ahead of midterms

Advisers to RFK Jr drop the plan to end federal guidance amid Republican worries about the political impact US politics live – latest updates Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email A major federal panel that advises the government on vaccines has stepped back from efforts targeting Covid-19 mRNA vaccines, a change that comes as some Republicans reportedly caution that additional shifts in vaccine policy could hurt the party in the upcoming midterm elections. Several vaccine advi...