Worst DR Congo Ebola epidemic ever passes 7,000 cases
More than 7,000 Ebola cases have been recorded in the Democratic Republic of Congo's worst outbreak of the deadly disease ever, according to figures from the Congolese authorities.
China warns US attempts to contain it ‘doomed to fail’
Beijing said on Thursday attempts to contain it are “doomed to fail”, days after the US defence department announced it would prioritise curbing China this year while maintaining respectful ties.
Brent oil price tops $70 on Trump’s Iran threats
Brent crude oil topped $70 a barrel Thursday for the first time since September as US President Donald Trump ramped up geopolitical tensions by threatening military strikes on Iran.
Iran will ‘respond like never before’ if US attacks: Iranian mission to UN
Iran will deliver an unprecedented retaliation to any US attack, its mission to the United Nations said Wednesday, in response to a military threat from President Donald Trump.
Iran executes man on charges of spying for Israel: judiciary
Iran on Wednesday executed a man arrested in April 2025 on charges of spying for Israel’s espionage agency Mossad, the judiciary said.
Dollar struggles to recover from losses after Trump comments
The dollar struggled to bounce back Wednesday following another selloff fuelled by Donald Trump’s suggestion he was happy with the currency’s recent decline, while tech firms helped most equity markets extend their rally.
