Category: Latest News

Oct 29
BRICS Summit 2026: China’s Xi to meet Modi today

Xi's visit to India holds significance as it is his first since the deadly 2020 military clash between India and China over Galwan Valley. Follow DW for more.

Oct 29
Representation in research

Global collaboration and equitable access to reagents and data are fundamental to decentralized scientific research. This month we highlight some initiatives around the world aimed at democratizing research.

Oct 29
Phylogenetic analysis of the 2025 Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

The study reports the emergence of a new Ebola variant in a remote area of Kasai Province, DR Congo. The findings highlight the need for rapid detection and sequencing to better identify variants and quickly respond to outbreaks.

Oct 29
South African President Apologizes for Violence Against Migrants

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Saturday issued a formal apology to the president of Mozambique, Daniel Chapo, for violence perpetrated against Mozambican nationals during South Africa’s recent anti-migrant protests. The post South African Presiden…

Oct 29
Ethiopian athletes win 45th Dublin Marathon

Ethiopian athletes Abay Alemu Lesa and Zenebu Fikadu Jebesa are the 2026 men and women's Dublin Marathon champions.

Oct 29
Delhi Half Marathon: Matata Sets New Record

Kenya's Charles Matata broke the course record at the Delhi Half Marathon, winning the men's elite race in 58 minutes and 52 seconds. Ethiopia's Wudinesh Alemu secured the women's crown on Sunday.

Oct 29
BRICS Summit 2026: Vladimir Putin arrives in India, bilateral talks with Modi today

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in India for the BRICS summit. He will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi to expand bilateral trade and cooperation. The summit focuses on collective resilience and navigating a fragmented geopolitical environment. Seve…

Oct 29
Report Details 500+ Yemeni Civilian Casualties From 2023-25 US Airstrikes

A report released Thursday examines the more than 500 Yemeni civilians its authors said were killed or wounded by US airstrikes in the Middle East nation during a recent 17-month period amid the open-ended so-called “War on Terror” that has left nearly one mi…

Oct 29
World Health Organization informs countries to improve efforts to prevent lead exposure

The World Health Organization (WHO) urges countries to expand their efforts to prevent lead exposure, especially to children who are vulnerable to its toxic effects. Lead exposure is estimated to contribute more than 3.5 million preventable deaths globally ev…

Oct 29
Cocirculation of Human Monkeypox Virus Clade 1b with Varicella Zoster Virus, Uganda

Cocirculation of Human Monkeypox Virus Clade 1b with Varicella Zoster Virus, Uganda