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Jos bishop disowns ex-employee implicated in alleged plot to kidnap his wife, another

Nigeria, Aug. 12 -- A former worker of the Anglican Diocese of Jos and two security operatives (names withheld) are helping the police over an alleged plot to kidnap the wives of the incumbent and imm... Read More


Ebola Outbreak Spreads in DR Congo as IRC Expands Community Response

India, Aug. 12 -- The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has surpassed the total number of cases recorded during the 2018-2020 outbreak in less than three months, prompting the Int... Read More


South Sulawesi Police seize 2.56 kg of meth, arrest 16

Makassar, S Sulawesi, Aug. 12 -- South Sulawesi police have arrested 16 people and seized 2.56 kilograms of methamphetamine, 250 grams of synthetic tobacco and 5,665 milliliters of synthetic drug liqu... Read More


7.4-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Colombia, Severe Damage Reported

India, Aug. 12 -- A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Colombia early Monday, shaking several major cities and causing severe damage in parts of the country, with the hardest-hit areas reporting... Read More


UEFA Super Cup: Somalian referee Omar Artan bounces back from World Cup snub with blockbuster fixture

Nigeria, Aug. 12 -- Somalian referee Omar Artan will take charge of the UEFA Super Cup between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa on Wednesday, completing a remarkable turnaround after he was denied ... Read More


MF industry AUM rises to Rs 85.75 lakh crore in July 2026: AMFI

Mumbai, Aug. 12 -- The net assets under the management (AUM) of the Indian mutual fund industry at the end of July 2026 stood at Rs 85.75 lakh crore, according to data from the Association of Mutual F... Read More


Drone Warfare Puts Aid Workers, Children at Greater Risk, World Vision Warns

India, Aug. 12 -- The growing use of drones and other emerging technologies in armed conflicts is making humanitarian work increasingly dangerous, leaving children without reliable access to food, hea... Read More


TScan Advances TSC-101; Phase 3 Topline Data Expected In 2028

India, Aug. 12 -- TScan Therapeutics, Inc. (TCRX), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing TCR-engineered T cell (TCR-T) therapies for cancer, has reported its second-quarter 2026 financial ... Read More


BASL calls for referendum on proposed judicial retirement age amendment

COLOMBO, Aug. 12 -- The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has called for the proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution, which seeks to extend the retirement age of Supreme Court and Court of Appea... Read More


Tata Sons leadership shock: N Chandrasekaran won't seek reappointment as chairman after February 2027

Mumbai/IBNS, Aug. 12 -- Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran has decided not to seek reappointment after the end of his current term in February 2027, ahead of the company's Annual General Meeting sche... Read More