In light of recent cases of Nipah virus infection in the Indian state of West Bengal, Thai authorities have intensified health control measures. This was reported by NBT World. Acting Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul stated the need for measures to prevent possible cases of infection. He also added that, to date, no cases of Nipah virus have been registered in the country.
According to information provided by TASS, citing the Institute of Applied Geophysics, strong flares of the second-to-last class of intensity (M) may occur on the Sun on January 26 and 27. The institute noted that solar activity will generally be low on these days; however, there is still a possibility of M-class flares.
Illustrative photo The last, 11th flight was carried out last week, during which 44 Uzbeks returned to their homeland. The journey home turned out to be long—they spent more than a day traveling with several transfers, including stops in Armenia and Romania. According to diplomats, many of those returning had spent a long time in migration centers in the USA as they attempted to cross the border illegally.
The image was generated by Gemini As the agency emphasizes, experts expect further price increases for gold, which traditionally attracts the attention of investors in times of instability. The main factors contributing to this are the escalation of conflicts between the USA and NATO over Greenland and the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine. The demand for gold has also been influenced by the threat of the United States imposing a 100% tariff on imports from Canada if that country signs a
According to GMA News, as a result of the incident, 317 people were rescued, while 24 people are reported missing. Survivors note that the sea was calm at the time of the incident. As reported by AFP, there were 342 people on board. The ferry Trisha Kerstin 3 sank off the coast of Pila's Island on the night of January 26. The vessel was en route from Zamboanga City to Holo Island, and according to the coast guard, it was not overloaded. The causes of the accident are currently under
At the debates held on February 8, timed to coincide with the elections for the lower house of parliament, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takahichi stated that if the coalition of her Liberal Democratic Party and the "Japan Renewal Party" (also known as "Nippon Ishin no Kai") does not secure more than half of the seats, she is ready to resign. These words were reported by RIA Novosti. In response to a question about the possible consequences of the decline in her
At OJSC "Keremet Bank," there have been further changes in the management. The members of the board of directors have appointed Bolot Azykov as the chairman of the board. According to information posted on the bank's official website, Bolot Azykov has significant experience in financial policy, management, and expertise. He previously held high positions in the Ministry of Finance of Kyrgyzstan and worked as an expert in the presidential administration.
Illustrative photo The decision to impose the ban was made at a ministerial meeting on Monday, despite protests from Slovakia and Hungary, Reuters reports. "This regulation represents an important step towards achieving the goals of the REPowerEU program aimed at reducing the EU's dependence on Russian energy resources," the Council's press service noted. The initial draft of the plan was presented in early December 2025. The document provides for exceptions allowing EU
According to the Antara agency, the number of victims of the landslide in West Java province, Indonesia, has risen to 25 people. This information was provided by the National Disaster Management Agency of Indonesia. Previously, 17 fatalities were reported. Search and rescue operations are currently ongoing, involving local services. However, 65 people are still reported missing. The search operations are facing difficulties due to heavy rains, unstable ground, and the possibility of further
This event, according to TURKPA, focuses on the theme "The Role of Asian Parliaments in Strengthening Intercultural and Intercivilizational Dialogue in Asia: Opportunities, Challenges, and Future Paths." The main goal of the session is to develop inter-parliamentary cooperation and dialogue in the region. Approximately 190 parliamentarians and representatives of international organizations from 27 countries are participating in the plenary session. Among the participants are speakers
After the official withdrawal of the United States from the WHO, the organization made a statement emphasizing that the U.S., as one of the founders of the WHO, has made significant contributions to its achievements, including the eradication of smallpox and the fight against diseases such as polio, HIV, Ebola, influenza, tuberculosis, and malaria. The statement mentions that the WHO "takes note" of the U.S. government's accusations that the organization "disgraced,
The new chairman of the board of directors of "Keremet Bank" is Bolot Azykov. He replaced Tatyana Kurzhay, who held this position since September 2024. According to the bank's website, Bolot Azykov has significant experience in financial policy and management. Previously, he held leadership positions in the Ministry of Finance of Kyrgyzstan and worked as an expert in the president's administration.
A dangerous Nipah virus outbreak has been reported near Kolkata, India, for which there is neither a vaccine nor effective treatment. This information was reported by The Economic Times.
The ferry was traveling from Zamboanga to Jolo Island in Sulu Province, with 332 passengers and 27 crew members on board. According to the coast guard, there may have been technical problems on the vessel. Coast Guard Commander Romel Dua told the Associated Press that the incident occurred shortly after midnight on January 26, approximately 2 kilometers from the settlement of Baluk-Baluk in Basilan Province, where many survivors were taken.
Illustrative photo The scheduled repair of one of the mooring devices at the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) has been completed. The work began before the incident involving drones, which led to damage to another device at the terminal. Last week, hydrotests of the cargo system on the repaired device were conducted, after which divers opened the end manifold on the underwater oil pipeline. On Sunday, a tanker was positioned for oil transshipment, CPC representatives reported.
Rescue operations, involving thousands of people, have been ongoing for the third day. Debris has buried residential areas, forcing many residents to leave their homes. However, rescuers are proceeding with caution due to the danger of a secondary landslide, as the ground in the region remains unstable due to continuous rains.
In Kolkata, specialists from the National Institute of Medical Research have begun selective testing for the Nipah virus among bats, as reported by NDTV. This decision was made after two cases of infection among medical workers were identified in West Bengal in mid-January. Currently, the infected individuals are in isolation at the Barasat hospital and are connected to a mechanical ventilator. According to information, the study is being conducted using PCR testing at the Alipore Zoo, located
On Monday, according to information from Uzhydromet, no precipitation is expected in most regions of the country, and the temperature will fluctuate between +5 and +10 degrees Celsius. However, snow is possible in Karakalpakstan and some northern parts of the Navoi region. From January 27 to 28, a penetration of moist and relatively cold air from Russia will occur in Uzbekistan, leading to precipitation in the form of rain, which may turn into snow.
As a result of the storm, which caused heavy snowfall and a sharp drop in temperatures, a state of emergency has been declared in 24 states, according to the BBC. On Sunday, according to airlines, more than 10,000 flights were canceled, and over 930 flights were delayed due to poor weather conditions.
A severe snowstorm sweeping across the United States has impacted 200 million residents, according to information from ABC News. The National Weather Service reports that snowfall has affected vast areas from New Mexico to New England on the East Coast. In some places, snow accumulation reached nearly 40 cm.
According to local authorities, the death toll from the ferry disaster in the Philippines has risen to 13, while more than 100 people are still reported missing, as reported by the Xinhua News Agency. Earlier, information from the Associated Press indicated that seven people had died as a result of the incident, and at least 215 people were rescued. The ferry, which had around 350 passengers on board, sank off the coast of the Philippines.
Ismail Bagai also noted that Time is based on data from two high-ranking Iranian officials from the Ministry of Health. At the same time, the human rights organization HRANA, located in the USA, provides different statistics, claiming that the number of dead is 5,500, and also indicates 17,000 cases that are under investigation. Protests in Iran began on December 28 in response to the collapse of the national currency and significant price increases. Demonstrators called for a change in the
Protests have reignited in the city following the incident. In Minneapolis, there are controversies surrounding the circumstances of Alex Pretty's death, which occurred less than three weeks after an immigration service agent shot a woman in the same city. The BBC reports uncertainty and conflicting statements from officials and federal representatives.
Research conducted by scientists from Laval University shows that physical activity and comfortable living conditions can significantly reduce the likelihood of developing depression by supporting the brain's protective barrier. These results were published in the journal Nature Communications (NC), as reported by Lenta.ru. Experiments demonstrated that chronic stress negatively affects the blood-brain barrier—a mechanism that prevents inflammatory molecules from entering the brain. Mice