WHO: Congo Ebola Outbreak Still Controllable in Three Months
The WHO believes the Ebola outbreak in Congo can still be contained within three months, provided necessary resources are secured.
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White House unveils new science and technology strategy for national security
The White House has issued a new National Security Science and Technology Strategy to bolster US leadership in critical tech domains.
Meta faces high-stakes trial as wave of youth harm lawsuits grows
Meta and other platforms face mounting lawsuits alleging design features harm young users' mental health.
DR Congo's Ebola Outbreak Becomes Deadliest on Record (2026-08-18)
DR Congo's Ebola outbreak is now the deadliest in its history, with 4,945 cases and 2,325 deaths reported across six provinces.
MSF warns Congo Ebola outbreak outpacing response capacity
MSF says eastern Congo's Ebola outbreak is spreading faster than any previous epidemic, demanding urgent scale-up.
Congo's Ebola Outbreak Becomes Deadliest in Nation's History
Congo's Ebola outbreak has killed over 2,300 people, becoming the nation's deadliest on record.
UK PM Burnham in Contact With Fake White House Official
UK PM Andy Burnham exchanged messages with an impostor posing as US chief of staff Susie Wiles, per reports.
Taiwan to Give Every Citizen NT$10,000 in 2027 as AI Boom Boosts Revenue
Taiwan's 2027 budget includes a NT$10,000 cash handout for all citizens, funded by AI-driven economic growth.
Azerbaijan courts venture capital with new tech investment laws
Azerbaijan passes investment framework legislation to attract foreign venture capital and grow its tech sector beyond oil.
Helsing partners with Rakuten to sell strike drones to Japan
German drone maker Helsing has enlisted Rakuten as a local partner to finalise a deal with Japan's army, which is currently testing its HX-2 strike drones.
Singapore exports surge 24.2% in July on AI-driven electronics demand
Singapore's non-oil domestic exports rose 24.2% year-on-year in July, driven by robust AI-related electronics demand.
Washington to AI Partners: Choose Sides or Lose Access
US drafts letter telling AI coalition partners they must choose between Washington and Beijing's competing AI initiatives.
Hong Kong Q2 GDP Grows 4.3% Year-on-Year, 2026 Forecast Raised
Hong Kong's Q2 GDP rose 4.3% year-on-year, slowing from Q1's 5.9%. The government upgraded its 2026 growth forecast to 3.5-4.5%.
AI Demand Propels Taiwan to Fastest Growth in Nearly Four Decades
Taiwan's statistics agency lifts 2026 GDP growth forecast to 11.05%, the fastest since 1987, driven by AI chip demand.
Republican Senator Pushes Trump Team to Boost US Open-Weight AI
Senator Jim Banks urges the Trump administration to incentivize US open-weight AI development and counter Chinese influence.
Surrogacy dispute over newborn with heart defect draws Texas intervention
A legal fight over a newborn with a severe heart defect has erupted between a California couple and their surrogate, drawing in Texas officials and anti-abortion groups.
ICE's Shock Glove Plan Draws Criticism From Rights Groups
ICE plans to equip officers with electric shock gloves, sparking concerns from Democrats and civil rights advocates over potential misuse.
Flock Safety Overhauls License Plate Reader Platform Amid Privacy Uproar
Flock Safety announces mandatory platform changes to address privacy concerns and documented police misuse of its license plate readers.
Ebola Reaches New Province in Congo as Outbreak Intensifies
Congo's Ebola outbreak has spread to a sixth province, with a death in Bas-Uele linked to travel from Haut-Uele.
DR Congo Ebola Outbreak Now Second Largest in History, WHO Says
WHO says DR Congo's Ebola outbreak is the second-largest on record, with 4,449 cases and 2,061 deaths, and warns it is spreading faster than ever.