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powerMay 23, 2026The Economic Times

PM Modi distributes over 51,000 appointment letters at 19th Rozgar Mela; highlights India’s global tech rise and youth opportunities

Prime Minister Narendra Modi distributed over 51,000 appointment letters to new government recruits. These individuals will join various central government departments. The Prime Minister stated they are now partners in India's development journey. He also noted the world's excitement about India's youth and technological progress. Global partnerships are expanding opportunities for Indian youth in advanced technology sectors.

sportsMay 23, 2026Devdiscourse

Changan Automobile Announces Global Strategic Partnership with the Portugal National Football Team

The route will span from Lisbon to Madrid to Turin, showcasing Changans PHEV capabilities through real-world testing across diverse road and climate conditions, including verification of the 1000 km range.Known as The Team of the Quinas the crest of the Team features the five blue shields quinas from the Portuguese coat of arms, the Portugal National Football Team is one of the most recognized teams in global football, with a fanbase exceeding 500 million supporters worldwide.This partnership with Changan Automobile reflects the growing international relevance of Portuguese football and the values that define our Federation ambition, innovation, resilience, and excellence.

cultureMay 23, 2026Devdiscourse

\"Where the World Meets Jingchu: Chinese and International Cultural Figures Visit Hubei\" was Held

Featuring 50 representative cultural terms unique to Jingchu, the Guide serves both as a dictionary for translating Jingchu cultural symbols and as a practical tool for effectively telling the stories of Jingchu and Hubei to international audiences, enabling the world to better understand Jingchu and China through precise translation.The delegation also visited the Hubei Provincial Museum, the Hubei Humanoid Robot Innovation Center, Voyah Automotive Technology Co., Ltd., the Jingzhou Museum, the Jingchu Intangible Cultural Heritage Skills Inheritance Institute, and the Shashi Wharf Cultural and Creative Park.

scienceMay 23, 2026Natural News

Study: Kimchi Probiotic Shows Potential to Help the Body Flush Nanoplastics

South Korean researchers have reported that a probiotic bacterium derived from kimchi may help remove nanoplastics from the body by binding to particles in the intestine and promoting their excretion. The findings – published Monday, May 18, in the journal Bioresource Technology – come from the World Institute of Kimchi (WiKim), a government-funded research institute under the

businessMay 23, 2026The Economic Times

Wars, Oil and Wealth: The world adapts faster than we think, lessons for equity investors

India today is a more than four-trillion-dollar economy with stronger external reserves, wider energy relationships, greater diplomatic reach and a far more diversified economic structure than in earlier decades. Higher oil prices may affect inflation, current account balances and near-term sentiment, but they are unlikely to derail the broader growth trajectory of the country.

powerMay 23, 2026Times Now

Why Rubio’s India Visit Matters to Both Washington and Beijing

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's first official visit to India begins Saturday, aiming to strengthen strained bilateral relations. His itinerary includes discussions with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, a meeting with Prime Minister Modi, and participation in the Quad foreign ministers’ meeting.

healthMay 23, 2026The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Congo curtails funeral wakes in Ebola outbreak as WHO upgrades risk assessment

Authorities in northeastern Congo have banned funeral wakes and gatherings of more than 50 people to curb a rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak. The World Health Organization says the outbreak poses a “very high" risk for Congo, with 82 cases and seven deaths confirmed. The outbreak is believed to be larger, with 750 suspected cases. Supplies are being rushed to Ituri Province, where nearly a million people have been displaced by conflicts. Efforts to contain the virus face challenges, including misinformation and clashes with local customs. The United Nations has released $60 million to aid the response.

climateMay 23, 2026Watts Up With That

Spot On, New York Post, Billions Have Been Wasted Based on Fake Climate Science

RCP 8.5 was used to say Gila monsters would be decimated by climate change, that climate change would spread lethal fungal outbreaks around the world, that climate change would cause a dramatic uptick in deaths from sedentary lifestyles, and The Daily Mail went so far as to create AI generated apocalyptic images of the world’s future all based on RCP 8.5 projections.

worldMay 23, 2026Times Now

Breaking News LIVE: US Secretary of State Rubio's Maiden India Visit Aims To Repair Strained Ties; Boost Quad Cooperation

Stay tuned with Times Now and TimesNowNews.com for breaking news, top political developments, global affairs, exclusive ground reports, entertainment buzz, sports updates, business stories and all the latest happenings from India and around the world -- delivered with speed, accuracy and comprehensive coverage. Track the latest news events from India and the world on Timesnownews.com., India News News, Times Now

businessMay 22, 2026Devdiscourse

Reuters US Domestic News Summary

Prices for crude oil used to make gasoline have also surged, along with many goods, as the conflict has led to the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key trade conduit through which roughly 20% of the world's oil consumption flows. Exclusive-US tax officials consider adding citizenship question to tax forms The U.S. Internal Revenue Service is debating requiring taxpayers to disclose their citizenship status on next year's tax forms, according to three people familiar with the situation, as the Trump administration intensifies attempts to link federal agencies to its sprawling immigration enforcement and anti-fraud drive.

powerMay 22, 2026Devdiscourse

Reuters World News Summary

Jansa, seeking a fourth term, secured 51 votes in the 90-seat parliament, ending a political deadlock since a March election produced no outright majority. Exclusive-Trump official tried to ban half of ​US voting machines, citing conspiracy theories U.S. President Donald Trump’s election-security czar last year sought to ban voting machines used in more than half of U.S. states by asking whether the Commerce Department could declare their components national-security risks, according to two people with direct knowledge of the matter.

worldMay 22, 2026Hindustan Times

Mangrove park opening delayed once again

Speaking to Hindustan Times, Borivali MLA Sanjay Upadhya said the launch had been postponed as foundational and structural work was still pending; the “world-class” park could not be opened in a rush, he said | Mumbai news

healthMay 22, 2026Daily Excelsior

WHO chief says Ebola outbreak in Congo is 'spreading rapidly,' upgrades risk assessment

GENEVA, May 22: The head of the World Health Organisation says the Ebola outbreak in Congo is “spreading rapidly” and now poses a “very high” risk at the national level. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom said Friday the UN health agency was revising upward to “very high” its assessment of the risk within Congo, which had previously been deemed as high. The risk remains high for regional spread and low at global levels, he told reporters. The WHO chief noted

worldMay 22, 2026Daily Excelsior

India blocks China's request for dispute panel on solar sector support measures at WTO

NEW DELHI, May 22: India has blocked China’s request to set up a dispute panel at the WTO in a case that Beijing has filed against New Delhi’s support measures for the solar cells, modules, and information technology sectors, an official said. Earlier this month, China made this request to the WTO’s (World Trade Organization) dispute settlement body. The request follows the failure of bilateral consultations on reaching a mutually-agreed solution on the dispute filed by China in December last

healthMay 22, 2026SBS Australia

INTERVIEW: SBS talks to Doctors Without Borders about the Ebola outbreak in the DRC

The World Health Organisation has sent a team of experts and supplies to the Democratic Republic of Congo to help combat the spread of Ebola. On Sunday, it declared the outbreak a public health emergency of international concern because of the high risk the disease could spread further beyond DR Congo's borders after two cases were confirmed in Kampala, the capital of neighbouring Uganda. Among the agencies assisting in the efforts is Medicins San Frontiers, also known as Doctors Without Borders. Simon Eccleshall is the Head of Programs for MSF in Australia, and he spoke with SBS World News reporter Alexandra Jones about the group's response.

worldMay 22, 2026The Guardian

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healthMay 22, 2026Japan Today

WHO raises risk of Ebola outbreak in Congo to 'very high' at national level

The World Health Organization has raised the risk of the Bundibugyo strain of ‌Ebola turning into a national outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo to "very high". The strain, for which there is no approved vaccine or treatment, was declared an emergency of ‌international concern by the WHO on…

businessMay 22, 2026The Economic Times

India blocks China's request for solar, IT dispute panel at WTO

India has blocked China's initial request for a World Trade Organization dispute panel. China alleges India's tariffs and incentives discriminate against its IT and solar energy imports. India maintains its measures align with global trade rules. This dispute stems from China's filing last year. China can renew its request at a future meeting.