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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.

healthMay 22, 2026The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Congo suspends funeral wakes and big gatherings 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.

healthMay 22, 2026Bangkok Post

Toxic air deadlier than tobacco

Air pollution is one of the greatest environmental threats to human health. Every day, 99% of the global population breathes in invisible microparticles from dirty air, which enter our bloodstream and cause damage to our cells and organs. This contributes to 7.9 million deaths around the world every year and is responsible for a host of preventable diseases such as asthma, respiratory disease, stroke, heart attacks, cancer and dementia, as well as low birth weight, stillbirths and miscarriages. Air pollution is now deadlier than tobacco.

healthMay 22, 2026The Manila Times

79th World Health Assembly adopts resolution on hemophilia and other bleeding disorders

MONTREAL, May 23, 2026 On May 22, 2026, the 79th World Health Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution on Global Action to Advance Health Equity for People with Hemophilia and Other Bleeding Disorders. This is a historic development for our community and will help increase diagnosis rates and improve treatment and care for people with inherited bleeding disorders around the world.

businessMay 22, 2026ABC17News.com

Kevin Warsh sworn in as Fed chair at pivotal moment for US economy

By Lucy Bayly, CNN (CNN) — Kevin Warsh was sworn in Friday at the White House as Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, succeeding Jerome Powell in one of the world’s most powerful economic positions. Warsh, 56, steps into the four-year role at a time of mounting uncertainty over inflation

climateMay 22, 2026Euronews

Bigger than ever: WUF13 ends with global call for action

As the World Urban Forum ended in Baku on Friday, the debate on the future of cities evolved beyond architecture, infrastructure and skylines to the urgent global question of how can cities withstand conflict, climate change, rapid urbanisation and inequality without leaving communities behind.

healthMay 22, 2026Devdiscourse

UPDATE 1-Volunteers go door-to-door in Congo to tackle Ebola rumors, Red Cross says

The Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, for which there is no approved vaccine or treatment, was declared an emergency of international concern by the World Health Organization on Sunday. The IFRC said it is working with communities in Mongbwalu, at the heart of the outbreak, ‌to explain how people can protect themselves and when to seek care.

moneyMay 22, 2026Raw Story

Trump fans turn as Truth Social boast ignores plight of everyday MAGA

A social media boast by Donald Trump about a booming stock market early Friday morning was greeted with both alarm and anger by some of his supporters over the faltering value of Trump Media & Technology Group Corp (NASDAQ: DJT) stock.The Wall Street Journal reported, “Investors around the world are...

worldMay 22, 2026OilPrice

Iran Is Tightening Its Grip on the Strait of Hormuz

Iran has launched a controversial permit and toll system in the Strait of Hormuz, deepening its control over one of the world’s most critical energy shipping routes amid escalating conflict and competing U.S. enforcement actions.

worldMay 22, 2026The Economic Times

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

India has blocked China's request for a World Trade Organization dispute panel. The case concerns India's support measures for its solar cells, modules, and information technology sectors. China alleges these measures discriminate against its goods. India maintains its policies align with WTO rules. China can renew its request at a future meeting.

healthMay 22, 2026Devdiscourse

Reuters Health News Summary

The Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, for which there is no approved vaccine or treatment, was declared an emergency of international concern by the World Health Organization on Sunday. Moderna, Merck cancer combo cuts melanoma spread risk at five years Moderna and Merck's combination therapy for skin cancer helped reduce risk of cancer spreading to another part of the body by 59% after five years of follow-up, data from a mid-stage trial showed Thursday.