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climateMay 21, 2026Watts Up With That

Attenborough’s “Facts” Seven Years On

This, of course, makes a nonsense of Attenborough’s claim that: What we’re doing right now is we’re so rapidly changing the climate, for the first time in the world’s history people can see the impact of climate change” “Greater storms, greater floods, greater heatwaves, extreme sea level rise” “All of this is happening far faster than many of us thought possible

worldMay 21, 2026Times Now

Nuclear Stand-Off Continues Between US And Iran

Iran's Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has ordered that the nation's near-weapons grade uranium stockpile remain in the country, countering a key request from the United States in ongoing negotiations.

healthMay 21, 2026Devdiscourse

Appeals in Congo for more supplies as aid groups warn Ebola outbreak is ‘gaining momentum'

So far, there are 139 suspected deaths and almost 600 suspected cases.The World Health Organisation, which noted a low risk globally, has said patient zero has not been found.While almost 20 tons of aid have been airlifted to Bunia, the site of the first known death, doctors using out-of-date facemasks were tending to suspected Ebola patients in general wards because of the lack of isolation space.Early detection of the virus is key in saving lives, but the regions already weak health infrastructure and surveillance capacity have been further weakened by international aid cuts, experts say.

powerMay 21, 2026Times Now

US Iran Israel War Live Updates: Iran Reviews US Response To Its Peace Proposal

Iran and United States are engaged in back-channel diplomacy via mediator Pakistan, in an attempt to find a permanent solution to the conflict in the Middle East. Reports say that Tehran is reviewing US response to its proposal as Iran's nuclear program, control of Strait of Hormuz, economic sanctions on Iran and freezing of its international assets remain key blocking issues, that are resisting a peaceful way out to the war.Iran’s war strategy has been to keep a stranglehold on the Strait of Hormuz, blocking oil and gas exports and causing a global energy crisis. At the same time, it has struck hard against oil facilities, hotels and infrastructure in Gulf Arab nations.In negotiations, it has held out against U.S. demands that it surrender its stockpile of highly enriched uranium, betting that it can outlast the U.S. in the ongoing standoff and that President Donald Trump will be reluctant to resume outright war that could bring greater damage to America’s Gulf allies., World News News, Times Now

technologyMay 21, 2026Devdiscourse

SMMARUN and ByteVerity Announce Global Partnership to Operationalise Responsible AI Governance - Made in India, Built for the World

Gurugram, Haryana, India Business Wire India RAIGDRG Defensible AI Counter - a deterministic runtime substrate that turns AI Governance from policy promise into examiner-ready, signed, offline-verifiable evidence. Built for Governments and Regulators, Public and Private Enterprise, Education Institutions, and Consulting and IT Partners across India, the Gulf, the European Union and the United States.SMMARUN Management Consortium Associates LLP LLPIN ACT-2625, headquartered in Gurugram, today announced a global strategic partnership with ByteVerity, a runtime AI compliance platform with 121 patents filed.

sportsMay 21, 2026Devdiscourse

Soccer-DR Congo forced to change World Cup preparations due to Ebola outbreak

"We will just ​maintain the program in Belgium, the event on May 25 will take place in Brussels instead ⁠of Kinshasa." The team will be based in Houston, Texas during the World Cup. The entire playing squad, which was announced on Monday, ⁠is ​based at clubs outside of DR Congo, most of them in Europe. The Texas Department of State Health Services said on Wednesday they are "working closely with the CDC, FIFA, and local health departments to ensure ⁠the health and safety of the teams, spectators, and all Texas residents".

healthMay 21, 2026Malayala Manorama

Ebola outbreak: Bahrain bans entry of passengers from three countries

Bahrain has become the first Gulf country to impose such travel restrictions..Bahrain Ebola travel ban, Ebola virus outbreak, African countries travel restrictions, South Sudan Ebola, Democratic Republic of Congo Ebola, Uganda Ebola, Gulf country travel ban, World Health Organisation Ebola, global health emergency, Bundibugyo strain, US travel advisory Ebola, health advisory India Ebola, preventive measures virus spread, Ebola virus containment, public health protection

businessMay 21, 2026Bangkok Post

EXIM Thailand navigates volatility with ‘5T’ strategy

Charat Rattanaboonniti, president of Export-Import Bank of Thailand (EXIM Thailand), said during a recent press briefing entitled “A Changing World, New Challenges: EXIM Thailand Standing by Thai Businesses Through Global Crises” that the global economy is currently facing unprecedented challenges from crises characterised by “severity, volatility, and variability” across three key dimensions. These developments are directly affecting economic stability, trade, and investment worldwide, including Thailand’s export sector, which must urgently adapt to increasingly complex uncertainties. The three key challenges are as follows:

climateMay 21, 2026The Economic Times

Turn fog into water: How these women are using an incredible technique to survive in harsh, dry mountains

In Moroccos drought-hit Anti-Atlas Mountains, women are changing lives by turning fog into clean drinking water. Using giant mesh nets installed across mountain peaks, communities are able to capture moisture from dense Atlantic fog and convert it into a reliable water source. The groundbreaking initiative is helping villages combat severe drought, water scarcity and desertification while reducing the daily burden on women who once spent hours fetching water. Beyond providing sustainable access to safe drinking water, the project has also become a powerful example of women-led climate adaptation and environmental innovation for communities around the world.

healthMay 21, 2026Daily Excelsior

India Issues Ebola Advisory For Passengers Arriving From High-Risk African Nations

NEW DELHI, May 21: India has issued a health advisory for passengers arriving from or transiting through Ebola-affected countries, asking those with symptoms or exposure history to immediately report to airport health authorities before immigration clearance. The advisory, issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), specifically mentions travellers coming from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda and South Sudan, all of which have been categorised as “high-risk countries” by the World Health Organisation (WHO). The advisory has been

healthMay 21, 2026The Indian Express

Ebola alert at Indian ports, airports: Health Ministry puts out screening norms

The Union Health Ministry has issued an advisory for travellers from high-risk countries to report to health authorities at Indian ports and airports to prevent the spread of Ebola. The World Health Organization has declared the outbreak a public health emergency, and the Health Ministry is taking necessary measures to ensure preparedness.

sportsMay 21, 2026ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

Project Pendlebury: Boomer Harvey and Mick Malthouse unpack the milestone

Who better to break down the enormity of Scott Pendlebury's achievement than the man he's surpassing, Brent 'Boomer' Harvey and former coach Mick Malthouse. As the Magpie readies to break the AFL's games record total, Harvey and Malthouse quantify and qualify the veteran's career and make it clear he has more to give. Featured: Brent Harvey, AFL games record holder. Mick Malthouse, ex-Collingwood premiership coach. To catch up on everything that’s making sports headlines recently, listen to more episodes of ABC Sport Daily,’ hosted by Patrick Stack on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport. In the episodes we will cover big sporting personalities and all sports, including cricket, soccer, F1, NBA, AFL, AFLW to NRLW & NRL news, to covering competitions like the Olympics, the World Cup, The Ashes, Grand Prix and Grand Finals and more.

healthMay 21, 2026Devdiscourse

Reuters Health News Summary

The company said it is continuing its investigation, but has not seen any further unauthorized access. Ebola deaths in eastern Congo rise to 131, ⁠WHO voices deep concern Twenty-six more suspected Ebola deaths were recorded in 24 hours in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, authorities said on Tuesday, and the head of the ⁠World Health Organization expressed deep concern about the outbreak's spread.

businessMay 21, 2026The Economic Times

Parle Melody: The ₹1 soft power twist Modi served to Meloni and the world

Prime Minister Modi's gift of a Parle Melody toffee to Italy's Giorgia Meloni symbolised India's evolving soft power. Beyond traditional exports, this gesture highlights India's growing confidence in its mass-market culture and everyday consumer identity, signaling a shift towards showcasing its vibrant domestic economy on the global stage.

worldMay 21, 2026SBS Australia

SBS News in Easy English 21 May 2026

A daily five minute news wrap for English learners and people with disability. Listen to Australian and world news, and follow trending topics with SBS News Podcasts.