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worldMay 21, 2026Bangkok Post

World built more coal power in 2025 but used less

The world built and commissioned more coal power in 2025, but used the polluting fuel less, with the United States the only major economy to substantially increase generation, a new analysis shows.

powerMay 21, 2026Devdiscourse

UPDATE 4-Taiwan says President Lai would be happy to talk to Trump

Taiwan said on Thursday President Lai ‌Ching-te ​would be happy to speak with U.S. President Donald Trump, in what would be an unprecedented conversation between the leader of the world's biggest economy and the island claimed by China. It is still unclear when such talks might occur, but the decision could roil Washington's relations ‌with Beijing and help resolve the fate of a massive arms package the United States is considering for democratically-governed Taiwan.

powerMay 21, 2026Devdiscourse

UPDATE 3-Taiwan says President Lai would be happy to talk to Trump

Taiwan said on Thursday that President Lai Ching-te would be happy to speak with U.S. President Donald Trump, in what would be an unprecedented conversation between the leader of the world's biggest economy and the island China claims. The decision could roil Washington's ‌relations with Beijing and help decide the fate of a massive arms package that the U.S. is considering for Taiwan.

worldMay 21, 2026The Manila Times

The world built more coal power in 2025, but used less

BANGKOK, Thailand — The world built and commissioned more coal power in 2025, but used the polluting fuel less, with the United States the only major economy to substantially increase generation, analysis showed Thursday.

healthMay 21, 2026ABC17News.com

Should you worry about the Ebola outbreak? Here’s what the numbers tell us

CNN By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda is spreading fast and presents a high risk at a national and regional level, the World Health Organization said Wednesday. Tests show that a strain called Bundibugyo — which has no specific treatment or vaccine – is

technologyMay 21, 2026Lokmat Times

origin Microsoft veteran Soma

Tech world mourns Indian-origin Microsoft veteran Soma - Washington, May 21 The global technology community is mourning the death of S. “Soma” Somasegar, the Indian American...

worldMay 21, 2026SBS Australia

Listen to the full SBS Punjabi radio program

In this SBS Punjabi radio program, hear about a survey that has revealed shocking findings about migrant workers, including widespread underpayment and workplace exploitation. In the interview segment, listen to a conversation with Western Australia' s Professor Zora Singh, who has received a prestigious global award in the field of horticulture. The program also includes news updates from Australia, around the world, Punjab, and Pakistani Punjab, along with interesting discussions and songs. Listen to the full program via this podcast.

healthMay 21, 2026Altoona Mirror

Ebola fears surge in Congo

BUNIA, Congo — Anxious health care workers in eastern Congo said Wednesday they are underprotected and undertrained in a rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak of a rare type of the virus in one of the world’s most remote and vulnerable places. Long the scene of attacks by an array of armed groups, the region’s volatility now

healthMay 21, 2026PLOS (Public Library of Science)

Estimating the potential impact of global research on neglected tropical diseases on population-level indicators of health access, sanitation, and research capacity

Author summary The global rise in research on neglected tropical diseases, such as Chagas disease, leishmaniasis, and dengue, has raised important questions about its real-world effects. These diseases continue to affect poor communities, especially across Africa, Latin America, and Asia. Over the past decades, thousands of scientific papers have been published, yet uncertainty remains about whether this growing body of work has led to improvements in sanitation, healthcare access, and local scientific development. To explore this, a longitudinal analysis was conducted, linking published research on neglected tropical diseases with population-level indicators related to health access, sanitation, and research capacity. The findings revealed that progress has been uneven. Most research was produced by high-income countries, while improvements in key indicators were slower in low-income countries, where the burden of disease remains greatest. These results suggest that scientific output does not always translate into equitable health benefits. A better alignment between research priorities and the needs of affected populations appears essential to ensure that scientific progress contributes to real-world impact, especially in the most vulnerable settings.

powerMay 20, 2026Devdiscourse

Reuters World News Summary

The indictment marks a new low in relations between the longtime Cold War ⁠rivals and comes as U.S. President Donald Trump is pushing for regime change in Cuba, where Castro's communists have been in charge since his late brother Fidel Castro led a revolution in 1959. Zelenskiy says Ukraine discussed sanctions on Russia with Britain President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday that Ukraine had been in contact with Britain on Wednesday, having sent signals on the "sensitive" issue of sanctions on Russia, with hopes to discuss the issue further this week.

sportsMay 20, 2026Yardbarker

Barcelona starlet earns surprise call-up for 2026 World Cup

Barcelona will have a large number of players at this summer’s World Cup, with nations such as Spain, France and Uruguay being represented. Another one can now be added to that list, with the news that the Catalans will have Egyptian representation in North America.

powerMay 20, 2026Daily Excelsior

Govt strengthens legal metrology verification infra: Joshi

21NEW DELHI, May 20: Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi on Wednesday said the government has strengthened India’s legal metrology verification infrastructure and emphasised the importance of accurate measurement. According to an official statement, the Department of Consumer Affairs on Wednesday commemorated World Metrology Day 2026, marking the 151st anniversary of the historic Metre Convention signed in Paris on May 20, 1875. The theme of this year’s World Metrology Day is “Metrology: Building Trust in Policy Making”. Joshi, in

climateMay 20, 2026The Straits Times

UN backs world court climate opinion; U.S. among few to oppose

WASHINGTON, May 20 - The United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday voted 141-8 to adopt a resolution backing a world court opinion that countries have a legal obligation to address climate change, with the world's biggest historical emitter the United States among those opposing it. com.

climateMay 20, 2026Devdiscourse

UN votes to support strong action on climate change despite US efforts to thwart effort

The UN General Assembly voted overwhelmingly Wednesday to support strong action to prevent climate change despite recent diplomatic efforts by the United States to have the measure withdrawn.The 193-member world body approved a nonbinding resolution endorsing the landmark advisory opinion by the UNs top court last July that called failure by countries to protect the planet from climate change a violation of international law.

healthMay 20, 2026ABC17News.com

Visualizing the Ebola outbreak in maps and charts

By Alex Leeds Matthews, Henrik Pettersson, Gillian Roberts, CNN (CNN) — The World Health Organization this week declared an outbreak of Ebola in Central Africa to be a public health emergency. Health officials are racing to trace contacts as the count of suspected cases rises. CNN is tracking the locations of confirmed cases in the

technologyMay 20, 2026Devdiscourse

US STOCKS-Wall St climbs 1% with chip stocks rallying before Nvidia results

Wall Street's main indexes rallied more than 1% on Wednesday, bouncing ‌back ​from a three-day selloff with a boost in sentiment from technology and chip stocks, which rose ahead of Nvidia's quarterly results. The report from Nvidia - the leading artificial intelligence chipmaker and the world's most highly valued company - is viewed as a window into whether the appetite for spending on AI remains strong enough to support lofty valuations across the ‌technology sector.

healthMay 20, 2026NPR

Ebola outbreaks past and present

The World Health Organization has declared an international public health emergency because of an outbreak of Ebola centered in the Democratic Republic of Congo that has so far likely killed over 130 people and sickened more than 600. The size of the new outbreak raises questions about whether there were delays in detection. We’ll hear about this outbreak and about the U.S. role in containing the last major instance of the virus spreading, in 2014.

technologyMay 20, 2026Devdiscourse

US STOCKS-Wall St rises as chip stocks rally ahead of Nvidia results

Wall Street's main indexes closed more ‌than ​1% higher on Wednesday, bouncing back from a three-day selloff with a boost in sentiment from technology and chip stocks, which rose ahead of Nvidia's quarterly results. Investors will look to the latest report from Nvidia, the leading artificial intelligence chipmaker and the world's most ‌highly valued company, for reassurance that the appetite for spending on AI remains strong enough to support lofty valuations across the technology sector.

worldMay 20, 2026The Economic Times

From uncle's loan in 1977 to $36.8 billion today: The story of a quiet African titan reshaping global energy from Lagos

Aliko Dangote is widely regarded as Africas richest businessman and one of the most influential industrialists in the world. His journey began in 1977 when he started trading cement with a small loan from his uncle after completing college. Born on April 10, 1957, in Kano, Nigeria, he gradually built what became the Dangote Group. Over time, he expanded into sugar, flour, and cement manufacturing, later shifting toward large-scale industrial production. Today, his diversified empire spans industries across Africa, making him one of the continents wealthiest and most influential figures.

sportsMay 20, 2026Yardbarker

Bryson DeChambeau Retirement Rumors Are Swirling

LIV Golf superstar Bryson DeChambeau could shock the golf world and call it a day sooner than most would have expected. DeChambeau and the tour he became the face of have been on the news in recent weeks.