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scienceMay 20, 2026Phys.org

We asked US researchers how the Trump administration's science policies have affected them

The American academic research engine has long been the envy of the world. Generally well-funded, labs in the United States have been able to attract the best minds who generate breakthroughs and train the next generation workforce that powers the U.S. economy. But since the start of the second Trump administration in January 2025, new federal policies have destabilized the American scientific enterprise.

healthMay 20, 2026The Star

Malaysia tightens Ebola watch after WHO global alert

PUTRAJAYA: The Health Ministry has stepped up preparedness and monitoring measures following the World Health Organisation's (WHO) declaration of an Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern on May 17.

healthMay 20, 2026News-Medical.net

Real-world study compares leading ALK+ lung cancer treatments

A team of researchers from the Keck School of Medicine of USC, the USC Alfred E. Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences and the USC Shaeffer Center for Health Policy & Economics have conducted a head-to-head comparison of five leading treatments for anaplastic lymphoma kinase-positive (ALK+) non-small cell lung cancer.

businessMay 20, 2026Times of India

​Top 10 most valuable currencies in the world right now​

Ask someone to name the world’s strongest currencies, and they’ll probably say the US Dollar, the British Pound, and maybe the Euro. Those are everywhere — big in shopping, banking, Hollywood, you name it. But guess what? The most valuable currency out there isn’t any of those. It’s the Kuwaiti Dinar, an oil-rich Gulf currency you rarely hear about unless you’re deep into finance.When experts measure a currency’s strength, it’s not about fame or how often you see it in movies. It’s all about exchange value: how much a single unit gets you against the US Dollar. And right now, the Kuwaiti Dinar leads the pack. One dinar buys more than three dollars.Does this mean Kuwait is the richest country, or has the biggest economy? Not necessarily. Japan’s economy is massive, but its yen trades at a lower value because of historical reasons relating to how the currency was set up.What’s strange is that some of the strongest currencies in the world actually come from countries that aren’t huge global players. They’re often small, stable, and loaded with oil money. On the flip side, economic giants like China, Japan, and India don’t even crack the top 10 here.That doesn’t mean their economies are weak. Experts point out “most valuable” doesn’t equal “most powerful.” The US Dollar, for example, dominates world trade but isn’t the highest-priced currency.But these rankings, based purely on exchange value, offer an interesting peek into how countries handle wealth, inflation, exports, and financial stability.Currencies aren’t just pieces of paper or numbers in a bank account. They reflect trust, history, stability, and identity. There’s always a story behind the strength. Even in a Dollar-dominated financial world, the tiny Kuwaiti Dinar quietly reigns at the top.Here we jot down the ten strongest currencies right now, plus a little about why they keep their value.

powerMay 20, 2026Times Now

Breaking News May 20 Live Updates: India, Nordic Nations Stress On WTO's Central Role, Maritime Security Cooperation At Oslo Summit

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

worldMay 19, 2026Devdiscourse

Reuters World News Summary

Demonstrations by unions, miners, transport workers and rural groups have grown in recent weeks, pressing centrist President Rodrigo Paz to roll back austerity measures and address rising living costs. US voices alarm over Bolivia unrest as protests spread nationwide U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau said on Tuesday he spoke with Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz and was very concerned about escalating unrest in the South American country, where nationwide protests over austerity measures have sparked instability.

technologyMay 19, 2026Daily Excelsior

AI's future hinges on ethics, human-centric systems: Nadda in Geneva

NEW DELHI, May 19: The future of artificial intelligence (AI) depends on the collective ability to build ethical and human-centric systems, Union Health Minister JP Nadda said on Tuesday. Nadda was addressing the 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva and speaking at the plenary session of the World Health Assembly (WHA). Speaking on the session theme ‘Reshaping Global Health: A Shared Responsibility’, Nadda reiterated India’s commitment to “Health for All.” On the growing role of AI in healthcare, the

healthMay 19, 2026U.S. News & World Report

New York City Hotels Reach Labour Deal Before World Cup

US News is a recognized leader in college, grad school, hospital, mutual fund, and car rankings. Track elected officials, research health conditions, and find news you can use in politics, business, health, and education.

businessMay 19, 2026Daily Excelsior

Inflation, joblessness devastating family budgets in country: Tarigami

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 19: Senior CPI(M) leader and MLA, Kulgam, M Y Tarigami has expressed anguish over the deepening economic distress, looming extensively on the livelihood earnings of the people in the country especially the marginalized and working-class sections. In a press statement, Tarigami said this trend has resulted into raging unemployment crisis and stagnating wages. The cascading effects of US-Israel war against Iran on world economy are hugely detrimental escalating the fuel and fertilizer prices, supply chain disruptions

healthMay 19, 2026The Dallas Morning News

Symptoms, treatment and US aid cuts

The World Health Organization declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern.

businessMay 19, 2026Reuters

China is investable again, for the nimble

Sentiment towards ​the $20 trln economy ​is no longer at ⁠rock bottom. Fund ​allocations are recovering and ​foreign investment is rising. China’s innovation edge helps but, ​in an uncertain ​world, investors still prefer liquid exposure ‌they ⁠can cut quickly.

healthMay 19, 2026Devdiscourse

Reuters Health News Summary

The WHO said the outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo virus, did not meet the criteria of a pandemic emergency but there was a high risk the disease could spread further to countries sharing land borders with the DRC. Health experts meet in search of Ebola Bundibugyo vaccine options A panel of experts led by the World Health Organization meets on Tuesday ⁠to discuss whether there are ​any vaccine options to help tackle an Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

scienceMay 19, 2026Devdiscourse

Reuters Science News Summary

The move comes as European governments accelerate investment in space-enabled defence after Russia's invasion of Ukraine highlighted the importance of real-time targeting ‌and battlefield awareness. Scientists unravel the history of cotton domestication Cotton, the world's most profitable ‌nonfood crop, is used more than any other natural fiber. Scientists have now unraveled the domestication history of this important species - called Gossypium hirsutum, or upland ⁠cotton - with some genomic sleuthing.

powerMay 19, 2026Bloomberg

China Tackles Deflation, With Trump’s Help

For all China’s pointed criticism of the Iran war, it hasn’t been without advantage for the world’s second-largest economy. President Xi Jinping has been wrestling for years with a pernicious foe: deflation. The conflict has given prices at home a much-needed lift, one that Beijing must wish isn’t transitory. It’s a welcome development in an otherwise dour outlook.