Bangladesh arrests former minister and 15 others over alleged plot against interim government
Authorities in Bangladesh have arrested 16 people, including former minister Abdul Latif Siddique, on charges of attempting to topple the interim gove...
Austria has shut down nearly two dozen border crossings with Hungary and Slovakia in a bid to contain the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease, as authorities intensify checks and prepare for potential cases within the country.
Austria has closed around two dozen border crossings with Hungary and Slovakia in an effort to prevent the spread of foot-and-mouth disease following outbreaks in both neighboring countries.
The move comes after Slovakia declared a state of emergency on Tuesday, reporting cases on three farms. Hungary confirmed its first outbreak of the disease in 50 years on Wednesday, prompting the deployment of soldiers and the initiation of disinfection protocols near its borders with Slovakia and Austria.
Although foot-and-mouth disease poses no risk to humans, it is highly contagious among cloven-hoofed animals such as cattle, swine, sheep, and goats. Infected animals typically develop fever and painful mouth blisters, and outbreaks often result in livestock culls and trade restrictions.
Austrian health authorities have stepped up preventive measures at the few remaining open border crossings. Vehicles and pedestrians are required to pass over disinfectant mats to stop the virus from spreading. Police are also inspecting vehicles for meat products, which could carry the virus.
Officials stated that border forces are on heightened alert and are concentrating resources at crossing points for the duration of the emergency. Contingency plans are also being prepared in the event of a confirmed outbreak within Austria’s own livestock population.
A powerful eruption at Japan’s Shinmoedake volcano sent an ash plume more than 3,000 metres high on Sunday morning, prompting safety warnings from authorities.
According to the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ), a magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck the Oaxaca region of Mexico on Saturday.
The UK is gearing up for Exercise Pegasus 2025, its largest pandemic readiness test since COVID-19. Running from September to November, this full-scale simulation will challenge the country's response to a fast-moving respiratory outbreak.
A Polish Air Force pilot was killed on Thursday when an F-16 fighter jet crashed during a training flight ahead of the 2025 Radom International Air Show.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s Middle East Special Envoy, Steve Witkoff, met with Ukrainian officials in New York on Wednesday to discuss the ongoing peace process with Russia, sources said.
Authorities in Bangladesh have arrested 16 people, including former minister Abdul Latif Siddique, on charges of attempting to topple the interim government, local media reported Friday.
Kazakhstan and Tajikistan pledged to expand cooperation and strengthen regional stability during Kazakh Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu’s official visit to Dushanbe this week.
European Union defence ministers have backed plans to expand military training operations inside Ukraine after any ceasefire, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas confirmed on Friday.
Houthi Prime Minister Ahmed al-Rahawi was reportedly killed alongside several of his associates in the recent Israeli strikes in Yemen according to reports from local media.
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