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Geopolitics

Major boost to India’s healthcare: PM Modi rolls out nationwide HPV vaccination drive

Times of India – World · India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the nationwide HPV Vaccination Programme in Ajmer, Rajasthan, targeting 14-year-old girls to prevent cervical cancer. The…

Geopolitics

Ramadan in Yemen’s Aden: Optimism dimmed by tensions and shortages

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Yemeni government makes strides stabilising Aden, yet shortages and clashes reveal continued fragility during Ramadan.

Geopolitics

Germany is aging and shrinking much faster than expected

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The latest forecasts predict a sharp decline in the population. One reason is that too few children are being born. Immigration, even in greater numbers, will …

Geopolitics

Near-blind Rohingya refugee found dead after border patrol release

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Nurul Amin Shah Alam, a nearly-blind Rohingya refugee, was found dead days after US Border Patrol agents released him.

Geopolitics

Suicide forum found to be in breach of Online Safety Act after failing to block UK users

The Guardian – World · Europe

Ofcom says that after provisional ruling it could apply to courts to demand internet providers stop access to siteA suicide forum linked to deaths in Britain h…

Geopolitics

Dissatisfaction with life in UK unchanged since Covid, official data shows

The Guardian – World · Europe

Average life satisfaction still below pre-pandemic peak despite improving economic outlook, reports ONSThe proportion of people in the UK who feel dissatisfied…

Geopolitics

Smear Campaigns Against Gaza’s Doctors

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Al Jazeera’s Yasmeen Aboujabal looks at how smear campaigns are being used to discredit Palestinian health workers.

Geopolitics

Science of sex and gender being misrepresented by Trump officials, experts warn

The Guardian – World · Europe

Scientists say crackdown on gender-affirming care could have impact on healthcare of all AmericansAs more health systems end gender-affirming care for patients…

Geopolitics

Rising anger over ‘lop-sided’ and ‘immoral’ US health funding pacts with African countries

The Guardian – World · Europe

Zimbabwe refuses to sign agreement and Kenya faces a court case over data sharing as new aid deals come under scrutinyA series of bilateral health agreements b…

Geopolitics

EU states told to use existing fund for safe abortions after citizens' petition

BBC News – World · Europe

The European Commission stops short of creating a new funding facility to enable women to travel for safe abortions.

Geopolitics

NSW government denies ‘covering up’ deadly fungal outbreak at major hospital

The Guardian – World · Europe

Health minister says cluster of infections at Sydney’s Royal Prince Alfred hospital was not publicised to avoid ‘unnecessarily scaring people’ The New South Wa…

Geopolitics

Indian young adults rank lowly 60th in 84-nation mental health study

Times of India – World · India

- India's young adults ranked 60th out of 84 countries in mental well-being (2025 report). - Report part of global mental health study tracking mental well-b…

Geopolitics

Young Europeans still drawn to tobacco — WHO report

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The World Health Organization has warned its European region is likely to have the highest rates of tobacco use in the world by 2030, driven by women and young…

Geopolitics

Drop in overseas workers is ‘car crash’ for UK hospitals and care homes, say experts

The Guardian – World · Europe

Care roles hit particularly hard by UK’s lurch to the right on migration, according to analysis of Home Office dataHospitals and care homes in the UK face “an …

Geopolitics

EU opens up funding to guarantee abortion rights across bloc

The Guardian – World · Europe

Women from countries with near-total bans on terminations will be given help to access services elsewhereEU states will be able to tap into a social fund to he…

Geopolitics

Albania: Femicide cases expose gaps in protection system

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Between 2021 and 2023, 24 cases of femicide were recorded in Albania. While institutional measures to protect women have been stepped up, experts say a faster …

Geopolitics

Almost 8,000 migrants died or vanished on routes in 2025: UN

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Thousands of people died or went missing along global migration routes last year, the UN migration agency has reported. Deaths in the Mediterranean rose sharpl…

Geopolitics

Record number of rough sleepers in England last year, official figures show

The Guardian – World · Europe

An estimated 4,793 people slept rough in tents, doorways or parks on single night in autumn – up 3% year on yearRecord numbers of people slept rough on the str…

Geopolitics

Number of young people in UK not in work or education rises closer to 1m

The Guardian – World · Europe

Number of Neets climbs to 957,000, up 11,000 on previous quarter, ONS says, driven by rise among young womenThe number of young people in the UK not working or…

Geopolitics

Near-blind Rohingya refugee dies after US agents left him far from home

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Nurul Amin Shah Alam, 56, was a nearly blind Rohingya refugee from Rakhine state in Myanmar, family members said.

Geopolitics

‘Worst is yet to come’: Hong Kong’s early childhood sector hit hard by funding cuts

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong’s early childhood education sector will receive its lowest level of subsidy in more than a decade as the number of preschools falls to a 13-year low,…

Geopolitics

US: Trump administration pauses Minnesota health funds

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

US Vice President JD Vance has announced a halt in Medicaid health payments to Minnesota, a day after President Donald Trump put him in charge of a "war on fra…

Geopolitics

Blaring sirens on smartphones to warn Australians of major disasters under emergency alerts overhaul

The Guardian – World · Europe

Alerts to be sent for bushfires, floods, biosecurity threats and other events which put lives at riskFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet …

Geopolitics

Toxic trade in Mumbai: Vendors caught applying rat poison to fruits in Malad

Times of India – World · India

Two fruit vendors in Malad were arrested for applying rat poison to fruits, claiming it was to deter rodents. Citizens caught them in the act and alerted the p…

Geopolitics

NHS maternity units often cover up harmful errors in childbirth, report finds

The Guardian – World · Europe

Damning inquiry into services in England reveals falsification of medical records after ‘negligent’ careWhat is the national maternity and neonatal investigati…

Geopolitics

What is the national maternity and neonatal investigation and why was it launched?

The Guardian – World · Europe

From racism to staff shortages, the interim report found a host of deep-rooted issues affecting women and babiesNHS maternity units often cover up harmful erro…

Geopolitics

UAE urgently recalls 4 health products: What every consumer must know

Times of India – World · India

UAE health authorities have urgently recalled four products, including three supplements and one medical item, due to serious safety concerns like unapproved i…

Geopolitics

Displaced Sudanese women caught up in war suffer wretched Ramadan

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Women in Sudan’s Al-Sarraf camp face hunger and disease during a desperate holy month.

Geopolitics

Zimbabwe rejects 'lopsided' US health aid deal over data concerns

BBC News – World · Europe

Access to biological samples raised flags for Zimbabwe as the US did not want to share the benefits of its research.

Geopolitics

Wellness influencer picked by Trump for surgeon general faces Senate grilling

The Guardian – World · Europe

Critics concerned as Casey Means, aligned with RFK Jr on vaccine stance, does not have active medical licenceCasey Means, Donald Trump’s nominee for surgeon ge…

Geopolitics

US accused of ‘shameless exploitation’ over proposed Zambian health aid deal

The Guardian – World · Europe

Leaked draft of $1bn memorandum of understanding reveals mandatory targets, sharing of data, and reported access to mining concessionsThe US has been accused o…

Geopolitics

Madhya Pradesh shocker: Minor delivers baby while writing Class 10 board exam

Times of India – World · India

A Class 10 student in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar district gave birth in an examination centre's washroom during her Mathematics board paper. She experienced severe …

Geopolitics

Saudi Arabia bans poultry imports from 40 countries including India amid health concerns

Times of India – World · India

Saudi Arabia has implemented extensive import bans on poultry and table eggs from 40 countries due to ongoing disease concerns, primarily avian influenza. An a…

Geopolitics

China’s Xi Jinping declares defeat of extreme poverty in 2021 – SCMP archive

South China Morning Post – World · China

This article was first published on February 26, 2021. By Mimi Lau Xi claims victory in eliminating extreme poverty China has declared com­plete suc­cess in el…

Geopolitics

Half of Britons avoid calling GP when they are ill, survey finds

The Guardian – World · Europe

Most believe they will struggle to get an appointment, with over a quarter choosing to manage ailment themselvesAlmost half the public delay or avoid contactin…

Geopolitics

India to launch HPV vax drive for 14-year-old girls this month

Times of India – World · India

- Senior Assistant Editor at The Times of India with 18-year narrative journalism career. - Specializes in health and heritage reporting, simplifying complex…

Geopolitics

Tendulkar becomes global champion for road safety cause

Times of India – World · India

- Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar released a video supporting road safety campaigns. - Joined celebrities designated 'G.' as advocates. - Campaign aims to …

Geopolitics

Centre declares war on cervical cancer, to launch nationwide HPV vaccination drive

Times of India – World · India

- TOI News Desk operates 24/7 with a dedicated team delivering current, comprehensive news globally. - Committed to excellence, they gather, verify, and pres…

Geopolitics

Maria Shriver shares deatails on Eric Dane's health struggles

Times of India – World · India

Veteran journalist Maria Shriver is mourning the death of 'Grey’s Anatomy' star Eric Dane, who has passed away following his courageous fight with ALS.

Startups

‘Gut’ your health: How Leucine Rich Bio uses microbiome science to personalise preventive healthcare

Your Story · India

From at-home microbiome testing to personalised diets and drug discovery ambitions, Bengaluru-based deeptech startup Leucine Rich Bio is shifting healthcare fr…

Geopolitics

Self-styled China doctors nabbed for performing ‘bloodletting therapy’ to ‘remove’ evil energy

South China Morning Post – World · China

The authorities in Shanghai have arrested a group of self-styled doctors who carried out “bloodletting therapy” claiming it would remove “evil energy” from peo…

Geopolitics

Channel 4’s Dirty Business is a clarion call to nationalise the water industry

The Guardian – World · Europe

As the drama shows, private firms no longer able to pollute the coast of England of Wales just switched to rivers instead There is a moment in Channel 4’s dram…

Geopolitics

Bird flu outbreaks in parts of Japan, Denmark trigger Hong Kong poultry bans

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong authorities have banned poultry meat and products from parts of Japan and Denmark following reports of outbreaks of highly pathogenic strains of bird…

Geopolitics

Analysts: Media neglects hunger crises

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Not enough media or political attention is given to grave hunger crises in the Global South, according to analysts. Reports also say far more is spent on weapo…

Geopolitics

Over 600 migrants die trying to cross Mediterranean so far in 2026, UN says

The Guardian – World · Europe

Deadliest start to a year in more than a decade, according to the International Organization for Migration A least 606 people trying to reach Europe in search …

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