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Dengue fever cases surge in Vietnam’s capital Hanoi Hanoi, Sep 23 (IANS) Vietnam’s capital Hanoi has reported a sharp rise in dengue fever cases, with 258 new infections recorded from September 12 to 19, up from 190 cases in the previous week, local media reported. According to the Hanoi Centre for Disease Control, the city has identified 19 new outbreak clusters, bringing the total number of active hotspots to 33. Since the beginning of 2025, Hanoi has recorded 1,884 cases of dengue fever, down 42 per cent compared to the same period in 2024, reports Xinhua, quoting Vietnam News Agency.…

Sudan violence rages on as humanitarians battle cholera outbreak in Darfur: UN United Nations, Sep 23 (IANS) UN humanitarians reported a sharp deterioration in the humanitarian situation in El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur, while the United Nations and its partners battle a cholera outbreak across western Darfur. “Deadly attacks and fresh displacement compound the suffering of civilians,” said the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). “The violence continues to have a devastating impact on humanitarian response efforts.” The International Organisation for Migration said that about 7,500 people on Thursday and Friday fled the Abu Shouk…

South Korea: Ex-President Yoon’s bail hearing set for Friday Seoul, Sep 23 (IANS) A Seoul court will hold a hearing on former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s request for bail later this week, legal sources said on Tuesday. The hearing will be held at the Seoul Central District Court at 10:30 a.m. Friday after Yoon filed for bail last week, citing his right to defend himself and issues with his health. Yoon has been in custody since July when special counsel Cho Eun-suk’s team placed him under arrest a second time on charges related to his failed imposition of…

May new year usher in peace, prosperity: Prez Murmu’s ‘Rosh Hashanah’ greetings to Israel New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday conveyed warm ‘Rosh Hashanah’ greetings to her Israeli counterpart, Isaac Herzog, and to the global Jewish community, marking the beginning of the Jewish New Year. The festival, which is observed with prayers, traditional meals, and customs symbolising renewal and peace, holds deep cultural significance. In a post on X, President Murmu wrote, “Excellency Isaac Herzog, on behalf of the Government and people of India, I convey heartfelt Rosh Hashanah greetings to you and the Jewish community.…

As India gears up for their first home assignment of the World Test Championship (WTC) cycle, the selection drama surrounding Karun Nair and the possible inclusion of Devdutt Padikkal has dominated discussions. With the BCCI set to announce the squad for the two-match series against the West Indies, cricket enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating the lineup that could define India’s red-ball strategy at home. Karun Nair’s Second Chance Falls Short Add Zee News as a Preferred Source Karun Nair’s much-hyped return to international cricket during the England tour failed to ignite the promise fans had hoped for. The 33-year-old scored just…

Trump party leader’s ‘False Hindu God’ remark on Texas Hanuman statue sparks outrage Washington, Sep 23 (IANS) A Texas Republican leader has stirred controversy over remarks he made about a 90-foot statue of Lord Hanuman, installed in Sugar Land, Texas, known as the ‘Statue of Union’, which stands on the premises of the Shri Ashtalakshmi Temple and is one of the tallest Hindu monuments in the US. Alexander Duncan, a Republican figure in Texas and reportedly affiliated with the party of President Donald Trump, took to social media platform X to voice his objection to the statue. “Why are we…

Lucknow: After raising concerns over what it calls ‘Vote Chori’, or vote theft, the Congress party has launched a ‘Vote Rakshak’ campaign aimed at equipping its cadre to detect and report irregularities in voter lists.As part of the initiative to counter alleged manipulation of electoral rolls, the Congress has shortlisted five Lok Sabha constituencies where it lost by narrow margins: Jaipur Rural and Alwar (Rajasthan), Kanker (Chhattisgarh), Morena (Madhya Pradesh) and Basgaon (Uttar Pradesh). In these constituencies, one Vote Rakshak will be deployed for every 20 polling booths, translating to approximately 15-20 volunteers per assembly segment, and nearly 100 in…

US Jimmy Kimmel show to return after suspension over Charlie Kirk comments Los Angeles, Sep 23 (IANS) The popular US late-night talk show ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ will return to the American Broadcasting Company (ABC) on Tuesday, nearly a week after being suspended over remarks about the conservative activist and influencer Charlie Kirk’s killing, according to ABC parent the Walt Disney Company. “Last Wednesday, we made the decision to suspend production on the show to avoid further inflaming a tense situation at an emotional moment for our country,” said Disney in a statement on Monday. “We have spent the last days…

PAK vs SL: Pakistan and Sri Lanka will face off in the third match of the Super Four stage of the Asia Cup 2025 at the iconic Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Both teams enter this crucial encounter on the back of defeats, with Pakistan losing to India and Sri Lanka falling narrowly to Bangladesh. With a spot in the final still up for grabs, this game promises to be a high-stakes contest. PAK vs SL Weather Report The weather forecast in Abu Dhabi looks ideal for cricket, with no rain expected during the match. The maximum temperature is…

SLOVIANSK, Ukraine (AP) — Fall is expected to bring another grueling test for Ukraine’s armed forces as Russia intensifies its campaign to seize an eastern region, once Ukraine’s industrial heartland and a territory it has long sought to conquer. Russia now controls about 70% of the Donetsk region. Ukraine’s forces have been pushed back to a string of four cities that analysts have dubbed its “fortress belt,” where they’ve repelled Moscow’s efforts to seize the region for years. But shortages of troops, supplies and chaotic management are making it increasingly hard to resist Russia’s relentless pressure in the region.As the…