Category: News
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WHO prequalifies first Mpox vaccine in an effort to contain outbreaks
The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially prequalified the MVA-BN vaccine as the first vaccine against mpox, marking a significant milestone in global public health efforts to combat the ongoing outbreaks. ⁰The prequalification approval will streamline the vaccine’s availability in areas hardest hit by mpox, particularly in Africa, and facilitate…
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Russia and China launch massive “Ocean-2024” drills amid rising U.S. tensions
Russia launched massive naval and air drills on September 10, 2024, known as “Ocean-2024,” involving over 400 naval vessels, at least 120 military aircraft, and upwards of 90,000 troops. The exercise includes forces from China and will run until September 16, with at least 15 countries invited to observe. Chinese…
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U.S. and Philippines conclude Tempest Wind 2024 counterterrorism exercise
The Philippines and the United States have successfully wrapped up the Tempest Wind 2024 (TW24) interagency counterterrorism exercise, held in the Philippines. Designed as a crisis action mission rehearsal, TW24 focused on contingency operations and assessed both nations’ ability to plan, coordinate, and execute counterterrorism strategies under current policies and…
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U.S. intelligence reveals Russia’s escalating interference in election favoring Trump
As Election Day approaches, U.S. intelligence officials revealed on September 6, 2024 that Russia is significantly ramping up its election interference activities, specifically targeting efforts to help former President Donald Trump defeat Vice President Kamala Harris. The Kremlin is employing more sophisticated tactics, including using both unwitting and “witting” Americans,…
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