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Ebola may have killed over 200 people in Congo as violence disrupts response
The latest Ebola outbreak in Congo has claimed more than 200 lives, with ongoing violence severely hampering containment and medical response efforts. Regional movement patterns and weak surveillance infrastructure have placed 10 neighboring African countries at elevated risk of spread. The combination of armed conflict and disease creates conditions where an already deadly outbreak can quickly become a regional crisis.
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Crude oil drops as US inches towards Iran deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Crude oil slid sharply at the week's open as progress in US-Iran nuclear talks raised the prospect of sanctions relief and a return of Iranian supply to global markets. Brent fell as much as 4.2 percent to $99.16 a barrel, extending last week's losses of over 5 percent, while WTI hovered near $92. Trump tempered expectations, warning the Strait of Hormuz blockade would hold until a deal is fully concluded and signaling he would not be rushed to the table.
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The world urgently needs a US-Iran deal now
A potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz — through which roughly a fifth of the world's oil supply flows — would send shockwaves through an already fragile global economy. Escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran have pushed that risk to its highest point in years. A negotiated deal is no longer just a diplomatic priority; it is an economic and geopolitical necessity.
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These are 5 of the main issues to be resolved in an Iran-US peace deal
Significant gaps remain between Washington and Tehran as nuclear negotiations push forward, with US and Iranian officials offering starkly different accounts of what a final agreement would actually require. The divergence spans core issues including uranium enrichment limits, sanctions relief, and verification mechanisms. How these fault lines are resolved — or aren't — will determine whether diplomacy holds or collapses entirely.
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Suspected Ebola cases top 900 in Congo: WHO chief
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has surpassed 900 suspected cases, according to the World Health Organization. The surge underscores the persistent threat posed by a virus that has claimed more than 15,000 lives across the continent over the past 50 years. Containment efforts remain critical as health officials race to prevent further spread in one of the world's most challenging outbreak environments.
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