Rare virus with 30% mortality detected in Hudson Valley; four US towns implement voluntary lockdown

The flow of aid into Gaza is expected to increase gradually, with 600 truckloads of aid, including fuel, allowed daily during the six-week ceasefire, according to International Rescue Committee chief David Miliband in London. The IRC is prioritizing water, sanitation, child protection, and healthcare in Gaza, emphasizing the importance of safe delivery amid security threats. Miliband also highlighted the need for sustained funding for a large-scale humanitarian response in Gaza, as global governments have shown...

The long ride from the international airport to Yogyakarta on the Indonesian island of Java offers a transition from rural rice-paddy plains to the bustling urban chaos of the city. Yogyakarta is a culturally rich and intellectually stimulating place, with a vibrant culinary scene featuring warungs serving traditional dishes and upscale restaurants offering classic Javanese cuisine. The city's UNESCO World Heritage site, the Cosmological Axis, showcases a blend of animist, Hindu, Buddhist, and Muslim beliefs,...

In the lead-up to President Donald Trump's second term inauguration, China made strategic overtures to U.S. allies like Japan and the European Union. A Japanese delegation visited China to stabilize relations, while a Chinese military delegation visited Japan to enhance understanding and trust. Both nations have been working to mend ties amid historical and territorial disputes, with high-level visits signaling a move towards détente. China also reached out to the EU, emphasizing their partnership and...

Sofia Yip is the Head of Brand and Gen Z Lab APAC Lead at Edelman Hong Kong, showcasing expertise in corporate reputation, crisis management, and brand marketing. Her strategic leadership has elevated Edelman's stature, securing key wins like the 2024 Hong Kong Airport Authority retail bond campaign. Yip also leads efforts in diversity, equity, and inclusion, mentors students at local universities, and has earned recognition on Campaign's 40 Under 40 list for her industry contributions....

South Korean shipowner HMM has sold two 2008-built MR product tankers for $20.5 million each to undisclosed buyers, following their significant buying spree last year. The company has additional MR product carriers on order at HD Hyundai Mipo and recently sold a 2010-built capsize bulker to Korea Line. HMM has ambitious expansion plans, with a massive investment to nearly double its container fleet and triple its tanker and dry bulk fleets by 2030. Full Article

Four men have been arrested for assaulting a disabled man at a market in Kemaman, Malaysia, after a video of the attack went viral, sparking outrage on social media. The victim, Ahmad Nor Al Faizan Jusoh, who has learning difficulties, was attacked by the suspects, including the vendor, who kicked him and smeared oily noodles on his face. Despite carrying a disability card and receiving no help from bystanders, Ahmad was targeted in the incident,...