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Asia Tightens Airport Screening as Nipah Virus Concerns Rise

  Airport health authorities wearing protective masks monitor passengers from international flights arriving at Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Bangkok, Thailand, amid reports of a Nipah outbreak. Airports across Asia are stepping up health surveillance as several countries respond to renewed concerns over the Nipah virus following confirmed cases in India. The virus, known for its high fatality rate and potential for human‑to‑human transmission, has prompted authorities to reintroduce precautionary screening measures to limit cross‑border spread. Health officials in Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Nepal, and Taiwan have implemented temperature checks, health declarations, and targeted monitoring of passengers arriving from affected regions. While the number of confirmed cases remains limited, the severity of the virus has led governments to act swiftly. Nipah virus infections are rare but dangerous, with symptoms ranging from fever and headaches to severe respir...
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Tragedy Strikes: Israeli Airstrike on Gaza School Claims 80 Lives

 

In a devastating incident, an Israeli airstrike targeted a school-turned-shelter in Gaza City, resulting in the loss of at least 80 lives. Palestinian health authorities reported the casualties, making it one of the deadliest strikes in the ongoing 10-month conflict between Israel and Hamas. The Israeli military claimed that the strike hit a Hamas command center within the school, but evidence remains elusive. 

The Tabeen school, like many others in Gaza, had been providing refuge for displaced civilians forced to flee their homes due to the war. The tragedy unfolded during early morning prayers, catching people unaware and causing unimaginable suffering. The victims included women, children, and the elderly. 

As the world grapples with the human toll of this conflict, we must continue to seek peace and humanitarian solutions to prevent further loss of life.

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