Belize Reports 8 Measles Cases, Urges Public Vigilance Amid Regional Health Alert
BELIZE - The Belize Ministry of Health and Wellness is urging residents to remain vigilant following a rise in measles cases linked to international travel and recently identified infections within the country.
Rotary Expands Haiti Water Initiative Aiming To Reach 70,000 People By 2030
HAITI - Rotary International is expanding a major water and sanitation initiative in Haiti titled "collaboration for sustainable water and sanitation systems in Haiti" the project seeks to improve access to clean water, sanitation and hygiene services for approximately 70,000 people across multiple communities by 2030.
Putin and Xi Hail Growing Energy Trade at Their Meeting in Beijing
BEIJING, CHINA - Putin and Xi oversaw the signing of more than 40 cooperation agreements in areas such as trade, technology and media exchanges on Wednesday.
More Die of Suspected Ebola as W.H.O Warns That Numbers Will Rise Further
AFRICA - The World Health Organization says there have now been 600 suspected cases of Ebola and 139 suspected deaths, with numbers expected to rise further given the time taken to detect the virus.
Caribbean Urged to Accelerate AI Workforce Training as Digital Economy Expands
CARIBBEAN - Caribbean countries are being urged to accelerate workforce training and education in artificial intelligence, as US-based institution, DeVry University, says it is expanding its AI-focused education initiative throughout the Caribbean through its bridge to brilliance program, which is marking its first anniversary.
Putin and Xi Hail Growing Energy Trade at Their Meeting in Beijing
BEIJING - Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin hailed their strategic ties and growing energy trade as they met in Beijing on Wednesday.
Caribbean Urged to Accelerate AI Workforce Training as Digital Economy Expands
THE CARIBBEAN - Caribbean countries are being urged to accelerate workforce training and education in artificial intelligence.
W.H.O. Declares Ebola Outbreak In Congo, Uganda An Emergency Of International Concern
AFRICA - Medical personnel were rushing on Monday to the frontlines of a new Ebola outbreak in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
Hantavirus-Stricken Cruise Ship Docks In The Netherlands For Disinfection
THE NETHERLANDS - The cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak has docked at the Dutch port of Rotterdam for disinfection.
China’s Xi Warns Trump That Differences Over Taiwan Could Lead to Conflict
BEIJING, CHINA - China's Xi Jinping warned President Donald Trump on Thursday that their two countries could clash over Taiwan if the issue is not handled properly, which is an unusually harsh admonition that stood in contrast to the American leader's praise for his counterpart.