The patient was over the age of 65 and was reported to have underlying medical conditions, said the department, adding that the patient contracted H5N1 after exposure to a combination of a non-commercial backyard flock and wild birds.
Seoul: South Korea has confirmed its 20th case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) this winter season, detected at an egg farm in Gyeonggi Province. The case was reported from a layer poultry farm in Yeoju, approximately 65 kilometers east of Seoul, with authorities taking swift action to contain the outbreak. In response to the.
Since then, the Israeli war in Gaza has killed 45,805 Palestinians and injured 109,064 others, according to the latest update released by Gaza's health authorities on Sunday.
Balochistan: The Baloch Liberation Army’s (BLA) “Fidayee unit” have claimed to kill around 47 Pakistani soldiers and injured 30 soldiers in a suicide attack on a Pakistani army convoy near Balochistan’s Turbat on Saturday. In a statement, BLA spokesperson Jeeyand Baloch said that the attack took place in the Behman area, which is located some.
Pakistan: Around 11 Pakistan soldiers have been killed while dozens have been injured after following the attack which targeted a bus carrying soldiers in Balochistan’s Turbat, reports said. Reports said that the blast occurred in a suburban area, striking a convoy travelling from Karachi to Kech on Saturday. According to officials, the convoy consisted of.
Ukraine: The Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has asked to increase sanctions on Russia after he claimed that Ukraine was attacked by 103 Shahed drones and over 600 drone strikes in the last week along with several guided aerial bombs and missiles which comprise of over 50,000 components sourced from across the world. The president in.
Seoul: South Korea’s wider Seoul area and the eastern Gangwon region experienced significant snowfall on Sunday, leading authorities to elevate weather alerts and prepare for potential disruptions. Fortunately, no major damage has been reported. As of noon, some parts of Seoul had received approximately 6 centimeters of snow, prompting the mobilization of about 5,245 personnel.
Singapore: In Singapore, approximately 35 residents were evacuated early Sunday morning after a fire broke out in an unoccupied three-story semi-detached house in the eastern region. The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) received the alert around 12:45 a.m. and dispatched firefighters from Kallang and Paya Lebar Fire Stations. Upon arrival, they found the fire consuming.
Coventry (UK): In a remarkable demonstration of compassion and community engagement, the Gurdwara Baba Vadhbag Singh Ji Charitable Trust (BVS Charity) in Coventry has made a notable difference this festive season. Established by Kulvinder Singh, the charity is dedicated to assisting those in need worldwide, with a special emphasis on preventing child hunger, particularly during.
Gaza: According to reports from the Hamas-controlled media office in Gaza, Israeli airstrikes and shelling have killed at least 184 people over the past three days, with 94 airstrikes recorded. The media office described the situation as “dangerous and brutal,” emphasizing that the strikes are targeting unarmed civilians and residential areas, particularly in Gaza City..
Quetta: A suicide bombing targeting a passenger van and a police vehicle in Balochistan has resulted in the deaths of at least eight security personnel and injured over 40 others, most of whom were also members of the security forces. The attack, attributed to the separatist group Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), took place in the.
