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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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U.S. Naval Power Rises as Trump Warns Iran Over Nuclear Ambitions

                                            File photo: Anti-US billboard in Tehran

Tensions in the Middle East have sharpened after President Donald Trump announced that a large U.S. naval force is positioned near Iran. He described the deployment as an “armada,” emphasizing that the United States is prepared to respond swiftly if Iran continues advancing its nuclear program.

According to Trump, the show of force is intended to push Tehran back to the negotiating table for a stricter, more comprehensive agreement. He warned that Iran risks severe consequences if it refuses diplomacy, noting that the U.S. military presence in the region is stronger than in previous years.

Iran maintains that its nuclear activities are peaceful, but the renewed pressure has raised concerns among analysts who fear the situation could escalate if neither side steps back. The deployment underscores the fragile state of U.S.–Iran relations and the potential for miscalculation in an already volatile region.


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