The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo has risen to 3,075, with 1,354 deaths, according to recent government data.
The World Health Organization (WHO) declared last May that the outbreak of the virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda constituted an emergency and posed a risk to other countries, and assessed the risk of its regional spread as high.
Trump says deal reached to disarm Hamas, Israeli support for plan remains uncertain
US President Donald Trump said talks in Cairo between mediators and Hamas leaders on Thursday have led to a phased disarmament agreement in Gaza.
Kuwait says Iranian attack hits Chinese company building, kills one
Kuwait's Ministry of Defence said an Iranian attack targeted a building belonging to a Chinese company in the north of the country on Thursday, killing one worker and causing extensive material damage to the facility.
Indian federal police file charges against 13 over exam paper leaks
India's Central Bureau of Investigation has filed charges against 13 people in connection with leaked question papers for the national medical college entrance test, days after youth-led protests over the scandal forced the education minister to quit.
Egypt's Cabinet says preliminary probe finds drone behind Damietta Port vessel fire
A preliminary investigation by relevant authorities has found that a drone caused the fire involving two vessels at Damietta Port on Wednesday, Egypt's Cabinet said.
The UAE has strongly condemned the drone attack targeting two vessels at Damietta Port in Egypt on Wednesday.
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has directed scholarships for Serbian students to study at UAE universities.
Starting January 1, supermarkets across Abu Dhabi will not be allowed to display junk food at checkouts and "high-traffic locations" as authorities step up efforts to promote healthier food choices for the community.
