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- 1Ebola cases in DR Congo surpass 8,000, straining basic healthcare▼Ebola is hollowing out basic healthcare as Congo’s outbreak surpasses 8,000 cases
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has surpassed 8,000 cases, and health officials warn the epidemic is hollowing out the country's basic healthcare services. Resources and staff are being pulled toward the Ebola response, leaving routine care disrupted. The milestone is drawing fresh international attention to the scale and duration of the crisis in the region.
- 2Congo Ebola outbreak passes 8,000 confirmed cases▼More than 8,000 confirmed cases in Congo's Ebola outbreak
Health authorities report that more than 8,000 confirmed Ebola cases have now been recorded in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, marking a grim milestone in the ongoing outbreak. The tally underlines the scale of the epidemic and the continued pressure on medical teams working to contain the virus and treat patients in affected areas.
- 3Trump Threatens to 'Annihilate' Iran as Delegate Looks On▼Iran's Delegate Sits With Stone-Cold Stare as Trump Threatens To 'Annihilate' Country
President Donald Trump threatened to 'annihilate' Iran during remarks in New York, while Iran's delegate sat with a stone-cold stare. The stark moment, captured on camera, drew wide attention online, with viewers noting the delegate's unflinching expression as Trump issued one of his harshest public threats yet against the Islamic Republic amid escalating tensions.
- 4DR Congo Ebola emergency: Calls grow for humanitarian access▼DR Congo Ebola emergency: Calls grow for urgent humanitarian access
A new Ebola emergency in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is prompting calls from the United Nations and humanitarian organisations for urgent access to affected communities. Aid agencies say rapid, unimpeded access is essential to contain the outbreak, treat patients and deliver supplies, amid concerns that access restrictions could allow the virus to spread further.
- 5ACAPS reports on indirect humanitarian impacts of DRC Ebola outbreak▼Democratic Republic of the Congo: Current and anticipated indirect humanitarian impacts of the Ebola outbreak (ACAPS Thematic Report 28 September 2026)
ACAPS has released a thematic report assessing the current and anticipated indirect humanitarian impacts of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, dated 28 September 2026. The analysis examines how the epidemic is affecting livelihoods, services and access to needs beyond direct infection figures, and outlines likely future impacts to guide humanitarian response planning.
- 6North Korean Vice Foreign Minister Addresses UN General Assembly●Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs of Democratic People's Republic of Korea Addresses 81st Session of General Assembly Debate
A Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea addressed the general debate of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The speech was carried on the UN's official broadcast platform as part of the annual high-level debate, where member states set out their positions before the international body. Details of what the vice minister said were not provided.
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A new Chinese television series uses artificial intelligence to recreate the Red Army's Long March, the historic 1930s military retreat that became a founding myth of the People's Republic. According to China Daily, the production applies AI technology to bring historical scenes and figures vividly to life on screen. The series highlights how Chinese broadcasters are increasingly turning to AI tools in historical drama production.
- 8UN Security Council meets as DRC fighting persists despite peace deals●Security Council LIVE: DRC peace deals fail to halt fighting as Ebola deepens crisis The Security Council is meeting in
The UN Security Council is meeting in New York on Tuesday to discuss the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where clashes between government forces and M23 rebels continue in the east despite a series of peace agreements. The discussion comes as an Ebola outbreak deepens the humanitarian crisis in the region, compounding the displacement and suffering caused by the renewed fighting.
- 9WHO: Early care and oxygen key to Ebola survival in DRC●DRC: Early access to care and oxygen decisive for Ebola patients’ survival – WHO In the Democratic Republic of the Congo
The World Health Organization says early access to medical care and oxygen therapy is decisive for the survival of Ebola patients in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where health workers are battling the country's largest-ever Ebola outbreak. Responders face critical challenges in getting patients into care quickly, and WHO is stressing that rapid treatment dramatically improves outcomes.