February 7, 2026

Woman Dies of Nipah Virus in Bangladesh After Raw Date Palm Sap Consumption

A woman in northern Bangladesh died from Nipah virus in January. The virus, linked to bats and raw date palm sap, has also surfaced in India, prompting airport screenings across Asia. Health officials monitor contacts closely to prevent spread.

February 7, 2026

Australia Faces ‘Real Emergency’ as Illegal Ebikes Cause Injuries and Deaths

After illegal ebikes swarmed Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Australian government calls this a ‘real emergency’. Injuries and deaths linked to ebikes are rising fast. Authorities vow crackdown and stricter rules to stop the menace on the roads.

February 7, 2026

Voters with Disabilities Face Harsh Waits in West Bengal Electoral Roll Revision

Disabled voters in West Bengal struggle with long waits and stress during electoral roll hearings, despite Election Commission rules allowing home verification and exemption from physical hearings.

February 7, 2026

US Funding Cuts Threaten South Africa’s HIV Fight, Putting Millions at Risk

US aid cuts have slashed South Africa's HIV funding by hundreds of millions, forcing service gaps and endangering lives. Experts warn prevention and treatment suffer without global support.

February 7, 2026

Hong Kong Whistle-Blower Hailey Cheng Arrested for Alleged Doxxing in MediSafe Saga

Hailey Cheng, whistle-blower of a cheating scandal around the MediSafe medical app, has been arrested for allegedly doxxing. She admitted sharing personal information on social media. The app was developed by a student and raised privacy concerns.