New Ebola Outbreak in Congo
A fresh outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus has flared up in the Democratic Republic of Congo, a country that was already contending with the world’s largest measles epidemic, as well as the coronavirus.
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Glimmer of hope for world’s rarest primate
The discovery of a new breeding pair raises hope for the survival of the world’s rarest primate, the Hainan Gibbon.
Al-Aqsa Mosque reopens after more than 2 months
But the Jordan-appointed council also imposed some precautionary measures to reduce the risk of contagion at Islam’s third-holiest site. Worshippers must wear face masks and bring personal prayer rugs should they wish to pray in the mosque or on the grounds.
Cannabis was used in ancient Israelite ceremony, researchers find
The first evidence of cannabis being used by ancient Israelites has been discovered after researchers found well-preserved cannaboid residue on an altar of a shrine in an ancient Israelite temple, according to a study published in the Journal of the Institute of Tel Aviv University.
U.S. sends Brazil 2 million doses of hydroxychloroquine
The United States has supplied Brazil with 2 million doses of hydroxychloroquine for use against the coronavirus, the two governments said on Sunday, despite medical warnings about risks associated with the anti-malaria drug.
„Let’s just live day by day now” – an exclusive interview with actress Szonja Oroszlán
Szonja Oroszlán had a magical actress career in Hungary that started in 2002. A day after she had earned her diploma at the University of Theatre and Film Arts, Budapest, she started to shoot in a movie Kind of America (Valami Amerika). The film turned into one of the biggest Hungarian comedy box-office successes of […]
Hungary supports Palestinian Christians
The Hungarian government has earmarked 20,000 euros to support Palestinian Christians in the West Bank at the time of the coronavirus pandemic, the head of Hungary’s Representative Office in Ramallah said.
Cambodia: the EU grants EUR 12.7 million to deliver safe, drinking water to some of Phnom Penh’s poorest neighbourhoods
The European Investment Bank secured a EUR 12.7 million grant from the European Union for the construction of the Bakheng Water Treatment Plant and 500km of water distribution network in the Cambodian capital, Phnom Penh.
First Lady Marks International Nurses Day
First Lady Anita Herczegh, marking International Nurses Day on Tuesday, thanked nurses for their work.
Russia’s Coronavirus Cases Surge Past 230K as Putin Eases National Lockdown
Russia confirmed 10,899 new coronavirus infections Tuesday, bringing the country’s official number of cases to 232,243.