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Deadly fire at South Korea battery maker due to quality failure

Aug 24, 2024

Seoul [South Korea], August 24: A fire at a South Korean lithium battery maker in June that killed 23 people occurred as the company raced to produce batteries to meet a deadline without taking action to address signs of dangerous quality failures, police said on Friday.

Indonesia court finds drugmakers at fault over toxic cough syrup, awards parents

Aug 24, 2024

Gabon records first mpox case

Aug 24, 2024

UN expresses concern over increasing tensions, armed mobilisation in Tripoli

Aug 24, 2024

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WHO warns of new wave of cholera epidemic in Sudan

Aug 24, 2024

Geneva [Switzerland], August 24: The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned of the consequences of a new wave of cholera outbreaks in Sudan due to factors such as floods, water...

Nepal: 14 dead after Indian pilgrim bus plunges into river

Aug 24, 2024

Kathmandu [Nepal], August 24: Fourteen people died and 16 were injured after a bus carrying dozens of pilgrims from India plunged into a river in Nepal, authorities said Friday.

Israeli attacks kill at least 42 in Gaza

Aug 24, 2024

Gaza [Palestine], August 24: Medical sources on Thursday said at least 42 people were killed since dawn in Gaza as the Israeli military stepped up operations in Deir el-Balah in...