Israeli Troops Raid Southwest Syria Villages, Interrogate Shepherds, Detain Farm Worker

CDC Raises Ebola Response To Highest Level As Outbreak Grows Authored by Kimberley Hayek via The Epoch Times, The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has activated its highest-level emergency response to the growing Ebola outbreak in central Africa caused by the rare Bundibugyo strain, as the agency says that the risk of spread within the United States remains low. The move to Level 1 activation, signifying the most severe health crises, comes as the outbreak, which is now in its second month, has infected more than 1,200 people in Congo,...

Australia Considers Emergency Powers To Protect Domestic Gas Supply Authored by Tsvetana Paraskova via OilPrice.com, Australia’s government intends to consider using emergency powers to protect domestic natural gas supply in case of a shortfall on its east coast in the third quarter of 2026. The potential consideration of using such powers would be part of the steps the Albanese Government is taking to secure domestic gas supplies for Australian households and industry as the Middle East conflict disrupts global energy markets. Australian Minister for Resources, Madeleine King, has given notice of her intention to consider...

WHO Defends Childhood Vaccination Schedules After Trump Order Authored by Jack Phillips via The Epoch Times, The World Health Organization (WHO) on Aug. 11 defended its immunization guidelines after President Donald Trump issued an order to change the childhood vaccination schedule to space out the shots. A health worker prepares a vaccine in Texas in a file image. Ronaldo Schemidt/AFP via Getty Images On Aug. 10, Trump signed an order to recommend administering the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine in three shots during separate visits. The combined MMR shot is commonly given...