Why Indian-origin Jay Bhattacharya’s dual health roles has Washington worried | World News

Jay Bhattacharya now sits at the apex of American public health. As director of the National Institutes of Health, he already oversees the country’s biomedical research agenda. Now, as acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, he temporarily controls the nation’s disease surveillance and response machinery as well. The unusual consolidation of…

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Is the hottest place on Earth blooming? Wildflowers bloom in California’s Death Valley after record winter rains in 2026 | World News

Source: National Park Service Southern California’s winter has felt unusually wet this year. Storm after storm rolled in, soaking cities and even the driest desert valleys. Now that moisture is starting to show its impact in a quieter, more colourful way. Wildflowers are popping up across desert landscapes that often look harsh and lifeless. Visitors…

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Firoz Merchant: UAE-based Indian Philanthropist who has helped release over 20,000 prisoners since 2008 | World News

Each Ramadan, hundreds of inmates walk free in the UAE after their debts are cleared. Behind many of those releases is Dubai-based Indian businessman Firoz Merchant, whose long-running initiative to assist insolvent prisoners has now grown to include direct financial support for cancer patients struggling with rising medical costs.This year’s campaign reflects a broader humanitarian…

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UAE rolls out 3-year academic calendar: Key dates, mid-term breaks and final school days explained | World News

UAE approved a three-year academic calendar covering 2026 to 2029 for public and private schools/Image: File Parents, pupils and school leaders across the UAE now have clarity well in advance.. The Ministry of Education has approved the academic calendar for the next three school years, covering 2026–2027, 2027–2028 and 2028–2029, setting fixed start dates, term…

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No balloons allowed: Kuwait issues strict guidelines for National Day 2026 celebrations | World News

Kuwait Municipality banned balloons and warned against littering ahead of February 25 National Day celebrations/Representative Image As Kuwait prepares to mark its national celebrations on 25 February, authorities have issued a clear message: celebrate with pride, but do so responsibly. Kuwait Municipality has urged residents to ensure that public festivities reflect civic awareness, respect for…

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