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Russian plague lab researcher dies of pneumonia of ‘unknown’ origin, nearly 200 under observation- Plague bacteria Yersinia pestis breaks free of lab in Russia, White House monitoring suspected outbreak after laboratory worker dies: Here is what happened
- Russia plague scare: ‘Dangerous infection’ that killed one may have been released after researcher broke a test tube. Here’s what we know
- A tiny ceramic jug buried nearly 600 years ago in Russia held more than 2,600 silver coins. Archaeologists have a chilling theory about why its wealthy owner never returnedA small ceramic jug discovered in Russia's Kolomna has revealed more than 2,600 silver coins buried nearly 600 years ago. The remarkable ho...03 Sep, 2026, 06.51 PM IST
- In 1991, the Soviets abandoned anthrax island, a bioweapon facility which still has over 90% chance of killing people decades after its creationVozrozhdeniye Island served as a Soviet biological weapons testing site for decades. Weaponized anthrax spores left behind remain a dangero...30 Jul, 2026, 12.45 PM IST
- On This Day in History, June 7: Mahatma Gandhi train incident, Vatican City's creation, Battle of Midway, Harry Potter's stage debut, Boeing 777's intro and many more eventsOn This Day in History, June 7, the world witnessed several landmark events that shaped politics, warfare, sports and social change. The da...06 Jun, 2026, 11.41 PM IST
- The Saudi oil pipeline the world didn’t know it neededSaudi Arabia's East-West pipeline is now crucial for global oil flow. The vital waterway, Strait of Hormuz, is closed. This 1,200-kilometer...23 Mar, 2026, 07.13 AM IST
- Dengue, monkeypox, abnormal Covid-19 vaccine coverage: Health threats which are in store in 2024New health threats are plaguing 2024, with the emergence of the JN. 1 coronavirus strain, mosquito carrier diseases, monkeypox, as well as ...02 Jan, 2024, 10.12 PM IST
- Russia and Ukraine trade aerial attacks as Zelenskyy makes another move against corruptionRussia has fired missiles at western Ukraine, killing an eight-year-old boy, according to local officials. There have also been reports of ...11 Aug, 2023, 07.38 PM IST
- The Fed has paused. How long will Europe's central bank keep raising rates in a shaky economy?The European Central Bank is expected to raise interest rates by a quarter-percentage point on Thursday as inflation continues to plague co...15 Jun, 2023, 02.24 PM IST
- From sneakers to Teslas, China lockdowns upend global supply chainsThe full significance of China’s Covid restrictions has yet to be seen as lockdowns continue in Shanghai and other cities shut to contain s...14 May, 2022, 10.04 AM IST
- Indian vs. Black: Vigilante killings upend a South African townSouth Africa was convulsed this summer by some of its worst civil unrest since the end of apartheid.05 Sep, 2021, 03.57 PM IST
- In COVID-19 hangover, as more around world get vaccinated, fewer give bloodThe Korean Medical Association (KMA) has launched a blood drive, starting with doctors themselves, warning that patients in need of urgent ...20 Aug, 2021, 01.18 PM IST
- Covid, pandemic and lockdown: How 2020 changed the worldIn the last 12 months, the novel coronavirus has paralysed economies, devastated communities and confined nearly four billion people to the...27 Dec, 2020, 07.28 AM IST
- Concerned over how quickly COVID-19 cases are rising in India: Indian-origin expertIndia on Sunday saw a record single-day spike of 15,413 new COVID-19 cases, taking the country's infection tally over the 4 lakh-mark, whil...21 Jun, 2020, 11.54 AM IST
- Recalling history's 10 deadliest diseases that came before the coronavirusBefore the coronavirus, the human race has had to deal with various epidemics and pandemics across the centuries. Many of them have claimed...01 Mar, 2020, 02.36 PM IST
- Say no to hugs and kisses: Health authorities advice against PDA amidst coronavirus outbreakEpidemiologists say limiting contact could help slow the march of the disease.26 Feb, 2020, 05.00 PM IST
- The missing phenomenon of locust attacksWhether in real life news or films it seems that earthquakes, hurricanes, tsunamis, volcanoes, floods, blizzards, epidemics and nearly ever...03 Nov, 2017, 11.24 PM IST
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