Yemen’s Taiz faces deadly siege, as Shabwah death toll rises
Government forces launch major offensives across multiple Yemeni front lines as a tightening blockade threatens Taiz.
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Healthcare crisis escalating in Yemen’s besieged Taiz
Fighting between Yemen’s Houthis and the internationally recognised government is deepening the humanitarian crisis.
Published On 17 Oct 2026
Kenya records third Ebola case, linked to first patient who died
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A mother’s touch helps premature babies grow strong in Gaza
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