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The deadly Ebola outbreak in DR Congo is rapidly spreading in spite of accelerating public health measures, the World Health Organization (WHO) said Friday. The outbreak, which began in mid-May, is caused by the Bundibugyo strain of the virus for which there is not yet a vaccine or specific treatmen

Deputy FM Khatibzadeh tells Al Jazeera diplomacy is way forward, but US must ensure Israel stops attacks on Lebanon.

Corporate Japan warns of new normal for supply chains after US-Iran deal

China's tobacco monopoly warns of profit hit from reduced US leaf imports

China says Australia has reached beef quota, triggering 55% tariff

Gulf airlines get back to business as flights near pre-war levels Reuters

For US Vice President JD Vance, Iran talks could shape political rise Reuters

Oil gained on Friday as planned negotiations between the US and Iran were delayed and tanker traffic out of the Persian Gulf slowed.

Pentagon tells US lawmakers it needs $80 billion for Iran war and other bills, WSJ reports Reuters

Switzerland says US-Iran talks planned for Friday are off Reuters