It’s been only 3 years since WHO, the World Health Organization, officially declared the end of the Covid-19 public health emergency. Yet, the recent outbreak of the Nipah virus once again solidly reminds us of the threat of disease outbreaks. Nipah virus, marking a fatality rate of 40 to 75%, was first identified in 1998 by local pig farmers in Malaysia. Ever since, it has occasionally made outbreaks in nearby countries, including the recent 2026 outbreak in India. The virus

What's Happening? Donald Trump has restarted his push to bring Greenland under U.S. control. He argues that the U.S. should either buy Greenland from Denmark or take it using other means if necessary. Trump has even threatened tariffs on European countries (Denmark, Germany, France, UK) if a deal isn’t reached. Greenland is part of the Kingdom of Denmark, but essentially runs its own government. It is not for sale, and both Greenlandic and Danish leaders have firmly rejected

The conflict between the Trump administration and the state of Minnesota centers on immigration enforcement and the role of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The situation began when the Trump administration increased ICE activity in Minnesota, especially in the Minneapolis–Saint Paul area. Federal agents were sent into the state to carry out immigration arrests, which led to protests, legal challenges, and strong reactions from state and local leaders. Minnesot