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NewsDesk MC April 21, 2026April 21, 2026 behavioural insights, BRIDGE approach, Cambodia, community engagement, COVID-19 response, emergency communication, health systems, influenza preparedness, infodemic management, international health regulations, Lao PDR, Mekong countries, Misinformation, pandemic preparedness, PIP Framework, public health communication, RCCE, risk communication, social listening, tonga, Viet Nam, Western Pacific Region, who, WHO programmes

Western Pacific Countries Strengthen Infodemic Response Through Evidence-Based Communication Systems

“An infodemic can be managed when we listen to communities, act on evidence and respond with consistency before misinformation takes

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Eastern Mediterranean Builds Integrated Respiratory Surveillance Despite Conflict Pressures

“Collective preparedness and sustained investment are enabling even fragile health systems to detect, respond and contribute to global respiratory threat

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Russia Claims 1,700 sq km Gains in Ukraine as Fighting Intensifies in Donbas

Moscow — Russia has captured 1,700 square kilometres of territory in Ukraine so far this year and is advancing toward

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U.S. Signals Optimism on Iran Talks as Ceasefire Deadline Nears

Islamabad— The United States said it was optimistic that peace talks with Iran would proceed in Pakistan this week, while

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Mughal-Era Pigeon Rearing Tradition Endures in Delhi’s Old Quarters

New Delhi— A centuries-old tradition of pigeon-rearing dating back to the Mughal era continues to survive in pockets of New

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Deadly Tank Misfire in Japan Kills Three During Military Drill

Tokyo— Three soldiers were killed and one injured on Tuesday after a tank’s ammunition misfired during a military exercise at

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Tourist Shot Dead, 13 Hurt in Gunfire at Mexico’s Teotihuacan Site

Mexico City — A Canadian woman was killed and 13 people were injured on Monday when a gunman opened fire

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Father Kills Eight Children in Louisiana Domestic Shooting

SHREVEPORT — A man shot dead eight children, including seven of his own, in a domestic violence attack in Shreveport

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Iranian Extradited to U.S. Over Alleged Military Sonar Smuggling Scheme

Seattle — An Iranian national indicted in 2014 on charges of illegally exporting military sonar equipment from the United States

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U.S. Extends A-10 “Warthog” Service Life to 2030 Amid Iran Conflict

Washington — The U.S. Air Force will extend the operational life of its A-10 “Warthog” attack aircraft to 2030, Air

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