Africa CDC has confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in Congo’s remote Ituri province, reporting 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths so far. The toll and cases have been concentrated in Mongwalu and Rwampara health zones, with lab findings detecting Ebola in 13 of 20 samples tested. Officials say population movement driven by mining, ongoing insecurity, and cross-border proximity to Uganda and South Sudan raise fears of wider spread, prompting an urgent coordination meeting.
Indian law firms are handling thousands of mergers and acquisitions worth $130 billion, covering activity from private equity and venture capital to overseas takeovers. Lawyers expect strong momentum through this fiscal year and the next as companies use M&A not just for growth, but to rearchitect businesses and acquire capabilities—fueling demand for strategic cross-border legal counsel.
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Cross-border digital payment firms are eyeing India’s Gift City as a growth hub, applying for Payment Service Provider (PSP) licenses to reach international travelers and businesses. Razorpay, Cashfree, and Skydo are exploring multi-currency wallet offerings and easier import export payments, aiming to build on existing RBI authorizations while expanding their offshore style services.
A balloon with the colors of the Pakistan flag was spotted near a village in Himachal Pradesh’s Chamba district, with a second similar find reported earlier in the area. Police have taken control of the balloon and are probing how it arrived and whether any linked incidents are involved, amid heightened attention to such occurrences.
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