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Global Concerns Rise Over Nipah Virus Outbreak in India, While Other Geopolitical and Sporting Events Unfold
An outbreak of the Nipah virus in India's West Bengal state has triggered heightened concerns across China and Southeast Asia, prompting increased health screening at airports as Lunar New Year travel approaches, according to Al Jazeera. Since December 2025, two confirmed cases of the virus have been reported in West Bengal, the Indian health ministry announced Wednesday.
Meanwhile, in other global developments, Keir Starmer became the first British Prime Minister to visit China since Theresa May in 2018, vowing to bring stability and clarity to the UK's approach to Beijing, The Guardian reported. Starmer's visit comes as China's role in green technology and the global economy becomes increasingly central, necessitating strategic discussions for the UK.
In sports news, Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus advanced to her fourth consecutive Australian Open final with a dominant victory over Ukrainian Elina Svitolina, Al Jazeera reported. Sabalenka won 6-2, 6-3 in a politically charged encounter. She is now set to compete for her third title at Melbourne Park and her fifth Grand Slam title overall.
Elsewhere, Israeli and U.S. officials are reportedly preparing to build Gaza's first experimental community, a case study under monitoring where residents are handpicked by Israel, according to Al Jazeera.
In Venezuela, Maduro’s successor, Delcy Rodríguez, is promoting an era of reform and opening up, modeled on China’s post-Mao boom, The Guardian reported.
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