A fatal case of the Nipah virus has been confirmed in Bangladesh, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Friday, while a suicide bombing in Pakistan claimed at least 31 lives and injured 169. In other news, Germany is warning of increased Iranian espionage targeting its military, and a Pokémon theme park has opened in Japan.
The WHO reported that a patient in Bangladesh died after contracting the Nipah virus. The patient was admitted to a hospital on January 28, where throat swabs and blood samples were collected. The WHO stated that it believes the risk of the disease spreading internationally remains low, according to Al Jazeera.
In Pakistan, a suicide bombing ripped through a Shiite mosque in Islamabad during Friday prayers, killing at least 31 people and injuring 169. Witnesses described chaotic scenes, with bodies on the mosque's carpeted floors and the wounded screaming for help, Sky News reported. Authorities said the bomber opened fire on security guards before detonating the explosives.
Meanwhile, Germany is facing increased scrutiny from Iranian intelligence services, with security officials and lawmakers warning of espionage and cyberattacks. Germany's military intelligence has heightened vigilance after Iran designated the Bundeswehr and other EU armed forces as "terrorist groups," according to Euronews. This move came in response to the European Union placing Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on its terror list.
In Japan, a new Pokémon theme park, PokéPark Kanto, opened in Tokyo on Thursday. Located inside Yomiuriland, the park features a forest trail with over 600 life-sized Pokémon and an area with rides, shops, and food, Euronews reported. The opening comes as the country experiences strong tourist numbers.
In Moscow, Lieutenant General Vladimir Alekseyev was shot multiple times in a residential building, according to Sky News. The Kremlin has blamed Ukraine for the attack.
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