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New epilepsy treatment introduced in Kisumu neurosurgery camp

Patients living with drug-resistant epilepsy in western Kenya can now access vagus nerve stimulation, following the introduction of the specialised treatment during a neurosurgery camp at Aga Khan…

  • Vagus nerve stimulation introduced for drug-resistant epilepsy in Kisumu.
  • Neurosurgery camp co-founded by Dr. Bethwel Raore at Aga Khan Hospital.
  • Camp has performed 9 vagus nerve surgeries, with 12 screened for procedure.

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US, Colombia sign memorandums of understanding amid “rebirth” of relations

Colombia’s President Abelardo de la Espriella and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio hailed the “rebirth” of bilateral relations as they signed memorandums of understanding on nuclear energy and rare…

  • Colombian President and US Secretary of State sign MOUs in Barranquilla
  • Agreements focus on nuclear energy and rare earths
  • US emphasizes regional security and rare earths priority

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Council of Europe: Human Rights Situation in Occupied Ukrainian Territories Continues to Deteriorate, Warns Against Russian Duma Elections There

Council of Europe Secretary General Alain Berset presented his annual report on the human rights situation in Ukraine's Russian-occupied territories to the organization's Committee of Ministers, documenting a further deterioration over the one-year period from April 2025 to March 2026, UATV English reports, citing the Council of Europe…

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Some fliers may be able to bring water through TSA checkpoints soon, officials say

The TSA is not prepared to eliminate all liquid restrictions, and the existing rule limiting other carry-on liquids to 3.4 ounces remains in effect.

  • TSA may allow PreCheck passengers to bring water through checkpoints soon.
  • Program limited to airports with advanced CT screening and automated detection systems.
  • Exact airports not disclosed; current 3-1-1 liquid rule remains in effect.

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Report: Indonesia Far from Exiting Middle Income Trap

Indonesia is still relatively far from escaping the middle income trap, with a probability score of 0.44, according to an ADBI study.

  • Indonesia's probability of exiting middle income trap stands at 0.44, below the 0.6 threshold.
  • Thailand (0.56) and Vietnam (0.50) are close but not confirmed to exit middle income trap.
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