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First local chikungunya case NY/sbkinews.in For the first time in six years, New York state has confirmed a locally acquired case of chikungunya—a mosquito-borne viral infection more commonly seen in tropical and subtropical climates. This case, identified in Nassau County on Long Island, marks a significant public health development, raising awareness about vector-borne illnesses resurfacing

Cameroon election results/sbkinews.in Yaoundé, October 2025 — In a significant development shaking the political landscape of Cameroon, prominent opposition leader Maurice Kamto has declared victory in the recently concluded presidential election. While the official results have yet to be fully released by the country’s electoral commission, Kamto’s declaration signals a contentious political environment as the

Afghanistan Pakistan border/sbkinews.in October 2025 — In a concerning escalation of tensions along the strategically sensitive border between Pakistan and Afghanistan, Pakistani and Afghan forces recently engaged in deadly cross-border firing. The exchange of fire, which resulted in casualties on both sides, has raised alarm among regional security analysts and international observers about the fragile

Philippines Earthquake/sbkinews.in Manila, October 2025 — A powerful earthquake measuring magnitude 7.5 struck the Philippines early Friday morning, causing widespread alarm but fortunately resulting in no immediate reports of significant casualties or structural damage. Authorities swiftly issued a tsunami warning due to the quake’s epicenter offshore in the West Philippine Sea but later lifted the