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China rejects WHO proposal to return to Wuhan

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China has pushed back against the World Health Organization’s call for another probe into the origins of COVID-19

China says there’s no evidence for the theory that the virus leaked from a lab and has discouraged another investigation from the WHO.

Chinese scientists say the virus most likely arose in an animal that transmitted it to humans via a host animal. They praised an earlier report from the WHO that pointed primarily to animals while finding that the lab leak hypothesis was “extremely impossible.”

Wuhan lab under the spotlight

The Wuhan laboratory at the center of the controversy “never had the virus,” according to an epidemiologist who headed the team of Chinese experts working with the WHO.

Epidemic scientist, Liang Wannian stated to “there’s no need for us to put more resources into a lab leak probe.”

The head of the WHO acknowledged last week that it was premature to rule out a potential link between the pandemic and a leak of the coronavirus from a Chinese lab.

“China has made repeated clarifications and does not accept the WHO plan”

Speaking at a news conference at the State Information Council, China’s National Health Commission Vice Minister Zeng Yixin said that the lab in the city of Wuhan has no virus that can directly infect humans.

A mtoedical worker takes a swab sample from a resident to be tested for the COVID-19 coronavirus in Wuhan in China’s central Hubei province on May 14, 2020. – Nervous residents of China’s pandemic epicentre of Wuhan queued up across the city to be tested for the coronavirus on May 14 after a new cluster of cases sparked a mass screening campaign. (Photo by STR / AFP) / China OUT

World Health Organisation proposes second investigation

In a closed-door meeting last week, the boss of the World Health Organisation Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus proposed the second stage of the agency’s investigation into the origins of coronavirus should include further studies in China as well as lab “audits”.

“we expect China to support this next phase of the scientific process by sharing all relevant data in a spirit of transparency.”

The WHO chief says “Finding the origins of this virus is a scientific exercise that must be kept free from politics.”

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The hypothesis of a lab leak was once dismissed as a conspiracy theory by opponents of former U.S. President Donald Trump – whose administration raised the possibility ahead of the 2020 election.

The premise subsequently gained traction after scientists questioned China’s reluctance to provide access to the primary source material.

The WHO has been under growing pressure to step up its investigation into the origin of the pandemic, which originated in Wuhan and has now killed more than 4.1 million people globally.

WHO boss calls for a second investigation into the origins of coronavirus.

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Trump confirms U.S. B2 bombers targeted three Iranian nuclear sites.

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President Trump confirms U.S. B2 bombers targeted three nuclear sites in Iran.

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Trump confirms U.S. strikes on Iran as Israel targets top Iranian leaders

Trump confirms U.S. strike on Iran’s nuclear sites amid rising tensions; Israel intensifies operations, Iran vows to continue enrichment, and Houthi militants threaten U.S. shipping.

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Trump confirms U.S. strike on Iran’s nuclear sites amid rising tensions; Israel intensifies operations, Iran vows to continue enrichment, and Houthi militants threaten U.S. shipping.


President Trump has confirmed that U.S. forces successfully struck three nuclear facilities in Iran – Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan – with all aircraft safely exiting Iranian airspace. The mission, involving B-2 stealth bombers, comes amid rising tensions over Iran’s nuclear ambitions.

Meanwhile, Israel has intensified its military operations, killing three top Iranian military leaders and striking a major nuclear facility in Isfahan. The Israeli chief of staff warned the operation may lead to a prolonged and complex war.

Iran responded by vowing to continue uranium enrichment and said talks with the U.S. are off the table unless Israel halts its attacks. In a parallel move, Houthi militants threatened U.S. and commercial ships in the Red Sea if American strikes continue in support of Israel.

Adding to the volatility, an Iranian drone hit northern Israel, with the IDF confirming the incident—though no casualties were reported. The U.S. State Department is now organising flights to evacuate Americans from Israel.

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Trump announces U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites

Trump announces successful U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites, while Israel intensifies its military campaign against Iranian leadership.

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Trump announces successful U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites, while Israel intensifies its military campaign against Iranian leadership.

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President Trump announced U.S. strikes on three nuclear sites in Iran, confirming all aircraft left Iranian airspace after the operation. Meanwhile, Israel ramped up its military actions against Iran, leading to warnings from Iranian officials and Houthi militants regarding potential escalations.

President Trump announced on Saturday that the United States had successfully completed strikes on three nuclear sites in Iran: Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan.

In a social media post, he confirmed all U.S. aircraft had exited Iranian airspace following the operation.

This military action was preceded by the deployment of stealth B-2 bombers from Missouri, capable of carrying the GBU-57 bunker buster, a powerful weapon considered effective against the Fordow uranium-enrichment facility.

Trump had earlier indicated to senior aides that he approved attack plans for Iran, awaiting Tehran’s decision on its nuclear program.

Meanwhile, Israel’s military intensified its operations against Iranian military leaders and nuclear sites, announcing the elimination of three senior Iranian figures and strikes on the Isfahan facility. Israel’s military chief warned of a potentially prolonged conflict, describing it as the nation’s most complex military undertaking.

In response, Iranian officials stated their refusal to halt uranium enrichment and indicated that negotiations with the U.S. would only occur if Israel ceased its attacks.

Additionally, the U.S. State Department announced the initiation of flights to facilitate the return of American citizens from Israel.

Houthi militants also issued a warning to target U.S. and commercial vessels in the Red Sea should American attacks in support of Israel commence.

Amidst this, an Iranian drone attack recently damaged a building in northern Israel, marking an acknowledged drone strike by the Israeli military during the ongoing conflict. No casualties were reported from the incident.

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