health
Indonesia Builds Health Tourism
Indonesia is developing a cross-sector strategy to strengthen health tourism by bringing tourism and healthcare stakeholders together.
Author
Ipek Tuncer
writer · EUReflect
M.A. in International Relations
61 stories · page 2 of 3
health
Malaysia Boosts Medical Tourism
Malaysia is strengthening its medical tourism strategy through closer cooperation between Tourism Malaysia and the Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council.
health
Malaysia Targets India
Malaysia is strengthening its presence in India by promoting medical tourism alongside its wider tourism offerings under the Visit Malaysia 2026–2027 campaign.
health
Malaysia Expands Heart Tourism
Malaysia is strengthening its medical tourism ecosystem through a new partnership connecting air travel, specialised cardiac care and national tourism promotion.
health
Malaysia Expands Medical Tourism
Malaysia is expanding its medical tourism presence in Central Asia by welcoming healthcare professionals from Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan for a week-long familiarisation programme designed to strengthen professional partnerships, referral opportunities and international healthcare cooperation.
technology
EU Tightens ChatGPT Rules
The European Commission has designated ChatGPT as a Very Large Online Search Engine under the Digital Services Act, making it subject to stricter EU oversight. Reddit and Roblox have also been placed under the bloc’s highest level of digital platform scrutiny.
technology
Nvidia Deepens MediaTek Deal
Nvidia is investing $3.5 billion in MediaTek while expanding their partnership to develop AI computing platforms. The agreement will allow customers to build custom AI chips compatible with Nvidia-powered systems, strengthening Nvidia’s position across data centers, personal computers and autonomous vehicles.
technology
China’s AI Chip Boom
China’s domestic AI chip industry is experiencing rapid growth as rising demand for computing power combines with Beijing’s push for technological self-reliance. The boom highlights how US export restrictions are reshaping China’s semiconductor sector and intensifying competition in the global AI race.
politics
US Deploys Laser Against Border Drones
The US military has used a high-energy laser system to disable three cartel-linked drones near the US-Mexico border. The operation highlights Washington’s growing reliance on directed-energy technology to counter emerging threats along the southern border.
politics
US-Iran Tensions Escalate
The United States and Iran have resumed direct military exchanges after a month-long lull, with US forces striking Iranian launchers near the Strait of Hormuz and Tehran retaliating with missile attacks on US bases in Jordan. The escalation has raised fresh concerns over regional security and the safety of one of the world’s most important energy routes.
health
Early Heart Monitoring Improves Diagnosis
A new clinical trial suggests that starting heart rhythm monitoring earlier in the emergency department can significantly improve the diagnosis of unexplained fainting. The findings could change how hospitals investigate patients whose fainting episodes have no immediate identifiable cause.
health
New Tool Predicts Heart Failure Treatment
A new clinical prediction tool developed from data involving more than 38,000 heart failure patients could help doctors identify which treatments are most likely to benefit individual patients while reducing the risk of complications.
health
Heart Attack Definition Changes
Global cardiovascular organizations have introduced a new universal definition of heart attack, changing how myocardial infarctions are classified and diagnosed. The updated framework introduces sex-specific troponin thresholds and gives greater recognition to forms of heart attack that disproportionately affect women.
health
ESC Unveils New Heart Guidelines
The European Society of Cardiology has released three major guideline updates covering cardiac rehabilitation, cardiovascular disease linked to chronic kidney disease, and heart failure. The new recommendations broaden the role of rehabilitation and call for closer monitoring of kidney health among people with cardiovascular disease.
health
Ebola Outbreak Expands in Congo
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is facing the largest Ebola disease outbreak ever recorded in the country, with more than 5,700 confirmed cases and nearly 2,800 deaths reported by August 26. The outbreak has expanded to 60 health zones across six provinces, while vaccination of healthcare workers has begun.
health
Statins Cut Heart Risk in Older Adults
A major Australian clinical trial has found that daily statin treatment reduced the risk of a first major cardiovascular event by 30% among otherwise healthy adults over 70. The findings could influence future guidelines on preventive cardiovascular care for older people.
health
Personalized Cancer Vaccine Shows Promise
A personalized mRNA cancer vaccine developed by Moderna and Merck has achieved positive Phase 3 results in patients with high-risk melanoma. The treatment significantly improved recurrence-free and distant metastasis-free survival when combined with pembrolizumab, marking a major milestone for personalized cancer therapy
politics
US and Venezuela Strike Oil Deal
The United States and Venezuela have announced a landmark agreement that would give Washington control over more than 65 billion barrels of Venezuela’s proven oil reserves. The deal is expected to attract more than $100 billion in private investment and generate over $209 billion in tax revenues for Venezuela, although key details about its implementation remain unclear.
politics
Iran Says Hormuz Will Stay Closed Until US Meets Deal Conditions
• Iran says Hormuz will remain closed. • Tehran demands an end to US oil sanctions. • The June interim deal has collapsed. • Iran signals a more offensive posture.
politics
Trump Weighs New Economic Pressure on Iran as War Drags On
The Trump administration is considering tougher economic measures against Iran, including sanctions on Chinese oil refiners and banks. Washington aims to cut Tehran's revenue and supply networks, but broader measures could deepen tensions with Beijing.
politics
WHO Warns Global Rehabilitation Gap Is Leaving Millions Without Essential Care
Around 2.4 billion people worldwide could benefit from rehabilitation, according to WHO. Yet more than half of those needing services in low- and middle-income countries do not receive them, highlighting a growing global health access gap.
politics
US Measles Cases Reach 35-Year High as Vaccination Rates Decline
The US has recorded 2,566 confirmed measles cases in 2026, the highest annual total in more than 35 years. With 93% of cases involving unvaccinated people or unknown vaccination status, declining MMR vaccination rates are raising renewed public health concerns.
politics
US Travel Industry Warns Visa Bond Expansion Could Hit Tourism
The U.S. travel industry warns that expanding the visa bond program could discourage international visitors and hurt the economy. The program allows bonds of up to $20,000 for certain applicants, while overseas travel to the U.S. has already fallen 4.3% this year.
politics
US Presses Countries to Choose Sides in AI Race With China
The United States is preparing to pressure dozens of countries to choose between competing AI frameworks led by Washington and Beijing. The move aims to limit China's access to critical minerals, AI technologies and semiconductor supply chains.
politics
Ukraine Offers Russia Black Sea Truce as Food Supply Fears Mount
Ukraine has offered Russia a truce on attacks against civilian targets in the Black Sea as strikes disrupt shipping and grain exports. With Ukrainian grain shipments down sharply, growing insecurity is raising concerns over regional trade and global food supplies.
politics
Strait of Hormuz Traffic Drops as Security Concerns Weigh on Commercial Shipping
Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has fallen sharply amid continuing hostilities. Only eight vessels were tracked on Tuesday, far below normal levels, while activity through Bab al-Mandab increased as operators adjusted to growing regional security risks.
politics
The Strait of Hormuz: Iran’s Bargaining Power Meets America’s Search for an Exit
İran and the United States are locked in a critical dispute over the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran links a full reopening to sanctions relief and other concessions, while Washington seeks to restore shipping without weakening its broader position.
politics
EU Enlargement Returns to the Forefront as Security Concerns Reshape Europe
The European Union is accelerating discussions on enlargement as security concerns reshape its strategic priorities. Candidate countries including Ukraine, Moldova, Albania and Montenegro are viewed as essential to strengthening Europe's long-term stability.
politics
Trump–Netanyahu Meeting Signals a New Phase in U.S.–Israel Strategy Toward Iran
President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held high-level talks focused on Iran's nuclear program, regional security, Gaza, and strategic cooperation. The meeting underscored continued U.S.-Israel coordination amid persistent Middle East tensions.
politics
Oil Markets Ease as U.S.–Iran Pause Fuels Diplomatic Hopes
Global oil prices declined after the United States paused its military campaign against Iran and Tehran suspended retaliatory attacks. While investors welcomed signs of de-escalation, uncertainty surrounding the Strait of Hormuz and broader Middle East security continues to influence energy markets.
