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Early benchmarks show likely performance of M4 iPad Air
As it usually happens when new Apple products are about to hit the shelves, early Geekbench benchmark results are already making the rounds.
Magic rout visiting Wizards behind Paolo Banchero’s 37 points
ORLANDO, Fla. — Entering Tuesday’s game against the Wizards, the Magic knew they’d already be without Franz Wagner, who is managing an extended rehab of a left high ankle sprain. Then, in the hours leading up to tipoff, Orlando learned it would also be without Anthony Black (right quad contusion) for the second game in a row and Wendell Carter Jr. (left ankle soreness) while hosting Washington ...
Syracuse men’s basketball: game thread vs #24 Louisville
Are you ready for some late night hoops?
Prehistoric water-dwelling weirdo with sideways teeth and a twisted jaw was already a 'living fossil' 275 million years ago
Scientists have described Tanyka amnicola, a newly identified species of prehistoric creature that lived 275 million years ago and had a bizarre twisted jaw with sideways-facing teeth.
Louisiana to spend $140 million on FastSites to lure business investment
Louisiana officials have selected 19 ready-made construction sites across the state for $140 million in infrastructure investment to entice large-scale development.
War with Iran means higher gas prices. How is that affecting your small business?
Rising oil prices tied to the conflict in the Middle East could add another strain for US small businesses already struggling under the weight of stubborn inflation and President Donald Trump’s hefty tariffs.
The rationale for striking Iran was already a mess. Trump just made it worse.
The Trump administration’s stated justifications for going to war with Iran were already a jumbled and self-contradictory mess before the president’s latest comments Tuesday.
Trump’s Iran war sends Congress scrambling
By sucking up all the DC political oxygen and consuming lawmakers’ time, the war is already threatening to preoccupy Congress ahead of the midterms.
New Apple products keep launching, here’s what’s coming next
Apple has launched six new products already this week, but more are coming. Here are the new products expected to launch this Wednesday.
Sutton's predictions: Bournemouth v Brentford
Brentford's late win at Burnley means they have won five of their past six away league games. They have already won at Bournemouth once this season, in the Carabao Cup, and also hammered them 4-1 when they met after Christmas. But that was when Bournemouth were in the middle of their bad run, and they have picked up a lot since then - they are unbeaten in their past eight league games.
Gossip: Man Utd keen on Guimaraes as Casemiro replacement
Manchester United want Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes, 28, to replace Casemiro this summer - with the 34-year-old midfielder endorsing his Brazil team-mate. AS) Meanwhile, Borussia Dortmund boss Niko Kovac has been added to the shortlist for the next manager at Old Trafford. Football Insider) Finally, Barcelona are ready to pay United the fee they want to turn Marcus Rashford's loan move into a permanent one.
The US and Iran are at war three months before the World Cup kicks off. It’s unclear if the Iranian team will play.
It’s now 100 days until the FIFA World Cup is set to begin in North America, and the intensifying war in the Middle East has raised further questions around what is already a controversial tournament.
Trae Young ejected after coming onto court during incident in Wizards' loss to the Rockets, days before his debut
Trae Young hasn't played a game yet for the Wizards, but he already has one ejection.
WATCH: Limiting Trump's authority with war powers act is 'dangerous,' Johnson says
The U.S. Congress is confronting a war powers debate over President Donald Trump's authority to bomb Iran under largely unusual circumstances — without a formal declaration or an address to the nation, the commander in chief has already launched the country into a quickly spiraling war in the Middle East.
What is Trump's approval rating? Iran strikes controversial in polls
President Donald Trump has said the military operation in Iran may go on for several weeks. He is already unpopular. What is his approval rating?
Meet the 2026 SiouxFalls.Business 30 Under 30
They're finding early career success and already giving back to their community. Meet this year's 30 Under 30, presented by MarketBeat.
Zendaya and Tom Holland are married, her stylist casually reveals
Zendaya's stylist Law Roach says Tom Holland and the 'Euphoria' star are married already, and the whole world missed the wedding. So much for our Spidey sense?
SUBARU BRINGS OFF-ROAD WORKSHOPS AND ENTERTAINMENT BACK TO 2026 OVERLAND EXPO® AS TITLE SPONSOR
Subaru of America Inc. today announced it is returning as a title sponsor for the 2026 Overland Expo®, the premier event series for adventure travel enthusiasts. The Camp Subaru exhibit will be a vibrant destination for adventurers, featuring off-road workshops, live Subie & YOU! Podcast recording sessions, live music, limited-edition giveaways, and exclusive Subaru Gear. The latest Subaru SUVs will be prominently featured, including the adventure-ready 2026 Crosstrek Wilderness, 2026 Outback Wi
Pokémon Pokopia is an expansive adventure disguised as a cozy life sim
Get ready to put that Ditto to work.
Team USA stars ready to win WBC for the 'greatest country in the world'
The 2026 World Baseball Classic features. the USA's most loaded roster ever. Can they dethrone Japan
Qualcomm debuts its first Wi-Fi 8-ready chip, commits to launching 6G networks by 2029
Qualcomm is ready for the future of networking, with both Wi-Fi 8 and 6G announcements ready to go at MWC 2026.
Bangladesh tackle gender barriers to reach Women's Asian Cup
Bangladesh's national football team face daunting odds at their first-ever Women's Asian Cup, but have already scored a major victory by qualifying."We didn't even have a national women's team before 2008," said Mahfuza Akter Kiron, 59, head of the BFF women's wing.
No. 2 UCLA rolls past USC to close regular season
LOS ANGELES — The music was loud, the crowd was ready and the stage was set inside the Galen Center on Sunday afternoon.
Stephen Curry injury update: Warriors star not ready to return
Stephen Curry is expected to miss more time for the Golden State Warriors. Here's the latest.
Survey: Nearly 40% of Fox Cities businesses are trying out AI, 22% have implemented it
The survey found nearly 40% of businesses are experimenting with AI. 22% of businesses have already implemented it in some capacity.
Blake Snell won’t be ready for opening day
The Dodgers asked for their starting rotation to go all in during the 2025 World Series, and that included each of their four playoff starters contributing on the mound in Game 7. Blake Snell, who missed four months of the regular season last year, put in 34 innings of work across six postseason appearances en […]
Apple’s Touch MacBook Will Stop Well Short of a Mac-iPad Hybrid
Apple’s upcoming touch-screen MacBook Pro will show the company is still far from combining the Mac and iPad. Also: Apple is preparing its retail stores for significant interest in this coming week’s new products, and it’s readying a new artificial intelligence framework for developers.
Thompson 'ready' to compete in professional golf
Welsh golfer Luca Thompson is confident for her debut season on the LET Golf Tour after turning professional
Your College Basketball Sunday Viewing Guide: March 1, 2026
March is here, and there’s a lot of basketball to watch already!
Asking Eric: Grandson has no motivation; daughter enables him
A concerned grandfather doesn’t want to enable his unmotivated grandson – like his daughter is already doing.
Flutter Entertainment Reassesses Growth As FanDuel Predicts Faces Regulatory Tests
Flutter Entertainment, NYSE:FLUT, missed recent revenue expectations and issued guidance for 2026 that some investors view as cautious. The company has launched FanDuel Predicts, expanding into prediction markets at a time when regulators are paying closer attention to the sector. These moves come as competition in online wagering and prediction products intensifies, raising questions about Flutter Entertainment's next phase of growth. For shareholders, the backdrop is already challenging...
Are Trump’s strikes against Iran legal? Experts are skeptical
Legal experts are already skeptical of President Donald Trump’s constitutional authority to launch new military action against Iran without Congress’ approval, especially if it leads to a prolonged conflict.
Everything announced at MWC 2026: Honor's Robot Phone, the new Leica Leitzphone by Xiaomi, and more
MWC 2026 is here, with the announcements already flowing before its official start on March 2.
Everything announced at MWC 2026: The new Leica Leitzphone by Xiaomi, Honor's ultra-thin MagicPad 4 and more
MWC 2026 is here, with the announcements already flowing before its official start on March 2.
Opinion | Mental health care can't replace the gun bills we don't pass
"The Republican proposals — crisis hotlines, treatment beds, mobile crisis units," Edward F. Kouneski writes, "Every one of them responds to a problem that has already emerged."
Liverpool ready to replace Federico Chiesa with €60m transfer
A €60m star could now replace Federico Chiesa at Anfield. For much of this season, Liverpool’s attacking output has frustrated fans.Despite bringing in high‑profile forwards over the last year a...
Google is using clever math to quantum-proof HTTPS certificates
Merkle Tree Certificate support is already in Chrome. Soon, it will be everywhere.
This small business owner is already giving her customers a tariff refund
Seattle Mariners GM: Cole Young showing 'he's ready'
"I'm really proud of what he did in the offseason," Seattle Mariners general manager Justin Hollander said of second-year second baseman Cole Young.
Samsung Forced to Sweeten Galaxy S26 Ultra Pre-orders Already
Samsung quickly upped their best Galaxy S26 Ultra deal to $980 off with a new $30 credit.
Dorsey's blunt AI warning sharpens debate over jobs and profits
Jack Dorsey is not the first chief executive to say artificial intelligence will transform work. He may be among the first to act as if it already has - and to say so openly.
Scientists confirm a mysterious “cosmic barcode” hidden near black holes - Futura-Sciences
It is hard to believe, but it has already been ten years since the first detection of a gravitational wave source. Named GW150914, after the date of its observation on 14 September 2015, the signal reached Earth and opened an entirely new chapter in astronomy. It marked the first direct...
Marathon Server Slam stirs Steam with 150,000 concurrent players day one, and that's not counting console participation
Marathon's Server Slam has started, and is already off to a great start on Steam in terms of players.
U.S. Birthrate Declines to an All-Time Low, but There’s a Story of Success
The political class is worried about the historic drop. But the biggest change is among the youngest women, who are the least ready to have children.
This Under-the-Radar Business Could Become an Enormous Growth Driver for Nvidia
This new growth driver is already showing its strength.
Alameda County looks for $10M to stave off health care layoffs and program closures
Alameda Health System workers and union leaders said their units are already stretched too thin and criticized administrators.
What's Coming in the M5 MacBook Air
Along with the low-cost MacBook, Apple could introduce a refreshed version of the MacBook Air next week. Most of the focus will be on the new machine, but the MacBook Air is expected to get some useful internal updates. M5 Chip The next-generation MacBook Air will adopt the M5 chip, which Apple already introduced in the iPad Pro and MacBook Pro models that came out last year.
Commercial Real Estate Acquisition Loan Program spotlight: Ready for the World Academy
Hear from Sameerah Rowland of Ready for the World Academy about what the Commercial Real Estate Acquisition Loan Program means for her.
Razer’s new laptop sleeve wirelessly charges other devices
If you already travel with your laptop protected, this sleeve lets you leave a couple of chargers at home.
Ducking climate science is a danger to the US military. Congress must help.
America's armed forces already suffers damages and handicaps due to climate change, and recent action is only going to make it worse, writes Will Rogers of johns Hopkins University.
How AI and Automation Are Reshaping Business Worth
Technology is ready to augment business valuations (once the data catches up).
NVIDIA “unlaunches” its GeForce 595.59 driver after reports of fan and clock issues
NVIDIA unreleases its latest Game Ready drivers We just noted on X/Twitter that, for the first time in a long time, all three major GPU vendors released a
Supply Chain Spotlight: How medical distributors and health systems stay ready for late-season flu surges
On Feb. 6, 2026, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that flu activity was "elevated" across the U.S. The CDC estimates that since the current flu season began in October...
Pens Points: Sid to the Sidelines
Pens Points will get you ready as the Penguins return to action.
Beloved Millvale bakery closing doors after decades of business
A beloved bakery in Millvale is getting ready to close.
🚨 Mexico’s starting XI for the friendly against Iceland
Everything is ready in Querétaro for the Tricolor to continue its preparation journey towards the 2026 World Cup. The Mexican territory has been in the eye of the storm due to the violent events that...
Sports shops see increase in ice fishing sales
Wilderness Sports is offering an ice fishing essentials basket at a discount for any fishers still ready to go out.
Bowser, Commanders talk new stadium impacts, push for businesses to get involved
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and Commanders President Mark Clouse emphasized that design, infrastructure work and contracting for the new roofed stadium are already underway, with the project poised to anchor a broader year‑round destination ahead of the 2030 season.
World Baseball Classic: Risky business for Phillies' rotation?
The Phillies send more starters to the WBC than any club. Here’s what that means for a rotation already navigating uncertainty.
Rep. Edwards, Smith discuss their positions on health care
With just six days to go before primary election day, Democrats and Republicans are getting ready to head to the polls to choose their party nominees including
Colorado is turning its back on agriculture
Colorado’s farmers and ranchers already face significant challenges, including volatile commodity prices, rising input costs, labor shortages and unpredictable weather. They should not also have to contend with a state legislature that increasingly seeks to regulate how they protect crops and livestock. Yet that is precisely what Senate Bills 26-062 and 26-065 represent: a top-down […]
Free sports physicals offered this Saturday
A free opportunity is available for athletes getting ready for the upcoming sports seasons.johnson primary care and wellness- in bristol, virginia is hosting a
'Saturday Night Live,' an album and a world tour: Harry Styles is so back.
More than two years away from music, Styles is back — and he's ready to embark on a brand new era.
READY, SET, IMPLEMENT! Lifelines in Crisis: Prioritizing Women’s, Children’s, and Adolescents’ Health in Humanitarian and Conflict-affected Settings
Conflict, climate change and displacement are driving a global “permacrisis,” with over half of maternal and child deaths occurring in fragile settings. This PMNCH webinar explores rights-based, resilient approaches to protect WCAH and SRHR, strengthen local systems, and accelerate integrated health action in crisis contexts.
Chris Powell aims to transform the health of the country and beyond with 'TransformNation'
Appropriately titled, "TransformNation," the free YouTube series debuted a few weeks ago and has already seen huge success.
Can solar storms trigger earthquakes? Scientists propose surprising link
Scientists have proposed a surprising connection between solar flares and earthquakes. When solar activity disturbs the ionosphere, it may generate electric fields that penetrate fragile fracture zones in Earth’s crust. If a fault is already critically stressed, this extra electrostatic pressure could help trigger a quake. The idea doesn’t claim direct causation, but it offers a fresh way to think about how space weather and seismic events might interact.
The Bear’s Den, February 24, 2025
The Chicago Bears, NFL get ready for rules review & NFL combine
Pokémon FireRed And LeafGreen Are Already "Best Sellers" On The Switch eShop Charts
FireRed is out in front
Star senior leads Episcopal past Newman in Division III Select playoffs
“I knew she would be ready. She’s a senior. She doesn’t want to go home.”
Trump says he's kept all of his campaign promises. PolitiFact's MAGA-Meter shows otherwise
President Donald Trump has said he already delivered on all he returned to office to do. The truth? Trump fulfilled a decent chunk of his domestic agenda in his first year, but many promises remain undelivered.
Have You Been Paying Attention to Ryan Gerard?
He's got two runner up finishes and a T11 racked up already this year. Here's why Rick Gehman thinks he's a good bet at PGA National.
Special election could delay large Greeley entertainment district development
Voters in Greeley will decide Tuesday whether to repeal already-approved zoning for a massive entertainment district and housing development on the city’s western edge. The proposed development spans...
Entry-Level Ferrari Ready To Lose Its Head Soon Enough
Prices for the Ferrari Amalfi Spider will likely start at around $270,000, if not a little more
The Hidden Health Risks of Plastic-Packaged Ready Meals
Greenpeace International's analysis of 24 research papers in peer-reviewed scientific journals found that the plastics we use to package our food are exposing us to health risks – and none more so than heated ready meals and takeaways.
What to watch in the race for North Carolina's open Senate seat
North Carolina’s primary election is next week, and early voting is already underway. We discuss what to watch in the race for the state's open Senate seat and a competitive Democratic primary in the state's 4th congressional district.This episode: voting correspondent Miles Parks, political correspondent Ashley Lopez, and WUNC Capitol Bureau Chief Colin Campbell.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.
2 New ARC Enemies Are Coming To ‘Arc Raiders’ This Week
Get ready for even more ARC threats when you fire up Arc Raiders this week for the Shrouded Sky update.
Apple’s newest AirTags are already on sale if you’re looking to upgrade
How does five AirTags for the price of four sound?
Tyrese Haliburton dealing with 'very painful' shingles diagnosis as Pacers season takes another strange twist
Indiana's already-sidelined superstar will be away from the team as he recovers
We already have a good idea how capable the new MacBook will be
Once the new low-cost MacBook launches this week, those wanting to buy a portable Mac will have a choice of...
iPhone 18 Pro Reportedly Enters Trial Production Stage
Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 Pro has entered production testing ahead of a launch later this year, a Chinese leaker reported today. In a Weibo post, the leaker account known as "Fixed Focus Digital" said the Pro models had already entered "mass-production testing," likely referring to late-stage manufacturing validation for the devices ahead of a September launch.
The Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Switch re-release is already topping the eShop charts, even as Nintendo mysteriously removes mention of Home compatibility
The Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Switch re-release might not get Home support after all, or maybe it just isn't ready yet.
PRET for impact: Advancing pandemic preparedness in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
IN THE SPOTLIGHT PRET for impact: Advancing pandemic preparedness in the Democratic People’s Republic of KoreaThe Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPR Korea) is making significant progress in strengthening pandemic preparedness, with dedicated support from the WHO South‑East Asia Regional Office (SEARO) and the Pandemic Influenza Preparedness (PIP) Partnership Contribution (PC).Aligned with the WHO Global Influenza Strategy and the Pandemic Influenza Preparedness (PIP) Framework Partnership Contribution High‑Level Implementation Plan III (2024–2030), the country is strengthening its capacity to prepare for and respond to influenza and other respiratory threats. In early 2025, a core team from the Ministry of Public Health of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) participated in a two‑day virtual workshop, which included a mini‑simulation exercise. The workshop was organized by WHO SEARO in collaboration with the Preparedness and Resilience for Emerging Threats (PRET) Secretariat at WHO headquarters and the WHO Country Office for the DPRK. Read more A REGIONAL CONSULTATION GUIDES WHO SEARO IN DEVELOPING A ROADMAP FOR IMPLEMENTING THE PREPPAREDNESS AND RESILIENCE FOR EMERGING THREATS (PRET) INITIATIVE BASED RESPIRATORY PATHOGEN PANDEMIC PREPAREDNESSInfluenza and other respiratory pathogens with pandemic potential continue to pose major public health risks globally. To strengthen regional preparedness and response, Member States of the WHO South‑East Asia Region (SEAR) convened in Colombo, Sri Lanka, to review and provide input on the draft Roadmap and Action Framework for Broad Respiratory Pathogen Pandemic Planning (2026–2031). Supported through the Pandemic Influenza Preparedness (PIP) Partnership Contribution (PC) funds, the proposed roadmap aims to advance robust, integrated preparedness and response capacities for influenza and other respiratory threats across SEAR. This work is aligned with the Preparedness and Resilience for Emerging Threats (PRET) initiative and the SEAR Strategic Roadmap on Health Security and Health System Resilience for Emergencies Read moreSRI LANKA’S USE OF ANTIVIRALS TO REDUCE THE SEASONAL INFLUENZA BURDEN Sri Lanka is strengthening its influenza response by placing greater emphasis on rapid testing, timely treatment, and integration with maternal health services. With support from WHO, the country is building a stronger evidence base on the burden of influenza and the value of vaccination, advancing a holistic approach to protect vulnerable populations and enhance pandemic preparedness. To reduce hospitalizations and deaths from seasonal influenza, Sri Lanka is taking proactive steps to expand access to rapid diagnostic testing and ensure prompt initiation of treatment. National clinical guidelines recommend the use of oseltamivir for individuals at high risk of complications, helping prevent severe illness and shorten the duration of infection. This strategy not only saves lives but also supports local pharmaceutical production, contributing to a reliable supply of antivirals for both seasonal outbreaks and future pandemics.Read moreBHUTAN BOOSTS PANDEMIC INFLUENZA READINESS WITH PANDEMIC INFLUENZA PREPAREDNESS FRAMEWORK PARTNERSHIP CONTRIBUTION SUPPORTED TRAINING AND SIMULATIONSOriginally developed in 2012, the National Influenza Pandemic Preparedness and Response Plan (NIPPRP) has long served as Bhutan’s central framework for managing influenza threats. In 2024, the plan underwent a comprehensive update to reflect evolving global and regional guidance, lessons learned from the COVID‑19 pandemic, and new capacities developed under the PIP Framework. The revised NIPPRP is now more clearly aligned with Bhutan’s broader emergency and disaster risk management structures, ensuring a coordinated, whole‑of‑government approach to pandemic response. As part of efforts to strengthen national pandemic preparedness, Bhutan conducted three national‑level training sessions followed by simulation exercises on influenza pandemic preparedness and response at five sentinel hospitals between April and May 2025, with support from the PIP Partnership Contribution (PC). These activities brought together more than 140 health professionals and key partners from across the country, with a focus on operationalizing the updated NIPPRP and enhancing readiness at key frontline facilities. Read moreSTRENGTHENING INFLUENZA SURVEILLANCE: WHO BRINGS TOGETHER INFLUENZA EXPERTS FROM SOUTH-EAST ASIA AND WESTERN PACIFIC REGIONSThe World Health Organization (WHO) convened the 18th Bi‑regional Meeting of National Influenza Centres (NICs) and Influenza Surveillance for the WHO South‑East Asia and Western Pacific Regions from 9–11 September 2025. Hosted by the WHO South‑East Asia Regional Office (SEARO), the meeting brought together representatives from Member States, Territories, and Areas across both regions, alongside experts from the WHO Collaborating Centres for Reference and Research on Influenza in Australia and Japan, the WHO Collaborating Centre for Studies on the Ecology of Influenza in Animals in the United States, quadripartite partners (WOAH and FAO), and other technical counterparts. The consultation provided a platform to review progress, share experiences, and outline priorities for strengthening influenza and respiratory pathogen surveillance across the two WHO regions.Read moreNETWORKS AND TECHNICAL PARTNERSHIPSSTRENGTHENING PANDEMIC READINES: SOUTH-EAST ASIA ADVANCES UNITY STUDIES UNDER THE PANDEMIC INFLUENZA PREPAREDNESS INITIATIVEThe WHO Global Influenza Surveillance and Response System (GISRS) Investigations & Studies initiative, also known as Unity Studies, provides a standardized, globally coordinated framework to support these efforts. Originally developed for influenza and adapted during COVID-19, Unity Studies enable countries to conduct rapid, nationally led investigations and studies to assess transmissibility, severity, susceptibility, and intervention effectiveness. To better prepare for future influenza pandemics, WHO has recently launched a network of sites which will be ready to conduct these investigations and studies rapidly in the event of a pandemic, or epidemic of an emerging or re-emerging respiratory pathogen. The WHO South-East Asia Region now hosts six sites of WHO GISRS Unity Studies across the five countries including Sri Lanka, strengthening regional capacity for early pandemic investigations. From 13–16 July 2025 in Colombo, the Global Public Health Summit offered an opportunity to advance this agenda. Read moreSTRENGTHENING PANDEMIC PREPAREDNESS THROUGH UNITY STUDIES: REAL-WORLD APPLICATIONS FROM INDIA IN WHO’S SOUTH-EAST ASIA REGION As countries continue to strengthen their pandemic preparedness through investments in resilient health systems during the interpandemic period, the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Global Influenza Surveillance and Response System (GISRS) Investigations & Studies Global Initiative, Global Initiative, commonly known as Unity Studies, remains a vital framework for respiratory pathogen pandemic preparedness. These standardized epidemiological protocols enable countries to rapidly generate high‑quality data on transmissibility, infection severity, population immunity, and the effectiveness of public health interventions. To highlight how Unity Studies protocols are being adapted and applied in national settings, WHO Headquarters, together with WHO Regional Offices, including the WHO South‑East Asia Regional Office (SEARO), hosted a global webinar. The session showcased case studies from India and the United Kingdom (UK), demonstrating innovative approaches to respiratory virus surveillance and pandemic readiness. Read moreSTRENGTHENING REGIONAL INFLUENZA SURVEILLANCE AND PREPAREDNESS: WHO SEARO HOSTS HIGH-LEVEL WEBINAR AMID RISING H5 THREATS In response to the increasing detection of avian influenza A(H5) cases in humans globally and within the WHO South‑East Asia Region, the WHO Regional Office for South‑East Asia (SEARO) convened a regional webinar on 25 July 2025 to review preparedness mechanisms, strengthen surveillance pathways, and promote timely reporting of unusual respiratory events. The virtual session brought together more than 50 participants from Ministries of Health, National Influenza Centres (NICs), National IHR Focal Points (NFPs), WHO Headquarters, WHO Country Offices across the Region, and WHO Collaborating Centres (CCs) for influenza. The webinar provided an opportunity to share situational updates, discuss surveillance gaps, and reinforce coordination mechanisms critical for early detection and rapid response to avian influenza threats. Read moreOther Key PIP Updates (July-December 2025)MEMBER STATES:Bangladesh drafted and conducted a series of Core Group Meetings in 2025 to review and update the National Pandemic Preparedness and Response Plan for Respiratory Pathogens. In addition, the country carried out Rapid Response Team (RRT) trainings on seasonal and avian influenza and other re‑emerging infectious diseases. Bangladesh also updated its epidemiological data‑training programme for physicians at sentinel surveillance sites, using a revised epidemiological data‑collection tool.Bhutan revised and updated its National Influenza Pandemic Preparedness and Response Plan (NIPPRP) in 2025 and developed a national Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for influenza outbreak management. DPR Korea conducted a nationwide simulation exercise in July 2025 to support the update of its National Influenza Pandemic Preparedness Plan (2019). This followed a PRET‑based virtual orientation and mini‑simulation exercise held in May 2025 by SEARO and the WHO PRET Secretariat. The comprehensive exercise, conducted across central and provincial levels, assessed strengths and gaps in pandemic influenza preparedness and response. The feedback gathered has been incorporated into the revised draft plan to address identified weaknesses and strengthen overall readiness.India conducted a targeted nationwide online re‑orientation training on review and updates to the influenza portal for all State Surveillance Officers (SSOs) and relevant officials using the Integrated Health Information Platform (IHIP). The training emphasized correct marking and reporting of influenza samples as “unsubtypable” or “not subtyped” where applicable, to ensure accurate national surveillance.Maldives conducted simulation exercises in three atolls based on its existing National Pandemic Preparedness and Response Plan (NPPRP). The country plans to conduct similar exercises in three additional atolls after updating the NPPRP in 2026. In addition, Maldives conducted training on FluID and FluMart as part of a broader data‑management training package for Ministry of Health and Health Protection Agency officials, aimed at improving routine reporting to WHO platforms and the DHIS2 system.In Myanmar, technical support was provided to the National Influenza Centre (NIC) through dedicated human‑resource support (January–December 2025) to sustain data management and laboratory detection capacity for influenza and other emerging and re‑emerging respiratory viruses. This support also included strengthening genomic sequencing capacity.Nepal conducted a consultative workshop on the National Pandemic Preparedness and Response Plan (NPPRP) in July 2025. The workshop engaged key stakeholders from multiple sectors to review lessons from past pandemic responses, assess current mechanisms, and gather critical inputs for strengthening national preparedness. Key recommendations included revising the 2019 NPPRP and developing an updated Influenza Pandemic Preparedness Plan aligned with emerging risks, national priorities, and relevant international frameworks. Nepal also held a two day workshop dedicated to advancing the National Action Plan for Genomic Surveillance, aimed at reinforcing the country’s capacities for early detection and monitoring of emerging respiratory pathogens.Sri Lanka received the final report from WHO on the feasibility assessment for conducting an Influenza Burden of Disease (BoD) study in the country. The assessment, conducted from 28 April to 9 May 2025, included a desk review of existing data sources, document review, visits to sentinel surveillance sites, and key informant interviews. The study identified critical data sources required for a future BoD assessment, as well as their availability and quality. Officials from the Epidemiology Unit, the National Influenza Centre (NIC), and SARI/ILI sentinel hospitals across the country participated in the assessment.Timor Leste conducted on‑the‑job training and monitoring activities at two sentinel surveillance sites to strengthen surveillance and laboratory capacity for the detection of SARI, ILI, ARI, and other respiratory infections. REGIONAL OFFICE:SEARO conducted a Member States Consultation on the first draft of the Regional Roadmap and Strategic Action Framework for implementing WHO’s PRET‑based broad respiratory pathogen pandemic planning for 2026–2031. The consultation took place on 29–30 October 2025 during the final two days of the Regional PIP PC Annual Review and PRET Meeting in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Participants included representatives from Member States, WHO Country Offices, WHO SEARO, WHO Headquarters, partner agencies, and invited multidisciplinary technical experts. They reviewed the draft and provided detailed feedback, which has since been incorporated into a revised version. The consultation helped shape a shared regional vision for robust, PRET‑aligned pandemic preparedness, building on country‑level progress, addressing existing gaps and challenges, and aligning with global and regional health security frameworks. The publication is planned for release during the SEAR regional committee in 2026.SEARO documented the evolution of the National Influenza Pandemic Preparedness Planning process in the Region, tracing its development from its origins as a planning tool for responding to avian influenza outbreaks in 2006, through the experiences of the 2009 and 2019 pandemics, to the current status. The document outlines the way forward for respiratory pathogen pandemic planning across all 10 SEAR countries, aligning future national plans with WHO’s PRET Framework for broad respiratory pathogen pandemic preparedness.The Infectious Hazard Management (IHM) Unit has drafted the WHO South‑East Asia Regional Guidance on Influenza Prevention and Control, aligned with the Global Influenza Strategy and other regional initiatives. The draft is currently under review. Although this technical product was developed in response to a request from the Ministry of Public Health of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (MoPH‑DPRK), SEARO is finalizing it for use not only in DPRK but also across all Member States in the Region.The Immunization and Vaccine Development (IVD) Unit, in collaboration with WHE/SEARO, completed a regional landscape analysis on key barriers, challenges, and opportunities for the introduction of seasonal influenza vaccination in WHO South‑East Asia Regional (SEAR) countries.Additionally, the Immunization and Vaccine Development (IVD) Unit has completed a regional landscape analysis of influenza vaccine procurement systems across the WHO South‑East Asia Region (SEAR).KEY MEETINGS AND PUBLICATIONSMEETINGS:Six-month progress review of the implementation of the PIP-PC workplans in SEAR, focusing on Outputs 1 and 2 for the period January to June 2025, and held virtually across three sessions on 4, 8, and 10 July 2025. Read moreAnnual Regional Meeting (Hybrid) on Pandemic Influenza Preparedness (PIP) Partnership Contribution (PC) and WHO’s Preparedness and Resilience for Emerging Threats (PRET) Implementation in SEAR in Colombo, Sri Lanka, 27 to 30 October 2025. Read more18th Bi-regional Meeting (Virtual) of National Influenza Centres (NICs) and influenza surveillance in WHO South-East Asia and Western Pacific Regions from 9 to 11 September 2025. Read morePUBLICATIONSImplications of influenza A virus surveillance in Southeast Asian Region countries: a scoping review of approaches for the surveillance of swine influenza viruses at human-swine interfaces. 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