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RT @CIA: Today, John Ratcliffe was sworn in as the 25th Director of the Central Intelligence Agency. https://t.co/OAnDwMtBMl https://t.co…

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Post date January 23, 2025

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Today, John Ratcliffe was sworn in as the 25th Director of the Central Intelligence Agency. https://t.co/OAnDwMtBMl pic.twitter.com/swnpQunhAV

— CIA (@CIA) January 23, 2025

Guinness owner Diageo appoints its first female CEO - Irish Star https://t.co/xhhHXGWU8G
MAR 28 2023
"Before becoming Chief Operating Officer, Crew headed Diageo North America, as well as tobacco company Reynolds American and multiple branches of PepsiCo. She has an MBA from the… pic.twitter.com/AB1izVzhLr
— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) November 10, 2024

debra crew ceo diageo and us intelligence - Google Search https://t.co/CLOUjpecKQ
Yes, Debra Crew, the CEO of Diageo, served as a captain in the U.S. Army's military intelligence division from 1993 to 1997
— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) November 10, 2024

Earthquakes - World Health Organization (WHO) December 4, 2025
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Sri Lanka is experiencing torrential rainfall, severe flooding and landslides as the northeast monsoon intensifies, worsened by the impact of Cyclonic Storm Ditwah which made landfall on the island’s eastern coast early morning on 28 November 2025. Cyclone Ditwah has resulted in a devastating nationwide emergency in Sri Lanka, affecting more than 1.4 million people […]
Communicable diseases following natural disasters December 3, 2025
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Tropical Cyclones - World Health Organization (WHO) November 19, 2025
The health impacts of tropical cyclones depend on the number of people living in low-lying coastal areas in the storm’s direct path, the built environment including building design, and whether there is sufficient time for warning and evacuation. Tropical cyclones, may directly and indirectly affect health in many ways, for example by: increasing cases of […]
Landslides - World Health Organization (WHO) November 16, 2025
Landslides are more widespread than any other geological event, and can occur anywhere in the world. They occur when large masses of soil, rocks or debris move down a slope due to a natural phenomenon or human activity. Mudslides or debris flows are also a common type of fast-moving landslide. Landslides can accompany heavy rains […]
Volcanic eruptions - World Health Organization (WHO) November 16, 2025
Volcanic eruptions can pose multiple health threats depending on the proximity of the volcano to the community and whether there was any warning. acute and chronic respiratory diseases from falling ash and breathing gases and fumes burns and traumatic injuries, such as lacerations from falling rock Ash and chemicals from the eruption can also generate […]
September 2024 Floods and Landslides October 30, 2025
In the third week of September, Nepal experienced heavy and continuous rainfall, which caused widespread destruction across 21 districts, with seven being severely affected. Over 50 health facilities sustained damage. The relentless downpours led to severe flooding, landslides and road blockages, disrupting transportation, livelihoods and public safety on a large scale.
PNG and WHO advancing Public Health Security through multi-sectoral ... October 23, 2025
Recent emergencies in PNG, including the devastating Mulitaka landslide in Enga Province ( 2024), the series of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions in various provinces, tribal conflicts, diseases outbreaks, including Pertussis, and the COVID-19 pandemic highlight the urgent need for early informed actions and country preparedness.
WHO Director-General's High-Level Welcome at the Seventy-seventh World ... September 20, 2025
Good morning and welcome to this 77 th World Health Assembly. Let me begin by offering my deepest condolences to the people and government of Papua New Guinea for the many lives lost in Friday's landslide. WHO has offered support and stands ready to help in any way we can.

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