The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), on Thursday, cautioned citizens and tourists in light of monsoon rainfall predictions, an official said. PMD Director-General, Mahr Sahibzad Khan, told local media that everyone should refrain from unnecessary travel. They should also avoid landslide-prone areas. The official emphasized that children should keep away from waterlogged areas, electrical wires, and […]
Four passengers died and scores of others sustained injuries as a dozen train cars derailed in Uttar Pradesh, India, on Thursday, according to the emergency response teams at the crash site. Gonda District Authorities are managing relief efforts with the help of residents from the vicinity. Also, Indian Railways said they have deployed multiple ambulances […]
Uganda’s President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has urged the country’s Olympic delegation to perform well and carry the national flag high at the upcoming Paris Olympic Games. At a ceremony in Entebbe, on Tuesday, Museveni flagged off the team together with his wife Janet Kataaha Museveni. Janet is also the country’s Minister of Education and Sports. […]
Former President Donald Trump called for unity and resilience Sunday after an attempt on his life injected fresh uncertainty into an already tumultuous presidential campaign. At the same time, President Joe Biden implored Americans to “cool it down” in the final stretch and “resolve our differences at the ballot box.” The opponents’ statements followed an attack that shook the […]
Former US President, Donald Trump, was rushed off stage during a rally in Pennsylvania after a gunman fired multiple rounds from an “elevated position” on Sunday morning. Trump said a bullet pierced the “upper part” of his right ear, in a post on social media. Shots rang out as he was speaking at the event […]
Kenyan President William Ruto, on Saturday, directed security agencies to speed up the investigation into the mysterious killings in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya. This is coming after authorities retrieved nine mutilated bodies from a dumpsite in a slum. Ruto, who spoke in Elgeyo-Marakwet County, northwest Kenya, assured citizens that those behind the killings would […]
Local authorities in Moscow, Russia have confirmed that a Sukhoi Superjet 100 passenger aircraft has crashed near the capital city, with three crew members on board. According to local officials, the aircraft went down on Friday afternoon in the Kolomna district in southeast Moscow, with three crew members on board. The Russian Emergencies Ministry said […]
Israeli aircraft pummelled Gaza City after ordering forced displacement, on Wednesday night, according to Arabic media reports. At least 30 Palestinians were killed in an Israeli strike on Tal al-Hawa neighbourhood, according to Arabic media reports. The Palestinian civil defence forces in Gaza said that rescue teams came under fire from Israeli forces as they […]
Chinese Customs officials have stopped a man attempting to smuggle over 100 live snakes, concealed in his trousers, into the country. Authorities say he was trying to cross the border through a non-declaration lane at Futian Port Control Point in Futian, Shenzhen. Shenzhen is a border crossing between Hong Kong and mainland China. Illegal wildlife […]
The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) has announced the adoption of an interest-rate-based monetary policy regime in line with international best practices to ensure price stability and foster economic growth. The new regime comes as the central bank takes a major step to switch away from the previous credit ceiling policy. This is to ensure […]