Fire in Manila displaces 1,000 families and destroys several homes
Around 1,000 families were displaced on Monday after a massive fire swept through a densely populated residential area of Manila over the weekend, authorities said. Read More
Gaza aid flotilla delays departure after reported attacks
The Global Sumud Flotilla has delayed its departure for Gaza from Tunisia’s Sidi Bou Said port on Wednesday night. They decided not to set sail due to bad weather, following…
Gas tanker explodes in Mexico City, killing three
A tanker truck carrying over 13,000 gallons of fuel overturned and exploded under a Mexico City highway overpass on Wednesday, killing three people and injuring about 70. Read More
Rio police free hostages in raid that leaves eight dead
Police in Rio de Janeiro freed two hostages, including a child, during a raid on a drug trafficking ring Thursday that left eight suspected gang members dead. Read More
Putin and Kim share limousine after China’s military parade
Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un shared a limousine ride in Beijing on Wednesday while attending events marking the 80th anniversary of the end of…
Putin and Kim attend Xi’s grand military parade in Beijing
Chinese President Xi Jinping was joined by Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at a major military parade in Beijing on Wednesday. Read More
New Delhi faces fresh flood threat as Yamuna River crosses danger mark
Heavy monsoon rains battered northern India on Tuesday, killing at least 10 people in 24 hours and forcing authorities to shut schools and offices in several areas. Read More
Croatia’s Istria region hit by sudden and severe flooding
Torrential rain brought severe flash flooding to parts of Istria on Tuesday, submerging streets, basements and ground-floor flats after 100 litres of rain fell per square metre in under an…
Xi Jinping welcomes Vladimir Putin for talks in Beijing
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin continued a day of talks in Beijing on Tuesday, walking together outside Xi’s residence after a tea ceremony. Read More
Homes destroyed as rare tornado strikes Brittany’s Morbihan region
A rare tornado struck Brittany on Tuesday morning, tearing through Morbihan with winds of nearly 140 km/h, destroying homes and leaving villages littered with debris. Read More