Rescuers recover 36 bodies and 82 survivors from South African gold mine
A massive rescue operation at an illegal gold mine in South Africa’s North West Province has resulted in the recovery of 78 bodies and the rescue of 246 survivors. The rescue effort which began on Monday aimed to retrieve illegal…
36 reported dead, 528 injured in Karachi in 2025
Karachi: Two weeks into the new year, Pakistan’s Karachi witnessed an alarming rise in fatalities from road accidents, robbery resistance and aerial firing, ARY News reported on Thursday, quoting Chipa Foundation report. According to the foundation, 36 citizens lost their…
Nigeria holds mass burial for over 40 farmers killed by insurgents
Abuja: Nigerian authorities on Tuesday organised a mass burial for at least 40 farmers suspected to have been killed by insurgents during an attack earlier this week in the northeastern state of Borno, which borders Chad. The farmers were…
Turkish intelligence chief discusses Gaza ceasefire with Hamas officials
Ankara: Turkish intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalin has engaged in discussions with officials from Hamas’ political bureau regarding ongoing efforts to secure a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, as reported by Turkey’s semi-official Anadolu Agency. Kalin held phone discussions with Hamas…
16 dead in Los Angeles wildfires, officails warn of worsening conditions
Los Angeles: At least 16 have been confirmed dead and over 12,000 structures have been damaged and destroyed in the raging Los Angeles wildfires that started last week. The authorities have warned that conditions are expected to worsen in the…
UN inquiry accuses Israel of crime against humanity of extermination in Gaza
The United Nations Independent International Commission of Inquiry has accused Israel of carrying out a “concerted policy to destroy Gaza’s healthcare system” during its ongoing war with Hamas since October 7, 2023. In a statement issued by former UN High…
Arundhati Roy awarded Pen Pinter Prize for her ‘unflinching’ writing
London: Booker Prize-winning author Arundhati Roy, currently facing the threat of prosecution over historic comments on Kashmir 14 years ago, was on Thursday honoured with the prestigious Pen Pinter Prize 2024 for her “unflinching and unswerving” writings. The prize, established…
UNSC to hold emergency meeting after Rafah attack
New York: The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) will hold an emergency meeting on Tuesday, following the deadly airstrike by Israel near Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip. The emergency meeting was requested by Algeria and supported by Slovenia, diplomats…
Five killed as tornado hits China
Five people were killed in a tornado in the southern Chinese metropolis of Guangzhou. The Xinhua news agency reported on Sunday that a further 33 people were injured in the storm. According to official figures, the storm damaged 141 factory…
Heavy Rainfall in Guangdong Province Claims Four Lives, Leaves 10 Missing
Guangdong: In the wake of continuous heavy rainfall in various parts of south China’s Guangdong Province, devastating consequences have emerged, with four individuals tragically losing their lives and 10 others reported missing, according to recent reports. Zhaoqing City bore the…
