Ten people kidnapped in Nigeria as armed gang crisis escalates
Nigerian police confirm the abduction of 10 people in Niger State, amid escalating attacks by armed gangs targeting schools and farmers for ransom.
Sri Lanka floods: 30 dead and landslides hit the country
The death toll from heavy rains and landslides in Sri Lanka has risen to over 30. Learn more about the disaster and its impact on tea-growing regions.
Russia closes last Polish consulate: a new diplomatic escalation
Russia announces the closure of the Polish consulate in Irkutsk in retaliation for the closure of its own consulate in Gdansk. Learn more about the diplomatic crisis and the mutual accusations of sabotage.
India cyclone: Storm warnings issued as it approaches Tamil Nadu within 48 hours
The Indian Meteorological Department has issued a warning about a cyclone in the Bay of Bengal that threatens Tamil Nadu with torrential rains within 48 hours. Learn about the storm's path, weather forecast, and potential impacts.
Indonesia floods: Death toll rises on Sumatra island
The death toll from floods and landslides on the Indonesian island of Sumatra has risen to 19, with 20 people still missing. Learn about the causes and impact of the disaster.
Sumatra earthquake today: 6.3 magnitude tremor, no tsunami warnings issued
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Sumatra, Indonesia, today. Learn more about the earthquake, its depth, and the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency's assessment of the tsunami threat.
China: 11 workers killed in train accident in Yunnan province
Eleven workers were killed and two others injured in a tragic train accident in Yunnan Province, southwest China. Authorities have launched an urgent investigation into the cause of the accident and vowed to hold those responsible accountable.
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake strikes Indonesia... Is there a tsunami risk?
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake struck off the west coast of Indonesia near Simeulue Island. Read the full details about the epicenter, the geological survey report, and background seismic activity in the Ring of Fire.
Trump: Washington attacker was an Afghan who entered the country during Biden's term
Trump reveals that the suspect in the Washington National Guard shooting entered from Afghanistan in 2021, and the Secretary of Defense orders the deployment of 500 additional troops to bolster the capital's security.
White House attack: Perpetrator's identity revealed, 500 additional troops deployed
Reports indicate the shooter near the White House was an Afghan immigrant. Trump has ordered the deployment of 500 National Guard troops to bolster security in Washington after two officers were wounded.