A devastating landslide triggered by torrential monsoon rains swept through the mountainous northern regions of Pakistan, causing at least three deaths, with over 15 individuals still missing. The landslide buried several vehicles under tonnes of debris, adding to the already catastrophic toll of the current monsoon season, which has brought flash floods, collapsed buildings, and […]

Venezuela has announced an investigation into allegations of torture suffered by 252 migrants who were sent to a notorious Salvadoran prison, after they claimed to have been beaten, sexually abused, and subjected to harsh conditions. The migrants, deported from the United States, described experiences of physical and psychological abuse during their detention in the Central […]

The World Health Organisation (WHO) confirmed on Monday that its facilities in Gaza had been targeted in Israeli attacks, reinforcing calls from Western nations for an immediate ceasefire as Israel broadened its military operations to the central city of Deir el-Balah. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus stated that the Israeli military had entered the UN […]

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is reportedly “close” to achieving peace, following the signing of a ceasefire agreement with the M23, an armed group allegedly backed by Rwanda. This new development brings cautious optimism after years of devastating conflict in the country’s eastern regions. Ceasefire Agreement and New Hope for Peace On Saturday, in […]

Torrential rains that caused severe flooding in the Philippines brought life to a standstill in the capital, Manila, on Tuesday. Tens of thousands of residents were forced to evacuate their homes, and at least two individuals are believed to be missing, following widespread flooding triggered by the overflowing of the Marikina River. Flooding Disrupts Life […]

The International Seabed Authority (ISA) issued a veiled warning on Monday to Canadian company The Metals Company (TMC) regarding its plans to commence deep-sea mining operations in international waters under a US-authorised permit. In a statement adopted during their meeting, the ISA’s executive body advised its legal and technical commission to “pay specific attention” to […]

Collecting a blood sample from a polar bear, one of the most formidable predators on Earth, on a drifting Arctic ice floe is no small feat. The process is fraught with risks, requiring precise coordination, skill, and a deep understanding of these majestic yet dangerous animals. To begin, the bear must first be located. Then, […]

United States aviation regulators have launched an inquiry into a serious near-miss incident involving a Delta-operated passenger aircraft and a US Air Force B-52 bomber over North Dakota. The situation, which prompted emergency evasive action from the commercial flight crew, is raising fresh concerns about coordination between military and civilian aircraft in shared airspace. The […]