Naypyidaw, Myanmar — A devastating pair of earthquakes struck central Myanmar, with tremors felt across Southeast and South Asia, including neighboring Thailand. The initial quake, measuring 7.7 on the Richter scale, occurred near the city of Sagaing, shortly followed by a significant aftershock measuring 6.4. The catastrophe has claimed the lives of hundreds and injured … Read more
Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo – The World Health Organization (WHO) has escalated its efforts in the Democratic Republic of Congo amid a rising number of mysterious illness cases in the Équateur province, signaling an alarming pattern of sickness and death sweeping through several remote areas. Recent months have seen a sharp increase in … Read more
Washington, D.C. — A tragic police chase in the nation’s capital, which culminated in the death of a young Black man and incited significant civil unrest, has led to the sentencing of three D.C. Metropolitan police officers to prison terms. The events shone a spotlight on police accountability and the broader societal issues surrounding law … Read more
MANCHESTER, U.K. — Fans of the long-running soap opera “Coronation Street” are in for a week of high drama as a notorious character makes a return to the storied cobbles, setting the stage for suspense and conflict. Mason Radcliffe, previously jailed in connection with serious threats and unlawful activities, is set to be released, escalating … Read more
NEW YORK, NY – A recent spate of violent attacks in the city’s transit system has raised concerns about subway safety and left commuters on edge. In just one week, multiple incidents of assault and even a fatal shooting have occurred in the busy transit hub, prompting heightened security measures and public unease. The string … Read more
GUAYAQUIL, Ecuador – A public television channel in Ecuador was thrown into chaos on Tuesday when armed men stormed the set, brandishing guns and explosives during a live broadcast. The incident prompted the president to declare the country in a state of “internal armed conflict.” The masked intruders, armed with pistols and what appeared to … Read more
Nashville, Tenn. – Six people died and about two dozen were hospitalized after severe storms tore through central Tennessee on Saturday, causing destruction to homes and businesses in multiple cities. Three people, including a child, were killed in an apparent tornado that struck Montgomery County north of Nashville near the Kentucky state line, according to … Read more
TOKYO, JAPAN – A strong 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck the west coast of Japan on Monday, resulting in at least four reported deaths. The earthquake also triggered tsunami warnings, which were later lifted, but advisories remained in place due to aftershocks. The Japan Meteorological Agency confirmed that parts of the area experienced a tsunami. The … Read more
Wajima, Japan – A powerful magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck the west coast of Japan on Monday, resulting in at least four reported fatalities. The earthquake triggered tsunami warnings, which were later lifted but followed by tsunami advisories due to aftershocks. The epicenter of the earthquake was located 26 miles from Anamizu, Japan, and the Japan … Read more