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Reports from local media on Sunday revealed that an air strike on a village in northwestern Myanmar resulted in the death of at least 15 individuals, including children. The country has been grappling with escalating conflict, with the junta engaged in fierce battles against opponents in the northern and eastern …

Al Jazeera journalist Hamza al-Dahdouh, the eldest son of the Gaza bureau chief, was killed in an Israeli strike in southern Gaza while reporting in a vehicle with other journalists. Freelance journalist Mustafa Thuraya also lost his life in the same incident. The strike occurred between Khan Younis and Rafah. …

Gehirn, a small private firm running an initiative called NERV, has been crucial in alerting millions of people about disasters in Japan, especially during the recent 7.6 magnitude earthquake on New Year’s Day. With just 13 full-time staff, Gehirn’s NERV provides faster earthquake warnings compared to official bodies and NHK, …

The US Supreme Court has announced that it will hear a landmark case to determine whether Donald Trump is eligible to run for president in 2024. The decision to hear Trump’s appeal follows a move by Colorado to remove him from the 2024 ballot in that state, a decision he …

A US passenger aircraft experienced a mid-air incident, resulting in the loss of a section of its fuselage and prompting an emergency landing in the state of Oregon on Friday. The Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9, en route to California, returned to Portland just 35 minutes into its flight …

At the outset of 2024, Forbes Magazine has disclosed the roster of the wealthiest individuals in Africa, utilizing its real-time billionaires list. Leading the compilation is Johann Rupert & family, identified as Africa’s wealthiest person with a net worth of $10.3 billion. Rupert, originating from South Africa, has amassed his …

On Tuesday, Somalia rejected an agreement between its breakaway region, Somaliland, and Ethiopia, which allowed Ethiopia to utilize a significant port providing access to the Red Sea. The deal, signed by Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Somaliland leader Muse Bihi Abdi, proposed a 50-year lease of approximately 20 km …

Harvard President Claudine Gay has announced her resignation after just six months in office, citing a need for the institution to navigate a challenging period. The decision comes amidst a controversy involving plagiarism accusations and allegations of campus antisemitism. The resignation marks the end of the tenure of the first …

he Senate Standing Committee on Human Rights in Pakistan has rejected a proposal advocating for the public hanging of capital offenders and rapists. The resolution against the death penalty by public hanging, particularly for rapists, was passed during a committee meeting chaired by Senator Waleed Iqbal. The decision came after …

On Tuesday, Russia persisted in its assaults on Ukraine, leading to the tragic loss of four lives and leaving a minimum of 92 individuals wounded. The Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has indicated that these casualty figures may escalate as ongoing search and rescue operations progress. The targeted areas encompassed …