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Death toll from Afghanistan earthquake rises above 600

More than 620 people have been killed and over 1,500 injured after a powerful earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan, authorities announced on Monday. Rescue teams continue to search for survivors among the rubble. In one village alone, 30 victims were reported, but officials warn that the exact toll......

Migrant boat capsizes off Mauritania: 49 dead, hundreds missing

At least 49 people have died and around a hundred are missing more than 48 hours after a boat carrying migrants capsized off the coast of Mauritania, authorities reported Friday. The vessel, a small wooden boat, went down on the night of Tuesday to Wednesday with 160 people on board, according to the......

Explosion at Russian arms factory leaves at least 20 dead and over 100 injured

At least 20 people have died and more than 100 have been injured following a powerful explosion at an arms factory in the Ryazan region, located about 200 kilometers southeast of Moscow. Local authorities confirmed the toll on Monday and announced that an investigation has been launched into violations......

Algeria bus accident: at least 18 dead after vehicle falls from bridge

At least 18 people were killed and nine others injured after a bus plunged into a river in Algiers, the capital of Algeria, on Friday, authorities reported. The incident occurred in Mohammadia, near the El Harrach river, when the vehicle reportedly slipped off a bridge. Civil protection services responded......

Explosion at Russian arms factory kills 11, Dozens injured

At least 11 people were killed and 130 injured following an explosion at an arms factory in the Riazan region of Russia on Friday, local authorities reported. Emergency services continue to work on site, with more than 360 rescuers involved in the operations. According to the Russian Ministry of Emergency......

Pakistan monsoon rains kill 50 in 24 Hours

At least 50 people have died in 24 hours due to torrential monsoon rains in northern Pakistan, authorities reported Friday, bringing the total death toll since the start of the season in late June to over 350. The majority of victims—43, including eight children and two women—were reported......

North Kordofan attack leaves at least 18 civilians dead, says NGO

At least 18 civilians were killed on Thursday by paramilitary forces in North Kordofan, a conflict-stricken region in western Sudan, according to a statement released on Saturday by the NGO Emergency Lawyers. The area has been the scene of intense fighting between the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and......

Nicaragua Condemns Ukraine Over Civilian Deaths Amid Conflict

Nicaragua’s National Assembly has issued a strong condemnation of Ukraine, accusing its military of causing civilian casualties, including the deaths of children, during operations tied to the ongoing conflict with Russia. The declaration followed the review of a report prepared by Russian legislators,......

Hunger and violence claim more lives in Gaza as aid remains scarce

At least 40 Palestinians were killed on Monday by Israeli gunfire and airstrikes in Gaza, including 10 people seeking aid at distribution sites, according to Gaza’s health authorities. The deadly incidents come amid a dire humanitarian crisis in the enclave, with another five Palestinians succumbing......