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Thousands evacuated as Indonesia volcano erupts, causes tsunami threat
Indonesian rescuers raced to evacuate thousands of people Thursday after a volcano erupted five times, forcing authorities to close a nearby airport and issue a warning about falling debris that could cause a tsunami.
The crater of…
Kenya’s military chief among 10 people killed in helicopter crash
Kenya's military chief, General Francis Ogolla, was among 10 people killed when their military helicopter crashed shortly after take-off on Thursday, President William Ruto announced.
The aircraft, which had been on a visit to troops…
Nearly half of China’s major cities are sinking, researchers say
Nearly half of China's major cities are suffering "moderate to severe" levels of subsidence, putting millions of people at risk of flooding especially as sea levels rise, according to a study of nationwide satellite data released on…
Myanmar’s ex-leader Suu Kyi moved to house arrest
Myanmar's detained former leader and Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi has been moved from prison to house arrest, a spokesperson for the military government told media.
"Since the weather is extremely hot, it is not only for Aung San Suu…
Russian attack kills 16 residents in Ukrainian city
A Russian missile attack killed at least 16 residents and damaged hospital and municipal infrastructure in the northern Ukrainian city of Chernihiv yesterday, local officials said. As Russia continues to pound Ukrainian cities starved for…
UN still faces obstacles in bid to fend off famine
The United Nations is still struggling to prevent famine in the Gaza Strip and while there had been some improvement in coordination with Israel, aid deliveries in the enclave still faced difficulties, a senior UN aid official said.…
Dubai reels from floods chaos after record rains
Dubai's giant highways were clogged by flooding and airport passengers were urged to stay away on Wednesday as the glitzy financial centre reeled from record rains.
Photo: AFP
Huge tailbacks snaked along six-lane expressways…
Maharashtra CM visits Salman Khan’s home, assures him of protection
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde yesterday met with Bollywood super star Salman Khan at the latter's residence in Mumbai and assured him of protection after two persons were arrested in connection with firing outside the actor's…
Security Council to vote Thursday on Palestinian state UN membership
The UN Security Council will vote Thursday on the Palestinians' application to become a full member state of the United Nations, several diplomatic sources told AFP.
Amid Israel's offensive in Gaza, the Palestinians in early April…
Iran closed nuclear facilities in wake of Israel attack: IAEA chief
Iran temporarily closed its nuclear facilities over "security considerations" in the wake of its massive missile and drone attack on Israel over the weekend, the head of the UN's atomic watchdog said Monday.
Speaking to journalists…