Gravitas: Floods inundate China’s southern provinces
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Texas: 46 Found Dead in Truck Along US-Mexico Border; Human Smuggling Angle Suspected
A San Antonio fire department official said they found “stacks of bodies” and no signs of water in the truck, which was found next to railroad tracks in a remote area on the southern outskirts of the city. San Antonio: The bodies of 46 dead migrants were discovered inside a tractor-trailer on Monday in San…
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EU Agrees to Ban Majority of Russian Oil
European Union leaders agreed late Monday to ban two-thirds of Russian oil imports as part of a compromise deal to increase pressure on Russia while accounting for the economic effects on some EU nations that are more reliant on Russian oil supplies. The embargo cuts off Russian oil delivered by sea, while exempting oil imported…
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South Africa flood death tolls hits 443; dozens still missing
April 18 (UPI) — The death toll from floods in South Africa’s eastern coast continued to rise over the weekend as rescuers searched for those still missing, said authorities who predict the disaster to be among the country’s worst. Sihle Zikalala, the premier of KwaZulu-Natal, told reporters during a press briefing on Sunday, six days…
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Cyclone Batsirai kills at least 10 in Madagascar, destroying homes and cutting power
Ten people have died, including some caught in the collapse of a house in the town of Ambalavao, as cyclone Batsirai triggered floods in Madagascar. A cyclone has killed at least 10 people in southeastern Madagascar, triggering floods, bringing down buildings and cutting power, officials say. One of the worst-hit towns was Nosy Varika on…
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With famine looming over Afghanistan, millions struggle for every meal
Before the Taliban toppled the Western-backed government, the economy depended heavily on foreign aid. Now nearly 9 million Afghans are at risk of famine. BAMIYAN, Afghanistan — As winter sets in, Afghan widow Kubra needs to find fuel to heat the single room where eight family members live in the central province of Bamiyan. The…
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With famine looming over Afghanistan, millions struggle for every meal
Before the Taliban toppled the Western-backed government, the economy depended heavily on foreign aid. Now nearly 9 million Afghans are at risk of famine. BAMIYAN, Afghanistan — As winter sets in, Afghan widow Kubra needs to find fuel to heat the single room where eight family members live in the central province of Bamiyan. The…
