Gas station explosion kills 35, injures dozens in Russia’s Dagestan region
World
August 16, 2023
Gas station explosion kills 35, injures dozens in Russia’s Dagestan region
CNN — At least 35 people were killed and dozens more injured when a fire caused an explosion at a…
China’s defense minister warns against ‘playing with fire’ on Taiwan during Russia meeting
World
August 16, 2023
China’s defense minister warns against ‘playing with fire’ on Taiwan during Russia meeting
CNN — China’s defense minister Li Shangfu on Tuesday warned against “playing with fire” when it comes to Taiwan in…
At least 27 dead following clashes between rival factions in Libya
Middle East
August 16, 2023
At least 27 dead following clashes between rival factions in Libya
CNN — At least 27 people were killed and 106 others injured when clashes broke out between two powerful armed…
Russia fires warning shots and boards cargo ship in Black Sea
World
August 15, 2023
Russia fires warning shots and boards cargo ship in Black Sea
CNN — A Russian warship fired warning shots and boarded a cargo ship it claims was headed to Ukraine in…
At least 12 dead after huge explosion in Dominican Republic
World
August 15, 2023
At least 12 dead after huge explosion in Dominican Republic
CNN — At least 12 people died and 65 more were injured in an explosion in the Dominican Republic, the…
At one of the world’s largest secondhand textile markets, discarded clothes are getting a new lease on life
World
August 15, 2023
At one of the world’s largest secondhand textile markets, discarded clothes are getting a new lease on life
Accra, Ghana CNN — Kennie MacCarthy rummages through a knee-deep pile of clothes, pointing out their flaws: sweat stains, overstretched…
Typhoon Lan hits western Japan, prompts evacuation warnings for 237,000 people
World
August 15, 2023
Typhoon Lan hits western Japan, prompts evacuation warnings for 237,000 people
Tokyo, Japan CNN — Evacuation warnings have been issued to more than 237,000 people across 11 prefectures in Japan as…
In the shadow of US-China rivalry, Arab allies tread delicate ground
Middle East
August 15, 2023
In the shadow of US-China rivalry, Arab allies tread delicate ground
Abu Dhabi, UAE CNN — As oil-rich Gulf states seek to diversify their military partnerships, they are finding themselves ensnared…
Poland to hold biggest military parade in decades, as its clout in Europe grows
World
August 15, 2023
Poland to hold biggest military parade in decades, as its clout in Europe grows
CNN – Poland is set to hold its largest military parade in decades on Tuesday, in a flex of defensive…
At least 26 dead in Ethiopia explosion amid intensifying conflict
World
August 15, 2023
At least 26 dead in Ethiopia explosion amid intensifying conflict
CNN — At least 26 people have been killed in an explosion in the town of Finote Selam in northwestern…