At least 11 killed after avalanche hits climbers in Russia’s North Caucasus
World
September 7, 2026
At least 11 killed after avalanche hits climbers in Russia’s North Caucasus
Reuters — At least 11 people were killed and six others injured after an avalanche struck a group of climbers in…
Volcanic ash leaves 170,000 travelers stranded at eight Indonesian airports
World
September 7, 2026
Volcanic ash leaves 170,000 travelers stranded at eight Indonesian airports
Reuters — Eight Indonesian airports, including two serving Jakarta, remained closed early on Monday morning because of volcanic ash from eruptions…
Nepal flash flood kills eight; damages roads, power projects
World
August 26, 2026
Nepal flash flood kills eight; damages roads, power projects
KathmanduReuters — Nepal sent helicopters to the rescue on Wednesday after a massive flash flood swept away villages in the Himalayan…
Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo becomes deadliest in country’s history
World
August 18, 2026
Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo becomes deadliest in country’s history
Reuters — The Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo has killed 2,325 people, government data showed on Sunday, surpassing the…
Accused Thai school shooter had watched violent content online, police say
World
August 10, 2026
Accused Thai school shooter had watched violent content online, police say
Reuters — The Thai teen behind a deadly school shooting outside Bangkok had an air gun confiscated by a teacher last…
Japan outlines its military build-up plan, citing threats from China, Russia and North Korea
World
August 5, 2026
Japan outlines its military build-up plan, citing threats from China, Russia and North Korea
Reuters — Japan’s government is portraying its accelerating military buildup not only as a way to protect the country but as…
Landslide killed 11 in southwest China, 50 still missing, state media says
World
July 26, 2026
Landslide killed 11 in southwest China, 50 still missing, state media says
Reuters — The death toll from a landslide in the southwestern Chinese city of Chongqing last week has risen to 11.…
Bodies recovered after passenger ferry carrying over 100 people sinks off Guyana
World
July 21, 2026
Bodies recovered after passenger ferry carrying over 100 people sinks off Guyana
Reuters — Guyana’s government said Monday that 27 bodies have been recovered from a ferry that capsized off the coast over…
European heat wave brings in cool cash for Asian air-conditioner makers as sales surge
World
June 27, 2026
European heat wave brings in cool cash for Asian air-conditioner makers as sales surge
Seoul / Beijing Reuters — As Europe sweats through record-breaking temperatures, Asian makers of air conditioners, like South Korea’s Samsung Electronics,…
DRC’s Ebola outbreak may be worst ever, Africa CDC says
World
June 17, 2026
DRC’s Ebola outbreak may be worst ever, Africa CDC says
Reuters — The head of Africa’s Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned on Tuesday that the Ebola outbreak in the…