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Taiwan prepares for Typhoon Gaemi’s arrival, initiates shutdown protocols
As Typhoon Gaemi approached, Taiwan went into lockdown mode on Wednesday, with schools closed, financial markets shut, and a typhoon holiday declared. The...
Nepal plane crash claims 18 passengers, pilot sole survivor
A passenger plane crashed on takeoff in Kathmandu on Wednesday, with the pilot rescued from the flaming wreckage but all 18 others aboard...
Updated: Kimberly Cheatle steps down as US Secret Service chief amid controversy
United States Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle stepped down on Tuesday, following her admission that the agency fell short in its duty to...
Breaking: Kimberly Cheatle resigns as US Secret Service Chief
United States Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle stepped down on Tuesday, following her admission that the agency fell short in its duty to...
Ethiopia landslide claims 146 lives as death toll continues to climb
The number of fatalities from the southern Ethiopia landslide has increased to at least 146, according to a local official’s statement on Tuesday....
Paris 2024: We are ready to host the world, says French Pres. Macron
France President Emmanuel Macron said that France was ready to host the Paris Olympics as he visited the Athletes’ Village four days before...
Ugandan President to protesters: Don’t try it, you are playing with fire
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has a word for protesters planning to march against corruption on Tuesday, cautioning them that their actions are akin...
Breaking: US Pres. Biden stands down from seeking reelection in 2024, endorses VP Kamala Harris
President Joe Biden has decided to withdraw from seeking reelection, saying he will be endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris as Presidential candidate for...
US presidential election: We’ll win, no plans to step aside – Biden
Despite growing calls from within his own party to drop out of the race, United States President Joe Biden has reiterated his determination...
Tragedy as China bridge collapses, leaving 12 dead, 30 missing
A devastating bridge collapse in northern China, triggered by intense rainfall, has resulted in the loss of 12 lives and left over 30...
Trump condoles with firefighter’s family killed in assassination attempt on his life
By Ramlat Ibrahim Former US President Donald Trump has extended his condolences to the family of Corey Comperatore, a volunteer firefighter who was...
US 2024 Presidential Race: Obama, Pelosi, other Democrats push for Biden to step down
Democrats at the highest levels are making a critical push for President Joe Biden to rethink his election bid, with former President Barack...
Massive global internet outage hits banks, airports, others
A widespread Microsoft outage was disrupting flights, banks, media outlets and companies around the world on Friday. Escalating disruptions continued hours after the...
Russian war: King Charles III says UK govt will give full support to Ukraine, wants it to join NATO
Shine Alagba King Charles III said the UK government would continue to support Ukraine and hoped to give them a clear path to...
Again, octagenarian US Pres. Biden tests positive for COVID-19
US President Joe Biden has tested positive for the dreaded COVID-19 again. The White House revealed this in a statement, saying 81-year-old President...
Kenya braces for more unrest, deploys heavy security forces
In response to calls for renewed protests against Kenya’s President William Ruto’s government, the Central Business District of Nairobi, the capital, on Tuesday...
