Storm surges
UN Secretary-General Antònio Guterres has expressed solidarity with Jamaicans on Sunday, struggling to cope with the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. The category 5 storm brought rain, storm surges, and catastrophic flooding, causing at least 28 deaths and leaving many residents without aid, power, and running water. The UN Emergency
Soldiers
The Ukrainian government has introduced a unique program to motivate its drone operators and reward successful attacks on Russian soldiers and equipment. The competition, which awards points for hitting targets, has become a high-stakes game for drone regiments, with the best teams vying for access to advanced drones and equipment.
Murder
Police in the United Kingdom are continuing to investigate a stabbing rampage on a London-bound train, with one person remaining in life-threatening condition. According to officials, the attack, which injured 11 people, is being treated as an isolated incident and is not believed to be terrorism-related. A 32-year-old man from
Professional baseball
Southern California was still reeling from a grueling year of devastating wildfires and federal immigration raids, but the Los Angeles Dodgers' victory in the World Series brought a much-needed burst of adrenaline and goodwill to the community. As fans celebrated in homes on the edges of burn scars and
Storm damage
The Jamaican government confirmed 28 deaths from Hurricane Melissa on Saturday, with additional reports of possible fatalities still being verified. The storm made landfall as a Category 5 hurricane, causing widespread destruction and flooding, particularly in western Jamaica. The authorities have yet to reach dozens of communities in Jamaica, raising
Christians
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu issued a statement rejecting the characterization of Nigeria as a "religiously intolerant" country by US President Donald Trump. Trump had directed the Department of War to prepare for a possible military intervention in Nigeria over attacks on Christians by "Islamic terrorists." Tinubu
Trump, Donald
US President Donald Trump's statements on meeting with China's President Xi Jinping signal a significant shift in Washington's stance on Beijing, moving from a "decade-plus view of Beijing as an existential threat" to a narrative of a "functional equal" relationship.
Disaster victims
A strong earthquake measuring 6.3 in magnitude struck several provinces across Afghanistan in the early hours of Monday, leaving a trail of destruction and casualties. The National Management Authority (ANDMA) stated that the earthquake occurred around 1 am local time, affecting multiple regions including the country's northwestern,
Hostages
A fragile ceasefire deal in the Gaza conflict has been complicated by questions over the identification of Israeli captives' remains, further straining relations between Israel and Hamas. Under the agreement, Israel handed over three bodies through the International Committee of the Red Cross, but forensic testing has raised doubts
Whales
In the frigid waters of the Arctic Ocean, bowhead whales have been swimming for millennia, their long lives a mystery to scientists. A recent study published in Nature offers a clue to their extraordinary longevity: their cells are remarkably good at fixing damaged DNA. Led by researchers Vera Gorbunova and
Vodafone Group PLC
A potential lifeline for Vodafone Idea (Vi) has emerged, as PE firm Tillman Global Holdings (TGH) is in negotiations to invest $4-6 billion (around Rs 35,000-52,800 crore) in the cash-strapped telecom operator. The investment, however, hinges on the government providing a comprehensive package covering all the liabilities of
Cuomo, Andrew (American governor)
As the New York City mayoral race heats up, Andrew Cuomo is trying to gain ground by splintering constituencies naturally inclined towards the Democratic nominee, Zohran Mamdani. The former governor has lashed out at Mamdani for allegedly amplifying Islamophobia and trying to divide the city's diverse communities. However,
