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Tragedy struck an assisted living facility for the elderly near Boston last night, resulting in the loss of at least nine lives and injuries to 30 others, according to authorities. The fire ignited at around 9:30 PM local time (2:30 AM Irish time) at the Gabriel House assisted living facility in Fall River, Massachusetts, where approximately 70 residents resided. Jake Wark, a spokesperson for the Massachusetts Department of Fire Safety, provided this update. In response, about 50 firefighters bravely battled the flames at…

TOKYO (AP) — The tranquil beauty of Okinawa, Japan’s southernmost island, has long been shadowed by the echoes of its wartime past. Recently, this historical tapestry was disrupted by an alarming incident at a U.S. military base, where an explosion at a storage site dedicated to unexploded ordnance injured four Japanese soldiers. Thankfully, the injuries are reported to be non-life-threatening, providing a small sigh of relief amidst the chaos. Nevertheless, the incident serves as a stark reminder of the lingering shadows…

In the quiet hours of a Saturday morning, a tragedy unfolded in Karon Village, located in West Pokot County. Panic and despair swept through the community as news broke that four individuals lost their lives when a gold mining pit unexpectedly collapsed at 2 a.m. This incident has left families shattered and a village grappling with profound loss. County Commissioner Khalif Abdullahi reported that the victims were tragically buried alive under the rubble after the mine caved in. The deceased have been identified as Lotudung…

In a recent incident involving a Ryanair flight bound for Milan, nine passengers sustained injuries after the aircraft was compelled to make an emergency landing in southern Germany due to severe turbulence caused by a thunderstorm last night. According to Bavarian police, the adverse weather conditions prompted the pilot to make the precautionary landing in Memmingen, located approximately 113 km west of Munich. "Safety is our utmost priority, and the captain acted accordingly," the police stated. Fortunately, the plane…

Hargeisa (AX) – In an unfortunate turn of events in Hargeisa, the bustling capital of North Western State of Somalia, tragedy befell a family from the Oromo community. On a seemingly ordinary Wednesday, amidst the unpredictable forces of nature, a young life was abruptly extinguished - a poignant reminder of life’s fragility. The rains had begun with earnest vigor, as if the skies themselves had decided to weep uncontrollably. Amidst this turmoil, seven-year-old Muscab Abdifatah Rashid lost his life, leaving a…

Photos of the accident scene. Credit: Sikika Road Safety Two individuals lost their lives, while others were hurt, following a grisly road crash on the Nakuru-Nairobi Highway, a key transit route for travelers. The fateful event occurred on a seemingly ordinary Sunday, January 5. Involved in the collision were a Nissan minibus, also known as a matatu, and a larger bus, engaging in a catastrophic head-on crash near Naivasha's Prison Bridge. The Eldoret Shuttle Nissan matatu, after ramming into a Nairobi-bound bus, painted a…

Three Lives Lost and One Injured in Somalia Blast MOGADISHU, Somalia - A tragic event unfolded in Somalia's Lower Shabelle area when a civilian vehicle hit a landmine, claiming three lives and injuring another, as shared by local officials on Monday. The unfortunate incident took place in Doonka, nestled on the road linking Wanlaweyn and Afgooye, while the vehicle was traveling from Afgooye, according to statements from local authorities. This explosive device, identified as a landmine, is a common method of wreaking…

LONDON, United Kingdom (AX) — Officials from Belarus announced on a somber Sunday that a group of 15 injured refugees, among them individuals from Somalia, were discovered close to the Belarus-Poland boundary. These refugees reported that Polish security forces had allegedly attacked them, pushing them back harshly. It appears they were subjected to violent acts, including beatings and pepper-spray assaults, and were pursued by dogs near a border fence. The State Border Committee of Belarus stated the visible marks, like…

Somalia's Continued Struggle with IEDs: Over 1,500 Lives Impacted MOGADISHU, Somalia - In the past twelve months, more than 1,500 individuals, primarily civilians, have either lost their lives or sustained injuries in Somalia, according to a shocking United Nations report. These tragic events are largely attributed to Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), predominantly used by the notorious Al-Shabaab militants. The United Nations pinpointed how extensively militants have relied on IEDs during this period. James Swan, the…

While the Central African Republic has 80% of Christians, this year the Easter weekend is celebrated gloomily with the Covid-19 pandemic and this new armed conflict launched in December 2020 by the rebels of the Coalition of Patriots for Change (CPC). as reported from Bangui, FLorence MoriceAt the entrance to the cathedral, mask…