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North Western State of Somalia says 19 killed, 214 injured as Borama protests over Xeer Ciise turn deadly BORAMA, North Western State of Somalia — Nineteen people were killed and 214 others injured in clashes between security forces and demonstrators earlier this month in Borama, the capital of North Western State of Somalia’s Awdal region, authorities said. The newly appointed governor of Awdal, Abdirashid Hassan Mataan, said the fatalities included one woman. Of the injured, 194 sustained minor wounds. He said 20 people…

BORAMA, North Western State of Somalia — Nineteen people were killed and 214 injured in clashes between security forces and demonstrators during protests earlier this month in Borama, the capital of the Awdal region, North Western State of Somalia authorities said Friday. Abdirashid Hassan Mataan, the newly appointed governor of Awdal, said the dead included one woman. He detailed the toll after formally assuming office Thursday, adding that most of the wounded have been treated and released while those still hospitalized…

At Least 250 Dead After 6.0-Magnitude Quake Rattles Eastern Afghanistan KABUL, Afghanistan — A powerful 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan on Sunday, killing at least 250 people and injuring more than 530, according to the state-run Bakhtar News Agency. The tremor hit mountainous districts in Kunar and Nangarhar provinces near the border with Pakistan, flattening homes and triggering landslides that cut off winding roads just when they were needed most. Local officials warned the death toll could climb…

This morning, a DHL cargo aircraft tragically crashed while attempting to land at Vilnius Airport in Lithuania. The incident resulted in the death of one individual aboard the plane, and some debris from the crash caused damage to a nearby residence. While three other passengers on the flight sustained injuries, thankfully, no one on the ground was hurt during the ordeal. As flames and thick smoke spiraled from the wreckage, firefighting crews rushed in to tackle the blaze. The ill-fated flight, managed by Swiftair for…

Authorities in China have reported a devastating incident in Zhuhai, where a tragic collision resulted in the loss of 35 lives and left 43 individuals injured. This harrowing event took place yesterday evening when a vehicle barreled into pedestrians in the southern city. Initial reports only indicated injuries, and the swift removal of videos documenting the incident from social media left many details under wraps. However, police later clarified, labeling the episode a "serious and vicious attack" that transpired at the…

A recent Russian airstrike on an apartment complex in Kharkiv, which stands as Ukraine's second-largest city, resulted in the tragic death of a child and left 29 others injured, according to Kharkiv Regional Governor Oleg Synegoubov in a statement on Telegram. Situated roughly 30 kilometers from the Russian frontier, Kharkiv has endured relentless bombardments throughout the ongoing conflict, which has now spanned over two and a half years. Earlier, Governor Synegoubov reported that rescue efforts were underway for at…

In a shocking episode, a truck driver plowed his vehicle into a crowd gathered at a bus stop in central Israel, injuring a minimum of 29 individuals, as reported by medics and law enforcement. Meanwhile, in an unrelated event, Israeli forces fatally shot a man who allegedly attempted to stab them during a "counterterrorism" operation close to Jerusalem. The military characterized this incident as a "terror attack." The tragic collision unfolded on Ahron Yariv Boulevard in Ramat Hasharon, not far from the bustling…

Tragedy struck at the heart of Turkey as five individuals lost their lives, and 22 more suffered injuries during a shocking assault on the Turkish Aerospace Industries’ headquarters, reports the government. Eyewitnesses recounted hearing rapid gunfire followed by a deafening explosion in the vicinity of Ankara. At a BRICS conference in Kazan, Russia, Turkish President Recep Erdoğan, standing alongside his counterpart Vladimir Putin, denounced the event as a "vile act of terrorism." Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya…

MOGADISHU, Somalia - Twin explosions tragically claimed at least six lives and injured many on Saturday, as per officials. The blasts occurred in the capital, Mogadishu, and Lower Shabelle. Neither event has yet been claimed by any group. The first explosion struck Gel Doh restaurant in the bustling Hamarweyne district, close to the National Theatre. Reports confirmed the deaths of three people and injuries to several more. A vehicle loaded with explosives ignited near the restaurant, leading to these casualties.…

A gunman killed three law enforcement officials and a personal safety guard on Wednesday in a ransacking of a diplomatic quarter in Tanzania's foremost metropolis, Dar es Salaam, earlier than being shot whereas locked in a guardhouse on the door of the French Embassy. Internet movies, apparently filmed by spectators from buildings reverse the French Embassy, ​​confirmed the gunman contained in the guard submit. He exchanged gunshots from a really brief distance with law enforcement officials and males who seemed to be…