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The civil defense agency in Gaza recently reported a devastating airstrike carried out by Israel in a residential neighborhood, resulting in the tragic loss of at least 73 Palestinian lives in Beit Lahia, located in the northern part of the territory. Israel, however, contended that its military action was aimed at a "Hamas terror target." Mahmud Bassal, spokesperson for the civil defense agency, told the Agence France-Presse (AFP), “Our teams have retrieved the bodies of 73 martyrs and many others injured due to the…

FILE PHOTO Mogadishu (AX) — In a tragic event on Thursday, a suicide bomber tore through a destitute village near the School Polizia in Mogadishu, leaving a trail of devastation with seven individuals, both troops and ordinary folk, losing their lives. A further half-dozen suffered injuries. As the clock ticked towards mid-afternoon at 3:27 p.m., Somali law enforcement relayed that six folks were wounded, most nursing relatively minor scrapes. “The blast rattled the impoverished area where people sought shade beneath…

Tragically, at least eight lives have been lost in Brazil as relentless rains swept through the nation, following an unprecedented drought that had sparked record-breaking wildfires. Authorities confirmed the disturbing toll, emphasizing the perilous conditions affecting numerous regions. Central and southeastern Brazil have been adversely impacted since Friday, with fierce winds clocking in at up to 100 km/h and staggering rainfall of up to 10 cm recorded daily. The National Institute of Meteorology bears witness to this…

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The catastrophic storm that recently lashed the southeastern United States has tragically claimed the lives of at least 130 individuals. As recovery efforts unfold, the disaster has ignited heated discussions amidst an already contentious election season. The White House has fiercely dismissed allegations regarding a delayed federal response. With hundreds still missing across various states, President Joe Biden declared his intention to visit North Carolina tomorrow to oversee ongoing rescue initiatives. Biden openly…

On September 27, 2024, Somalian Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre spoke at the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Barre accused Ethiopia of actions that "flagrantly violate" Somalia's territorial integrity. WASHINGTON — Bomb explosions rocked Mogadishu and a town in the Middle Shabelle region on Saturday, resulting in at least six deaths and 10 injuries, according to local police and eyewitness accounts to VOA. “An explosives-laden vehicle parked near a bustling restaurant in the Hamar Weyne…

Hurricane John loomed ominously over southwestern Mexico, intensifying fears of catastrophic flooding even as it began to lose strength while advancing inland. This relentless storm had already claimed three lives and left a trail of destruction in its wake. In various regions across Mexico, emergency services grappled with the aftermath of the hurricane, dealing with landslides, fallen trees, downed electrical poles, and roofs torn off buildings as the storm made landfall late on Monday night. Authorities from civil…

Beledweyne (AX) – A skirmish on the edge of Beledweyne town on Monday left at least two dead and two injured, according to local sources. The melee broke out in Ikacade, about 25 kilometers northeast of Beledweyne, where Hiraan region transporters' forces, who had barricaded the road, clashed with adversaries trying to push through the blockade. The road blockade, enforced by transporters in the Hiraan region, was a protest against the surge of checkpoints between Beledweyne and Mataban. So far, neither the Beledweyne…

Toronto – In a tragic turn of events this week, six individuals lost their lives in an assault on a Mosque in the Somali region of Ethiopia. BBC Amharic chronicled that locals and community elders disclosed the grim details on Tuesday about the incident in Wardare town, Dollo Zone, specifically targeting the widely recognized Kujir Mosque. A witness, Alki Mohammed Mohamud, mentioned that the deceased were youthful individuals. These young victims were reportedly theology students engaged in preparations for Salat Prayer at…

Dr. Patrick Kuma Aboagye, the Director General of the Ghana Health Service, recently unveiled a staggering statistic: in 2022, hepatitis, a severe liver infection, claimed the lives of 15,000 individuals in Ghana. This grim figure breaks down to approximately 42 lives lost each day, with young adults bearing the brunt of this health crisis. “Many cases remain hidden,” Dr. Aboagye emphasized, pointing out that a considerable segment of the population doesn’t even realize their infection status, which complicates efforts to…