Death toll climbs to 72 amid looting, violence across South Africa
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa: At least 72 people have been killed amid a looting spree and violence for the fifth consecutive day despite the deployment of...
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Six killed as South Africa deploys troops to quell unrest
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa: At least six people were killed as the South African government deployed army on Monday to help quell violent protests and widespread...
Haiti requests UN, US to send troops amid political crisis
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti: The interim government in Haiti has asked for foreign troops to be sent to the country to protect key infrastructure after the assassination...
Taliban claims capturing 85% of Afghanistan territory
The Taliban said on Friday they seized control of 85% of the territory in Afghanistan, a declaration government officials dismissed as part of a propaganda...
Yusuf Khan: Indian cinema legend Dilip Kumar dies at 98
MUMBAI, India: Mohammad Yusuf Khan, popularly known as Dilip Kumar, one of Indian cinema’s most iconic actors, has died in the western city of Mumbai,...
New York governor declares gun violence emergency in state
NEW YORK, USA: New York has become the first US state to declare a disaster emergency order to address a surge in gun violence. New...
163 deaths reported as Bangladesh records highest Covid toll
DHAKA, Bangladesh: has reported 11,525 Covid-19 cases, the highest in a day since the start of the pandemic, as authorities fear a crisis of medical...
150 people killed during US Independence Day celebrations
WASHINGTON DC, USA: At least 150 people were killed by gun violence in more than 400 shootings across the country during the Fourth of July...
Over 1,000 Afghan soldiers flee to Tajikistan after clashes with Taliban
KABUL, Afghanistan: More than 1,000 Afghan soldiers have fled to neighbouring Tajikistan after clashing with the Taliban. The troops retreated over the border to “save...
Tropical storm wreaks havoc in Cuba en route to Florida
HAVANA, Cuba: After causing devastation in the Caribbean, Tropical Storm Elsa is moving north towards the Florida Keys. More than 100,000 people in Cuba were...