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Russian authorities observe three days of mourning after 'Islamic extremists' kill 20 in Dagestan
World | Jun 24, 2024, 07:11 PM ISTRussian authorities blamed Islamic "sleeper cells" directed from abroad for the terror attack in Dagestan that killed 20 people on Sunday. The ISIS affiliated group behind the Moscow concert hall attack that killed 145 people also praised the deadly attack in Dagestan.
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Yemen: 49 killed, 140 missing after migrant boat sinks off coast, 71 rescued so far
World | Jun 11, 2024, 05:42 PM ISTThe boat was carrying some 260 migrants from Somali and Ethiopia from the northern coast of Somalia on the 320 km journey across the Gulf of Aden on Monday. The death toll is expected to rise as several migrants remained missing after the mishap.
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15 killed, 19,000 trapped as heavy rains batter Sri Lanka, schools shut for today
World | Jun 03, 2024, 12:13 PM ISTHeavy rains in Sri Lanka exceeding 300 mm have triggered floods, caused landslides and uprooted trees in several parts, trapping thousands of people. The government has suspended electricity supply in some areas and schools have been shut in the wake of this situation.
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Pakistan: 28 dead, 20 injured after bus falls into ravine in Balochistan's Washuk district
World | May 29, 2024, 12:29 PM ISTThe bus was travelling from Gwadar to Quetta, when a suspected tyre burst caused the vehicle to plunge into a ravine in the Washuk district of Balochistan. Provincial CM Sarfraz Bugti expressed condolences and directed the best medical facilities to be provided to the injured.
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Rescue teams struggle to find survivors as over 2,000 buried in Papua New Guinea landslide | IN PICS
World | May 28, 2024, 02:13 PM ISTA devastating landslide struck a remote village in Papua New Guinea's Enga province last week, killing over 670 people and burying 2,000 people. Meanwhile, India announced an immediate relief package of $1 million to assist Papua New Guinea's recovery efforts.
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India announces $1 million immediate relief assistance to landslide-hit Papua New Guinea
World | May 28, 2024, 01:27 PM ISTA devastating landslide struck a remote village in Papua New Guinea's Enga province last week, killing over 670 people and burying 2,000 people. Earlier today, PM Modi expressed deep condolences over the death and destruction caused by the landslide and promised all assistance to the island nation.
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Millions left without power as cyclone 'Remal' strikes Bangladesh's coasts, 10 killed | VIDEO
World | May 28, 2024, 09:16 AM ISTThe cyclone damaged or destroyed thousands of households, farms and river protection dams as 10 people were killed in Bangladesh. Authorities were forced to snap power lines in several parts to avoid accidents, while fallen trees in coastal areas further disrupted electricity supply.
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Canada to deport Indian-origin truck driver involved in 2018 bus crash that killed 16 people
World | May 25, 2024, 04:44 PM ISTJaskirat Singh Sidhu, a resident of Alberta province, allegedly drove through a stop sign and crashed into a junior hockey team's bus in Saskatchewan province, resulting in the deaths of 16 people. He pleaded guilty to dangerous driving and was sentenced to eight years in prison.
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Papua New Guinea: 4 dead, over 300 people and 1,100 houses buried in massive landslide | VIDEO
World | May 25, 2024, 12:06 PM ISTThe devastating landslide hit Kaokalam village in Papua New Guinea's Enga province at 3 am (local time) and the death count is expected to be higher. The landslide has impeded relief and recovery efforts by blocking access to highways, making helicopters the only way to reach the affected area.
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Over 100 feared dead by landslide in Papua New Guinea, emergency response underway: Report
World | May 24, 2024, 06:05 PM ISTThe devastating landslide hit Kaokalam village in Papua New Guinea's Enga province at 3 am (local time) and the death count is expected to be higher. Neighbouring Australia has pledged all assistance to Papua New Guinea in relief and recovery efforts.
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14 killed in overnight fire at apartment in Vietnam's capital, six injured
World | May 24, 2024, 09:55 AM ISTThe small apartment building had 24 residents when it caught fire, and the exact cause of the blaze remains unknown. The fire reportedly started from a small courtyard in front of the building that was used as a garage for the sale and repair of electric bikes.
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US: Multiple casualties reported as tornado wreaks havoc in Iowa, town reduced to rubble | VIDEO
World | May 22, 2024, 03:10 PM ISTA severe tornado in Iowa, which was already bracing for weather turbulences, touched down on Tuesday and destroyed homes and wind turbines. Several people were injured and had to be moved to facilities in nearby towns as the local hospital sustained damage during the storm.
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50 killed, over 2,000 homes destroyed as heavy rains batter central Afghanistan
World | May 18, 2024, 02:57 PM ISTWhile the exact number of people injured in the heavy rains and floods in Ghor province is unknown, the downpour has blocked access to key roads in the area. The latest incident came after 315 people were killed in northern Afghanistan last week.
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US: 8 dead, 40 injured as bus carrying farmworkers overturns in Florida, driver arrested | VIDEO
World | May 15, 2024, 09:43 AM ISTThe pickup truck sideswiped the bus carrying 53 farmworkers, causing it to veer off the road and crash into a tree before overturning. Bryan Maclean Howard, who was driving the pickup truck, was arrested and charged with driving under the influence-manslaughter.
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Brazilians struggle with loss and despair as worst rainfall in 80 years kills over 100 | IN PICS
World | May 10, 2024, 01:20 PM ISTBrazil's southern state of Rio Grande do Sul is witnessing its worst rainfall in 80 years which has killed 107 people so far, with 136 missing and over 165,000 displaced. More rains are forecast in the coming days, raising fears that water levels will rise further as rescue operations continue.
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WATCH: Horse rescued from rooftop after two days in Brazil as devastating floods kill 107
World | May 10, 2024, 12:44 PM ISTThe devastating floods in Brazil's Rio Grande do Sul has left 136 people missing and over 165,000 displaced as rescue operations continued by boats and helicopters. Several streets have already turned into rivers and more rains were expected in the coming days.
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China: 10 killed in knife attack at hospital in southwestern Yunnan province, suspect arrested
World | May 07, 2024, 02:15 PM ISTThe attack took place at Zhenxiong County People's Hospital in Zhaotong city of Yunnan province, and a suspect has been arrested. Firearms are banned in China, however, there has been a spade of knife attacks in the past.
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Brazil's southern state hit by worst rainfall in over 80 years; 39 killed so far, 68 missing | VIDEO
World | May 04, 2024, 02:24 PM ISTThe floods in Rio Grande Do Sul have surpassed the levels seen during a historic 1941, with water levels reaching an unprecedented high. At least 24,000 people have been displaced as the storms affected over half of the 497 cities in the state, while dams have reached their stretching point.
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12 killed in bomb attacks on two displacement camps in Congo, Army and rebel group trade blame
World | May 04, 2024, 12:42 PM ISTWhile the Army blamed the M23 rebel group for the attacks, the group denied any role in the attacks and blamed Congolese forces. The UN, which condemned the incident as a "flagrant violation of international humanitarian law", has long blamed Rwanda for backing the rebels.
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Pakistan: 20 killed after passenger bus falls into ravine in PoK's Gilgit-Baltistan
World | May 03, 2024, 11:05 AM ISTThree women were among the 20 killed in the bus accident, while 21 others were injured when the driver lost control of the bus on a highway. The death toll was expected to rise further as many were admitted in serious conditions.