AUSTRALIA – The Australian police reported on Thursday that at least 3 people were killed in a shooting at Lake Cargelligo area in New South Wales. New South Wales police said an operation was underway “following reports of a shooting where three people have died at Lake Cargelligo” area. The incident happened at Walker Street, […]
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SriBilah Utama Train Hits Passenger Car, Killing 9 in Indonesia
INDONESIA – SriBilah Utama train hit a passenger car in Indonesia’s North Sumatra province late Wednesday, killing 9, according to a local report on Thursday. The car carrying nine people was hit by the SriBilah Utama train traveling from Rantau Prapat to Medan, the report said, citing police. According to North Sumatra Traffic Police Director […]
Flash Flooding in Greece Kills 2
GREECE – Flash flooding in Greece on Wednesday left at least 2 people dead, as the country was affected by torrential rains, gale-force winds and snow. A 56-year-old woman was killed in southern Athens after being struck by a car that was swept along by floodwaters, according to the Kathimerini daily. Earlier, a 53-year-old coast […]
Former South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo Sentenced to 23 Years in Prison
SOUTH KOREA – The former South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo was on Wednesday sentenced to 23 years in prison, for his role in ousted president Yoon Suk Yeol‘s failed martial law attempt. The Seoul Central District Court said the Dec. 3, 2024, martial law declaration constituted an insurrection, according to Yonhap News, marking the […]
World Economic Forum 2026; What’s on The Table
SWITZERLAND – The World Economic Forum 2026 kicked off in Davos Switzerland on Monday Jan. 19, with initial sessions focusing on artificial intelligence, technological transformation, global economy and sustainability amid heightened geopolitical and geo-economic risks. Held under the theme “A Spirit of Dialogue,” the summit runs through Jan. 23 and is expected to draw nearly […]
Factory Explosion in China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region Kills 2
CHINA – A factory explosion in China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region on Sunday killed 2 people and injured 84 others, while 8 went missing, according to local authorities. The blast occurred at around 3 pm local time (2300GMT) at the facility operated by Baogang United Steel in western Baotou after a 650-cubic-meter spherical tank containing […]
Death Toll from Shopping Center Fire in Karachi at 14
PAKISTAN – The death toll from the shopping center fire in Karachi, Pakistan have risen to 14 after more bodies were recovered. Asad Raza, deputy inspector general of police south, told broadcaster Geo News that search and rescue operations remained underway at the site. Sindh’s provincial Governor Kamran Tessori was on the scene earlier, telling […]
Gang Violence in Guatemala Kills 8
GUATEMALA – Gang violence in Guatemala targeting prisons and police resulted to at least 8 deaths, according to local reports on Sunday. Gangs linked to the Barrio 18 criminal organization carried out coordinated attacks on three penitentiaries and the National Police, killing seven officers and one suspected gang member and wounding 10 others, Interior Minister […]
High-Speed Train Crash in Spain Kills 39
SPAIN – At least 39 people were killed and 152 others injured in a high-speed train crash in Cordoba province Spain, according to local reports on Monday. The accident occurred around 7.40 pm local time (1840GMT) when a train traveling from Malaga to Madrid derailed near Adamuz, Cordoba, and encroached onto an adjacent track. This […]
Meeting Between Colombian President Gustavo Petro and Trump Set for Feb. 3
COLOMBIA – Meeting between the Colombian president Gustavo Petro and his US counterpart Donald Trump at the White House will take place on February 3. Petro said at a Cabinet meeting that the fight against drug trafficking will be a main issue during the meeting. Trump announced last week that the leaders would meet at […]
Construction Crane Falls onto Road Killing 2 in Thailand
THAILAND – At least 2 people were killed and 5 others injured on Thursday after a construction crane fell onto a road, hitting vehicles passing underneath, in Thailand’s Samut Sakhon province. The incident occurred shortly after 9 am local time (0200GMT) on Rama II Road, a major route linking Bangkok to southern Thailand, according to […]
Friday a Day of Mourning in Philippines After Landfill Collapse Kills 13
PHILIPPINES – After a landfill collapse killed 13 and left 23 others missing, the local city council announced on Wednesday that Friday Jan. 16 will be a day of mourning for the victims. The Cebu City council declared Jan. 16 as a day of mourning for the victims of the Binaliw landfill landslide, at it […]
South Korea’s Kyowon Group Cyberattack Exposes 9.6M Users
SOUTH KOREA – A suspected Kyowon Group cyberattack earlier this week may have exposed data of around 9.6 million user accounts, according to an ongoing investigation. The estimate, made by a government-led investigation team that includes the Korea Internet & Security Agency, follows the Kyowon Group’s report earlier this week that it had detected signs […]
Construction Crane Collapse onto Train in Thailand Kills 28
THAILAND – A construction crane collapse onto train in Thailand on Wednesday killed at least 28 people and injured 80 others, according to local reports. The accident took place in the Sikhio district of Nakhon Ratchasima province when the Special Express Train No. 21, traveling from capital Bangkok to Ubon Ratchathani province, was passing through […]
Current Australian Bushfires Destroy 300 Buildings, Kill 1
AUSTRALIA – The current Australian bushfires have resulted to at least 1 death and the destruction of around 300 buildings, according to local reports on Sunday. A total fire ban is in place across northeastern and north-central Victoria, while deteriorating air quality is expected from Monday as more than 20 bushfires continue to burn, including […]