IRELAND – Maguiresbridge shooting in County Fermanagh Ireland have on Wednesday morning have left 2 people dead according to local reports. The incident occurred in a house in the Drummeer Road area of Maguiresbridge at around 8.20am. Emergency services found four people with gunshot wounds inside the property, with two of the victims – a […]
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Jade Mine Collapse in Kachin State Myanmar Kills 2
MYANMAR – A jade mine collapse in Kachin state, Myanmar left at least 2 people dead and 20 others trapped under the rubble according to local reports. The incident took place on Monday morning when a wall at a jade mine in Kachin’s Hpakant township caved in. A local rescue official said: “Two bodies have […]
International Defense Industry Fair Kicks Off in Turkey
TURKEY – The 17th International Defense Industry Fair kicked off on Tuesday in Istanbul, Turkey. The 17th edition of the six-day defense fair is being held simultaneously at the Istanbul Fair Center, Ataturk Airport, Wow Hotel, and Atakoy Marina. The event, organized by KFA Fairs with support from Turkey’s Defense Industries Secretariat (SSB) and the […]
Flash Flood in China Kills 2
CHINA – At least 2 people have died from flash flood in China after heavy rains. Shandong Province in the eastern parts of China is the heavily affected according to local reports. 10 people are reported missing as the result. A heavy rainfall hit Jinan’s Laiwu district, with a peak of 364 millimeters (14.33 inches), […]
2 Israeli Soldiers Accused of War Crimes in Gaza Arrested
BELGIUM – Belgian authorities on Monday arrested 2 Israeli soldiers accused of war crimes in Gaza and interrogated them before release. According to Belgian media reports, the arrests followed urgent legal complaints filed by the Hind Rajab Foundation and the Global Legal Action Network (GLAN) earlier this week. The soldiers were detained at the Tomorrowland […]
Bangladesh Air Force Aircraft Crash Kills 27
BANGLADESH – A Bangladesh Air Force aircraft crash into Milestone School and College in Uttara neighborhood, Dhaka have left at least 27 people dead according to local authorities. The dead include 25 students and pilot. At least 78 others – mostly schoolchildren, firefighters, and soldiers – remain hospitalized with severe burn injuries, some in critical […]
3 Dead After an Indonesian Ferry Catches Fire
INDONESIA – Updates after an Indonesian ferry catches fire: At least 3 people have died and 150 others rescued after an Indonesian ferry caught fire off north Sulawesi province on Sunday. Search and rescue efforts are underway, with several boats, rigid inflatable boats, and other vessels deployed, Veri Ariyanto, a senior official at the provincial […]
Tourist Boat Capsizes in Vietnam Killing at Least 34
VIETNAM – Updates as a Wonder Sea tourist boat capsizes in Ha Long Bay, Vietnam: A tourist boat capsized in Vietnam killing at least 34 onboard as rescue operations are ongoing, as 11 have been rescued. The Wonder Sea cruise vessel was carrying 53 people and capsized at the Ha Long Bay. The vessel overturned […]
Heavy Rains in South Korea Have Now Killed 9
SOUTH KOREA – The death toll from the heavy rains in South Korea have risen again to 9 after additional 5 died. According to local authorities, 2 people are still missing. The latest four fatalities were reported in the Sancheong area of the South Gyeongsang province after a deadly landslide swept through homes in a […]
K2 Avalanche Kills 1 and Injures 3
PAKISTAN – A Pakistani mountaineer was killed and 3 others injured after a K2 avalanche hit their location. K2 is the second-highest mountain in the world. The Alpine Club of Pakistan confirmed that local mountaineer Iftikhar Hussain died in the avalanche, which struck Camp 1 at around 500 meters (1,640 feet) above the base camp. […]
New Integrated Border Management System Approved by EU Council
BELGIUM – The European Union Council on Friday greenlighted the implementation of the new integrated border management system (Entry/Exit System – EES). The EES, which will record non-EU nationals’ entry and exit data, including passport information, fingerprints, and facial images, aims to boost the efficiency of external border checks and combat identity fraud and overstays […]
Cocaine Found Hidden in Bananas at Coop Supermarkets, Denmark
DENMARK – A significant number of cocaine was discovered in a banana shipment in 12 Coop supermarkets in Denmark according to local reports. According to the report, employees at 12 Coop retail stores found the drugs hidden among bunches of bananas earlier this week. Denmark’s National Unit for Special Crimes (NSK) has launched an investigation […]
Death Toll from Heavy Rains in South Korea Rises to 4
SOUTH KOREA – The death toll from the ongoing heavy rains in South Korea have risen to 4 as 2 more people were confirmed dead, with 2 still missing. The deaths were reported from the city of Seosan in the south Chungcheong province. The 2 missing people include 1 person swept away by a river […]
Overnight Flash Floods in South Korea Kills 2
SOUTH KOREA – Overnight flash floods have left at least 2 people dead in South Korea after heavy rainfall according to local reports on Thursday. Two people lost lives in Osan city, south of capital Seoul and Seosan city of Chungcheong province, while two others injured in Seosan and Buyeo. The government disaster response authorities […]
Temporary Protection for Ukrainians in Finland Extended
FINLAND – The temporary protection for Ukrainians in Finland have been extended to until March 2027 according to Finnish Interior Ministry on Wednesday. In a press release, the ministry said the situation in Ukraine remains “unstable and difficult to predict.” The Finnish Immigration Service expects between 8,000 and 12,000 new applications this year. The decision […]