Malawi President Concedes to Arthur Peter Mutharika

MALAWI – The Malawi president Lazarus Chakwera on Wednesday conceded presidential election defeat to the former president Arthur Peter Mutharika, following Tuesday’s general elections. His concession comes hours before the Malawi Electoral Commission announced the results officially. “I have therefore conceded defeat and I have called President-elect Arthur Peter Mutharika to congratulate and wish him […]

Over 63 Palestinians Killed by Israeli Attacks

PALESTINE – At least 63 Palestinians were killed and many others wounded by Israeli attacks across Gaza Strip on Wednesday. Gaza’s Civil Defense said in a statement that 22 people, including nine children and six women, were killed, and many others injured in an Israeli airstrike that targeted displaced civilians in the Al-Daraj neighborhood of […]

Typhoon Ragasa Triggers Floods in Taiwan, Killing 17

TAIWAN – At least 17 people died and 17 others went missing in Taiwan after Typhoon Ragasa triggered floods according to local reports on Wednesday. The heavy rainfall Tuesday caused the Matai’an Creek Barrier Lake to overflow, sending torrents of water into Guangfu Township in Hualien County, inundating streets nearly one story high, and carrying […]

Heavy Storms Lead to Floods and Landslides in Northern Italy

ITALY – Widespread disruption was reported on Tuesday after severe storms resulted to floods and landslides in northern Italy. According to local authorities, 1 tourist was reported missing in Piedmont, with several regions placed under high weather alerts. In Milan, the Seveso River overflowed its banks on Monday, forcing firefighters to evacuate several schools and […]

Missing Colombian Musicians B-King and DJ Herrera (Regio Clown) Found Dead

MEXICO – Two missing Colombian musicians – B-King and DJ Herrera – were found dead in Mexico City according to local authorities on Monday. Sanchez Salazar, also known as B-King, and DJ Herrera, better known as Regio Clown, had been reported missing since Sept. 16, after going to a gym in Polanco, a well-known neighborhood […]

Copenhagen International Airport Closed due to Drone Sightings

DENMARK – Copenhagen International Airport was on Monday closed to air traffic after drone sightings. “The airspace above Copenhagen Airport has been closed since 8:30 p.m. due to the presence of two or three unidentified drones. No aircraft can take off or land at the airport,” airport spokesperson Lise Agerley Kurstein said. “Two to three […]

Protests Against Corruption in Philippines Leave 1 Dead

PHILIPPINES – The Sunday protests against corruption in Philippines left 1 person dead, while over 90 police officers were injured. 216 others, including 89 minors were arrested according to local reports. The Department of Health said that 48 injured individuals were taken to a hospital after the clash between protesters and police on Mendiola Street, […]