Russia evacuates 4,000 people after dam bursts, floods near Kazakh border | Weather News

Russia evacuates 4,000 people after dam bursts, floods near Kazakh border | Weather News

Authorities warn of dangerous water levels on the Ural river and open an investigation into the dam breach. Russia said it has evacuated more than 4,000 people in the Orenburg region near the Kazakhstan border due to flooding after a dam burst. The Orenburg governor’s office said on Saturday that…

Iran says ISIL members planning Eid al-Fitr ‘suicide attack’ arrested | News

Iran says ISIL members planning Eid al-Fitr ‘suicide attack’ arrested | News

ISIL claimed responsibility for twin bombings in Kerman this year that had killed nearly 100 people. Iran says it has arrested members of the ISIL (ISIS) group who were planning an attack at the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. A concerned citizen called law enforcement in Mahdasht…

What is a Godzilla anyway? The 70-year-old monster behind the movies | Arts and Culture News

What is a Godzilla anyway? The 70-year-old monster behind the movies | Arts and Culture News

It’s Godzilla season again with last weekend’s worldwide theatrical release of Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire. This is the second time Godzilla and King Kong have made a film appearance together in recent times with 2021’s Godzilla vs Kong being the first instalment. Both films were directed by Adam…

At least six killed in Russian strikes on Ukraine’s Kharkiv | Russia-Ukraine war News

At least six killed in Russian strikes on Ukraine’s Kharkiv | Russia-Ukraine war News

Ukrainian officials say 10 people have been injured in the attack on the eastern border city. Russian strikes on Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city, have killed six civilians and injured 10 people, regional officials said. Ukraine’s national police said the attack early on Saturday was launched by drones. It published pictures…

Pelosi joins US Democrats call for Biden to halt arms transfer to Israel | Israel War on Gaza News

Pelosi joins US Democrats call for Biden to halt arms transfer to Israel | Israel War on Gaza News

Former House speaker among lawmakers putting pressure on White House in letter citing Gaza humanitarian crisis. More than 30 Democratic members of the US House of Representatives have called for a full halt to the transfer of weapons to Israel, in a letter to President Joe Biden and Secretary of…

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 772 | Russia-Ukraine war News

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 772 | Russia-Ukraine war News

As the war enters its 772nd day, these are the main developments. Here is the situation on Saturday, April 6, 2024. Fighting The Ukrainian military launched a swarm of drones at the Morozovsk airbase, which it claimed destroyed six Russian warplanes, significantly damaged eight other jets, along with killing or…

Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 183 | Israel War on Gaza News

Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 183 | Israel War on Gaza News

United Nations chief says Israel’s military campaign in Gaza has brought ‘relentless death and destruction’. Here’s how things stand on Friday, April 6, 2024: Fighting and humanitarian crisis Israel said it will “temporarily” reopen the Beit Hanoon (Erez) crossing with northern Gaza for aid, hours after a warning from United States President…

Mexico suspends ties with Ecuador after police raid embassy | Politics News

Mexico suspends ties with Ecuador after police raid embassy | Politics News

Mexico has suspended diplomatic relations with Ecuador after police forcibly broke into its embassy in Quito and arrested former Ecuadorian vice president Jorge Glas who had sought political asylum there. Glas, who had been convicted twice of corruption, has been staying in the Mexican embassy since December, claiming he was…

Philippines flags ‘harassment’ by Chinese vessels ahead of Japan, US drills | South China Sea News

Philippines flags ‘harassment’ by Chinese vessels ahead of Japan, US drills | South China Sea News

Recent clashes between the Philippines and China in the South China Sea have raised concerns of a maritime escalation. The Philippines has said that two Chinese coastguard ships “harassed” Filipino fishing vessels within its exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in the disputed South China Sea, ahead of joint military drills with…