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October 23, 2024

Israel issues travel warning to parts of Sri Lanka over terrorism threat

Israel's national security council has called on Israelis to leave parts of southern Sri Lanka immediately over the threat of a potential terrorist attack.

October 23, 2024

Ukraine's population has fallen by 10 million since Russia's invasion, UN says

The United Nations said Ukraine's population has decreased by around a quarter, or 10 million people, since Russia's invasion of the country in February 2022.

October 19, 2024

Cuba working to reestablish electrical service after second grid collapse

Cuba's government is reportedly working to reestablish electrical service across the country after the national grid collapsed for the second time since midday Friday.

October 17, 2024

Florida homeowners fear soaring insurance cost after hurricanes

With 4 major hurricanes hitting Florida in 4 years, insurance premiums have skyrocketed and insurers have pulled back on coverage; residents are worried about more exclusions and price hikes.

September 25, 2024

Japan destroyer passes through Taiwan Strait for first time, newspaper reports

Attempting to send a message to China, Japan's Self Defense Force has patrolled the Taiwan Strait for the first time, according to Japanese newspaper Yomiuri.

September 24, 2024

Japan says Russian patrol aircraft violated its airspace, responds by firing flares

After a Russian military patrol aircraft violated Japanese airspace, Japan's Self-Defense Force dispatched an aircraft that, for the first time, fired flares in 'an anti-airspace violation action.'

September 15, 2024

Philippines deploys new coast guard ship to Sabina Shoal, defying China's demands for withdrawal

The Philippines is sending a new vessel to replace the coast guard ship Teresa Magbanua at Sabina Shoal in the South China Sea after the original ship returned to port.

September 15, 2024

Haiti fuel truck explosion kills 24, leaves dozens severely burned, government says

A fuel truck explosion in southern Haiti on Saturday killed 24 people and left 40 others injured, half of whom suffered third-degree burns, officials said.

September 12, 2024

Hundreds of thousands of mpox vaccines donated to fight outbreak in Africa

Countries including Canada, France, Germany, Spain, and the U.S. have promised to donate mpox vaccines to African nations which are currently battling an outbreak of the disease.

September 11, 2024

Malaysian police rescue 400 minors suspected of being sexually abused at Islamic charity homes

Over 400 children and teenagers suspected of being sexually abused and neglected at Islamic charity homes have been rescued by Malaysian authorities; 171 adults were arrested.