A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck northern Afghanistan early Monday, killing at least 20 people and injuring…
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Hurricane Melissa Death Toll Rises to 28 in Jamaica
The death toll from Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica has climbed to 28, Prime Minister Andrew Holness…
Rivers Flood Committee Calls for Federal Support as Flood Risks Rise
The Rivers State Flood Prevention and Management Committee has appealed for urgent Federal Government intervention as…
Heavy Rains Batter New York, Kill Two and Disrupt Flights Across Major Airports
Torrential rains swept across New York City on Thursday, leaving at least two people dead and…
‘I Can’t Reach My Family’: Former Miss Jamaica UK Pleads for Safety as Hurricane Melissa Batters Island
A former Miss Jamaica UK has expressed heartbreak and fear as Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5…
Vietnam’s Beloved Tourist Cities Submerged as Record Rainfall Triggers Major Flooding
Historic cities across central Vietnam, including the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Hue and Hoi An,…
China’s Heatwaves Threaten Hairy Crab Harvest
Rising temperatures are putting China’s famous hairy crabs at risk, as extreme heat and erratic weather…
Storm Benjamin to Bring Heavy Rain and Strong Winds to the UK on Thursday
Storm Benjamin is set to sweep across the UK on Thursday, bringing gusty winds, heavy rain,…
Strong Earthquakes Strike Costa Rica and Argentina
Two strong earthquakes rattled Costa Rica and Argentina on Tuesday, with tremors felt across wide areas…
UN Urges Global Disaster Alerts as Extreme Weather Intensifies
The United Nations has warned that extreme weather is “spiraling out of control” and is urging…