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state of emergency declared in pakistan amid floods
A state of emergency was declared in Pakistan due to the flood caused by the heavy monsoon rains that were effective in Pakistan. The Pakistani government announced that 937 people, including 343 children, have lost their lives so far.…
Latvia removes monument commemorating victory over Nazi
Latvian government keeps removing the historical structures belonging to the Soviet Union era. The 79 meters tall monument in Victory Park, Riga, symbolizing Red Army’s victory over Nazis is brought down. The 37 years old monument is…
Germany to approve new energy saving measures amid Russian natural gas limitation
The German government has approved energy-saving measures taken to reduce dependence on Russian natural gas and due to the reduced supply of naural gas from Russia. Accordingly, as of September 1, public buildings (excluding social…
Rohingya refugees mark 5th year of mass migration to Bangladesh
On August 25, 2017, over 700,000 Rohingya Muslims fled to Bangladesh after their villages and homes were attacked and destroyed. Around 40,000 Rohingya Muslims sought refuge in India, while 1 million struggle to survive in the…
Floods have killed over 900 in Pakistan
National Disaster Management Authority in Pakistan stated that the floods caused by monsoon rains have killed 903 and injured nearly 300 in Pakistan in the last two and a half months. The floods leaving thousands of people homeless killed…
2 injured in Israeli strikes on Syria
Israeli airstrikes on Masyaf town in the central Syrian province of Hama and Tartus Governorate in the west of the country on Thursday injured two civilians, local sources said. Syria's air defense systems intercepted some of the missiles…
homes evacuated after forest fire breaks out in Israel
Dozens of homes were evacuated after a forest fire broke out near the city of Beit Shemesh, Israel. Six planes, and a fire helicopter joined the firefighting efforts, an official statement said. As of Thursday evening, the fire had not been…
plane engine catches fire in mid-air
The engine of a Viva Aerobus plane caught fire in mid-air while flying from Guadalajara, Mexico, to Los Angeles, USA. Following engine failure, the plane made an emergency landing at Guadalajara Airport. The airport management stated that…
Imran Khan granted pre-arrest bail by Pakistani court
An Islamabad anti-terrorism court on Thursday granted former prime minister Imran Khan interim bail in a case registered against him for his controversial remarks about a female judge during a rally in the capital last week. Judge Raja…
Kinder surprise egg is still banned in Australia
Kinder Surprise egg is still pulled out of market for the salmonella bacteria found in some products produced by a Belgian factory. The owner company, Ferrero, renewed the egg to be sold again but the infamous product hasn't hit stores…