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123 Dead In Heavy Rain Due To Cyclone Ditwah In Sri Lanka
Torrential rains and floods triggered by Cyclone Ditwah have killed 123 people across Sri Lanka so far, with another 130 still missing, the Disaster Management Centre said Saturday.
Explained: India's Operation Sagar Bandhu In Sri Lanka
India has launched Operation Sagar Bandhu, a Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) initiative, to support Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah triggered severe flooding, landslides and disruption across the island nation.
Watch: 104 Skydivers From 20 Nations Form Mid Air Canopy Over US
A group of 104 skydivers from 20 different countries set a new world record by forming a mid-air canopy over Lake Wales, Florida. The record-breaking stunt, carried out on November 22, featured athletes creating a giant star-shaped pattern in the sky
NDTV Exclusive: "Ireland Backs Early India-EU Free Trade Deal," Says Ambassador Kevin Kelly
Ireland is "really optimistic" that the long-pending India-EU Free Trade Agreement can be concluded soon, with Dublin viewing the proposed pact as a "win-win" with transformative economic potential for both sides, Irish Ambassador to India said
Convincing evidence Israel backed aid convoy looters in Gaza, historian says
Account of visit to Gaza by French professor describes Israeli military attacks on security personnel protecting convoysA historian who spent more than a month in Gaza at the turn of the year says he saw “utterly convincing” evidence that Israel supported looters who attacked aid convoys during the conflict.Jean-Pierre Filiu, a professor of Middle East studies at France’s prestigious Sciences Po university, entered Gaza in December where he was hosted by an international humanitarian organisation in the southern coastal zone of al-Mawasi. Continue reading...
UK immigration plans may betray Hong Kong refugees, says exiled politician
Nathan Law says ‘moral obligation’ to Hongkongers should extend to anyone fleeing from political persecution An exiled leader of the pro-democracy movement in Hong Kong has said the UK government risks reneging on a commitment to people from its former colony in its shake-up of legal immigration routes.Nathan Law, a former Hong Kong politician who arrived in the UK in 2020 and has a bounty on his head, said that the government should reflect on its moral obligations when enacting its increase of the standard qualifying period for permanent residence to a decade. Continue reading...
'Trump 2028, Yes': US President Hints At Running For 3rd Term With AI Image
US President Donald Trump drew attention after posting an AI-generated image on his Truth Social account showing him holding a blue sign that read "TRUMP 2028, YES!" The post was captioned "TRUMPLICANS!", a blend of "Trump" and "Republicans."
Indonesia and Thailand flooding death toll tops 350 as rescuers struggle to reach worst-hit areas
More than 100 still missing on Sumatra island, where authorities to start cloud seeding to reduce rain, as Thailand sees one of worst floods in a decadeThe death toll from devastating floods and landslides in south-east Asia climbed past 350 on Saturday as clean-up and search and rescue operations got under way in Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia.Heavy monsoon rain overwhelmed swathes of the three countries this week, killing hundreds and leaving thousands stranded, many on rooftops awaiting rescue. Continue reading...
Hong Kong Fire Survivors Sleep In Malls, Anger Takes Over
There is public fury in Hong Kong after a massive fire broke out at a densely populated housing complex on Wednesday, killing 128 people. Dozens of people are yet to be found.
69 Dead, 34 Missing As Sri Lanka Battles One Of Its Worst Floods
Sri Lankan troops were racing to rescue hundreds of people marooned by rising floodwaters on Friday as weather-related deaths rose to 69, with another 34 people declared missing.
Major Flight Disruption Expected As Airbus Upgrades 6,000 A320 Aircraft
Several airlines announced delayed or cancelled flights on Friday following an Airbus alert that up to 6,000 operational A320 aircraft may require upgrades.
UK MPs push for extra aid and visas as Jamaica reels from Hurricane Melissa
Dawn Butler leads calls for humanitarian visas and fee waivers for vulnerable relatives of UK nationals affected by stormBritish MPs have joined campaigners calling for more aid and humanitarian visas for Jamaicans to enter the UK after Hurricane Melissa demolished parts of the country, plunging hundreds of thousands of people into a humanitarian crisis.The UK has pledged £7.5m emergency funds to Jamaica and other islands affected by the hurricane, but many argue that the country has a moral obligation to do more for former Caribbean colonies. Continue reading...
