Deadly Niger Floods Leave 339 Dead, Displacing Over 1 Million
Severe flooding in Niger since June has resulted in 339 deaths and displaced over 1.1 million people, marking one of the worst natural disasters in the country’s recent history.
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Severe flooding in Niger since June has resulted in 339 deaths and displaced over 1.1 million people, marking one of the worst natural disasters in the country’s recent history.
Torrential rains since June have led to 339 deaths and displaced over 1.1 million people in Niger, marking a significant humanitarian crisis in the Sahel nation.
Catastrophic floods in Niger have claimed 339 lives and displaced over 1.1 million people since June, highlighting the severe impact of extreme weather events intensified by climate change.
Hurricane Milton has strengthened to Category 5, threatening Florida’s coastline. Residents are urged to evacuate as global markets watch closely.
Hurricane Milton intensifies to a Category 5 storm approaching Florida, prompting urgent evacuation orders. Residents brace for impact less than two weeks after Hurricane Helene’s devastation.
Hurricane Milton has intensified to a Category 5 storm as it approaches the Florida coastline, prompting urgent evacuation orders less than two weeks after Hurricane Helene devastated the region.
Off-grid solar solutions are key to bridging the global electricity gap, says a World Bank report highlighting their role in powering nearly 400 million people without electricity.
Off-grid solar solutions are identified as the most effective way to bridge the global electricity gap, according to a new World Bank report released in Nairobi.
A World Bank report highlights off-grid solar as the key solution to bridge the global electricity gap, aiming to provide clean energy access to 400 million people worldwide.
Adobe announces a free app launching next year to help creators gain attribution for their work used in AI systems, empowering them to maintain control and recognition in the digital age.
The DPRK successfully test-fired 240 mm-caliber controllable multiple rocket launcher shells, verifying accuracy over 67 km and assessing system reliability, as reported by KCNA.
SpaceX plans the fifth flight test of its Starship rocket this weekend, aiming for major milestones in reusable space technology.
SpaceX plans to conduct the fifth flight test of its Starship rocket this Sunday, aiming for a first-ever Super Heavy booster landing and Starship splashdown in the Indian Ocean.
SpaceX schedules the fifth Starship test flight for Sunday, aiming for reusability milestones with the first return and catch of the Super Heavy booster and a targeted splashdown in the Indian Ocean.
The DPRK will shut down all roads and railways connected to the ROK starting Wednesday, citing escalating military tensions and the need for stronger defense measures.
China’s UN representative Fu Cong urges international community to bolster support for Africa’s Great Lakes region to enhance solidarity, address conflicts, and promote peace and development.
China’s UN envoy Fu Cong urges international support for Africa’s Great Lakes region, emphasizing unity, peace, and development to address ongoing conflicts and humanitarian crises.
Chinese envoy Fu Cong urges international support for solidarity and cooperation in Africa’s Great Lakes region to overcome ongoing challenges and promote lasting peace and development.
Shihezi in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region celebrates the 70th anniversary of the XPCC amid U.S. sanctions, highlighting community resilience and unity among its diverse residents.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang urges swift implementation of policies to stabilize the economy, emphasizing the importance of meeting annual targets and supporting businesses through proactive measures.