A fire broke out in the nursery of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences in Islamabad, killing 14 newborn babies.  The blaze erupted early Wednesday and was reportedly triggered by an exploding air-conditioning unit in the nursery.  Fifteen babies were inside the nursery when the fire started, but hospital staff were able to rescue only one infant.  Pakistan’s government launched an investigation into the tragedy, … Continue reading Fire in a hospital nursery kills 14 newborns in Pakistan’s capital

Torrential rain hit Japan’s north-central Ishikawa and Toyama prefectures on Thursday, causing widespread flooding and landslides. Japan’s Meteorological Agency issued its highest Level 5 heavy-rain warning for parts of the region, while authorities urged more than 380,000 people to move to safer areas. Rescue crews used boats to reach residents trapped by floodwaters, while roads were closed and numerous vehicles were abandoned. In Ishikawa, 270 … Continue reading Heavy rain and flooding in north-central Japan strands people and vehicles

Russia has threatened to strike British military targets inside and outside Ukraine if Kyiv continues using British-supplied Storm Shadow missiles against targets inside Russia.  Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova accused Britain of escalating the conflict and warned that Moscow could respond with what she described as “catastrophic consequences.”  The warning follows Britain’s decision to give Ukraine access to technology that could allow it to … Continue reading Russia threatens strikes on UK military targets, ‘catastrophic consequences’ over Ukraine

A massive glacier collapse along the Nepal-Tibet border triggered catastrophic floods that killed more than 390 people and left over 1,400 missing.  The collapse sent huge amounts of ice, rock and mud into rivers, creating a powerful surge that destroyed villages, roads, bridges and other infrastructure. Rescue teams and military helicopters are searching for survivors and missing people, including hundreds of foreign tourists and pilgrims. … Continue reading Catastrophic floods kill over 390 in Nepal and Tibet, with more than 1,400 missing

China has deployed a record number of ships around Taiwan and in nearby waters, raising concerns about its growing military presence in the region. The deployment comes as tensions remain high between China, Taiwan and the United States over Taiwan’s security and China’s territorial claims. The large number of vessels demonstrates the expanding capabilities of China’s navy and maritime forces. Officials and security analysts are … Continue reading Beijing deploys record number of ships around Taiwan as pressure grows