Japan September 24, 2024 Japan says Russian patrol aircraft violated its airspace, responds by firing flares After a Russian military patrol aircraft violated Japanese airspace, Japan's Self-Defense Force dispatched an aircraft that, for the first time, fired flares in 'an anti-airspace violation action.'
China September 15, 2024 Philippines deploys new coast guard ship to Sabina Shoal, defying China's demands for withdrawal The Philippines is sending a new vessel to replace the coast guard ship Teresa Magbanua at Sabina Shoal in the South China Sea after the original ship returned to port.
Caribbean September 15, 2024 Haiti fuel truck explosion kills 24, leaves dozens severely burned, government says A fuel truck explosion in southern Haiti on Saturday killed 24 people and left 40 others injured, half of whom suffered third-degree burns, officials said.
Africa September 12, 2024 Hundreds of thousands of mpox vaccines donated to fight outbreak in Africa Countries including Canada, France, Germany, Spain, and the U.S. have promised to donate mpox vaccines to African nations which are currently battling an outbreak of the disease.
Asia September 11, 2024 Malaysian police rescue 400 minors suspected of being sexually abused at Islamic charity homes Over 400 children and teenagers suspected of being sexually abused and neglected at Islamic charity homes have been rescued by Malaysian authorities; 171 adults were arrested.
Europe September 11, 2024 Low Danube reveals sunken World War Two ships in Serbia, Hungary Following a recent drought that caused a drop in the River Danube's water level, the wrecks of four Nazi ships from before 1950 have emerged near the Serbian town of Prahovo.
Asia September 11, 2024 Hanoi flooded by swollen river as Typhoon Yagi leaves 179 dead Days after Asia's most powerful typhoon this year left at least 179 people dead, thousands living near the Red River in Vietnam's capital of Hanoi were evacuated as its waters flooded streets.
France September 3, 2024 10 dead, others in critical condition after migrant vessel reportedly capsizes in English Channel A rescue operation is underway after at least 10 migrants died when their vessel capsized while crossing the Channel from France to Britain, La Voix du Nord newspaper reported.
Europe August 29, 2024 Hundreds of thousands of dead fish blanket Greek tourist port after flooding Greek authorities have begun collecting tons of dead fish that flooded into a tourist port in the city of Volos; the carcasses allegedly created a stench that alarmed authorities and residents.
Africa August 29, 2024 Namibia to cull 83 elephants and distribute meat to people affected by drought Namibia plans to cull more than 700 wild animals, including over 80 elephants, and distribute the meat to people; southern Africa currently faces a severe drought.
Russia August 28, 2024 Russia faces "difficult fight" to retake Ukraine-held area, says top US spy Deputy CIA Director David Cohen said Russian forces will face a 'difficult fight' as Putin mounts a counteroffensive in an attempt to retake parts of the Kursk region captured by Ukraine.