Saudi authorities announce death toll of over 1,300 pilgrims at hajj
Agency Report Saudi Arabia said on Sunday that over 1,300 fatalities occurred during this year’s Hajj pilgrimage, largely attributed to heat stress and unauthorised trips, accounting for more than 80…
Over 20 bodies found in South Korea’s battery plant fire site
Agency Report SEOUL – Over 20 bodies were found in South Korea’s battery plant fire site, in which 23 workers had been believed to be trapped, Yonhap news agency said…
Gunmen kill police officers, priest in Russian Caucasus region
Agency Report At least three people have been killed and a further thirteen wounded after gunmen opened fire on a synagogue and a church in Russia.Two of the deceased include…
Kenya force to leave for Haiti on June 25: govt, police
AFP A Kenyan force will leave for Haiti on June 25 to lead a UN-backed mission to tackle gang violence in the Caribbean state, despite court challenges against the deployment,…
Russia blames US for deadly missile attack on Crimea
AFP MOSCOW – Russia on Sunday said the United States had responsibility for a Ukrainian missile attack on Russian-annexed Crimea, which it said killed five people, including three children, and…
Two suspects reportedly arrested for allegedly electrocuting 15-year-old male orphan and student of Air Force School in Nigeria’s Kaduna State
Matthew Onocheta Two students have been arrested for allegedly electrocuting one Blaise Felix, a 15-year-old student of Air Force Comprehensive School, Kaduna State, northern Nigeria.The late Felix, an orphan, was…
50 federal lawmakers write President Tinubu, seek Nnamdi Kanu’s release to restore peace in south-eastern Nigeria
Olayomi Koiki Abuja – No fewer than fifty federal lawmakers from diverse political parties and regions in Nigeria have written to President Bola Tinubu, appealing for the release of Mazi…
President Marcos says Philippines won’t be intimidated amid China row
AFP MANILA – President Ferdinand Marcos said Sunday the Philippines “will not be intimidated” by anyone after a violent clash between the Filipino navy and the Chinese coast guard in…
Kenya’s President Ruto says ready for ‘conversation’ with protesters
AFP NAIROBI – Kenya’s President William Ruto said Sunday that he was ready for “a conversation” with thousands of “peaceful” young protesters who held nationwide demonstrations this week to oppose…
Gunmen kidnap monarch’s police orderly, driver in southern Nigeria
Sodiq Rabiu RIVERS, Nigeria – Gunmen have kidnapped a police orderly and driver working with a monarch in Rivers State, south-south Nigeria.The victims were abducted on Saturday at the residence…