Category: World

On Boxing Day 2004, an earthquake in the Indian Ocean near Indonesia set off a tsunami which killed almost 250,000 people. It was the deadliest natural disaster this century, and was probably the deadliest tsunami in human history. As coastal engineers who specialise in tsunamis and how to prepare for them, we have seen how […]

Maputo, Mozambique – December 25, 2024 — A violent outbreak at a prison in Mozambique’s capital, Maputo, has resulted in the deaths of at least 33 individuals, with 15 others reported injured. Over 1,500 prisoners managed to escape, in what appears to be a coordinated riot, adding to the ongoing tension that has been escalating […]

On December 18, 2024, Libya’s political factions made a significant stride toward resolving the country’s ongoing political crisis. Representatives from the House of Representatives and the High Council of State announced a preliminary agreement to form a unified government, marking an important step in the long-running conflict between rival administrations. The agreement was disclosed by […]

The appointment of Karla Quintana as head of the Independent Institution on Missing Persons in the Syrian Arab Republic (IIMP) marks a pivotal step in addressing one of Syria’s most enduring human rights tragedies: the disappearance of thousands of individuals during the years of conflict and government repression. Quintana’s appointment comes after a year and […]

Romania’s newly-formed government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu, has successfully passed a crucial confidence vote in parliament, signaling a significant step toward implementing the administration’s ambitious reform plans. The pro-Western coalition, which includes the National Liberal Party (PNL), Save Romania Union (USR), and the Democratic Alliance of Hungarians in Romania (UDMR), received […]

Office of the Spokesperson HomeOffice of the SpokespersonPress Releases…On the Sentencing of 25 Civilians in a Pakistani Military Tribunal On the Sentencing of 25 Civilians in a Pakistani Military Tribunal Press Statement, December 23, 2024 The United States is deeply concerned that Pakistani civilians have been sentenced by a military tribunal for their involvement in […]

Lagos, Nigeria – December 25, 2024 — Globacom, one of Nigeria’s leading telecommunications providers, has launched an enhanced offering of data roaming bundles, catering to subscribers traveling abroad. These flexible plans, now available in 40 countries across 46 networks, are aimed at keeping Glo’s mobile users connected while traveling for both business and leisure. The […]

Expecting a baby, especially a first baby, is a lot for any new parent. There are so many unknowns and so much to plan for: where your baby will sleep, how you will organise feeding, changing and bathing arrangements and how you will arrange your work life so you or another caregiver are with the […]

New intel received pertaining to the devastating plane crash near the city of Aktau, Kazakhstan, has specified that the crash resulted in at least 32 survivors higher than the 25 originally reported in a previous article, including several critically injured passengers. The flight, operated by Azerbaijan Airlines, was en route from Baku to Grozny, Russia, […]

  New EU cybersecurity rules take effect today, which will make everything from baby-monitors to smart watches safer. With the entry into force of the Cyber Resilience Act, specific mandatory cybersecurity requirements will now apply to all products connected directly or indirectly to another device or network (except for specified exclusions). These requirements will be […]