Wadh Kassim
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Japan Urges Evacuations After Rains Leave Several Missing
More than 40 centimetres (15.9 inches) of rain fell over 12 hours in Kumamoto prefecture’s hardest-hit Tamana city, a record for the area according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.
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Death Toll from Northwest China Floods Rises to 13
Torrents of mud and water began hitting mountainous areas of Gansu province on Thursday, with the death toll listed as 10 on Friday as rescuers searched for at least 33 missing people.
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Guinea-Bissau President Sissoco to Run as Independent Amid Political Crisis
Embalo announced his intention to run as an independent during the inauguration of his new prime minister, Braima Camara, on Friday.
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US Gold Futures Hit Record High on Tariff Rule
The price of gold on the US futures market hit a record high Friday after customs authorities clarified that President Donald Trump’s fresh tariffs apply to some gold bars — threatening to upend global trading…
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Tragedy in Kitengela: Police Officer Killed Over Love Triangle
Police Constable Manasseh Ithiru is believed to have died after falling from the fourth-floor balcony of an apartment occupied by 27-year-old Irene Wavinya Nzioka.
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Harambee Stars Top Group A After Gritty Draw with Angola
Angola struck first in the 7th minute through Jo Paciência, but Kenya responded swiftly as Austin Odhiambo converted a penalty five minutes later.
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Israel Army Directed to Execute Gov’t Orders on Gaza
The Israeli military will have to execute any government decisions on Gaza, the defence minister said Wednesday after reported disagreements over the prospect of a full occupation of the Palestinian territory.
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Gaza Civil Defence Says Israeli Attacks Kill 26
Six more people were killed and 21 injured by Israeli fire in central Gaza while waiting for food near a distribution centre, according to Bassal.
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Japan Sets New Record High Temperature of 41.8C
Japan logged a new heat record on Tuesday, with the mercury hitting 41.8C, the weather office said, warning temperatures may rise further still.
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Dutch are First to Buy US Arms For Ukraine Under NATO Scheme
The Netherlands will buy 500 million euros ($577 million) of US weapons for Ukraine, becoming the first NATO member to fund a full package under a new scheme to speed deliveries from American stockpiles, the…
