NEW ZEALAND (Reuters) – At least six people have died as a result of a fire at a multi-story hostel on Tuesday in Wellington, New Zealand, and authorities have warned the number may increase. Fire and Emergency Services New Zealand (FENZ) stated, “There are still a number of people unaccountedContinue Reading

According to the governor, at least 33 people were killed on Saturday when militants opened fire on vegetable farmers in Burkina Faso as the authorities worked to quell an uprising. Eight of Burkina Faso’s thirteen regions, including the western Boucle du Mouhoun, have proclaimed states of emergency since March. AccordingContinue Reading

“Captain, bring your boat closer,” an Ecuadorian naval officer orders from a launch patrolling the Gulf of Guayaquil, a route traffickers exploit to transport narcotics to the high seas. Guayaquil, on Ecuador’s southern Pacific coast, has become a crucial site for the transportation of hundreds of tonnes of narcotics, primarilyContinue Reading

International Mother’s Day is observed worldwide, including in Pakistan, with the goal of commemorating the value of mothers, emphasising their relevance, developing emotions of respect and love for moms, and paying homage to them. International Mother’s Day is observed on the second Sunday of May in the majority of nationsContinue Reading

During a meeting at the White House on Friday, U.S. President Joe Biden and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez emphasised their support for Ukraine in the conflict with Russia. The two also discussed immigration and defence cooperation. In an Oval Office meeting, Biden declared, “Together we’re Supporting Ukraine,” and SanchezContinue Reading

A 7.6-magnitude earthquake jolted the Pacific island country of Tonga in the early hours of Thursday but there were no reports of casualties or damage. The quake happened at 1602 GMT, around 100 kilometres (60 miles) off the isolated volcanic island of Niuatoputapu in Tonga, at a depth of 210Continue Reading