Severe flooding in Nairobi, Kenya, has claimed the lives of dozens, with local authorities working tirelessly to rescue those trapped in affected areas. Heavy rains caused rivers and drainage systems to overflow, submerging homes, roads, and businesses.
Rescue teams are using boats and other emergency equipment to evacuate residents from flooded neighborhoods, while hospitals prepare to treat injured citizens. The Kenyan government has urged people to stay indoors and follow safety guidelines as the situation continues to evolve.

Nairobi Floods: Dozens Killed in Nairobi Floods | Kenyan Authorities Continue Rescue Operations

At least five people have lost their lives after a massive fire broke out at Gul Plaza shopping mall on Karachi’s MA Jinnah Road. Rescue operations are still under way as firefighters struggle to control the blaze, which has engulfed the old building housing nearly 1,200 shops. Officials confirm 20 people were injured, while structural collapse remains a serious risk. Watch for the latest updates on the Gul Plaza fire tragedy

Karachi Gul Plaza Fire: Death Toll Rises Over 3 as Firefighting Continues

On Day 15 of Iran’s nationwide protests, the human rights group HRANA confirms 544 people have been killed and more than 10,681 arrested amid a fierce government crackdown, with unrest recorded in 585 locations across all 31 provinces. Figures include 483 protesters, security forces, civilians, and children even as internet shutdowns and restricted reporting make independent verification difficult. Demonstrations persist despite escalating violence and mass detentions.

Will Trump Strike Iran Again After 6 Months? | Over 500 Killed In Protests 

Iran protests claim 35 lives across 26 provinces as judiciary chief Mohseni slams "rioters," promising no mercy. Security forces intensify crackdown amid blackouts and economic fury.

Iran Protests Kill 35 Across 26 Provinces Amid Crackdown

The death toll in Gaza has climbed to 70,925 since the start of the Israeli offensive in October 2023, with the majority being women and children, according to Palestinian health authorities.

Gaza Death Toll Mounts to 70,925 Amid Ongoing Conflict

A tragic shooting at a family gathering in California has left four people dead. Authorities are investigating the incident, and law enforcement officials have urged the public to avoid the area while the investigation continues. Details about the victims and the motive behind the attack are still emerging.


Four Dead After Attack During Family Gathering In California

The Gaza Health Ministry reports that the death toll has reached 70,000, marking one of the deadliest phases of the conflict to date. Local authorities say another Israeli strike has killed 2 more people, adding to a growing humanitarian crisis as medical facilities struggle to operate amid shortages of fuel, supplies, and safe access.

Gaza Death Toll Reaches 70,000: Health Ministry | Another Strike Kills 2

A tragic shooting at a banquet hall in Stockton, California, left 4 dead and 10 injured. Authorities are investigating the incident as the area remains an active crime scene.

California Shooting Update: 4 Dead, 10 Injured in a Shooting at Banquet Hall in Stockton 

Severe floods in Vietnam have killed at least 41 people, with thousands evacuated and major transport routes crippled. Landslides have blocked key highways, including Mimosa Pass near Da Lat, and rail services between north and south Vietnam were suspended. Emergency response centers reported surging calls as heavy rains continued. Here’s the latest on the unfolding disaster.

Deadly Vietnam Floods: At Least 41 Killed as Roads Collapse & Rail Services Halted

Severe floods in Vietnam have claimed at least 10 lives, with 5 more reported missing, as heavy rains inundate cities and disrupt the transport network. Homes, roads, and infrastructure have been heavily damaged, leaving thousands affected.


Vietnam Floods: At Least 10 Dead, 5 Missing | Transport Network Battered by Floods 

A powerful magnitude 6.2 earthquake has struck southeastern Afghanistan, marking the third major tremor in days that have collectively killed over 2,200 people and injured more than 3,600. Thousands of homes in provinces like Kunar and Nangarhar have been destroyed, leaving tens of thousands displaced. Aid agencies warn of worsening humanitarian conditions amid funding cuts and challenging Taliban policies. Rescue efforts continue as survivors face an uncertain future.

Third devastating earthquake strikes Afghanistan | Over 2,200 dead, thousands homeless

"Just in the Kerr County area alone, there are 161 people who are known to be missing," Abbott told reporters. "There very likely could be more added to that list," he added.

Texas flash flood: Death toll hits 109, with over 160 still missing ‘more could be added to list’, warns governor

The cyclone, with winds reaching 226 km/h, caused widespread destruction on Saturday (Dec 14), uprooting trees, destroying homes and crippling essential infrastructure  



Cyclone Chido devastates France's Mayotte: Death toll could reach thousands

Cyclone Chido, the most devastating storm in nearly a century, has wreaked havoc on Mayotte, a French Indian Ocean territory. The death toll is feared to be in the hundreds and may rise to thousands, according to the island's top government official.

Rescue workers and supplies are being rushed in by air and sea, but their efforts are likely to be hindered by damage to airports and electricity distribution in a territory where even clean drinking water was already subject to chronic shortages



'Definitely several hundred' killed after Cyclone Chido wreaks havoc in Mayotte

Local authorities said Sunday that the likely death toll from Cyclone Chido's passage across Mayotte was "definitely several hundred" though the disruption means reaching an exact count will be difficult.

At least 110 people were killed over the weekend in Haiti's Cite Soleil slum when a gang leader targeted elderly people he suspected of causing his child's illness through witchcraft, the National Human Rights Defense Network (RNDDH) said on Sunday.

Massacre ordered by gang leader in Haiti claimed over 100 lives, says rights group

The UN Human Rights Office said on Friday nearly 70 per cent of the fatalities it has verified in the Gaza war were women and children, and condemned what it called a systematic violation of the fundamental principles of international humanitarian law.

Israel-Hamas war: Nearly 70% of verified deaths in Gaza are women and children, says UN

Hurricane Milton has claimed the lives of at least 10 people in Florida, causing widespread devastation as it made landfall. The powerful storm brought heavy rains, destructive winds, and severe flooding, leaving thousands without power and damaging homes and infrastructure across the state. Emergency services are conducting search and rescue operations in the hardest-hit areas, while local authorities urge residents to remain cautious and follow safety guidelines. The impact of Hurricane Milton highlights the ongoing threat of extreme weather events in the region, as recovery efforts begin.

Hurricane Milton: At Least 10 Dead In Florida

Police have detained one person for questioning in connection with the Lusikisiki mass shootings that left 18 dead in the Eastern Cape. The victims were gunned down at a homestead in Ngobozana village, Lusikisiki, where the family was preparing for a traditional ritual to mark the end of the mourning period for a mother and daughter, who were also shot and killed in August last year.

South Africa: No Arrests In Mass Shootings Case As Death Toll Rises To 18

The death toll from a devastating storm that battered the southeastern United States climbed to at least 130 on Monday, as the disaster became a hot topic in an already bitter election campaign, with the White House angrily refuting claims it had been slow to respond.

130 dead from Hurricane Helene, Biden announced his visit to storm-hit North Carolina amid Trump controversy

A scorching heat wave has gripped most parts of the United States recently. According to authorities, the extreme weather conditions have also resulted in at least 27 deaths over the last week.

Death toll rises to 27 as mercury reaches record high amid heatwave in US

Storms and flash floods wreaked havoc on Baghlan province in northern Afghanistan, killing at least 311 people, according to local officials. The natural disaster affected the districts of Gozargah-e-Noor, Jelgah, Nahrin, Baghlan-e-Markazi, and Barka, as well as the provincial capital of Pul-e-Khumri, according to Hedayatullah Hamdard, Provincial Director for the disaster management authority, on Friday.

Afghanistan floods: 2,800 houses damaged in Baghlan

Storms and flash floods wreaked havoc on Baghlan province in northern Afghanistan, killing at least 200 people, according to local officials.The natural disaster affected the districts of Gozargah-e-Noor, Jelgah, Nahrin, Baghlan-e-Markazi, and Barka, as well as the provincial capital of Pul-e-Khumri, according to Hedayatullah Hamdard, Provincial Director for the disaster management authority, on Friday.

Afghanistan floods: Rain triggers flash floods killing at least 200

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Nairobi Floods: Dozens Killed in Nairobi Floods | Kenyan Authorities Continue Rescue Operations

Karachi Gul Plaza Fire: Death Toll Rises Over 3 as Firefighting Continues

Will Trump Strike Iran Again After 6 Months? | Over 500 Killed In Protests

Iran Protests Kill 35 Across 26 Provinces Amid Crackdown

Gaza Death Toll Mounts to 70,925 Amid Ongoing Conflict

Four Dead After Attack During Family Gathering In California

Gaza Death Toll Reaches 70,000: Health Ministry | Another Strike Kills 2

California Shooting Update: 4 Dead, 10 Injured in a Shooting at Banquet Hall in Stockton

Deadly Vietnam Floods: At Least 41 Killed as Roads Collapse & Rail Services Halted

Vietnam Floods: At Least 10 Dead, 5 Missing | Transport Network Battered by Floods

Third devastating earthquake strikes Afghanistan | Over 2,200 dead, thousands homeless

Texas flash flood: Death toll at 109, over 160 missing as grim search continues

Cyclone Chido devastates France's Mayotte: Death toll could reach thousands

Cyclone Chido devastates France's Mayotte: Death toll could reach thousands

'Definitely several hundred' killed after Cyclone Chido wreaks havoc in Mayotte

'Definitely several hundred' killed after Cyclone Chido wreaks havoc in Mayotte

Massacre ordered by gang leader in Haiti claimed over 100 lives, says rights group

Israel-Hamas war: Nearly 70% of verified deaths in Gaza are women and children, says UN

Hurricane Milton: At Least 10 Dead In Florida

South Africa: No Arrests In Mass Shootings Case As Death Toll Rises To 18

130 dead from Hurricane Helene, Biden announced his visit to storm-hit North Carolina amid Trump controversy

Death toll rises to 27 as mercury reaches record high amid heatwave in US

Afghanistan floods: 2,800 houses damaged in Baghlan

Afghanistan floods: Rain triggers flash floods killing at least 200