Region·12h ago
Myanmar military airstrike kills seven civilians in Rakhine state
A military airstrike in the town of Kyauktaw, Rakhine state, Myanmar, resulted in the deaths of at least seven civilians, including a five-year-old child. Rights groups have criticized the military for conducting indiscriminate strikes as part of its operations against pro-democracy guerillas.
Al Jazeera
World·11h ago
Thirty-five killed as gunmen attack Niger's biggest airport
A gunman attack at Diori Hamani international airport in Niamey, Niger, resulted in 35 fatalities, including 22 attackers, 11 soldiers, and 2 civilians. The assault occurred shortly after morning prayers, and the Al-Qaeda affiliate Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin claimed responsibility. Security forces have since launched a manhunt for any remaining attackers and arrested 20 suspects, seizing a large cache of weapons in the process.
BBC World
World·14h ago
CDC to tap $107m in emergency funding for Ebola response in DRC and Uganda
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is allocating $107 million in emergency funding to address the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda. As of now, there are nearly 1,000 confirmed cases across 31 health zones in DRC, with 31 cases reported in Kampala, Uganda.
The Guardian World
