Written by Landslides and floods triggered by heavy downpours in Nepal and neighbouring India have killed more than 60 people, officials said Sunday, as rescue workers raced to reach cut-off communities in remote mountainous terrain. Torrential downpours have lashed Nepal since Friday, leaving rivers in spate and many areas in the Himalayan nation inundated. At least 44 … Continue reading “Landslides, Floods Kill 64 In Nepal, India”
Amanda Anisimova beat Linda Noskova 6-0, 2-6, 6-2 on Sunday to win the China Open for her second title of a breakthrough year and fourth overall. READ ALSO: Anisimova Thrashes Gauff To Make China Open Final The third-seeded American survived a second-set wobble to overpower the Czech 26th seed in one hour and 46 minutes … Continue reading “US Open finalist Anisimova Beats Noskova To Win Beijing Title”
Like many in Morocco, Abdelkabir Oubella had been watching videos of protests unfold across the country, but nothing could prepare him for the shock of discovering that his son was among three shot dead in the unrest. For more than a week, Morocco has been shaken by daily protests led mostly by young people … Continue reading “Mourning, Shock In Morocco After Student Killed In Protests”
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has described President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s visit to the state as a strong symbol of national unity and solidarity among Nigerians. In a statement issued on behalf of the government and peace-loving people of Plateau State, Governor Mutfwang said the President’s presence at the final internment service of … Continue reading “Tinubu’s Visit To Plateau A Testament To Commitment To National Unity — Gov Mutfwang”
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency says it it has dismantled two major drug cartels behind six cocaine consignments destined for the United Kingdom. The operations, carried out over three weeks across Lagos, led to the arrest of six suspects, including the alleged kingpin, Alhaji Hammed Ode. NDLEA spokesman, Femi Babafemi, disclosed this in … Continue reading “NDLEA Foils Six UK-Bound Cocaine Shipments, Arrests Six suspects”
The death toll from an Indonesian school collapse rose to 45 on Sunday, officials said, as rescuers recovered more victims buried under the rubble. An aerial view shows rescuers searching for victims at the Al Khoziny Islamic boarding school in Sidoarjo, East Java, on October 5, 2025, after a multi-story building at … Continue reading “Indonesia School Collapse Death Toll Rises To 45”
The management of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, has disclosed that it spends nearly ₦4 billion annually on electricity bills, a cost its Vice Chancellor, Professor Adamu Ahmed, described as “crippling and unsustainable.” Addressing a news conference in his office to mark the university’s 63rd anniversary, Professor Ahmed said the high energy bill was … Continue reading “ABU Spends ₦4bn Yearly On Electricity — VC”
Hundreds of thousands of people were evacuated from their homes as Typhoon Matmo lashed China’s southern coast on Sunday, state media reported. The powerful storm made landfall around 2:50 pm (0650 GMT) in Guangdong province, according to state broadcaster CCTV. The National Meteorological Centre recorded winds of more than 150 kilometres per hour (93 mph). … Continue reading “Thousands Evacuated As Typhoon Matmo Lashes Southern China”
Israeli and Hamas negotiators were converging on Cairo Sunday for talks to end nearly two years of war in Gaza, with Israel’s leader expressing hope that hostages held in the devastated territory could be released within days. The diplomatic push follows Palestinian militant group Hamas’ positive response to US President Donald Trump’s roadmap for the … Continue reading “Negotiators Due In Cairo For Gaza Ceasefire, Hostage Release Talks”
The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, celebrated teachers worldwide for World Teachers’ Day 2025, urging a renewed focus on addressing the pressing global teacher shortage. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the first lady, made available to Channels Television on Sunday. Tinubu describe teachers as “true … Continue reading “We Must Challenge Shortage Of Teachers With Urgency — First Lady”