Dec 22, 2024
International

Earthquake | Collapsed homes, killed at least two people and injured dozens in southwest China’s Sichuan province

It is reported that rescue work is underway following the magnitude 6.0 earthquake. It struck at 4:33 a.m. in Luxian country at a depth of 10 kilometers, the state broadcaster CCTV said. It also added that 60 people were injured, three seriously and 35 houses had collapsed. The US Geological Survey (USGS) put the preliminary […]

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North Korea claims that it has tested strategic long range cruise missile

The US military said it monitors the situation after North Korea claimed it had tested a new type of long-range cruise missile. The Pentagon argued that the test proves that Pyongyang poses a threat to its allies in the region.  “We will continue to monitor the situation and consulting closely with our allies and partners,” […]

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R Kelly finds himself in a tight corner

R Kelly sexually assaulted a woman at his Chicago studio nearly two decades ago, the woman testified at the singer’s trial, it is reported that the singer locked her up without food and water. The woman, who identified herself as Sonia, told jurors in Brooklyn federal court that she was kept at least two days […]

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Fire at a prison in Indonesia kills at least 41 people.

The blaze broke out in the early hours of Wednesday morning at Tangerang jail, when most of the prisoners were asleep. Apparently, there were approximately 122 inmates staying in block C, the prison block that was affected. The block housed inmates held for drug-related offences. It is reported that the police are investigating the cause […]

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German Minister of Economics, Peter Altmaier rushed to hospital during a committee meeting

Germany’s Minister of Economics, Peter Altmaier had to be rushed to a Berlin hospital after falling ill during a meeting, according to local press reports. His condition, as well as the cause of the health incident, remain unclear. The 63-year-old federal minister was brought to Berlin’s Charite clinic by ambulance around 9pm local time on […]

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The wait is over! | Janet Jackson debuts the first documentary teaser | It doesn’t get more iconic than Janet

Glee and joy-filled Janet Jackson’s Instagram as her fans and friends took it upon themselves to congratulate and celebrate with the star. This is after the queen of pop took to Instagram to reveal the teaser for her Lifetime and A&E’s upcoming documentary on Monday. ”Hey u guys. Excited to share the first teaser of […]

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Michael K Williams found dead at his home

The HOB Drama Series actor Michael Williams, was found dead in his apartment in New York City on Monday (Sept. 6). His nephew found his body in the living room of his home and drug paraphernalia was reportedly found at the scene. The 54-year-old American actor was best known for his role as Omar Little […]

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It’s a boy! Cardi B and Offset celebrate the birth of their second baby

After months of speculation, Cardi B confirmed her pregnancy in June on an Instagram post, “We listened to each other, communicated, prayed, and then God blessed us and our family with another little blessing,” she wrote on June 28. “Our home feels so blissful and very busy but we are ready and so happy! Thank you so much everyone […]

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Zabihullah Mujahid claims war in Afghanistan as over

The war in Afghanistan has ended, Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid has said, declaring those who keep fighting against the group the enemies of the country and the Afghan people. With the conflict coming to an end, the Taliban was hoping to have “a stable Afghanistan,” the spokesperson said, according to local outlet TOLO News. An […]

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German ambassador to China, Jan Hecker, abruptly dies at 54

The newly- appointed German ambassador to China and foreign policy adviser to Chancellor, Angela Merkel, Jan Hecker, has died at the age of 54, the Federal Foreign office announced. German ambassador to China, Jan Hecker, abruptly dies just 2 weeks after taking up Beijing post “It is with deep sadness and dismay that we learned […]

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