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India News
Severe Flooding in Andhra Pradesh Claims 33 Lives, Two Missing
Heavy rainfall and severe flooding over the past week in Andhra Pradesh have resulted in the tragic loss of 33 lives, with two individuals still unaccounted for. An official report released on Saturday indicated that the majority of fatalities occurred in NTR district, where 25 deaths were recorded, followed by seven in Guntur district and one in Palnadu district. The…
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World News
Drought Crisis Grips Southern Africa: 68 Million in Need of Aid
A devastating drought, triggered by El Niño weather patterns, has gripped Southern Africa since early 2024, leaving approximately 68 million residents in dire need of assistance. This figure, representing 17% of the region’s population, was revealed by Elias Magosi, Executive Secretary of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), during a crucial summit in Zimbabwe‘s capital, Harare. The 16-nation SADC bloc…
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World News
USA News: Fire Ravages South LA – Homes Destroyed, Lives Altered
Los Angeles, California –In a devastating incident, a fire tore through South Los Angeles, destroying five homes and leaving a man and woman in their 60s with severe burns. The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) responded to multiple calls of garbage fires just before 3:30 a.m. on Tuesday, reported USA Today. The flames engulfed a building under construction from all…
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