More than 24,000 tons of UN aid has reached Gaza since the start of a ceasefire earlier this month, a UN official said on Thursday while calling for NGOs to be allowed to assist in its distribution.
Sudanese missing in El-Fasher after paramilitary takeover in ‘grave danger’, aid groups warn
International aid groups on Thursday warned that the trickle of people arriving at a refugee camp in Sudan from El-Fasher after it was seized by a paramilitary group is a sign of the extensive atrocities committed in the major Darfur city and the diff…
Haiti, Jamaica and Cuba pick up the pieces after Melissa’s destruction
The rumble of large machinery, whine of chain saws and chopping of machetes echoed through communities across the northern Caribbean on Thursday as they dug out from the destruction of Hurricane Melissa and assessed the damage left behind.
Phony AI-generated videos of Hurricane Melissa flood social media sites
One viral video shows what appears to be four sharks swimming in a Jamaican hotel’s pool as floodwaters allegedly brought on by Hurricane Melissa swamp the area. Another purportedly depicts Jamaica’s Kingston airport completely ravaged by the storm. Bu…
Toy replica of killer drone used by Russia is marketed to children
The toy is described in a listing as suitable for children from the age of six and “an ideal gift for young patriots.”
Nationals finalizing hire of 33-year-old Blake Butera as manager, AP source says
A person with knowledge of the situation says the Washington Nationals are finalizing a deal to hire 33-year-old Blake Butera as manager
What to know about the white South Africans Trump is prioritizing in reduced U.S. refugee quota
U.S. President Donald Trump is prioritizing white South Africans in a dramatically decreased quota of refugees allowed into the United States this fiscal year.
UN leaders condemn ‘horrifying’ mass killings in Sudan
Emergency security council session criticises killings of civilians in El Fasher and external supply of arms to RSFDiplomats and senior UN figures speaking at the UN security council have condemned mass killings by the Rapid Support Forces in El Fasher…
You can thank Elvis for Elvira, Cassandra Peterson says
Cassandra Peterson has entertained fans as Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, for over four decades.
Widespread uncertainty as US food aid set to lapse amid government shutdown
New York declares ‘state of emergency’ as state and local officials scramble to assist residents set to lose benefits.