Sunday

April 14, 2024

Disasters and accidents

Heavy floods in Afghanistan have killed at least 33 people and injured 27 others in three days. About 600 houses were either damaged or destroyed, and around 200 livestock died. The floods also damaged around 800 hectares of agricultural land, and more than 85 kilometers (53 miles) of roads. (AP)

2024 Dibaya Lubwe landslide

At least 15 people are killed and 60 more are missing during a landslide in Idiofa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. (AP)

International relations

Cyprus suspends Syrian asylum applications as there are increasing numbers of refugees. (Reuters)