Foreign News Archives

November 18, 2024November 18, 2024

Tropical Storm Sara Floods Honduras, Isolating 1,700 Communities and Causing Widespread Damage

Tropical Storm Sara has brought devastating torrential rain to Honduras, isolating over 1,700 communities and causing widespread flooding throughout the country. While officials have confirmed one death, more than 110,000 individuals have been affected by the storm's impact. Meteorologists anticipate that

November 13, 2024November 12, 2024

Amid Growing Criticism, Ruto Promises Commitment To Kenyans Following Deputy’s Impeachment

Under increasing scrutiny for unfulfilled promises, President William Ruto assured Kenyans that his administration is now focused and ready to deliver on its campaign commitments in the three years remaining before the end of his term in 2027. Speaking at a

November 11, 2024November 11, 2024

Powerful Earthquake Strikes Eastern Cuba, Compounding Recent Storm Damage and Challenges

A powerful earthquake measuring 6.8 struck eastern Cuba, compounding the difficulties faced by a nation still recovering from recent storms and widespread power outages. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) indicated that the quake occurred approximately 40 km (25 miles) south

October 29, 2024October 29, 2024

Human Rights Watch Calls for Urgent Action to Safeguard Civilians in Burkina Faso Amid Armed Group Attacks

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has called on Burkina Faso to urgently focus on the protection of civilians amidst the escalating violence from armed groups. In a report released on Tuesday, the NGO condemned the government's handling of a recent attack by

October 16, 2024October 16, 2024

Zelensky Presents ‘Victory Plan’ To Ukrainian Parliament

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has presented MPs with a long-awaited "victory plan" that aims to strengthen his country's position enough to end the war with Russia. Zelensky told parliament in Kyiv that the plan could finish the war - which began

October 16, 2024October 16, 2024

WHO Approves Bavarian Nordic’s Mpox Vaccine for Adolescents

The World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Monday that it has approved Bavarian Nordic's mpox vaccine for adolescents aged 12 to 17, a demographic particularly vulnerable to outbreaks of this globally concerning disease. The WHO stated that the Jynneos vaccine received