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September 8, 2023 10:34 AM

Record-breaking rainfall paralyzes most parts of Hong Kong with flash floods

Record-breaking rainfall has paralyzed most parts of Hong Kong today, with flash floods submerging metro stations and shopping malls, trapping drivers on roads. Authorities have suspended schools and asked workers to stay at home in a city of over 7.5 million population. The Chinese special administ...

September 8, 2023 10:33 AM

Spain's President Pedro Sanchez announces that he tested positive for COVID-19

Spain's President Pedro Sanchez has announced that he tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday, and will not be able to attend the G20 Summit in New Delhi. President Sanchez said that he was feeling fine, adding that Spain would be represented at the G20 Summit by First Vice President Nadia...

September 8, 2023 8:48 AM

Disruptions cause in Hong Kong by intense rain from different storm

Hong Kong, which was battered by a super typhoon last week, faces the prospect of another day of disruptions caused by intense rain from a different storm. Schools will be suspended today, the government said in a statement, warning extreme weather conditions will last until at least noon. It ca...

September 8, 2023 7:33 AM

North Korea launches first operational tactical nuclear attack submarine

North Korea has launched its first operational tactical nuclear attack submarine, and assigned it to the fleet that patrols the waters between the Korean peninsula and Japan, state media said today. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, who attended the launch ceremony on Wednesday, said arming the navy ...

September 8, 2023 7:30 AM

49 civilians kill when militants attacked river boat in north-eastern Mali

At least 49 civilians were killed when militants attacked a river boat in north-eastern Mali. They also reportedly attacked an army camp, killing 15 soldiers, while around 50 militants are said to have died. According to a statement from the military junta read on state television, the attacks have ...

September 7, 2023 7:59 PM

UAE sends 23 ambulances to Ukraine

The United Arab Emirates has dispatched a ship carrying 23 fully-equipped ambulances with all necessary medical, emergency and safety equipment to support the healthcare sector in Ukraine.   Salem Ahmed Al Kaabi, UAE Ambassador to Ukraine, said that the UAE continues its humanitarian efforts ...

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