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Catastrophic Flooding in Nepal: Over 200 Lives Lost Amidst Monsoon Deluge

In a devastating turn of events, Nepal has witnessed catastrophic flooding that has claimed more than 200 lives over the weekend, marking one of the most severe weather-related disasters in recent memory. The capital city, Kathmandu, and its surrounding valleys were submerged under water following the......

Israeli Airstrike on Gaza School Kills Six UN Staff Amid Rising Civilian Toll

An Israeli airstrike on a school in central Gaza, operated by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), has killed six of its employees, marking the deadliest incident for UN staff since the war between Israel and Hamas began in October. According to Gaza's Hamas-run Civil Defence agency,......

Israeli Airstrike Kills Five Palestinians in West Bank Amid Escalating Conflict

In the early hours of Wednesday, five Palestinians were killed in an Israeli airstrike in Tubas, a city located in the northern part of the occupied West Bank, according to the Palestinian health ministry. The Palestinian Red Crescent reported that the attack, carried out by a drone, targeted a group......

Morocco's Battle Against Tobacco: Health Ministry's Renewed Efforts

In a recent address, Morocco's Minister of Health and Social Protection, Khalid Ait Taleb, revealed that smoking accounts for 8% of all deaths in the country. This alarming statistic underscores the ongoing public health challenge posed by tobacco use. The data stems from the Global Tobacco Surveillance......

Heatwave Blamed for Deaths of Vulnerable Patients in Beni Mellal

Beni Mellal-Khenifra Regional Health Directorate Confirms Heat-Related Fatalities In a recent press release, the Beni Mellal-Khenifra Regional Directorate of Health and Social Protection has confirmed that the ongoing heatwave has played a significant role in the deaths of several vulnerable individuals......

Phoenix Area Faces Unprecedented Heat Crisis: Hundreds of Suspected Heat-Related Deaths Under Investigation

In a stark illustration of the escalating impact of climate change, Maricopa County, Arizona, is grappling with a staggering surge in suspected heat-related fatalities. Official statistics released on Thursday morning reveal that over 300 deaths potentially linked to this summer's record-breaking......

Unrelenting Heatwave Claims Lives, Calls for Urgent Action

As an unforgiving heatwave continues to grip vast swaths of the United States, a grim toll is being exacted, with more than 30 suspected heat-related deaths reported across six states. This sobering reality serves as a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of extreme weather events and the urgent......

Scorching Heat Claims Lives of Hundreds During Sacred Hajj Pilgrimage

Under the relentless sun in Mecca, tragedy unfolded during the annual Hajj pilgrimage as at least 550 pilgrims lost their lives to the scorching heat. Diplomatic reports and press outlets conveyed a somber reality, confirming the heartbreaking loss of life to French news agency Agence France Presse......

Hajj 2024: Moroccan Consulate Aids Pilgrims as Tragic Deaths Occur

In a solemn revelation from Abdelilah Daddas, the Consul General of Morocco in Jeddah, five Moroccan pilgrims have tragically passed away in Mecca since the commencement of the 2024/1445 Hajj season. The consul's candid conversation with Radio Aswat on Wednesday shed light on these sombre incidents. Daddas......