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Reports are emerging of a tragic incident at the Kumbh Mela, the revered gathering in Prayagraj, India. As the event reached its peak on Wednesday, chaos ensued leading to a crush that has resulted in numerous injuries. Vikas Pandey, reporting for the BBC from the scene, witnessed a flurry of ambulances rushing to help the victims. The situation remains tense ...

In an unexpected development, the Trump administration made a controversial move by dismissing over a dozen Justice Department lawyers who were deeply involved in two high-profile cases directly involving the President. Acting Attorney General James McHenry’s decision to relieve these attorneys of their duties was based on a perceived lack of alignment with the President’s agenda, stemming from their pivotal ...

In a surprising turn of events, M23 rebels have seized control of the city of Goma in the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Videos circulating online show M23 rebels patrolling the main streets of Goma, marking their swift advance against the Congolese army. This sudden takeover has triggered mass exodus from neighboring towns, with tens of thousands ...

The US State Department has recently taken a significant step by halting all existing foreign aid programs and pausing new aid, as revealed in an internal memo sent to officials and US embassies worldwide. This decision follows President Trump’s executive order calling for a 90-day pause in foreign development assistance to conduct a thorough review of efficiencies and alignment with ...

In a landscape fraught with climate-related challenges, Californians are on the brink of a significant societal shift as they contemplate the prospect of seeking new abodes in the upcoming decade. The surge in wildfires, leaving over 15,000 structures in ashes between 2020 and 2023, serves as a poignant testament to the havoc wrought by climate change. Moreover, the ominous specter ...