The tiny island nation of Seychelles was rocked by a massive explosion at an explosives depot, injuring over 100 people, in the midst of deadly floods in other parts of the country, causing a state of emergency to be issued on Thursday. So far, three people have been killed in the floods, said Seychelles President Wavel Ramkalawan. State of emergency …
Sri Lanka’s parliament approved the extension of a state of emergency for a month on Wednesday, a lawmaker said, in a bid to get a grip on a political and economic crisis that has forced a change of leadership. “It is my belief he may eventually consider returning to Sri Lanka but there is no definite political or other stance …
The World Health Organisation on Saturday declared monkeypox a global health emergency, the highest alarm it can sound, amid the rising cases of the once-rare disease across the world. Addressing the media, Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said, “I have decided that the global #monkeypox outbreak represents a public health emergency of international concern.” 🚨 BREAKING:“For all of these reasons, I …
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa revokes a state of emergency after dozens of MPs walk out of the ruling coalition. Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has revoked a state of emergency after dozens of MPs walked out of the ruling coalition, which has been struggling to quell protests over economic downturn. “At this crucial juncture the country needs stability to weather the …
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