Sunday, 28 Apr 2024
Category: World News
Kabul blast

Suicide blast kills 57 in Kabul

A suicide blast at voter registration center in Kabul has killed 57 and injured hundreds, leaving the city in a pool of blood. An ISIS militant wearing an explosive belt conducted the attack in Dashte Barchi area occupied by Shia Muslims to disrupt the registrations for the long-delayed Parliamentary elections scheduled this October. President Ghani […]

Nabi Tajima

Last person from the 19th Century passed away at 117

Nabi Tajima, the world’s oldest known person died in Japan leaving behind the posterity of 160 members. Born on August 4, 1900, at Kikai in Japan, the last survivor of the 19thcentury gave up the title to 116-year old Chiyo Miyako before the Guinness World Records could do its honours. Being a hard worker and […]

Waffle House shooting Tennessee

Gunman kills four at a Waffle House in Tennessee

Fear strikes as a white man wearing green trench coat and black bottoms broke into Waffle House, Tennessee killing four and wounding three with AR-15 assault rifle, early Sunday. The gunman, got out of the truck, registered under 29-year-old Reinking of Morton, Illinois and fired. A patron seized the gun from the assailant who then […]

Air India

Video: Air India aircraft window panel falls off injuring 3

An Air India aircraft flying from Amritsar to Delhi was hit by turbulence for more than 10 minutes. Three passengers sustained minor injuries when one of the window panels of the Boeing 787 dreamliner fell off during the turbulence. Directorate General of Civil Aviation, the regulatory body for Indian civil aviation is probing the incident. Video […]

Barbara Bush passed away

Barbara Bush, former First Lady passed away

Former First Lady of the United States (1989 to 1993), Barbara Bush passed away on Tuesday at the age of 92. She passed away after it was decided to stop her medical treatments for her declining health. Jean Becker, the chief of staff of the Former President’s Office said in a statement that Mr. Bush […]

Southwest Jet makes an emergency landing with damaged fuselage

One passenger was killed as a Southwest airline aircraft made an emergency Landing in Philadelphia. It was reported that shortly after takeoff, the planes left engine failed and its fragments damaged the fuselage. One of the passengers in the flight was partially sucked out through the broken window and pulled back by others around. Seven […]

Donald Trump

Donald Trump says “Mission Accomplished” on Syria attacks

US, UK and French launched a missile strike on the chemical weapon facilities in Syria. The attack was launched after dozens of Syrians were killed in a chemical attack in the rebel controlled Syria, allegedly by the Assad regime. President Donald Trump tweeted, “A perfectly executed strike last night. Thank you to France and the […]

Paul Ryan stepping down

Speaker Paul Ryan is stepping down

Paul Ryan, the 54th Speaker of the United States House of Representatives is steeping down in early 2019. He will not seek a re-election when his term ends. He also put to rest, speculation on him running for the President in 2020 elections. President Trump tweeted, “Speaker Paul Ryan is a truly good man, and […]

Trump Tower fire kills one

Trump Tower fire kills one

Fire broke out at the Trump Tower in New York city on Saturday. One person, a resident of the Trump Tower’s 50th floor was reported killed in the fire. Six fire fighters were injured in the incident and the injuries are not life threatening. Cause of the fire is not yet known. President Trump tweeted, […]

Youtube Shooting

Shooting at Youtube’s Headquarters

Three people were shot at Youtube’s Headquarters in California. The shooter, a women approached the dining courtyard and opened fire, critically injuring one, before killing herself. Investigation is underway to ascertain the identity of the shooter and the motivation behind the shooting. No known connection to terrorism, according to Reuters, quoting a US government security […]