At Least One Dead as Torrential Rains Send Water, Boulders and Debris Through Park A sudden and powerful flash flood has swept through Bright Angel Canyon and the Phantom Ranch area of Arizona’s Grand Canyon National Park, killing at least one person and leaving around 15 hikers unaccounted for. The flooding followed intense rainfall over […]
Tshisekedi Seeks Talks Amid Controversy Over Constitutional Reforms and Possible Third Term Democratic Republic of Congo President Félix Tshisekedi has announced plans for a national dialogue aimed at easing growing political tensions in the country. The announcement comes amid controversy over proposed constitutional reforms that critics fear could clear the way for Tshisekedi to seek […]
11-Member Team Deploys as Nine South Koreans Remain Missing South Korea is sending an 11 member rapid response team to Nepal to assist with search and rescue operations following devastating flash floods in the country’s northern Rasuwa District. The team includes officials from South Korea’s foreign ministry, police and emergency response agencies and is being […]
Global Pause Comes as Washington Launches New Consular Screening Training The Trump administration has paused or rescheduled immigrant visa appointments at U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide, as the State Department begins a global training programme for consular officers. The State Department says the initiative is intended to provide consular officers with additional training on how […]
Ottawa Moves to Protect Canadian Economy as U.S. Tariff Dispute Escalates Canada has announced a C$7.5 billion package of new and enhanced measures to support businesses and workers affected by escalating trade tensions with the United States. Industry Minister Mélanie Joly said the measures are designed to provide businesses with faster and more flexible access […]
U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a sweeping warning to public schools across America, declaring that schools will be held accountable if they tell children that they are “trapped in the wrong body.” Speaking at a White House back to school event on Monday, Trump said: “Every public school in America is now on notice […]
Iranian Broadcaster Makes Threatening Remarks as Viewers Reportedly Offer Reward for Trump’s Killer An Iranian television host has made a highly inflammatory statement about U.S. President Donald Trump, saying she hopes that Iranian television will soon be able to announce his death. Maryam Ghasemi, an Iranian TV host, reportedly made the remarks during a broadcast […]
U.S. President Donald Trump has reaffirmed his administration’s support for cryptocurrency, presenting digital assets as an important part of America’s future financial and technological leadership. Speaking at a White House meeting with leading cryptocurrency executives on August 19, Trump said the United States had moved away from what he described as the previous administration’s “war […]
Heavy Rains Trigger Collapse of Massive Waste Mound in Conakry A landslide at a landfill in Guinea’s capital, Conakry, has killed 30 people after heavy overnight rains caused a massive mound of waste to collapse, according to the Guinean government. The disaster occurred at around 2 a.m. local time in the Gbessia commune, where the […]
Global Evangelism Drive Set for August 28, 2026 The Rhapsody of Realities End Time Global Crusades is set to take the Gospel message to cities and communities across 242 nations and territories spanning six continents. Organised through the Rhapsody of Realities Publishing Ministry, the global initiative will feature large scale Gospel crusades in cities and […]