The death toll from the previous day’s suicide bombing at a mosque in northwest Pakistan on Tuesday jumped to 74, police and a rescue official said, after rescuers pulled 15 more bodies from the rubble. They are still clearing the rubble after the roof of the mosque collapsed in the aftermath of the attack, said … Read more
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Three people have died and at least one is missing after record levels of rain battered New Zealand’s largest city, causing widespread disruption, authorities said Saturday. Prime Minister Chris Hepkins flew to Auckland on a military plane after declaring a state of emergency in the region. “Our priority is ensuring … Read more
ISLAMABAD (AP) – Most of Pakistan was left without electricity on Monday as an energy-saving measure by the government backfired. The power outage spread panic and raised questions about the cash-strapped government’s handling of the country’s economic crisis. Officials said it all started when electricity was cut during low-use hours overnight to save fuel across … Read more
BEIJING (AP) — Two years after separating from his wife in mainland China, Hong Kong resident Cheung Sing-pun made sure he was among the first in line after border crossing points reopened Sunday. The ability of residents of the semi-autonomous southern Chinese city to cross is one of the most visible signs of China’s easing … Read more
