Tag: casualties
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Basilan Boat Tragedy: Death Toll Reaches 33, PCG Reports New Recoveries
Update on casualties and latest recoveries The death toll from the Basilan boat tragedy has risen to 33, according to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG). Four more bodies were recovered on January 30 as authorities continue search and retrieval operations in the wake of the incident. The PCG said the numbers reflect the ongoing work…
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Indonesia Landslide in West Java: 34 Dead, 32 Missing as Rain Hampers Search
Rescue Operation Faces Challenges as Rain Slows Efforts The disaster in West Java intensified on the morning of Jan 28 as rescuers battled ongoing heavy rain that slowed operations for the 32 people still missing after a devastating landslide. Indonesia’s disaster mitigation agency confirmed the death toll had risen to 34, with search teams continuing…
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Investigation Begins After Fire Rips Through Former White Lion Pub in Heywood, Rochdale
Fire erupts at former White Lion pub in Heywood, Rochdale A large blaze tore through the former White Lion pub on York Street in Heywood, Rochdale, late on Sunday night, January 18. The building, which has stood closed for years following a tragic fatal crash in 2024, became the focus of a major emergency response…
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Rochdale Pub Fire: Search for Casualties at White Lion in Heywood
Overview of the Incident A major emergency response is underway after a fire swept through the former White Lion pub on York Street in Heywood, Rochdale. The building, which has stood unused since a tragic fatal crash in 2024, was taped off as firefighters and investigators arrived on the scene Sunday night, January 18. Authorities…
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Iran’s Supreme Leader Acknowledges Thousands Killed in Protests
Background: A High-Stakes Admission In a public address that surprised many observers, Iran’s supreme leader conceded that thousands of people were killed during recent protests, with some deaths described as occurring in an “inhuman, savage manner.” The admission marks a rare moment of acknowledgment from the highest authority in the country, who previously framed the…
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Venezuela Claims 100 Deaths in U.S. Attack that Ousted Maduro
What Venezuela is claiming Venezuela’s interior minister, Diosdado Cabello, said late on Wednesday that 100 people had died in what he described as a U.S.-led attack that removed President Nicolas Maduro from power on the previous Saturday. The assertion, if verified, would mark a drastic escalation in a crisis that has dominated regional headlines for…
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Tragedy in Crans-Montana: Dozens Dead in New Year’s Eve Fire at Ski Resort Bar
Overview of the Tragic Night A devastating fire tore through a crowded bar during New Year’s Eve celebrations in the Alpine ski resort town of Crans-Montana, Switzerland. Authorities reported around 40 confirmed fatalities and more than 100 people wounded as crowds gathered to ring in 2026. Emergency teams were dispatched rapidly, but the blaze overwhelmed…
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Tragedy in Aboso: One Dead, Two Wounded as Police Swoop Turns Violent
Overview of the incident A violent disturbance erupted during a police swoop operation in Aboso, located in the Western Central Region, resulting in one confirmed death and two people injured by gunfire. The incident occurred on Tuesday, December 31, 2025, as officers moved to execute a warrant or conduct an operation in the area. Early…
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Tragedy in Paramaribo: Nine killed, including five children, in stabbing attack
Overview of the incident A staggering act of violence unfolded in the capital of Suriname, Paramaribo, where nine people were killed in a stabbing attack. The victims included five children, and the incident has prompted a federal response from local police and emergency services. Officials said the suspect was wounded during the confrontation and subsequently…
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Homs Mosque Explosion in Syria Kills Eight – Latest Update
Overview A deadly explosion struck a mosque in the southern Syrian city of Homs on Friday, killing at least eight people and wounding several others. The blast, which occurred in a district where many residents belong to Syria’s Alawite minority, has raised concerns about sectarian tensions and security in the region. Syrian authorities have not…