山火事の煙による年間死者数は150万人で、洪水、火災、嵐、熱波を合わせた死者数を上回る。
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu congratulated winners of Saturday's elections in Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory, Kano and Rivers states, while praising Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike for achievements that boosted the ruling All Progressives Congress. He commended the party's leadership and urged victors to serve with humility and patriotism.
Venezuela has fielded more than 1,550 requests under its new amnesty law. National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez announced the figure on state television Saturday.
Goa's town and country planning minister Vishwajit Rane declared Saturday he could rally 45,000 supporters from Sattari to Panaji to confront villagers protesting land conversions under Section 39A of the Town and Country Planning Act. Speaking alongside Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, Rane refused to reverse approvals for nine projects in Palem-Siridao.
BJP MLA Chandru Lamani from Shirahatti was arrested by Lokayukta police in Gadag for allegedly taking a Rs 5 lakh bribe to approve minor irrigation works. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah demanded answers from BJP leaders over the incident.
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike insisted Saturday that the curfew imposed before Area Council elections carried President Bola Tinubu's approval. He rejected accusations of acting alone from Senator Ireti Kingibe.
President Donald Trump said he is coordinating with Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry to dispatch a U.S. Navy hospital ship to Greenland for medical aid. He claims a large number of sick residents there lack proper care.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah said more than 2,270 Central Reserve Police Force jawans have laid down their lives to protect India. He made the remarks during the CRPF's 87th Raising Day celebrations in Guwahati, Assam.
India's Union Home Minister Amit Shah vowed Saturday to wipe out Naxalism across the country by March 2026 and clear illegal immigrants from electoral rolls within five years. He made the pledge during a visit to Assam, where he attended the 87th CRPF Day Parade and laid a foundation stone for a new police campus.
Event organizer Tanay Shastri filed a police complaint against Bengali actress and former MP Mimi Chakraborty at Bangaon Police Station, demanding Rs 20 lakh in damages and a public apology. The move escalates a dispute that landed Shastri in judicial custody for 14 days over harassment allegations.
Former Trinidad and Tobago Planning Minister Bhoe Tewarie called the country's removal from the European Union's list of non-cooperative tax jurisdictions a key milestone. He stressed the need for prudent financial management over celebration.
Melania Trump stepped off Air Force One wearing oversized sunglasses under a pitch-black sky late Monday, sparking a wave of online buzz and confusion. Social media users questioned the former first lady's nighttime eyewear choice as she moved from Joint Base Andrews to the White House.
Victoria Premier Jacinta Allan halted a press conference Tuesday, demanding Channel 10 reporter Jess Maggio retract a comment accusing her of looking disinterested during questions on the Big Build corruption scandal. The standoff came amid fallout from a report alleging criminal activity on state construction sites.
Peru's Congress votes Wednesday to choose a new interim president after ousting Alberto Otárola Jerí on Tuesday following just four months in office. The winner will serve until July 28, handing power to the victor of the April general election.