Spanish friar killed and multiple injured in monastery attack, suspect remains at large

Spanish friar killed and multiple injured in monastery attack, suspect remains at large

One friar is dead and several more are injured after a man attacked a Spanish monastery, officials said.  The man entered the Monastery of Santo Espíritu del Monte in Gilet, Spain around 9:30 a.m. local time on Saturday, the Province of the Immaculate Conception of the Franciscan Order said in a statement. He “burst into … Read more

IN FOCUS: Water, water everywhere – why Southeast Asia’s overbuilt capitals need new ways to survive

IN FOCUS: Water, water everywhere – why Southeast Asia’s overbuilt capitals need new ways to survive

The Thai government is pressing on with a broad agenda to manage water, with the ongoing protection of Bangkok – the country’s overwhelming economic powerhouse region – at its heart.  It has started to implement its “Chao Phraya 9 Plans”, which includes water management investments with an estimated cost of US$9.4 billion. That includes hydraulic … Read more

Hundreds of matrics unable to write exams in the Eastern Cape

Hundreds of matrics unable to write exams in the Eastern Cape

Heavy rains have affected matrics in the Eastern Cape today, 22 October 2024. Approximately 400 learners in Gqeberha were unable to take their national exams. Today was the second day of the 2024 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations. Five schools’ learners were affected. Learners unable to write exams Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube stated that … Read more

Floods destroy 1.1 million tonnes of rice in Bangladesh

Floods destroy 1.1 million tonnes of rice in Bangladesh

DHAKA: Floods in Bangladesh have destroyed an estimated 1.1 million metric tonnes of rice, according to data from the agriculture ministry, prompting the country to ramp up imports of the staple grain amid soaring food prices. Floods brought by heavy monsoon rains and torrential upstream runoff struck the country in two major waves in August … Read more

More flash flood victims in Perak after nonstop rain

More flash flood victims in Perak after nonstop rain

IPOH: The number of flash flood victims in Perak has increased overnight following several hours of continuous rainfall. According to the State Disaster Management Committee secretariat, there were now 760 victims from 243 families as of 12pm on Monday (Oct 14), compared to 405 victims from 117 families on Sunday (Oct 13) at 10pm. The … Read more

Floods in Bangladesh leave five dead, thousands stranded

Floods in Bangladesh leave five dead, thousands stranded

DHAKA: At least five people have died and more than 100,000 remain stranded as devastating floods, triggered by heavy rains and upstream torrents, continue to ravage northern Bangladesh, officials said on Sunday (Oct 6). In Sherpur, one of the hardest-hit northern districts, the water levels of major rivers have surged, submerging new areas and displacing … Read more

Two elephants die in flash flooding in northern Thailand

Two elephants die in flash flooding in northern Thailand

Two elephants drowned during flash flooding in popular Thai tourist hotspot Chiang Mai, their sanctuary said on Sunday (Oct 6), as local authorities evacuated visitors from their hotels and shops closed in the city centre. More than 100 elephants at the Elephant Nature Park in Chiang Mai province were moved to higher ground to escape … Read more

Wisma Putra: Malaysians affected by Nepal floods safely evacuated to Kathmandu

Wisma Putra: Malaysians affected by Nepal floods safely evacuated to Kathmandu

PETALING JAYA: Malaysians affected by the landslides and floods following the highest rainfall ever recorded in Nepal have been safely evacuated to Kathmandu. Wisma Putra said it was closely monitoring the unprecedented heavy rain that has been falling in several districts in Nepal, including Kathmandu, since Sept 26. “The Foreign Ministry, through the Malaysian Embassy … Read more

Nepal closes schools after heavy rains kill 100

Nepal closes schools after heavy rains kill 100

KATHMANDU: Nepal has shut schools for three days after landslides and floods triggered by two days of heavy rain across the Himalayan nation killed 100, with 67 missing, officials said on Sunday (Sep 29). Flooding brought traffic and normal activity to a standstill in the Kathmandu valley, where 37 deaths were recorded in a region home … Read more

The Storm after the Storm: Underpaid flood insurance claims | 60 Minutes Archive

The Storm after the Storm: Underpaid flood insurance claims | 60 Minutes Archive

The Storm after the Storm: Underpaid flood insurance claims | 60 Minutes Archive – CBS News Watch CBS News In 2015, Sharyn Alfonsi investigated allegations that thousands of homeowners were underpaid for their flood insurance claims after Hurricane Sandy because engineering reports on damaged houses were altered. Be the first to know Get browser notifications … Read more