Fifty-three people are dead or missing after a migrant boat capsized in the Mediterranean Sea off the Libyan coast, the UN migration agency reported on Monday. The tragedy, which occurred north of Zuwara on Friday, left only two survivors.
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) confirmed the incident, highlighting the ongoing dangers faced by migrants and asylum seekers attempting to cross the central Mediterranean route. The IOM's report underscores the perilous nature of these journeys, with hundreds already having died this year alone.
In other news, Ghanaian highlife pioneer and guitarist Ebo Taylor passed away at the age of 90. His son, Kweku Taylor, announced the news on Sunday, calling his father "a colossus of African music." Taylor, who was celebrated for his contributions to Ghanaian music, died a day after the launch of an Ebo Taylor music festival and exactly a month after his 90th birthday. He was often compared to Fela Kuti for his impact on Ghanaian music.
Meanwhile, Spain and Portugal were hit by a third deadly storm in two weeks, causing further damage and flooding. The recent storm, dubbed Storm Marta, followed the devastation caused by Storms Kristin and Leonardo. Residents in areas like Ubrique, Spain, were left to deal with flooded streets and the aftermath of the severe weather.
In the Caribbean, Air Canada canceled all flights to Cuba due to a fuel shortage. The Cuban authorities cited the US oil blockade as the cause, impacting aviation fuel supplies. The airline began repatriating 3,000 customers as a result. Airlines from other countries, including Russia, China, and Spain, have also been affected.
Finally, in Gaza City, at least four Palestinians were killed, and several others were injured in an Israeli air attack on a residential building. The attack, which occurred on Monday in the Nassr neighborhood, targeted a building sheltering displaced people, according to Al Jazeera. Emergency teams were seen rushing to transport the injured to nearby hospitals. The attack was described as a further violation of an October ceasefire.
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