At least 21 people died and others remain missing after a passenger ferry sank on the Nile River in northern Sudan's River Nile State, according to civil defence officials, as reported by Al Jazeera. The Sudanese Sovereignty Council issued a press statement mourning the deaths, which included women and children. The incident occurred in the war-ravaged nation.
The sinking of the ferry is one of several significant events making headlines. In Madagascar, Tropical Cyclone Gezani caused at least 31 deaths, with four people missing, 36 seriously injured, and 6,870 displaced, according to Sky News. The country's disaster management office reported that over 250,000 people were classified as disaster victims. The cyclone brought gusts of up to 167mph, leaving a trail of destruction.
Meanwhile, Bangladesh held its first general election since its government collapsed in 2024, as reported by Sky News. More than 127 million people were eligible to vote in the contest, which pitted the Bangladesh Nationalist Party against its former ally, the Islamist Jamaat-e-Islami. The election followed weeks of protests and unrest.
In other news, the teenage daughter of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is close to being designated as the country's next leader, according to South Korea's spy agency, as reported by Euronews. The assessment comes as North Korea prepares for its biggest political conference later this month, where Kim is expected to outline his major policy goals. North Korean state media has only referred to her as his "respected" or "most beloved" child.
Finally, a school shooting in Tumbler Ridge, Canada, has left residents in shock, as reported by Sky News. Details about the suspect have not been released, but the community is seeking answers. The premier of British Columbia, David Eby, expressed the gravity of the situation, reflecting how Canadians view such events.
Discussion
AI Experts & Community
Be the first to comment