Public Safety

Ethiopian migrants killed and injured in lorry crash in Semera, Afar region

At least 22 Ethiopian migrants were killed and 65 were injured when a lorry carrying them overturned in Semera in Ethiopia’s Afar region.

Border shutdown and curfew during communal unrest in Birgunj, Nepal

Communal unrest in southern Nepal’s Birgunj led to protests, vandalism, a curfew, and India sealing the border except for emergencies.

Snow and ice disrupt travel across Europe, leaving passengers stranded and causing deaths

Intense snowfall and icy conditions disrupted travel across Europe, with six people reported killed and hundreds of flights cancelled, leaving thousands stranded at airports in Paris and Amsterdam.

Anti-government protests spread across Iran with escalating security force response

Anti-government protests have spread across Iran since 28 December, with verified footage showing demonstrations in at least 17 provinces and security forces increasingly using force as deaths are reported.

Ukraine farmers face disrupted food production and landmine-contaminated farmland as FAO launches a three-year support plan

FAO launched a three-year emergency response and early recovery plan for Ukraine to protect agricultural livelihoods and restore food production as the war disrupts farming and endangers civilians.

Indian gig workers demand benefits and protections

Labor groups organized a strike on New Year's Eve and demanded a minimum monthly income of 24,000 to 40,000 rupees for gig workers.

A.P. Fire Services and NDRF work to contain ONGC well blowout in Konaseema

Officials said nitrogen tankers and coolants were being used to reduce temperature levels at Irusumanda and nearby villages in Malkipuram mandal.

Gunmen attack Kasuwan Daji village in Niger state

Police said more than 30 people were killed and some were kidnapped in Kasuwan Daji village in Kabe district of Niger state.

Fire breaks out at motorcycle parking facility at Thrissur Railway Station

Southern Railway said the fire was doused within half an hour by mobilising fire tenders and said there was no causality or injury.

U.S. lifts Caribbean airspace restrictions

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the initial restrictions expired at 12:00 a.m. (0500 GMT), when flights could resume as scheduled.

Earthquake kills two people in Mexico

Officials said a 50-year-old woman died in Guerrero and Mexico City’s mayor confirmed a 60-year-old man died in the capital.

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