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Ruidoso: New Mexico flash flooding has caused severe disruption in and around the popular mountain resort village of Ruidoso, trapping dozens of residents and sweeping an entire house off its foundations. Heavy monsoon rains have raised the Rio Ruidoso to a provisional record level of 20.24 feet (6.2 meters). This sudden rise has left people stranded inside homes and vehicles. The New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management has said that more than 85 swift-water rescues have been carried out by local law enforcement and the National Guard. https://twitter.com/accuweather/status/1942765833970934075 Danielle Silva, a spokesperson for the department, stated that…

Washington: US airports have lifted the shoe removal requirement at security checkpoints, marking the end of an unpopular rule that has frustrated millions of travelers for over twenty years. Homeland Security Secretary, Kristi Noem has announced that the change takes effect immediately across all US airports, while other screening steps like removing belts, coats, laptops, and liquids remain in place for now but are also under review. The rule, in effect nationwide since 2006, came after British national Richard Reid, later known as the ‘shoe bomber,’ tried to blow up a flight from Paris to Miami in December 2001 using…

Geneva: The first malaria cure for babies has been approved and will be rolled out in African countries within weeks, marking a major step in closing a dangerous treatment gap for newborns. Until now, no malaria drugs were specifically designed for babies weighing less than 4.5 kilograms (around 10 pounds). Instead, infants have been given versions meant for older children, risking unsafe dosing due to differences in how their young bodies process medicine. In 2023 alone, malaria caused about 597,000 deaths worldwide, and three-quarters of these deaths were children under 5, mostly in Africa. Health experts have stated that the…

Moscow: Russian minister has found dead just hours after being dismissed by President Vladimir Putin, according to the Investigative Committee of Russia. Former transport minister Roman Starovoit was reportedly found with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, though authorities have not confirmed further details. Starovoit had only served as Russia’s transport minister since May 2024. Before that, Starovoit governed the Kursk region for nearly six years. No official reason was given for Starovoit’s dismissal. Starovoit’s deputy, Andrei Nikitin, has already been named as his replacement. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told Putin’s decree did not cite a ‘loss of trust’ in Starovoit,…

Moscow: Putin dismisses transport minister Roman Starovoit, ending his brief tenure of just over a year as Russia’s top transport official. A presidential decree has confirmed his removal, but no official reason has been provided for the decision, which comes amid serious disruptions in the country’s air travel sector. Starovoit was appointed in May 2024 after serving nearly 5 years as governor of Russia’s western Kursk region. Just months after he left the regional role, Ukrainian troops crossed the border into Kursk in what became Kyiv’s largest ground operation inside Russian territory since the conflict began in 2022. His predecessor…

Hunt, Texas: The Texas floods death toll has climbed to at least 78, with authorities warning that the number may rise as search and rescue efforts continue in central Texas. Sheriff Larry Leitha of Kerr County has confirmed that his county alone accounts for 68 fatalities, including 28 children, after the devastating flooding hit the Texas Hill Country area. Governor Greg Abbott stated that an additional 10 deaths have been reported in other counties, bringing the total to 78 statewide, while at least 41 people remain missing. Abbott noted that he personally toured the hardest-hit areas and pledged all possible…

Kerrville: Texas floods have triggered a massive search and rescue operation after sudden flash floods devastated central parts of the state. Kerr County has suffered the greatest tragedy, with 43 deaths confirmed and 27 children still unaccounted for from Camp Mystic, a popular Christian summer camp along the Guadalupe River. The river rose more than 26 feet (8 meter) in under an hour, catching families and holidaymakers by surprise as they celebrated the Independence Day weekend. Blankets, toys and mattresses coated in mud now line the campgrounds, showing the force of the floodwaters that washed away mobile homes and roads.…

Dharmshala: The Dalai Lama has turned 90, marking the milestone with week-long celebrations in Dharamshala that have once again placed his lifelong struggle for Tibetan autonomy under the spotlight. The Nobel Peace Prize laureate, who fled Tibet in 1959 after a failed uprising against Chinese rule, remains a global symbol of non-violence, compassion and religious freedom. Throughout the week, thousands of followers, celebrities and senior officials from India and the United States have joined events in the Himalayan foothill town, which has been home to the Dalai Lama and the Tibetan government-in-exile for over six decades. https://twitter.com/DalaiLama/status/1941507604175335789 Cultural performances, prayers,…

Kerrville: Texas floods have killed at least 24 people over the July 4 weekend in the Hill Country region, sweeping away cabins and vehicles and leaving many missing, including dozens of children from a Christian summer camp. The disaster unfolded with shocking speed as the Guadalupe River surged by 26 feet (7.9 metre) in under an hour, catching local communities off guard. The flash floods washed away mobile homes, cabins and vehicles, cutting off roads and knocking out communication lines across several counties now under a state of emergency. Among the worst-hit areas is Camp Mystic, near Kerrville, where around…

Tokyo: Japan earthquakes continue to shake the region near Kyushu after more than 1,000 tremors have been recorded in the Kagoshima islands over the past fortnight. The strongest, a magnitude 5.5 quake, prompted precautionary evacuations from smaller islands near the epicentre. Another 5.4-magnitude quake followed shortly after, underlining the persistent seismic activity that defines this part of the world. Ayataka Ebita, director of the Japan Meteorological Agency’s earthquake and tsunami monitoring division, stated that, “With our current scientific knowledge, it’s difficult to predict the exact time, place or scale of an earthquake.” https://twitter.com/JMA_kishou/status/1941257239844811111 Despite the rumours, Japan remains…