Severe storms have brought deadly floods to the Texas–Mexico border, killing at least four people and forcing hundreds into shelters.
At least four people have died following severe storms along the U.S.–Mexico border where intense rainfall has triggered widespread flooding.
The heavy downpours caused lagoons and creeks to overflow, worsening conditions in several areas. In the past two days, the region has received more than half a year’s worth of rainfall.
Local authorities have opened shelters for displaced residents, while rescue operations continue to reach people trapped in their homes.
On the U.S. side, schools have been closed as thunderstorms dumped 10 to 15 inches of rain across parts of Texas under flash flood warnings.
In Mexico, officials confirmed the death of an 83-year-old man who drowned. More than 690 people have been rescued, according to Mexico’s Civil Protection Coordination.
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Torrential rain has swept across Gaza, flooding hundreds of tents and homes sheltering families displaced by years of conflict, raising concerns that the fragile ceasefire may be cracking as authorities struggle to manage the growing humanitarian crisis.
Indonesia's military stepped up its relief efforts in three provinces on Sumatra island that have been devastated by deadly floods and landslides, and the country's vice president apologised for shortcomings in the response to last week's disaster.
The death toll from catastrophic floods and landslides across South and Southeast Asia has climbed to over 1,200, with more than 800 people still missing, as rescue teams continue operations and emergency aid is delivered to affected communities.
The death toll from floods and landslides following cyclonic rains in the Indonesian island of Sumatra has risen to 604, the head of the country's disaster mitigation agency said on Monday up from a previous figure of 303.
Japan has lifted a tsunami advisory issued after an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.9 hit the country's northeastern region on Friday (12 December), the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said. The JMA had earlier put the earthquake's preliminary magnitude at 6.7.
Iran is preparing to host a multilateral regional meeting next week in a bid to mediate between Afghanistan and Pakistan.
The United States issued new sanctions targeting Venezuela on Thursday, imposing curbs on three nephews of President Nicolas Maduro's wife, as well as six crude oil tankers and shipping companies linked to them, as Washington ramps up pressure on Caracas.
Iran's President Massoud Pezeshkian has begun a two day visit to Kazakhstan, with officials from both sides describing the trip as an opportunity to advance cooperation in trade, transport, industry, mining and cultural exchanges.
China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has urged Afghanistan and Pakistan to resolve their tensions through dialogue and engagement, as it pledged to work with the international community to help improve relations between the two countries.
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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has begun a multi-nation diplomatic tour of the Middle East, showing Beijing’s deepening engagement in a region undergoing conflicts, shifting alliances and major geopolitical realignments.
Pakistan and China are conducting a joint counterterrorism exercise, Warrior IX, to strengthen military cooperation. The drill comes at a time of renewed regional instability, with analysts saying it underscores both countries’ determination to deepen security ties.
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