Zambia was due to host Rights Con, the world's biggest digital rights gathering, this week -- but abruptly canceled the event. Organizers blame Chinese pressure for the decision.
Severe microbursts with wind gusts of 60-70 mph caused widespread damage across Philadelphia and surrounding counties on Saturday afternoon. The storms downed trees, power lines, flooded streets, and damaged buildings, including a partial roof collapse at a housing authority apartment complex. Officials declared a Disaster Emergency and are working on recovery efforts.
Over 200 children and counselors were airlifted from Camp Taum Sauk in Lesterville, Missouri, by the National Guard due to historic rainfall and severe flooding. The rescue involved eight Black Hawk helicopters, and families were reunited with their children at a nearby elementary school.
The US and Iran have engaged in military exchanges for the third consecutive weekend. The conflict escalated after Iran fired warning shots at a container vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, leading to US retaliatory strikes. Both nations have competing claims regarding maritime routes and agreements.
Iran announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz after firing a warning shot at a vessel for using an unauthorized route. The U.S. Central Command confirmed a Cyprus-flagged ship was hit, causing engine room damage and a missing crew member. The U.S. responded with a new round of strikes against Iran.
The US attacked Iran early Sunday over an Iranian strike on a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran reportedly retaliated with strikes targeting Bahrain, Qatar, and the UAE, while a ship in the Strait of Hormuz was set ablaze.
A pilot program in Assam, India, is leveraging the country's vast post office network to provide free eye screenings and reading glasses to underserved rural populations, addressing a critical gap in vision care and potentially boosting local economies.
