Indonesia School Collapse Kills 45, Rescuers Search for Survivors

Rescuers in Indonesia continue to search for survivors after a century-old Islamic boarding school attended by 204 people collapsed in the eastern city of Sidoarjo on Java island, killing at least 45 people and injuring 104 others, with authorities saying the building fell down due to its unstable foundation during new construction. See Full Story>

Heavy Rains in Nepal Triggers Flooding and Landslides, Leaving at Least 47 Dead

 

Torrential downpours triggered landslides and flash flooding in Kathmandu and several other regions near the border with India, inundating roads and washing away bridges in the area, killing at least 47 people and leaving more than 37 dead in surrounding territories in affected parts of the country. See Full Story>

Powerful 6.9 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Central Philippines, at Least 72 Dead

 

A powerful 6.9 earthquake centered at the northern tip of Cebu Island, Central Philippines, destroyed homes, buildings, roads and seaports along the coastal cities and outer towns near Medellin, San Remigio and Bogo City, leaving at least 72 people dead and more than 360 others injured. See Full Story> 

Thousands in Argentina March in Protests Against Livestreamed Murders of Girl, 2 Young Women

 

Thousands of protesters marched through the streets of Buenos Aires at the Plaza San Jose de Flores, demonstrating against the livestreamed torture and murders of Lara Gutierrez, 15, and Morena Verdi and Brenda del Castillo, both 20, lured away by members of local cartel members, heard on the video giving a warning to "those who steal drugs from them". See Full Story> 

Conservatives Criticize Bad Bunny Selection For 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show

 

Conservative politicians criticized the selection of Latin superstar Bad Bunny, born Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio, to headline the 2026 Superbowl Halftime show, after the singer previously announced his decision not to perform at any US venues due to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), targeting his concerts. See Full Story>