⚡️At least 44 people died and over 100 were injured, 17 critically, in a suicide bombing at a political convention in northwestern Pakistan.
⚡️The attack targeted members of the Islamist party Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) near the border with Afghanistan. ISIS has previously targeted JUI-F leaders.
⚡️Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the blast, and an investigation is underway. The JUI-F leader expressed deep sorrow and called for the best treatment for the injured. The incident occurred as political parties prepare for upcoming elections later this year.

🌊Typhoon Doksuri caused devastation in China, forcing tens of thousands to flee their homes in Beijing and Fujian province. The storm killed two people and left two others missing.
🌪Beijing experienced intense rainfall, with records projected to be broken as nearly 40 inches of rain poured over parts of the capital and Hebei province. ⛈The storm resulted in the temporary closure of railways and highways, and schools remained closed.

Meanwhile, another typhoon, Khanun, is approaching Zhejiang, prompting the activation of emergency response measures. South Korea also faces deadly heatwaves, with 10 deaths reported due to heat-related illnesses.

‼️Amid escalating tensions, the Kremlin launched a deadly airstrike on Ukrainian President Zelensky's hometown, Kryvyi Rih, killing at least six people, including a 5-year-old girl. Emergency services conducted a rescue operation, searching for survivors under the rubble. The attack targeted a school building and residential tower, raising questions as no military targets were nearby.

⚡️Zelensky asserted that Ukraine was growing stronger, and the war was returning to Russia's territory. In response, Russia vowed to intensify its attacks. Ukraine's Air Force aimed to impact Russians who felt the war was distant, leading to attempted drone strikes on Moscow. Russia denied targeting civilians, but overwhelming evidence suggests otherwise. Both sides traded accusations, with no end to the violence in sight.

⚡️Amidst Ukraine's counteroffensive, Staromayorske represents a significant gain but is vulnerable to Russia's artillery. Persistent shelling and Russian resistance make progress challenging. Troops face peril, and exhausted Ukrainians confront the threat of Russian airpower.
⚡️Liberated towns reveal the tenacity of Russian forces, using prisoner assaults to expose firing positions. Ukraine's reserves boost morale, but Russian tactics remain brutal and mysterious. Mines are booby-trapped, adding to the danger. Despite progress, uncertainty looms as the fight continues in occupied territory.

⚡️In a tragic incident, an Indian railway security officer shot four people on a moving train in Maharashtra state. The constable allegedly killed his colleague and three passengers before being arrested by police.
⚡️The reason behind the shooting is still unknown, and an investigation is underway. The victims' identities are confirmed, and their families will be compensated.

🌊Beijing hit by heaviest rainfall in 140 years; Typhoon Khanun lashes Japan. Beijing received 744.8mm of rain from Typhoon Doksuri, causing severe flooding.
🌪Typhoon Khanun brought 220km/h winds to Okinawa, Japan, prompting evacuations and power outages for 200,000 households. Khanun may head towards Japan's Ryukyu Islands, sparing China's eastern coast.
🌪Beijing reported 11 deaths, 27 missing, and many evacuated. Hebei province reported nine deaths and extensive flooding. Xi Jinping calls for search and rescue efforts to minimize casualties and restore normal conditions.

🍻Epic Cleantec brews beer using recycled water from showers and sinks. The beer, made with microfiltration and UV treatment, aims to raise awareness of water scarcity and reuse.
🙄The water recycling system recycles up to 95% of wastewater, offering environmental benefits and lower utility bills for buildings. Though not sold commercially due to regulations, it's an educational effort.
The system has the potential to reduce reliance on vulnerable water sources. 👀Recycled water is already used for drinking in some places. The company is in talks with large brewers interested in its clean-tasting beer. The industry is exploring more recycled water applications.

⚡️A man has been arrested in Indiana for a shooting that killed one person and injured 17 others during a block party.
⚡️The suspect, John L. Vance, faces several unspecified felonies, and more charges may be added later. The incident occurred during a large party attended by 500 to 1,000 people. Photos show numerous bullet casings at the scene.
⚡️Three victims are in stable condition in Indianapolis hospitals, and four others are at Ball Memorial Hospital. The authorities urged the venue owner to shut down the party before the shooting erupted.

⚡️A Somali sports official was suspended for nepotism after a viral video showed a novice runner, Nasro Abukar Ali, finishing last at an international competition.
🏃🏿‍♂️The video sparked ridicule and anger on social media. The Ministry of Youth and Sports suspended the chairwoman of the Somali Athletics Federation, Khadijo Aden Dahir, for alleged abuse of power and nepotism.
The Somali Minister of Youth and Sports clarified that Ali was not a sportsperson or a runner. The Association of Somalia Universities stated they hadn't sent any runners to the event. The ministry intends to pursue legal action against those responsible for falsification. The Summer World University Games are ongoing in Chengdu, China.

✈️A test flight plane crash-landed in Lagos, Nigeria, luckily with both the pilot and a passenger surviving.
⚡️The aircraft, belonging to Air First Hospitality and Tours, nosedived into a busy street, causing three craters on impact. Firefighters managed to extinguish the flames, aided by rainfall at the time.
⚡️The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) is investigating the incident and seeking public evidence. This comes after recent plane crashes in Somalia and Sudan, where survivors were reported.

⚡️Indonesian cleric Panji Gumilang, 77, was arrested for blasphemy and hate speech after allowing women to preach and pray alongside men at Al-Zaytun boarding school.
⚡️The unorthodox practices of the school, such as gender-segregated prayers, have sparked backlash from religious groups. Blasphemy cases are on the rise in Indonesia, with strict Islamic laws enforced in certain regions. Panji's arrest reflects the country's shift towards religious conservatism.
⚡️Critics argue that blasphemy laws are being weaponized against religious minorities and those advocating for gender equality. Indonesia's historically tolerant form of Islam is facing challenges as the country becomes more Islamized.

⚡️Hundreds of teenage boys and girl scouts have fallen ill at a global event in South Korea due to a sweltering heat wave.
⚡️The 12-day event, hosting around 40,000 participants from 155 countries, has been marred by heat-related issues. On Thursday, 1,486 people visited the on-site hospital, with 250 experiencing skin rashes, 138 suffering from heat-related illnesses, and 386 reporting bug bites.
⚡️Despite concerns, no critical conditions were reported. An outcry from parents and observers flooded social media, demanding the event's cancellation and criticizing the organizers for inadequate arrangements.
President Yoon Suk Yeol intervened, ordering air-conditioned buses and refrigerated trucks to the campsite and urging improvements in food quality. ⚡️Organizers are deploying cooling buses and providing each scout with five bottles of water daily, along with cooling masks, hats, sunscreen, ice packs, and salt pills. The ongoing heat wave has already resulted in 18 deaths from heat-related illnesses.

⚡️Niger's President, Mohamed Bazoum, warns from captivity that the military junta's power grab could have dire consequences for the region, with Russian mercenaries gaining influence.
⚡️The coup has drawn international condemnation, and Western countries are evacuating their citizens and diplomats. Bazoum refutes the coup's justification, stating that Niger's security has improved under his leadership, contrary to the junta's claims.
He urges the US and the international community to support restoring constitutional order. The US President, Joe Biden, demands Bazoum's immediate release, and US forces in Niger continue to collaborate with non-associated Nigerien forces despite the coup's turmoil. The situation remains tense, and the region faces uncertainty amid the political upheaval.

⚡️Mexico's President López Obrador condemns Texas's anti-migrant buoys on the Rio Grande, calling them "inhumane" after bodies were found in the river.
The floating barrier, installed to block migrants, lacks federal authorization and has drawn criticism from both Mexican and US officials. Texas Governor Greg Abbott has defended the barrier as a protective measure, but it disrupts Border Patrol operations and raises concerns about migrants' safety.
😒Texas's treatment of migrants attempting to cross illegally has faced scrutiny, with reports of pushbacks into the water and dangerous incidents. 😞Migrants resort to risky paths amid deterrence measures, resulting in tragic fatalities. The situation remains contentious and raises questions about sovereignty and human rights.

😱On Thursday, a disturbing incident occurred in Seongnam city, just south of Seoul, where a man drove his car into pedestrians and then went on a stabbing rampage near a subway station. Nine people were stabbed at the scene, while five others were injured by the car before the knife attack. The total number of injured reached 14, with 12 seriously injured and two suffering minor injuries, as reported by Gyeonggi-do Fire Services.

⚡️Thankfully, the police swiftly arrested the suspect only 10 minutes after the incident was reported, according to South Korea's Yonhap news agency. This follows another stabbing attack in Seoul a few days ago, where one person was killed and several others were injured. It's important to note that such incidents are rare in South Korea, a country known for its low rate of violent crime. The situation is being closely monitored by authorities and the community.

🎶 History in the Making! 🌍 Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Wizkid shattered records at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on July 29! 🎉 With a SOLD-OUT crowd of 80,000, he became the FIRST African artist to grace that stage! 👏🏾🔥

But that's not all! 🏆 After the show, Wizkid made history AGAIN, becoming the FIRST African artist to receive the prestigious BRIT Billion award for reaching 1 billion music streams in the UK! 🎶💿

Afrobeats is taking the world by storm, and our favorite artists are leading the charge! 🌟 Burna Boy also made history, headlining SOLD-OUT stadium shows in both the UK and the US this year! 🎤🏟 And let's not forget Tems and Rema, who rocked the NBA All-Star Game halftime show earlier in February! 🏀🎶

The Grammy Awards are catching up too, introducing a new category for Best African Music Performance in 2024! 🏆 So much to celebrate for the genre we love!
🎵 And mark your calendars for November 26, when the "Queen of Afrobeats" Tiwa Savage headlines at OVO Arena Wembley! 👑

🚨 Tensions Rise on Poland-Belarus Border 🚨 Poland accuses Belarus of violating airspace, deploying more troops. Suwalki gap becomes a flashpoint with Russian Wagner mercenaries. NATO and EU members under pressure. Lukashenko plays a dangerous diplomatic game. 💣 Experts warn of potential full-scale war and nuclear escalation. Meanwhile, a diplomatic spat erupts with Ukraine over grain export support. 🌾 Friendship between Ukraine and Poland stressed amid political disagreements. Europe's security landscape remains volatile. 🌍

📢 NYC Mayor Adams Accused of Using Asylum Seekers for Federal Money 📢 Immigrant advocacy group slams Mayor for using migrants as "props." City overwhelmed by newly arriving migrants. Roosevelt Hotel sees lines of asylum seekers waiting outside. Mayor discourages migrants from coming to NY. Group argues more can be done, calls for better shelter solutions. City officials say shelter system strained, resources limited. Mayor's office defends efforts, but admits challenges ahead. Urgent need for state and federal assistance. 😔

🔍 Chinese President Xi Jinping Shakes Up Military Command 🔍 Corruption probe leads to removal of top generals overseeing nuclear arsenal. Xi emphasizes need for strict discipline and anti-corruption efforts. Rocket Force commander and deputies under investigation. Former Navy deputy commander takes over as new head. Move seen as ensuring PLA's loyalty to Xi and his party. Chinese military investigates possible corruption in contracts. New appointments coincide with PLA's anniversary. Foreign minister replaced due to health problems. U.S. expects formal visit from Chinese counterpart.

🤖 Meet Milla Sofia - an artificial intelligence-created influencer conquering social media with stunning photos.
Milla openly reveals her virtual personality, but people still show interest and even want to meet her in person. Such Ai users look so authentic that people often become victims of "cat hunting" and are deceived by false profiles.
🤖Celebrity matchmaker Alessandra Conti warns that it is very difficult to distinguish between artificial intelligence and humans, so it is difficult for users to recognise a fake. Some bots, like Caryn Marjorie's, offer paid chatting and voice memos, further blurring the lines between real and artificial. Even the dating app Raya has fallen victim to artificial intelligence bots infiltrating. ⚡️Conti urges caution and verification, especially if the conversation involves money or cryptocurrencies. Be vigilant, trust but verify!