Heavy rains and flooding in Nairobi, Kenya, have resulted in a tragic increase in the death toll to 42, according to a government update issued on Sunday. The downpour on Friday led to severe flooding, resulting in drownings, vehicle washouts, and disruptions at the country's main airport. Earlier reports had confirmed 23 fatalities, with some deaths attributed to electrocution, as stated by the Nairobi police chief. The floods caused significant damage to infrastructure and local livelihoods, with 172 vehicles that were swept away now recovered. President William Ruto announced the immediate release of relief food from national reserves to aid affected families. Search and rescue efforts, involving emergency...

In a significant triumph set to reshape Nepal's political landscape, former rapper now turned politician Balendra Shah is on track for a landslide victory in the nation's first elections following last year's youth-driven protests that ousted the previous government. Initial results from Nepal's election commission on Sunday indicated that 35-year-old ex-rapper Shah, popularly known as Balen, and his moderate Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) secured 122 out of 165 directly elected parliamentary seats. The electorate across Nepal overwhelmingly supported Balen, signaling a clear mandate for Gen Z's discontent with the establishment, which is perceived as fostering government corruption and favoritism. Voters like 24-year-old Shubha Khadgi from Kathmandu expressed...

Canadian travel to the United States is on the decline, prompting an Alberta senator to advocate for a Canadian-specific trusted traveller program to expedite...

Wildlife enthusiast Mike Reece had an unexpected encounter with a black bear during a photography outing at Fish Creek Provincial Park in Calgary. Reece...