ANTANANARIVO -- The death toll from Cyclone Gezani in Madagascar has reached 20, with 15 people reported missing and more than 3,000 affected, according to the latest update released Wednesday by the National Office for Risk and Disaster Management (BNGRC).
The BNGRC said 33 people were injured and 2,741 others were evacuated as a preventive measure. In total, 12 districts across four regions in the eastern and central parts of the country were impacted by the cyclone. (Madagascar-Cyclone Gezani-Death Toll)
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OTTAWA -- At least 10 people, including the suspected gunman, were killed in a shooting at a school in Western Canada on Tuesday, local police said.
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) said multiple others injured in the shooting were receiving medical treatment. (Canada-Shooting)
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BRUSSELS -- The European Parliament on Wednesday overwhelmingly backed a financial aid package for Ukraine. A total of 90 billion euros (107 billion U.S. dollars) in loans will fund Ukraine's budget.
The legislation was adopted under an urgent procedure, with Parliament backing the loan proposal by 458 votes to 140, with 44 abstentions. (Brussels-EU-Ukraine)
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TEHRAN -- Iran's missile capability is a red line and a non-negotiable issue, Ali Shamkhani, senior advisor to Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, said Wednesday.
According to a report by Iran's Nour News, Shamkhani said any military attack, even limited, will be considered the start of a war, the consequence of which will "reach a scope beyond the military dimension" and "affect the lives of people in different parts of the world." (Iran-U.S.-Tensions) Enditem
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