Death toll due to wildfires in Hawaii rises to 53

IANS | August 11, 2023 7:24 AM

Los Angeles, Aug 11 (IANS) At least 53 people have been confirmed dead in the devastating hurricane-driven wildfires in Hawaii's Maui Island, authorities said, warning that the death toll will likely continue to rise.

Typhoon Khanun to pass through S. Korea from Thursday-Friday

IANS | August 8, 2023 11:28 AM

Seoul, Aug 8 (IANS) Typhoon Khanun is expected to make landfall on South Korea's southern coast this week and proceed northward to North Korea, putting the entire country under its influence and dumping heavy rains nationwide, the weather agency said on Tuesday.