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Global News Briefs: Feb 21

Malawi has tragically reported 46 deaths since November 2025, primarily due to lightning strikes and collapsing buildings caused by relentless heavy rainfall. Meanwhile, a devastating maritime incident near Crete saw five migrants perish and 20 others go missing after their boat capsized, highlighting the extreme dangers faced by those seeking new lives.

Global News Briefs: Feb 21
  • Malawi has reported at least 46 deaths since November 2025, primarily from lightning strikes and collapsing buildings, a consequence of heavy rainfall, as detailed by Nhan Dan.
  • A tragic maritime incident occurred south of Crete, where five migrants died and 20 remain missing after their boat capsized, according to the report from Nhan Dan.
  • An outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza has been confirmed at a poultry farm in Iwate, Japan, marking a significant agricultural concern.
  • The severe weather conditions in Malawi have led to a substantial death toll, with 46 lives lost due to the impact of heavy rainfall, Nhan Dan noted.
  • The capsizing of a migrant boat near Crete underscores the perilous journeys undertaken by migrants, with 20 individuals still unaccounted for.
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