Sudan appeals for aid after landslide kills more than 1,000 in single village in Darfur

CAIRO (AP) — Sudan appealed for international aid on Tuesday after a landslide wiped out an entire village in western region of Darfur, killing an estimated 1,000 people in one of the deadliest natural disasters in the African country’s recent history. The village of Tarasin was “completely leveled to the ground,” the Sudan Liberation Movement-Army said as it appealed to the U.N. and international aid groups for help to recover the bodies. The tragedy happened Sunday in the village, located in Central Darfur’s Marrah Mountains, after days of heavy rainfall.

Putin says Trump administration is listening to Russia’s arguments on Ukraine war

(AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin says the Trump administration is listening to the Kremlin’s justifications for its invasion of Ukraine. Putin claims Moscow and Washington have reached a “mutual understanding” about the conflict. He made the remarks during a visit to China on Tuesday. Putin expressed satisfaction with the dialogue, contrasting it with former President Joe Biden’s approach. Despite this, Russia faces potential punitive actions from Trump, who has threatened severe consequences over the conflict. Putin also mentioned possible progress in discussions to stop the fighting but noted no substantial change in Russia’s position.

Israel starts calling up reservists as it pushes into initial stages of Gaza City offensive

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel is mobilizing tens of thousands of reservists as part of a gradual call-up tied to its expanded offensive in the Gaza Strip’s largest city. The military on Tuesday began to call up reservists weeks after it said it would mobilize 60,000 and extend the service of an additional 20,000 already on active duty. It also said ground and air forces were pressing forward and pursuing more targets in northern and central Gaza. Israel struck two western Gaza City neighborhoods that Israeli forces have repeatedly invaded during the nearly two-year war.

Rescuers race to find Afghan quake survivors as death toll passes 1,400

JALALABAD, Afghanistan (AP) — The Taliban say a major earthquake in eastern Afghanistan has killed over 1,400 people and injured more than 3,000. The United Nations warns of a potential rise in casualties. The earthquake struck Sunday night, flattening villages and trapping people under rubble. Rough terrain is hampering rescue efforts, with commandos air-dropped to evacuate the injured. The Taliban have appealed for international assistance, but aid is limited due to global crises and reduced budgets. Many health facilities have closed due to funding cuts, overwhelming the remaining ones. Authorities have set up camps and centers to coordinate aid and rescue efforts.