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10-11-2025
A boat carrying around 70 undocumented migrants, mostly Rohingyas, sank near the Thai-Malaysian border, resulting in at least 7 deaths and 13 rescues. Hundreds are still missing. The incident is part of a larger crisis involving Rohingya refugees fleeing Myanmar's Rakhine state due to persecution and violence. Many Rohingyas attempt to reach Malaysia by sea, often on overcrowded and unseaworthy vessels, risking their lives. The Malaysian authorities have launched a search and rescue operation, which is expected to last seven days.
Entities: Rohingyas, Myanmar, Rakhine state, Malaysia, Thailand • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
10-11-2025
A powerful tidal surge hit the Spanish holiday island of Tenerife, resulting in three deaths and 15 injuries. The incident occurred as powerful waves battered the island's coastline, with emergency services responding to multiple calls for help. The authorities have warned of worsening sea conditions and urged tourists and locals to exercise extreme caution.
Entities: Tenerife, Puerto de la Cruz, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Granadilla, La Guancha • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
10-11-2025
Tens of thousands of Sudanese have fled to overcrowded camps in Tawila after the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary captured el-Fasher in the Darfur region, with reports of atrocities and human rights abuses. The UN's human rights chief warned of those still trapped and at risk of summary executions, rape, and ethnically motivated violence. The humanitarian crisis is deepening, with 12 million displaced and nearly half the population facing acute food insecurity. The RSF has denied killing anyone at the Saudi Hospital, but testimonies and satellite images suggest otherwise.
Entities: Sudan, Darfur, el-Fasher, Tawila, Rapid Support Forces (RSF) • Tone: negative • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
10-11-2025
A tidal surge hit the Spanish island of Tenerife on Saturday, resulting in three deaths and 15 injuries. Authorities had warned people of the strong winds and tidal surge, advising them not to walk along coastal paths. The incidents occurred at various locations around the island, including Charco del Viento, Cabezo beach, and Puerto de la Cruz. The victims included a 43-year-old man from La Orotava, a 79-year-old Dutch woman, and an unidentified man. Emergency services responded to four different incidents along the coast, with three people seriously injured and taken to hospital. The Canary Islands, including Tenerife, are on alert for coastal hazards.
Entities: Tenerife, Spain, Canary Islands, Charco del Viento, Cabezo beach • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
10-11-2025
A 3-year-old Colombian child died after a boat carrying 21 migrants capsized off Panama's Caribbean coast while traveling towards Colombia. This is the second known child drowning on the 'reverse migration' route, which has seen over 14,000 migrants this year attempting to skirt the Darien Gap. The route is operated by small, unregulated operations and is used by migrants lacking passports or funds for flights.
Entities: Panama, Colombia, United States, Darien Gap, Venezuela • Tone: negative • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
10-11-2025
A boat carrying Rohingya refugees capsized off Malaysia's coast, resulting in at least 11 deaths, including several children. The tragedy has raised concerns about a potential surge in perilous sea crossings by refugees fleeing conflict in Myanmar and harsh conditions in Bangladesh. The UN has warned of another humanitarian disaster if these crossings continue unchecked. Rights groups and international agencies fear this incident may be a sign of what's to come as calmer seas during the post-monsoon period typically trigger more maritime departures. Malaysia's maritime agency reported that the capsized boat was one of three vessels carrying around 300 people that had departed from Myanmar's Buthidaung township. Thirteen survivors were rescued, but dozens remain unaccounted for.
Entities: Malaysia, Rohingya, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Rakhine State • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform