Death toll from heavy rains in Rio de Janeiro rises to 16

The death toll from heavy rains that have hit the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro since Friday has risen to 16, with 10 still missing, rescue teams announced on Sunday.
At least 12 killed in Ecuador prison riot
At least 12 inmates were killed and 10 others injured in a violent riot that occurred early Sunday morning in a prison in southern Ecuador, according to a preliminary report by prison authorities.
S. Korea reports 127,190 new COVID-19 cases
South Korea reported 127,190 new COVID-19 cases as of midnight Sunday compared to 24 hours ago, taking the total number of infections to 14,001,406, the health authorities said Monday.
Australian COVID-19 surge to peak in mid-April: health experts
Australia's peak public health body has warned that the nation's spike in coronavirus cases will likely peak in mid-April.
3 killed, 1 injured in midair collision of S. Korean trainer jets
Three people were killed and one was seriously injured as two trainer fighter jets of the South Korean air force collided in midair and crashed in the southeastern city, Yonhap news agency reported Friday.
India logs 1,335 new COVID-19 cases
India's COVID-19 tally rose to 43,025,775 on Friday, as 1,335 new cases were registered during the past 24 hours across the country, showed the health ministry's latest data.
14 injured in Kuwait's landmark market fire
A total of 14 injured on Thursday afternoon as a huge fire broke out at Kuwait's popular Al-Mubarakiya market in Kuwait City, the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) said.