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WHO decries lack of justice over 10,000 attacks on health care

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 19:52:28 +0600

These attacks caused approximately 5,700 deaths and 8,500 injuries Ukraine, Lebanon and Palestinian territories reported most incidents this year Details

Nato jets shoot down drone in Latvian airspace

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 19:13:13 +0600

Nato launched an investigation to determine the drone's origin Two Italian Eurofighters responded before one destroyed the drone Details

Seven workers killed in India tunnel accident

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:47:42 +0600

Thirteen workers were injured in the tunnel accident Thursday Three workers remain missing after water and debris entered Details

Thousands stranded as ‘unprecedented’ rain kills at least five in Japan

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:23:08 +0600

More than 30 centimeters of rain fell within 24 hours Around 6,000 passengers remained stranded overnight at Narita airport Details

UAE says Iran attacked two Adnoc vessels in Hormuz strait

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:51:40 +0600

The attacks occurred Thursday while the vessels transited Hormuz UAE said no injuries were reported during the attacks Details

Israel calls for police to replace military in handling West Bank settlers

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 19:30:30 +0600

The military would continue controlling Palestinian residents in West Bank Settlers have blockaded Palestinian homes in Qusra since Sunday Details

US threatens Iran with 'economic isolation, like the world has never seen'

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:30:32 +0600

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent threatened Thursday to subject Iran to economic isolation "like the world has never seen before," adding that new measures are expected next week. "It will be a combination of economic isolation, like the world has never seen before," Bessent told conservative television network Newsmax, adding that "the continued blockade in the Strait of Hormuz... will... Details

Iran rejects Trump claims of US control over Hormuz as ‘lies’

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:42:40 +0600

Iranian officials called Trump’s statements false, fabricated and misleading Iran says its military fully manages and controls Hormuz Details

Colombia earthquake: Rescue operation enters ‘final phase’

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:24:50 +0600

The death toll reached 265, President Abelardo de la Espriella said Around 3,500 people were injured and hundreds remained missing Details

Air India mandates drug tests for all pilots after mid-air plunge

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:09:39 +0600

The screening follows reports of marijuana use by one pilot Air India announced full screening for prohibited substances and medications Details

Israel reopens historic settlement in north West Bank

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:58:34 +0600

PM Netanyahu’s government has accelerated West Bank settlement expansion Israeli forces demolished stores and blocked roads near Palestinian communities Details

Former Nepal premier Deuba returns home, faces graft probe

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:38:19 +0600

He denies all allegations and rejects accusations against him Authorities also issued an arrest warrant against his wife Details

How North Korea has profited from its support for Russia

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:17:29 +0600

North Korea supplied Russia with weapons, ammunition and soldiers Russia provides North Korea with oil, grain and military technology Details

Trump’s spokesperson Karoline Leavitt to step down

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:23:45 +0600

Trump said Leavitt will remain his senior outside advisor She leaves to spend more time with family Details

Lebanon condemns ‘systematic’ Israeli destruction in south

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:18:17 +0600

Israeli forces reportedly demolished homes, schools and public buildings Lebanon says Israeli actions violate international humanitarian law principles Details

At least 44 drown after ferry overturns on Zimbabwe’s Lake Kariba

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:43:01 +0600

Rescue operations continued as authorities searched the overturned vessel The ferry carried 119 adults and exceeded its 90-person capacity Details

Trump says US will ‘keep’ Hormuz strait control

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:30:21 +0600

Trump described the naval blockade as a wall of steel Iran disputes Washington’s claims and says it controls much Details

Former Chinese premier Zhu Rongji passes away from illness

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:36:06 +0600

He served as China’s premier from 1998 until 2003 His reforms helped support China’s extraordinary economic rise significantly Details

Unesco: 2.4 million girls barred from school in Afghanistan

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:08:48 +0600

Afghanistan remains the only country banning girls’ secondary education Women were also banned from universities in December 2022 Details

Putin threatens retaliatory seizures of European ships

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:50:32 +0600

European countries intercepted Russian vessels carrying oil despite sanctions Putin warned Russia would respond wherever it considered necessary Details

Trump’s secret plane swap triggers questions and confusion

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:45:04 +0600

The reported threat involved a possible Iranian missile attack Israel reportedly warned Washington about a potential shoulder-fired missile Details

Disrupted monsoons force India to face climate threat

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:29:36 +0600

More than 100 people died from monsoon-related disasters since July Assam suffered severe flooding, affecting more than 120,000 people Details

Total solar eclipse to spellbind Europe

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:08:33 +0600

Partial eclipse views will extend across Canada and America The total eclipse will last less than two minutes Details

Pakistan interior minister in Iran to discuss regional security

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:51:18 +0600

Pakistan is attempting to mediate an end to Middle East war Naqvi previously participated in mediation efforts between Iran and America Details

Colombians dig through rubble as quake death toll surpasses 240

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:38:03 +0600

In Pereira and Cali, families slept in parks as aftershocks rattled damaged neighborhoods where entire blocks had been reduced to rubble Details

US rights groups sue Trump over ICC sanctions

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 21:27:53 +0600

Trump’s administration rejects the ICC’s authority and jurisdiction Sanctions include travel bans and asset freezes against officials Details

Why did Israel reject Donald Trump’s 15-point plan for Gaza?

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 20:04:30 +0600

Netanyahu insists Israeli forces will withdraw only after Hamas disarms Hamas agreed to surrender weapons under Palestinian committee supervision Details

Attackers kill 60 people in S Sudan cattle raid

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:51:25 +0600

The attacks occurred in Tonj North County, Warrap State 15 attackers were among those killed during the violence Details

14 clandestine miners killed in disused S Africa mine

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:11:02 +0600

Most victims were Basotho miners from neighboring Lesotho Eight injured miners were hospitalized following the underground rockfall Details

Syria sentences Bashar Assad to death in absentia

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:42:30 +0600

Assad was sentenced in absentia after fleeing Syria for Russia Islamist rebels ousted Assad in December 2024, ending family rule Details

Ukraine says Russia fired N Korean missiles in deadly attack

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:36:47 +0600

Zelensky warned Russia received additional ballistic missiles from North Korea He also alleged thousands of North Koreans could deploy Details

Trump insists Netanyahu relationship ‘very good’ despite Gaza rift

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:30:52 +0600

Netanyahu publicly rejected the latest US-backed Gaza peace plan The plan required Israeli forces to withdraw alongside Hamas disarmament Details

Washington Post: Trump secretly flew out of Turkey on smaller plane

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 11:42:16 +0600

Trump reportedly boarded an Air Force One jet in Ankara on July 8, but then moved into a catering container attached to the plane Details

Colombia scrambles to find survivors as quake kills 181

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 21:49:35 +0600

At least 165 buildings collapsed across the affected Colombian cities International support included $15.5 million from the United States Details

Record July heat in regions home to 900m people

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:08:03 +0600

Nearly 400 million affected people live across Africa’s Sahel region Record heat worsened drought, wildfires, and food insecurity concerns worldwide Details

Days of heavy rain leave at least 16 dead in Philippines

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:45:34 +0600

Nine days of rain caused severe flooding and landslides Tropical storms worsened rainfall across Luzon and surrounding areas Details

Indian students step up exam protests in Jharkhand

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:14:59 +0600

Protesters demand cancellation of several examinations conducted by private companies They also seek federal police investigations into examination irregularities Details

Ukraine drone strike on Russian oil-refining city kills 13

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:08:30 +0600

A child and foreign nationals were among those killed Russia reported shooting down 456 Ukrainian drones overnight Monday Details

When extreme heat threatens Europe’s nuclear power

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:42:13 +0600

Nuclear plants reduce output mainly to protect river ecosystems Cooling towers reduce water use but cannot eliminate weather risks Details

Netanyahu rejects Gaza plan in new break from Trump

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:33:38 +0600

Trump supports the plan and considers it a peace milestone Netanyahu said some American proposals were acceptable, others unacceptable Details

Iran says Saudi-Pakistan–Turkiye deal shows ‘change in perception’ towards US

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:13:54 +0600

The pact considers attacks on one member attacks on all Pakistan says the agreement aims to strengthen collective regional deterrence Details

16 Bangladeshis killed in Saudi Arabia factory fire

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:22:04 +0600

At least 16 Bangladeshis were killed in a fire at a sofa factory in Saudi Arabia on Sunday. The victims are from Naogaon, Natore and Rajshahi, the Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment Ministry said in a statement early Monday. Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment Minister Ariful Haque Chowdhury expressed deep shock and sorrow over the deaths. He said the Bangladesh Embassy in... Details

US Senate confirms Trump’s ex-lawyer as attorney general

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 20:16:58 +0600

Blanche won confirmation by a narrow 50-49 Senate vote Two Republican senators joined Democrats in opposing his confirmation Details

Colombia reverses Western Sahara policy, backs Moroccan sovereignty

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 19:44:49 +0600

Morocco welcomed Colombia’s move as a historic diplomatic development Both countries plan closer strategic and economic cooperation following agreement Details

UAE says Iran targeted tanker as Oman cites progress in Hormuz talks

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 21:49:27 +0600

Iran says talks with Oman are nearing their final stages Tehran warns negotiations do not mean Hormuz will reopen immediately Details

Hamas says still ready to go ahead with Gaza plan

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 18:48:33 +0600

Hamas agreed to discuss transferring weapons to Palestinian governing authorities Israel insists it never accepted the latest proposed agreement draft Details

Lebanon says Israeli troops built earth barrier in Lebanese army-held village

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 17:08:14 +0600

The village was designated for Lebanese army control under agreement Lebanese officials called the Israeli action a framework agreement violation Details

India’s ‘cockroach’ protest movement keeps heat on Modi

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 16:57:32 +0600

Protesters also criticized what they described as authoritarian government practices Authorities withdrew several protest cases after criticism over excessive force Details

Europe’s rivers are drying up. Can they be saved?

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 16:34:03 +0600

Low river levels are disrupting cargo and cruise ship operations Warmer water contains less oxygen, threatening fish and aquatic life Details

Colombia: Trump ally De la Espriella takes office

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 16:16:55 +0600

He promised stronger ties with the United States and Israel De la Espriella vowed to eliminate narcoterrorism and armed groups Details

Why Iran is sending mixed signals on talks

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 20:37:15 +0600

Iran confirmed discussions with Oman regarding Strait of Hormuz shipping issues only Both sides describe identical diplomatic contacts using different political language for audiences Details

Argentina: Milei’s property bill triggers protests, anger

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:53:06 +0600

Thousands protested President Javier Milei's proposed private property reform bill outside Senate Critics warned proposed law could increase foreign control over national territory significantly Details

Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan sign defense pact amid regional war

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 21:41:16 +0600

Pact declares attacks against one member considered attacks against all members collectively Three nations pledged strengthening collective security and promoting lasting regional peace together Details

Houthi missile attacks kill 58 Saudi-backed Yemeni govt forces

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:46:57 +0600

Houthis said Saudi-backed military buildups triggered their latest attacks against forces Yemen’s government vowed retaliation at an appropriate place and appropriate time soon Details

Eight dead, including teen suspect's grandparents, in Thailand shooting

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:35:33 +0600

Local media, citing authorities, identified the shooter as a teenage student of the school who was also reported dead Details

Trump signs order targeting 'birth tourism'

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:42:10 +0600

US President Donald Trump on Thursday made another attempt to curb birthright citizenship, signing an order targeting those who he said enter the country under the guise of tourism while actually intending to give birth. "They've taken birthright citizenship and they've made a joke out of it," Trump told journalists in the Oval Office. The US Supreme Court struck down his previous effort to... Details

At least 38 Yemeni troops killed in Houthi attacks

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 22:36:41 +0600

Rebels control Sanaa and much of northern Yemen currently Government forces hold large parts of southern Yemen today Details

Iran threatened to ‘black out’ Gulf if US hit power plants

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 22:21:00 +0600

Officials said Iran listed specific regional targets for possible strikes Trump later paused planned attacks after Gulf allies requested restraint Details

Ukraine hits Russian refineries as Moscow strikes train station, ship

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:20:05 +0600

Russia claimed it intercepted 605 Ukrainian drones overnight successfully Yaroslavl faced its largest drone attack since the war began Details

India youth protests highlight mistrust in ‘lapdog’ media

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:27:51 +0600

Protesters accused television channels of supporting the Modi government Young Indians increasingly trust independent digital news platforms Details

Iran says close to Hormuz plan with Oman, but reopening depends on US

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:17:39 +0600

Iran warned security risks remain despite progress in Hormuz route negotiations Yemen's Houthis claimed attacks on two Saudi oil tankers Wednesday successfully Details

Pakistan restricts international media reporting outside main cities

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:09:00 +0600

Government approval is now required for reporting beyond Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi New guidelines also apply to freelance journalists working for international media Details

North Korea fires ballistic missile

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:04:19 +0600

South Korea detected the missile launch from North Korea's Wonsan area Japan confirmed no damage or impact occurred around its territory afterward Details

Iran president: Communication with Mojtaba 'very difficult at moment'

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:33:02 +0600

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian said Wednesday that communication with the country's supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, was very "difficult at the moment". Khamenei, who was wounded in the US-Israeli strike that launched the Middle East war, has not appeared in public since succeeding his father, who was killed in the same attack. "It is very difficult to communicate with him at the moment,... Details

Iran: Is Reza Pahlavi’s political star fading?

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 19:24:37 +0600

US officials distanced themselves from Pahlavi Israel viewed Pahlavi as pressure on Iran Details

India panel warns Meta over Modi video removal

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 19:01:23 +0600

Indian parliamentary panel demanded Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg apologize within 3 days Meta said the video was removed because of a technical error Details

North Korea warns of ‘military options’ over Japan rearmament

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:47:10 +0600

Kim Yo Jong accused Japan of transforming into a dangerous war state Tokyo recently tested Tomahawk long-range cruise missiles for the first time successfully Details

Brazil wants Argentine ambassador out

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:13:37 +0600

Dispute followed President Javier Milei's repeated insulting remarks about President Lula Milei called Lula a thief, corrupt and previously convicted during interview Details

‘We can see your washing:’ NZ politician joins meeting from bathroom

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:03:19 +0600

Laundry was clearly visible behind the councilor during the online meeting Mayor Sophie Barker asked the councilor to move her camera quickly Details

Armed man arrested at Trump LA golf course before president’s visit

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:55:51 +0600

Federal agents spotted suspect photographing security activities around the golf course Sunday Deputies found loaded pistol and hollow-point ammunition inside suspect's vehicle during search Details

India monsoon floods, landslides kill more than 100 since July

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:47:56 +0600

Assam recorded at least 87 deaths from floods and landslides since July Sivasagar district reported 47 deaths as floodwaters submerged several affected areas Details

Yemen’s Houthis say attacked Saudi oil tanker in the Red Sea

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:39:12 +0600

This marked the eighth Saudi oil tanker attacked since July twenty-two blockade Houthis vowed expanding attacks against Saudi oil tankers in northern Red Sea Details

Trump warns Iran to open Hormuz or get 'hit very hard'

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 10:18:14 +0600

US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Iran would be "hit very hard" unless the strategic Strait of Hormuz is reopened "very soon," in an interview with Fox News. "We're having very good discussions," Trump said during a visit to California, insisting that Iran was keen to seal a deal to bring an end to months of conflict. Details

US hopeful Hormuz strait deal will be done by Wednesday

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:34:12 +0600

Iran denied holding direct negotiations with the United States despite American statements publicly Unknown projectile struck cargo ship inside Strait of Hormuz during continuing regional tensions Details

Death toll in Spain’s Ceuta from migrant rush hits 75

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 21:30:59 +0600

Spain says seventy-thousand migrants have already returned safely to Morocco after crossing Details

Japan sees need to boost military with ‘sense of urgency’

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:25:10 +0600

Defense white paper highlighted growing risks from China, North Korea, and Russia Japan continues increasing defense spending and expanding military capabilities across strategic regions Details

Extreme heat costs Asia’s poorest workers health and wages

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:12:35 +0600

Many workers continue laboring despite dangerous temperatures regularly exceeding 45°C Missing work means losing essential wages needed for supporting families every day Details

US hopeful Hormuz strait deal will be done ‘today or tomorrow’ after ship hit

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:45:05 +0600

President Trump called Iran's current situation its final diplomatic opportunity before escalation Iran denied holding direct negotiations despite repeated United States claims of ongoing talks Details

Lebanon and Israel hold new round of direct talks in Rome

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:24:14 +0600

Talks continue until Thursday at the United States embassy in Rome Previous agreement included Hezbollah disarmament and Lebanese army southern deployment plans together Details

Yemen’s Houthis say attacked southern Saudi airport

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:11:08 +0600

Regional source said airport's main radar suffered damage after reported attack Radar damage reportedly affected airport operations following the claimed drone strike incident Details

Death toll from Venezuela quakes rises past 6,000

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:03:11 +0600

Around 17,000 people suffered injuries during the deadly twin earthquake disaster nationwide Local officials estimate about 1,400 people remain missing after devastating earthquakes struck Details

US: 25 states sue over Trump’s new tariffs

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:56:57 +0600

Democratic and Republican-led states jointly challenged Trump's latest tariff policy together Trump says tariffs protect American workers and strengthen future trade negotiations globally Details

South Korea: 16 dead amid record heat wave

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:41:54 +0600

Yangsan recorded 42.5 degrees Celsius, the highest temperature in 122 years Authorities opened 4,000 cooling centers to protect residents from extreme heat Details

Trump says Iran facing 'last chance before decapitation'

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 09:28:57 +0600

US President Donald Trump said Monday that negotiations with Iran were ongoing despite Tehran's denials and the Islamic Republic was facing a "last chance before decapitation." Trump, speaking to reporters at the White House, said he agreed to continue to pursue talks with Iran at the request of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and other countries. Iran's foreign ministry denied... Details

US factory activity accelerates, uncertainty remains high

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 21:28:23 +0600

Iran war and tariffs continued disrupting supply chains and business planning Details

More women die in heatwaves, but biology ‘isn’t main cause’

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 19:52:02 +0600

Male heat-related death rates exceeded female rates within older age groups Social conditions increase women's exposure to dangerous heat during daily activities Details

EU chief urges ‘united action’ on borders after Ceuta migrant rush

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 19:08:47 +0600

Thousands of migrants crossed into Spain's Ceuta enclave from neighboring Morocco Most migrants who entered Ceuta have already left the Spanish territory Details

Israel conveys ‘concerns’ to US on Gaza plan and keeps striking

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 18:03:52 +0600

Israel said the public proposal does not reflect its official positions Hamas earlier agreed to surrender weapons under the proposed Trump-backed framework Details

Pakistan: Suicide bomber kills 14 at anti-militancy protest

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 17:35:44 +0600

Five police officers were among those killed in the deadly explosion Dozens of people suffered injuries after the powerful blast struck protesters Details

Cuba state energy firm reports new nationwide blackout

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:57:19 +0600

Havana residents lost electricity suddenly during intense summer heat Sunday evening Aging infrastructure and fuel shortages continue worsening Cuba's electricity crisis Details

Iran denies negotiating with US after Trump announces talks

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:52:07 +0600

Iran said discussions continue only with Oman over Hormuz shipping route Trump delayed planned strikes to allow diplomatic efforts another chance Details

Detained Aung San Suu Kyi meets Red Cross delegate in Myanmar

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:41:10 +0600

The meeting marked her first known foreign official contact since 2021 Her son welcomed the meeting as an important humanitarian first step Details

Sudan army drone attack on Darfur court kills 35

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:28:08 +0600

There was no immediate response from the army Details

Oil prices fall nearly 5% after US announces new Iran talks

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:42:46 +0600

Oil prices tumbled on Monday in early Asia trade after US President Donald Trump announced fresh talks with Iran to end the Middle East war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The war, which began in late February when the United States and Israel attacked Iran, has caused oil prices to swing sharply as it effectively closed the waterway, a vital route for global oil and gas supplies. At around... Details

Trump: New Iran talks set to start after calling off massive attack

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 09:34:04 +0600

US President Donald Trump said that new negotiations with Iran will begin Monday after he decided to hold off on striking the Islamic republic to pursue a deal to end the war, entering its sixth month. Trump told reporters on Sunday that the talks would cover the Strait of Hormuz -- a route for global energy supplies that has become a key sticking point in the conflict -- and ultimately, the... Details

At least 72 died in Spain’s Ceuta migrant rush

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 20:56:55 +0600

Spanish troops patrol streets EU plans emergency talks Border security reinforced Details

Thousands told to evacuate as wildfires worsen in Washington state

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 20:35:42 +0600

The state declares an emergency. Drought fuels rapid spread Red Flag Alert issued Details

Iran media denies Trump claim that Tehran asked US not to strike

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 19:52:26 +0600

Mehr calls allegation false Hormuz closure to continue Deal linked to pause Details

Power returns to Cuba’s west after grid failure

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 19:30:15 +0600

Power gradually restored overnight Five provinces affected The grid suffered partial collapse Details

Five dead, 41 missing in Indonesia ferry fire

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 19:12:07 +0600

225 passengers rescued safely 41 people remain missing Nearby vessels assisted evacuation Details