International
Powerful earthquake hits Japan, many trapped in collapsed shopping mall
A powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Japan's southern Kumamoto region on Tuesday at 4:27 pm local time. Preliminary reports indicate it is one of the strongest earthquakes to hit Japan in nearly 15 years .
20 killed in crackdown in Pakistan-administered Kashmir in one day
At least 20 people have been killed and over 50 injured in operations by security forces in Pakistan-administered Kashmir amid tensions surrounding legislative assembly elections, according to a report by Indian media outlet NDTV.
Iran publicly executes two over anti-government protests
Iran has publicly executed two individuals convicted of involvement in violence during anti-government protests. The executions were carried out by hanging in the early hours of Tuesday (July 28) at Ali Khani Square in the city of Isfahan.
J&J proposes $5.5 billion settlement in baby powder cancer risk cases
Johnson & Johnson has proposed a nearly $5.5 billion settlement to resolve thousands of lawsuits in the United States over allegations that its baby powder and other talc-based products caused cancer. The settlement, offered on Monday (July 27), aims to end a decade-long legal battle.
Japan hit by 7.1 magnitude earthquake, tsunami warning issued
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Japan on Tuesday at 4:27pm local time (1:27pm Bangladesh time) in the Kumamoto prefecture on the southern main island of Kyushu.
Meta apologises for removing Narendra Modi's Facebook video
Meta has apologised after a Facebook video featuring Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was temporarily removed from the platform, saying the incident was caused by a technical error. A Meta spokesperson confirmed in a statement that the video had been mistakenly taken down and was later restored after the issue was identified and resolved.
One killed in shooting near Mexico's Presidential Palace
A man was killed and two others were injured in a shooting near Mexico's Presidential Palace and the historic Zócalo public square in Mexico City, authorities said. The attack took place on Monday local time.
US-Iran holding 'friendly' talks, says Trump
US President Donald Trump has said that the United States and Iran are engaged in "friendly" talks and that there is a good chance of reaching an agreement to ease tensions between the two countries.
Global oil prices fall to more than one-week low
Global oil prices fell sharply on Monday (July 27), settling at their lowest levels in more than a week amid a broad sell-off in the international energy market.
'Punch' turns one, fans send thousands of birthday cards
Punch, the tiny Japanese macaque who captured the hearts of millions worldwide by clinging to an orange toy orangutan, has completed his first year of life. Thousands of birthday greetings have poured in from around the world ahead of his first birthday on Sunday.