International
India building collapse leaves 9 dead, several still trapped
At least nine people were killed after a four-storey residential building collapsed in Maharashtra's Bhiwandi, India, late Thursday night (July 30), with fears that several others remain trapped beneath the debris.
32 miners killed, several feared trapped in Balochistan coal mine blast
At least 32 coal miners were killed after a powerful explosion ripped through a coal mine in Pakistan's southwestern Balochistan province, while around 10 others remain trapped underground, raising fears that the death toll could climb further.
Broad Peak avalanche: Nirmal Purja among 10 climbers missing in Pakistan
Renowned Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja is among at least 10 climbers reported missing after a massive avalanche struck Broad Peak (8,051 metres) in Pakistan's Karakoram range.
Meta India chief sued over AI-generated fake videos targeting Modi
Police in India's Hyderabad have filed two cases against Meta India Managing Director Arun Srinivas over the circulation of AI-generated manipulated videos and images targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Facebook and Instagram.
US slaps sanctions on firms of four countries over Mahan Air, IRGC ties
The United States imposed fresh sanctions on six entities and individuals across China, India, Russia and Iran, accusing them of providing material, logistical and commercial support to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and its designated airline, Mahan Air.
Rejected applicant hacks IIT website, may be considered for future admission
A young Indian applicant who was not selected for admission to the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur allegedly gained unauthorized access to the institute's website after his application was rejected.
Abhijit Dipke demands Amit Shah's resignation over student protest crackdown
Political tensions in India have intensified over the anti-exam paper leak movement, with Abhijit Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) and one of the movement's key organizers, demanding the resignation of Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
Russian strikes kill at least 14 across Ukraine; Poland reports airspace alert
A fresh wave of Russian airstrikes across Ukraine has left at least 14 people dead, including children, according to the latest reports from multiple media outlets. While some international news agencies continue to report the death toll between eight and 13, officials warn the number could rise as rescue teams continue clearing debris from damaged buildings.
Helicopter crash in Argentina kills seven
Seven people died when a firefighting helicopter in Argentina's western San Juan province crashed on Wednesday, a local official said.
Extreme heat wipes out 31 million jobs a year in South Asia: World Bank
Extreme heat is costing South Asia the equivalent of 31 million full-time jobs every year, while the region's economy could shrink by around 7 percent by 2050 if current trends continue, according to a new World Bank report.