International
Unemployment frustration sparks protests in Nepal, demand for PM's resignation
Nepal has once again been gripped by protests over unemployment, economic uncertainty and growing frustration among the youth, with demonstrators calling for the resignation of Prime Minister Balendra Shah.
Over 10,000 deaths across Europe during June heatwave
More than 10,000 excess deaths were recorded across Europe during the late-June heatwave, according to official data published by EuroMOMO, a monitoring network backed by the WHO and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control.
Iran claims downing US 'Lucas' drone
Iran's military has claimed that it shot down a US 'Lucas' drone over the skies of Bandar Abbas, amid ongoing military tensions between the two countries.
13 killed in Indonesia road crash while returning from wedding ceremony
At least 13 people were killed and five others injured after a pickup truck carrying wedding guests was involved in a devastating road crash on Indonesia's main island of Java.
Iran launches massive missile, drone attack across Gulf states
Iran has claimed to have launched a series of coordinated missile and drone strikes targeting US military facilities across the Gulf region, saying the attacks were carried out in retaliation for the latest round of American strikes on Iranian territory.
Iran media publishes 'hit list' of 13 world leaders over Khamenei killing
An influential Iranian media outlet has published a 'target list' of 13 world leaders, including US President Donald Trump and several European heads of state, in retaliation for the killing of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The list was published hours after Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei vowed revenge.
Fresh violence erupts in India's Manipur, situation tense
Fresh violence has erupted in India's northeastern state of Manipur, with the situation remaining tense. The latest unrest follows allegations of arson by the Kuki community against the Meitei community on Saturday .
Strait of Hormuz more important than nuclear bombs: Iran
The Strait of Hormuz is more important than dozens of nuclear bombs, an adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader has said, pledging to protect the strategic waterway.
US Republican Senator Lindsey Graham passes away
Influential Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, a veteran lawmaker from South Carolina and one of former President Donald Trump's closest allies in Congress, has died at the age of 71 following a brief illness.
Modern Qatar's Architect Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani passes away
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the former Emir widely credited with transforming Qatar into a global economic and diplomatic powerhouse, has died, the Qatari government announced on Sunday (July 12). He was the country's ruler from 1995 to 2013.