International
Record temperatures hit region of 900 million people in July
In July 2026, approximately 900 million people across various parts of the world spent their days enduring record temperatures. These areas include the African Sahel region, Central America, France, and Spain.
Powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake strikes Colombia
A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Colombia. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the tremor was felt around 7:34am local time on Monday (August 10).
Iran reacts to Saudi-Pakistan-Turkey defence pact
Iran has reacted to the Saudi-Pakistan-Turkey defence pact signed last week, saying it is being seen as a sign of a shift in the region's countries' approach towards the United States. Israeli media outlet The Times of Israel reported this on Monday, August 10.
Police throw tear gas on students in Jharkhand, former exam chief arrested
Thousands of students, travelling by trains and buses, gathered in Ranchi, the capital of India's Jharkhand state, to protest demanding reforms in recruitment examinations. When students broke through police barricades on their way to the state assembly, police used baton charges, water cannons and tear gas to disperse them. Amid this situation, Chief Minister Hemant Soren had said that all problems could be resolved through dialogue, not batons. Indian media NDTV confirmed the matter.
MP throws four eggs at Kosovo's Prime Minister in Parliament
An opposition lawmaker threw four eggs at acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti during a parliamentary session in Kosovo on Saturday, August 8, amid heated debate over the presidential election.
Houthis launch drone attack on Saudi's Jazan oil refinery
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels have carried out a drone attack on the Jazan oil refinery, owned by Saudi state oil company Aramco. The attack comes just two days after Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan signed a joint defence pact.
Bricks thrown at car, narrowly escaped death: Mamata Banerjee
Allegations have emerged that the vehicle of former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was attacked on Sunday, August 9. It is alleged that bricks, stones, shoes and water bottles were thrown at her car in Halishahar, North 24 Parganas district. Mamata claimed she narrowly escaped death in the incident.
UN chief urges greater investment in training Indigenous midwives
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for greater investment in midwifery and childbirth training to strengthen maternal and child healthcare for Indigenous communities worldwide.
British Columbia declares emergency as 100+ wildfires rage
British Columbia has declared a provincial state of emergency as more than 100 wildfires rage across the Canadian province, forcing more than 21,000 people from their homes and threatening communities amid rapidly deteriorating conditions.
US moves to scrap 60-day grace period for H-1B workers who lose jobs
The US government has begun the process of ending the 60-day grace period that allows H-1B visa holders and certain other foreign workers to remain legally in the country after losing their jobs while seeking new employment.