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Suspected thieves wrapped in tape, delivered to police in Indonesia
Residents of a neighbourhood in Indonesia have detained several suspected thieves in a manner that has sparked widespread discussion on social media. Instead of using ropes or handcuffs, they wrapped the suspects from head to toe in thick orange packing tape before handing them over to police.
China warns Japan over signal of nuclear policy shift
China has reacted sharply to indications of a potential shift in Japan's nuclear policy, saying that Japan's nuclear ambitions are a "red line" that should not be crossed under any circumstances.
Taslima returns to Kolkata after two decades
Exiled Bangladeshi writer Taslima Nasrin has returned to Kolkata, India, after nearly two decades. She arrived at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport on Friday (July 31) afternoon from Delhi. The writer, visibly emotional after returning to the city she loves, said, "It feels wonderful."
Three killed in Hindu-Muslim clashes in Nepal, tension rising
Three people have been killed in clashes between Hindus and Muslims in southern Nepal. Prime Minister Balendra Shah has urged everyone to remain calm following the incident. Local media The Kathmandu Post reported on Friday that communal tensions have spread to several more districts.
Around 60,000 migrants cross into Spain's Ceuta in 24 hours, 34 dead
A record number of migrants have crossed into Spain's North African autonomous city of Ceuta, breaching the border with Morocco. According to the Spanish Ministry of Interior, at least 60,000 migrants have entered the city in the past 24 hours. A ministry spokesperson confirmed that the death toll from attempts to enter Ceuta has risen to 18 .
Saudi Arabia announces to form Maritime Defense Alliance with Bangladesh, 13 other nations
Saudi Arabia has announced the formation of a multinational maritime defense alliance involving 14 countries, including Bangladesh, to safeguard freedom of navigation, international trade and energy supply routes in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden.
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.