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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.
Japan earthquake death toll rises to 30
The death toll from the powerful earthquake that struck Japan's southern Kyushu Island has risen to 30, as rescue teams continue searching for survivors beneath collapsed buildings while authorities battle soaring temperatures that are hampering relief operations.
US launches 'heavy retaliatory' airstrikes strikes on Iran
The United States has launched what it described as "heavy retaliatory" airstrikes against Iran, targeting dozens of military sites after Tehran allegedly attempted ballistic missile attacks on American forces in the Middle East.
Qantas rewrites aviation history with record 24-hour non-stop flight
Australia's Qantas Airways has set a new benchmark in aviation by completing the world's longest non-stop test flight, with a specially configured aircraft remaining airborne for 24 hours and 25 minutes between Melbourne and Toulouse, France.
‘Myanmar agrees to take back 3 lakh Rohingya from Bangladesh’
Myanmar has agreed to repatriate approximately 3,00,000 Rohingya refugees from Bangladesh and another 5,000 currently living in Malaysia following negotiations with Kuala Lumpur, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Wednesday (July 29).
Myanmar agrees to take back 5,000 Rohingya from Malaysia
Myanmar has agreed to take back 5,000 Rohingya currently residing in Malaysia. This decision comes as part of a rare repatriation initiative after a long period, according to Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
Jay Clayton confirmed as new US intelligence chief
The US Senate has confirmed Jay Clayton as the new Director of National Intelligence (DNI). President Donald Trump delayed his nomination process for several weeks before he finally secured the permanent position, according to US news agency AP.
20 PMF fighters killed in US-Saudi airstrikes in Iraq
At least 20 members of the Iran-backed Shia paramilitary coalition Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF) have been killed and 32 injured in joint US-Saudi airstrikes across at least seven provinces in Iraq, according to international media reports citing the PMF on Wednesday (July 29).
Iran to buy Chinese shoulder-fired air defence missiles
Iran is purchasing Chinese-made man-portable air defence systems (MANPADS) as part of efforts to rebuild its air defence network following its recent conflict with the United States and Israel, Reuters reported on Tuesday, citing three sources familiar with the matter.