WorldAug 05, 2026
Trump says US-Iran talks made "very good" progress, raising hopes of easing tensions
U.S. President Donald Trump has said his administration's day-long talks with Iran on Tuesday were "very good," raising fresh hopes that the five-month-long conflict could soon move toward a resolution.
Following Trump's remarks, oil prices fell across Asian markets while stock markets rallied, reflecting growing investor optimism. Markets are anticipating a possible agreement that could help restore shipping through the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a vital route for global energy supplies.
Trump has previously warned that failure to reach a deal with Iran could lead to large-scale military act
WorldJul 31, 2026
25 killed, 44 injured after passenger bus overturns in Algeria
At least 25 people were killed and 44 others injured after a passenger bus overturned in Algeria's Boomerdes province on Friday, according to the country's Civil Protection Agency.
Officials said the injured were transported to nearby hospitals for treatment following the crash. Authorities have not released details on what caused the bus to overturn.
Algerian Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb visited Boomerdes University Hospital to meet with those injured in the crash and assess the situation, according to officials.
The cause of the crash has not been officially determined. Authorities said an inv
WorldJul 31, 2026
Four bodies recovered after Broad Peak avalanche as search continues for missing climbers
Pakistani rescue teams have recovered four bodies from the site of an avalanche on Broad Peak, where 10 international climbers were reported missing, according to two senior Pakistani government officials.
The officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly, said search operations continued Friday for the remaining six missing climbers. Recovery efforts have been hampered by severe weather in the mountainous region.
Authorities have not identified the four people whose bodies were recovered. According to Pakistani officials, teams are working t
WorldJul 29, 2026
More than 100 aftershocks follow powerful earthquake in Japan's Kyushu region; death toll rises to 13
Rescue crews in Japan's Kyushu region continued search operations Wednesday after a magnitude 6.8 earthquake triggered more than 100 aftershocks, leaving at least 13 people dead, according to Japanese authorities.
The hardest-hit areas include Kumamoto Prefecture, where emergency crews are searching through the rubble of a paper factory and a shopping mall despite high temperatures. Authorities said the damage worsened after an explosion occurred at the shopping mall about an hour after the initial earthquake.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said rescue efforts remain focused on reachin
WorldJul 28, 2026
Zelenskyy to meet Trump in Washington seeking stronger air defence support for Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is scheduled to meet U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington on Tuesday for talks focused on strengthening Ukraine’s defence capabilities against ballistic missile attacks.
According to Ukrainian officials, the discussions are expected to include continued U.S. support for Ukraine’s air defence systems, including efforts related to Patriot missile interceptors. Ukraine has said it needs additional Patriot interceptors to help counter Russian ballistic missile attacks.
The meeting comes as Russia has increased missile and drone strikes targeting Ukr
WorldJul 28, 2026
Power outages, infrastructure damage reported after 7.1-magnitude earthquake strikes Japan's Kumamoto region
A 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Japan's southern Kumamoto region on Tuesday, causing widespread power outages, damage to roads and buildings, and disrupting transportation, according to Japanese authorities.
Police said several people are believed to be trapped under debris following structural collapses. Authorities have also warned residents to remain alert for strong aftershocks. Local reports indicate that more than 50 injured people were admitted to one hospital, while several others were hurt after a bullet train reportedly derailed during the earthquake.
Officials initially issued a t
WorldJul 27, 2026
Kaduna Village Attack Leaves About 30 Dead, Including Children
At least 30 people were killed after armed attackers raided a village in Nigeria's northwestern Kaduna state early Monday, according to local residents. The victims include eight children, while four other people were injured.
Dogon Rana, secretary to the village chief, said the attackers entered the community, opened fire indiscriminately, and set several homes ablaze. He said many of those killed were women, children, and elderly residents. According to Rana, the attackers fled the area after carrying out the assault.
Local residents said security forces arrived in the village several hours
WorldJul 27, 2026
Pakistan Flood Death Toll Reaches 107 as Authorities Warn of More Heavy Rain
At least 107 people have died and 344 others have been injured in Pakistan after weeks of heavy rainfall and flooding that began in late June, according to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). The agency also reported that hundreds of homes have been damaged, with more heavy rain forecast in the coming days.
According to the NDMA, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has recorded the highest number of fatalities, with 55 deaths, followed by Punjab province, where 36 people have died. The authority said more than half of the fatalities were caused by collapsing homes and roofs during the severe wea
WorldJul 22, 2026
Congo Ebola outbreak death toll reaches 999, health ministry reports
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has claimed 999 lives, according to official figures released overnight into Wednesday by the country's Ministry of Health.
The ministry said that, as of Sunday, 2,473 Ebola cases had been recorded since the outbreak was declared on May 15. Officials reported that 999 people had died from the disease.
According to the Ministry of Health, the outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus, for which there are currently no approved vaccines or treatments. Officials have said the outbreak has become the fastest-growing Ebo