Saudi Aramco helicopter crash kills 14

Investigation launched as authorities seek cause of deadly incident near Ras Tanura

Heat kills over 100 in Paris as temperatures soar

A severe heatwave sweeping across France has claimed 109 lives in Paris within just 24 hours, overwhelming emergency services and prompting authorities to maintain the highest weather alert across dozens of departments as temperatures climbed close to 40°C.

GCC unites for fight against desertification with

The GCC countries are intensifying efforts to combat desertification and restore degraded ecosystems through stronger environmental policies, sustainable land management practices and regional cooperation.

US launches fresh strikes on Iran after tanker

The United States launched fresh military strikes on Iranian targets overnight after an oil tanker was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, marking the most serious escalation since Washington and Tehran reached a temporary peace agreement earlier this month.

Bangladesh: World Bank provides $1.1 billion

The project will finance imports of 600,000 metric tonnes of critical fertilisers, half of which would be Urea, covering 1,400,000 hectares of rice production cultivated by smallholder farmers.

Death toll from tragic earthquake in Venezuela

Venezuela's earthquake disaster has worsened dramatically, with the death toll rising to 920 as international rescue teams and humanitarian aid reach the devastated regions nearly two days after two powerful earthquakes struck the country.

US-Iran ceasefire shaken as new strikes trigger

The United States has carried out fresh strikes on Iranian military positions, marking the first direct attack since Washington and Tehran reached a Memorandum of Understanding on June 17.

Tamil cinema icon and filmmaker K Bhagyaraj dies

Veteran Tamil filmmaker, actor and screenwriter K Bhagyaraj passed away on Saturday after suffering a heart attack in Chennai.

Small aircraft crashes Beijing’s tallest

The incident occurred in Beijing, where authorities have implemented strict restrictions on drone activity.

Travelling to India? India introduces mandatory

Passengers must complete Air Suvidha 2.0 self-declaration form before travel as India steps up Ebola surveillance at airports.

Global relief surge reaches Venezuela as death

Earlier, UN Secretary General Antonio Gutteres, extending condolences over the loss of life, stated that the United Nations has mobilised efforts to provide emergency relief.

China backs Pakistan’s Iran-US peace push,

China has reaffirmed its full support for Pakistan’s mediation efforts between the United States and Iran, with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi praising Islamabad’s role in advancing dialogue aimed at ending tensions and securing a long-term peace agreement.