Asia
44 lives lost after ferry capsizes on Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba
At least 44 people die after an overcrowded ferry capsizes on Zimbabwe’s Lake Kariba. Rescuers save 77 people while divers, boats, helicopters, and the army continue searching for survivors.
2 DAYS AGO
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Pakistan-Saudi-Türkiye defense agreement raises fresh strategic concerns for India
Indian media examines the Pakistan-Saudi-Türkiye defense pact, highlighting stronger military cooperation, intelligence sharing, weapons, training, and technology access for Pakistan, while Indian analysts criticize Türkiye’s role and express concerns about India’s security.
6 DAYS AGO
Eight dead, 15 injured in Thailand school shooting: Deputy minister
Shooter identified as a teenager and also reported dead, according to multiple local media reports citing authorities. Local media said 15 people were wounded.
August 7, 2026
North Korea fires ballistic missile: South Korea military
The latest test follows criticism from Pyongyang over Japan’s military policies and comes amid continued concerns over North Korea’s nuclear and missile programs.
August 6, 2026
Bangladesh measles outbreak drives families into debt: Aid groups
Bangladesh's deadliest measles outbreak in decades has killed 844 children, hospitalized over 112,000, and severely burdened families financially. Most borrowed for treatment costs despite free hospital care, while vaccination efforts continue as infections persist.
August 3, 2026
Sri Lanka deploys troops after prison riot
Deputy police inspector-general Sanjeewa Medawatte says the situation was under control after inmates destroyed multiple buildings on Saturday inside Mahara Prison, just outside the capital Colombo.
August 2, 2026
30 more people found dead in China landslide: Authorities
Rescuers have confirmed another 30 people killed in a landslide in southwestern China, authorities said, with state media reporting the death toll rose to 41.
July 29, 2026
13 dead in Japan quake: PM Takaichi
The dead include two women in the mall and three more elsewhere in the southwestern Kumamoto region hit by Tuesday's 7.1-magnitude tremor, the Fire and Disaster Management Agency told AFP.
July 29, 2026
Why are tech stocks tanking?
South Korea's Samsung Electronics falls more than 12 %, and Japanese memory chipmaker Kioxia is down 18 %, while Taiwanese giant TSMC slides 3.0 %.
July 28, 2026