Indonesian divers recover 3 bodies from capsized ferry as salvage operation begins Indonesian divers recover 3 bodies from capsized ferry as salvage operation begins Rescue teams in Indonesia on Friday recovered three bodies from a capsized ferry while preparing to salvage the wreckage of the accident Sunday, bringing the confirmed death toll to nine with 126 people still missing, officials said. Rescue teams in Indonesia on Friday recovered three bodies from a capsized ferry while preparing to salvage the wreckage of the accident Sunday, bringing the confirmed death toll to nine with 126 people still missing, officials said. World 18 Sep, 2026
India's Modi and China's Xi seek to reset ties on BRICS sidelines India's Modi and China's Xi seek to reset ties on BRICS sidelines Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping met Saturday on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in New Delhi, the latest effort by the rival neighbors to repair ties strained by a deadly border clash six years ago. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping met Saturday on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in New Delhi, the latest effort by the rival neighbors to repair ties strained by a deadly border clash six years ago. World 13 Sep, 2026
At least 5 dead after Amazon cargo plane barreled off runway at Miami airport At least 5 dead after Amazon cargo plane barreled off runway at Miami airport An Amazon cargo plane barreled off a runway at Miami International Airport on Sunday, killing at least five people and injuring five others as it struck vehicles and was engulfed in flames, authorities said. An Amazon cargo plane barreled off a runway at Miami International Airport on Sunday, killing at least five people and injuring five others as it struck vehicles and was engulfed in flames, authorities said. World 07 Sep, 2026
UN General Assembly endorses a new world map that shows more accurately Africa's size UN General Assembly endorses a new world map that shows more accurately Africa's size The United Nations General Assembly on Friday endorsed a new world map that represents Africa more accurately in its larger size, a culmination of a recent campaign led by African countries and advocacy groups. The United Nations General Assembly on Friday endorsed a new world map that represents Africa more accurately in its larger size, a culmination of a recent campaign led by African countries and advocacy groups. World 06 Sep, 2026
Guinea landfill landslide kills 30 in Conakry's Dar Es Salam Guinea landfill landslide kills 30 in Conakry's Dar Es Salam A mountainous heap of refuse collapsed at the largest landfill in Guinea 's capital of Conakry early on Sunday, killing 30 people, according to the central government. A mountainous heap of refuse collapsed at the largest landfill in Guinea 's capital of Conakry early on Sunday, killing 30 people, according to the central government. World 24 Aug, 2026
Congo receives more than 16,000 doses of Ebola vaccine as it grapples with unprecedented outbreak Congo receives more than 16,000 doses of Ebola vaccine as it grapples with... Congo has received more than 16,000 doses of the Ervebo vaccine as the country grapples with the fastest Ebola outbreak in history, the country's health minister said. Congo has received more than 16,000 doses of the Ervebo vaccine as the country grapples with the fastest Ebola outbreak in history, the country's health minister said. World 23 Aug, 2026
26 more bodies are recovered in Zimbabwe's ferry disaster, bringing death toll to 72 26 more bodies are recovered in Zimbabwe's ferry disaster, bringing death toll to 72 Eighteen children were among more than 70 people killed when an overloaded ferry capsized on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe this week, police said Saturday after rescuers recovered more bodies. Eighteen children were among more than 70 people killed when an overloaded ferry capsized on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe this week, police said Saturday after rescuers recovered more bodies. World 16 Aug, 2026
UPDATE: Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off Indonesia's coast, killing at least 38 and toppling buildings UPDATE: Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off Indonesia's coast, killing at least 38... A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia early Saturday, killing at least 38 people, collapsing buildings and homes as well as causing panic in a region prone to deadly quakes. Authorities said more than a dozen residents were injured. A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia early Saturday, killing at least 38 people, collapsing buildings and homes as well as causing panic in a region prone to deadly quakes. Authorities said more than a dozen residents were injured. World 15 Aug, 2026
Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off Indonesia's coast, killing at least 20 and toppling buildings Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off Indonesia's coast, killing at least 20 and... A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia early Saturday, killing at least 20 people, collapsing buildings and homes as well as causing panic in a region prone to deadly quakes. A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia early Saturday, killing at least 20 people, collapsing buildings and homes as well as causing panic in a region prone to deadly quakes. World 15 Aug, 2026
Landslide in Mumbai kills 6 as India is drenched by monsoon rains Landslide in Mumbai kills 6 as India is drenched by monsoon rains Heavy monsoon rains triggered a landslide in a densely populated neighborhood in India’s financial capital, Mumbai, early Wednesday, killing at least six people and injuring four others, authorities said. Heavy monsoon rains triggered a landslide in a densely populated neighborhood in India’s financial capital, Mumbai, early Wednesday, killing at least six people and injuring four others, authorities said. World 12 Aug, 2026
Student kills at least 6 in a shooting at a high school in Thailand, authorities say Student kills at least 6 in a shooting at a high school in Thailand, authorities say A student shot several people at a high school outside Bangkok on Friday, killing at least six people and wounding several others, police said. A student shot several people at a high school outside Bangkok on Friday, killing at least six people and wounding several others, police said. World 07 Aug, 2026
WHO chief says Ebola outbreak is outpacing response as aid workers strike over pay WHO chief says Ebola outbreak is outpacing response as aid workers strike over pay The world’s fastest-growing Ebola outbreak is spreading faster than efforts to fight it, the head of the World Health Organization said on Wednesday during a visit to Congo where some health workers are striking over a lack of pay. The world’s fastest-growing Ebola outbreak is spreading faster than efforts to fight it, the head of the World Health Organization said on Wednesday during a visit to Congo where some health workers are striking over a lack of pay. World 06 Aug, 2026
Ebola kills 1,700 in eastern Congo as the fastest-growing outbreak surges Ebola kills 1,700 in eastern Congo as the fastest-growing outbreak surges Ebola has killed more than 1,700 people in eastern Congo in the fastest-growing outbreak of the disease, data showed. Ebola has killed more than 1,700 people in eastern Congo in the fastest-growing outbreak of the disease, data showed. World 04 Aug, 2026
Kenya says 15 elephants died of cyanide poisoning after eating tomatoes from nearby farms Kenya says 15 elephants died of cyanide poisoning after eating tomatoes from nearby... Fifteen elephants that died over the past month in southern Kenya are suspected to have been poisoned by tomatoes contaminated by cyanide, wildlife authorities told local media Wednesday. Fifteen elephants that died over the past month in southern Kenya are suspected to have been poisoned by tomatoes contaminated by cyanide, wildlife authorities told local media Wednesday. World 30 Jul, 2026
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake shakes part of southern Japan but no tsunami detected A magnitude 7.1 earthquake shakes part of southern Japan but no tsunami detected An earthquake registering a magnitude of 7.1 shook Kumamoto on Japan’s southern main island of Kyushu late Tuesday afternoon, causing damage and injuries, officials said. An earthquake registering a magnitude of 7.1 shook Kumamoto on Japan’s southern main island of Kyushu late Tuesday afternoon, causing damage and injuries, officials said. World 28 Jul, 2026
Pakistan monsoon death toll tops 100 in a month as more heavy rain forecast Pakistan monsoon death toll tops 100 in a month as more heavy rain forecast The death toll from monsoon rains and flash flooding in Pakistan over the past month surpassed 100 on Monday as weather forecasters warned that more heavy rain is expected across the country later this week. The death toll from monsoon rains and flash flooding in Pakistan over the past month surpassed 100 on Monday as weather forecasters warned that more heavy rain is expected across the country later this week. World 28 Jul, 2026
Wildfires in France drive 250,000 people from their homes, creep toward wine city Wildfires in France drive 250,000 people from their homes, creep toward wine city A raging wildfire in southwest France forced the evacuation of 55,000 people overnight Sunday, taking the total forced out of their homes to 220,000 in one region alone as the flames have crept ever closer to the wine region city of Bordeaux. A raging wildfire in southwest France forced the evacuation of 55,000 people overnight Sunday, taking the total forced out of their homes to 220,000 in one region alone as the flames have crept ever closer to the wine region city of Bordeaux. World 26 Jul, 2026
India protest movement holds capital sit-in as police crack down on demonstrators India protest movement holds capital sit-in as police crack down on demonstrators Thousands of young protesters were camped on the streets of India’s capital New Delhi on Thursday, defying new restrictions in the latest show of strength for a movement that has become one of the biggest challenges to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government. Thousands of young protesters were camped on the streets of India’s capital New Delhi on Thursday, defying new restrictions in the latest show of strength for a movement that has become one of the biggest challenges to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government. World 23 Jul, 2026
Rescuers in Afghanistan search for scores missing after floods kill at least 23 Rescuers in Afghanistan search for scores missing after floods kill at least 23 Rescue crews in Afghanistan searched Tuesday for survivors and bodies in the rubble of houses destroyed by devastating flash floods that authorities said have killed at least 23 people and left more than 100 missing. Rescue crews in Afghanistan searched Tuesday for survivors and bodies in the rubble of houses destroyed by devastating flash floods that authorities said have killed at least 23 people and left more than 100 missing. World 22 Jul, 2026
At least 930 people have died in Congo's Ebola outbreak At least 930 people have died in Congo's Ebola outbreak At least 930 people have died in Congo’s Ebola outbreak, the country’s Ministry of Health said. At least 930 people have died in Congo’s Ebola outbreak, the country’s Ministry of Health said. World 20 Jul, 2026
Nepal Two guides dead, 14 still missing after Himlung base camp avalanche Two climbing guides have been found dead while 14 kitchen staff members remain missing after an avalanche struck Himlung Himal Base Camp in Manang on Sunday, according to the Nepal National Mountain Guide Association (NNMGA).
Nepal Narayangadh-Muglin road reopens, Prithvi Highway clearance expected by evening The Narayangadh-Muglin road has reopened after workers cleared a mudslide that had blocked the Namshi Khola bridge amid continuous rainfall.
Opinion Early warning to early action: Nepal's next step in disaster preparedness When a potential cyclone brews in the Bay of Bengal, the primary source of over 80 percent annual rainfall in Nepal, the fragile landscape hit by “himalayan tsunami” less than a month ago awaits confirmation for the cyclone that got its name, “Arnab” before existence.
Nepal Nepali Army continues rescue, evacuation in flood-hit districts nationwide The Nepali Army has continued search, rescue and evacuation operations in districts affected by floods, landslides and inundation triggered by continuous rainfall across the country.
Opinion Bhotekoshi: From warning to accountability Just over a month after the August 26 Bhotekoshi–Trishuli flood, families are searching for missing loved ones while rebuilding shattered lives. Authorities received warning of a major flood moving downstream and alerts were issued, although the precise chronology requires reconstruction. Yet devastating losses followed.
Business PATA Nepal elects new executive committee, honours flood heroes The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Nepal Chapter has elected a new executive committee with Narendra Deo Bhatta, managing director of Heritage Tours & Travel, as its chairman.
Nepal Manakamana cable car service halted after road subsides in Chitwan Manakamana Cable Car services have been suspended after a road inside the entrance area of the cable car complex subsided following continuous rainfall and river erosion.
Nepal Floods, landslides claim lives and paralyse roads across Nepal At least six people have died and five others remain missing after continuous heavy rainfall over the past two days triggered landslides, flooding and widespread disruption to roads and infrastructure across Nepal.
Nepal Avalanche hits Himlung base camp, 10 expedition staff missing An avalanche swept through Himlung Himal Base Camp in Manang early Sunday, leaving at least 10 expedition staff members missing, according to the Expedition Operators Association Nepal (EOAN).