Asia
Sanjaynagar Redevelopment Brings Hope and Change
Pooja Gawali and her family once lived in a compact tin shack. Now, they reside in a newly constructed apartment. Gawali sees their move as a change, with privacy and space to pursue hobbies, like
Search Operation for Missing Climbers on Broad Peak Continues
Rescuers searching for 10 missing climbers after an avalanche on Pakistan’s Broad Peak found four bodies on Friday. They successfully retrieved three bodies, with efforts ongoing despite adverse weather affecting helicopter flights, authorities reported. A
Avalanche on Pakistan’s Broad Peak Triggers Massive Rescue Operation
Rescuers have found four bodies while searching for 10 missing climbers on Pakistan’s Broad Peak. Despite difficult weather, the search for the remaining six climbers continues. Government officials, who requested anonymity, confirmed efforts to retrieve
Impact of Devastating Earthquake in Kumamoto, Japan
Kashima, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan — Heavy machinery works tirelessly to clear debris from AEON Mall. This mall suffered severe damage due to a powerful explosion caused by an earthquake. The disaster struck Kashima, located in
Deadly Clashes Erupt During Elections in Pakistan-Administered Kashmir
Protests during the regional elections in Pakistan-administered Kashmir have led to deadly clashes. Leaders of a banned Kashmiri group reported on Wednesday that more than 30 people were killed in skirmishes with security forces around
Deadly Earthquake Strikes Southwestern Japan
A magnitude-7.1 earthquake in southwestern Japan has claimed the lives of at least 13 people. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi shared this tragic news on Wednesday as rescue efforts continued in the affected areas. The earthquake
Earthquake in Kumamoto: Search for Survivors Amid Widespread Damage
The Nippon Paper Industries Co.’s Yatsushiro factory in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, displayed significant damage to its chimney following a recent earthquake. This imagery, captured on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, highlights the aftermath in Yatsushiro. In
Iran Executes Two Protesters Amid Nationwide Unrest
Iran executed two young men in a public hanging, provoking outrage among onlookers who chanted against the action. Security forces used tear gas to disperse the crowd, as reported by the National Council of Resistance
Youth-Led Protest Movement Challenges Modi’s Authority
In India, a youth-driven protest movement presents an intriguing challenge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s long-standing authority in the world’s largest democracy. Modi has built his power over the years, often viewed almost as a
Major Earthquake Strikes Southern Japan
A significant earthquake struck the southern region of Japan on Tuesday. The Japan Meteorological Agency recorded a magnitude of 7.1, while the U.S. Geological Survey noted a 6.8 magnitude for the quake. The earthquake’s epicenter