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More than 20 people are feared dead after a high-speed train derailed and collided with another train in southern Spain, injuring dozens and prompting suspension of rail services as rescue operations continue

At least 14 people, including six children, died after a passenger truck fell from a bridge into a dry canal in Punjab’s Kot Momin due to dense fog. The victims were travelling to attend a family funeral.

A construction crane collapsed onto a passenger train in northeastern Thailand’s Nakhon Ratchasima province, derailing the train and causing a fire. At least 22 people were killed and 64 injured while traveling from Bangkok to Ubon Ratchathani

At least 2,571 people have been killed in Iran’s crackdown on nationwide protests, activists said. Internet shutdowns have hindered verification, while authorities have released no official figures, making the unrest one of Iran’s deadliest since 1979.

The US Congress is divided over Greenland as Denmark and Greenland prepare for White House talks. Democrats seek to block any takeover, while Republicans push annexation, following President Trump’s warnings about Chinese and Russian influence in the Arctic

About 15,000 nurses struck at three New York City hospitals over staffing, safety, and contract issues. Hospitals hired temporary staff to cover patients, while city officials urged both sides to negotiate amid a severe flu season.

At least four people, including a 13-year-old, were killed and six others injured when a jeep fell off a hilly road in Nepal’s Sudurpashchim province. The injured were hospitalised, and police have begun an investigation.

US-based astronomer Shrinivas Kulkarni has received the Royal Astronomical Society’s Gold Medal for his groundbreaking work in time-domain astronomy. The Caltech professor is known for discovering cosmic events and building powerful instruments to study the changing night sky.

President Donald Trump said Iran has reached out to negotiate after he threatened military action, as a violent crackdown on protests continues. A rights group says hundreds have been killed, while Iran claims the situation is under control.

Malaysia and Indonesia have blocked Elon Musk’s Grok chatbot after authorities said it was used to create non-consensual sexual images. Regulators said existing safeguards failed to prevent AI-generated fake pornography, especially involving women and children.

Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to discuss recovery efforts after Cyclone Ditwah, which killed over 600 people. China is among several countries assisting Sri Lanka’s reconstruction and rehabilitation process.

Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will host South Korean President Lee Jae Myung in Nara for a key summit aimed at improving ties, managing China’s growing influence and addressing regional security challenges.

Afghan journalist Ubaidullah Ahmadi has been detained in Islamabad as Pakistan intensifies checks on undocumented migrants. Rights groups warn that detained Afghan journalists face arrest and deportation, which could endanger their lives if forced to return home.

The United States carried out fresh airstrikes against ISIS targets across Syria in response to a deadly ambush in Palmyra last month. The operation, involving partner forces, follows the killing of two US soldiers and a civilian interpreter.

A gas cylinder explosion at a wedding in Islamabad killed eight people, including the newlywed couple. The blast injured 11 others and damaged multiple houses. Authorities attribute the explosion to a gas leak, often exacerbated by low-quality cylinders.

A Ukrainian drone strike caused a fire at an oil depot in Russia’s Volgograd region. The attack follows Russia’s overnight barrage on Ukraine with missiles and drones. Both sides targeted energy infrastructure amid escalating tensions in the nearly four-year-old conflict.

Pakistan Air Force Chief Air Marshal Sidhu visited Iraq, where discussions focused on JF-17 Thunder and Mushshak aircraft procurement, joint training, and defence cooperation. Bangladesh also engaged Pakistan on similar aircraft, highlighting growing regional military collaboration and PAF training support.

The Pakistan Navy conducted successful tests of the LY-80 surface-to-air missile, Loitering Munition, and an Unmanned Surface Vessel in the North Arabian Sea. The trials showcased advanced precision strike and autonomous capabilities, with Admiral Naveed Ashraf commending the Navy.

Pakistan and the US have begun the 13th edition of their joint military exercise, ‘Inspired Gambit–2026’, at the National Counter Terrorism Centre in Punjab. The two-week-long event aims to enhance counter-terrorism capabilities and improve military interoperability.

President Trump has approved a bipartisan Russia sanctions bill that could impose up to 500% tariffs on nations buying Russian oil. The move targets countries like India, China, and Brazil to curb funding for Russia’s war in Ukraine.