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Eastern Congo's Ebola outbreak has killed over 1,700 people, making it the fastest-growing epidemic on record. Health officials cite widespread community transmission, insecurity, funding shortages and delayed contact tracing as major challenges, while treatment trials have begun in the worst-hit Ituri province

At least six people were killed and three injured as heavy rain, landslides and flash floods hit parts of Sri Lanka. Nearly 1,900 people were moved to relief centres, while schools closed and authorities issued flood and weather warnings

An Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi encountered brief mid-air turbulence on Tuesday, injuring 10 passengers and two cabin crew members. The aircraft landed safely in Delhi, with those sustaining minor injuries shifted for medical assessment as a precaution

At least 35 civilians were killed when Sudanese army drones struck a civil court in North Darfur’s Al-Zawiya Gara village, according to rights group Emergency Lawyers. The group condemned the attack on a civilian facility as a grave violation of international humanitarian law and demanded an investigation.

US President Donald Trump said talks with Iran are underway at Tehran’s request, backed by Gulf allies, calling it “a last chance” for Iran to sign a “good document.” He indicated discussions include reopening the Strait of Hormuz and eventual denuclearization. However, Iran’s Foreign Ministry denied any negotiations with Washington, saying talks are only with Oman.

Smuggling syndicates in Pakistan have embraced technology faster than our law enforcement, using drones to dump narcotics and weapons in India

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US President Donald Trump accused Iran of being "duplicitous", claiming nothing would reach the country without a deal or total surrender. He asserted that the US controls the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran said its talks with Oman concern temporary shipping arrangements.

President Droupadi Murmu highlighted strong India-Uzbekistan ties and identified rare earth minerals, agriculture, pharmaceuticals and information technology as key areas for expanding cooperation during talks with Uzbekistan's Foreign Minister Saidov Bakhtiyor Odilovich at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Wildfires continued to ravage Greece and France as hundreds of firefighters battled flames amid extreme heat and strong winds. In Greece, a helicopter collision killed two crew members during firefighting operations, while evacuations expanded near Athens and France contained its largest blaze

A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck northeast of Sharm el-Sheikh in Egypt early Monday, with tremors felt in Cairo. Authorities activated emergency measures, but no casualties or property damage were reported. Health and rescue agencies remained on high alert following the quake 

South Korea's Navy conducted its first AI-based mine-sweeping trial using unmanned vessels and drones in Busan, testing future maritime capabilities. The exercise demonstrated AI-assisted coordination between manned and unmanned systems, as Seoul advances plans for next-generation naval technologies and destroyers

An Indonesian ferry carrying 271 people caught fire near Java, killing at least five and leaving dozens missing. Rescue teams and nearby vessels evacuated hundreds of passengers and crew as authorities investigated the cause of the blaze, reportedly spreading from the vehicle deck

Hungary faces a critical energy crisis as low Danube River levels threaten a complete shutdown of the Paks nuclear power plant during an extreme heatwave. Authorities have introduced emergency power-saving measures to maintain grid stability and avoid household electricity restrictions

Heavy rain and thunderstorms postponed the DC Open men's and women's singles finals to Monday. Jessica Pegula leads Alexandra Eala in the interrupted women's final, while Taylor Fritz and Rafael Jodar are yet to begin their men's title clash

US President Donald Trump said he cancelled planned strikes on Iran after appeals from Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE, opting to give diplomacy more time. Mediation efforts continue, though no agreement has been reached and tensions remain high over the Strait of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump says he will order a halt to planned strikes on Iran, citing progress toward a deal that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and address Iran’s nuclear program. However, Iran rejected the idea of restoring the Strait’s pre-war status.

A suicide bombing outside Kabal police station in Swat district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, killed 15 people including six police personnel. Over 30 others were injured, with many in critical condition. The blast occurred near a public demonstration, prompting a security lockdown and search operation.

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has authorised Prime Minister and party chairman Tarique Rahman to select its candidate for the upcoming presidential election. The decision was made at the BNP’s National Standing Committee meeting, with leaders confirming that no names were discussed yet.

Five people were killed and 41 remained missing after the Mutiara Santosa 2 caught fire in the Java Sea off Indonesia's East Java province. Rescue teams evacuated 225 people, while search operations continued to locate the missing passengers and crew.

A tourist plane carrying visitors to view Peru's Nazca Lines crashed near Nazca, killing 13 people, including European tourists and two crew members. The Cessna Grand Caravan operated by Aerodiana had departed from Ica. Authorities have launched an investigation into the crash

Three people were killed and seven others injured in a shooting at an In-N-Out Burger restaurant in Twin Falls, Idaho. Police found the suspected gunman dead nearby and said the community threat was over. Authorities are investigating the motive and circumstances

Iran's leadership remains united in resisting US pressure but is divided over the war's endgame. Hardliners seek total victory and oppose negotiations, while pragmatists favour diplomacy to secure concessions and ease economic strain. The internal power struggle may shape Iran's postwar future

An Indian restaurant in Glasgow drew criticism after serving athletes with napkins displaying an incorrect map of India that omitted the North East and incompletely depicted Jammu & Kashmir. Boxer Lovlina Borgohain and BFI President Ajay Singh demanded the design be corrected