The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has claimed the lives of 17 medics, with the total death toll exceeding 200. The virus has infected 75 healthcare workers, highlighting the strain on the already weakened health system. The outbreak, caused by the rare Bundibugyo strain, is spreading rapidly, with concerns for overcrowded displacement camps.
A fire erupted at an oil depot in Poltavskaya village, Krasnodar Region, Russia, following the fall of drone debris. No casualties were reported, and 32 personnel and seven units of equipment are engaged in firefighting efforts.
Six people, all crew members, died Sunday when two helicopters collided in western Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The aircraft crashed into an electric car showroom's car park, causing a fire that destroyed at least 20 cars. Foreign nationals were reportedly on board one helicopter.
The Indian Embassy in Oman is coordinating search and rescue operations for the Indian-flagged vessel Virat 1, which reportedly has 14 Indian crew members. The nature of the incident and the crew's condition are currently unknown, amid broader concerns for Indian seafarers in the region.
The Indian Embassy in Oman is coordinating search and rescue operations for the Indian-flagged vessel Virat 1, which reportedly has 14 Indian crew members. The nature of the incident and the crew's condition are currently unknown, amid broader concerns for Indian seafarers in the region.
The Indian Embassy in Oman is coordinating search and rescue operations for the Indian-flagged vessel Virat 1, which reportedly has 14 Indian crew members aboard. The nature of the incident and the crew's condition are currently unknown, amid broader concerns for Indian seafarers in the region.
In 2024, over 40% of 81,780 two-wheeler rider deaths and half of 21,988 car occupant deaths in India could have been prevented with helmets and seatbelts, according to the road transport ministry. Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh reported the highest fatalities due to non-use of safety gear.
A new study by Uppsala University finds the highest number of conflicts between states in 2025 since World War II, with 65 active conflicts and 244,600 fatalities.
Hong Kong police are launching a two-week crackdown on distracted driving and jaywalking following a 42% increase in traffic fatalities in the first five months of 2026. 51 people died, with pedestrians making up half the fatalities.
Hong Kong police are launching a two-week crackdown on distracted driving and jaywalking following a 42% surge in traffic fatalities from January to May 2026, with pedestrians making up half the 51 deaths.
A massive fire erupted at a hospital in Bihar's Muzaffarpur district on Thursday, with several patients feared dead.
At least 4 people were killed in a massive fire that broke out at Prasad Hospital's ICU in Muzaffarpur, Bihar on Thursday. Firefighters have brought the blaze under control, and an investigation into the cause is underway.
Mount Everest saw a record number of ascents in 2024, surpassing the 2019 record of 877. A long period of stable weather contributed to the high number, despite several fatalities including two Indian climbers and three Nepalese guides. A large ice block initially hindered route preparation, but an alternative path was created.
The Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza reported 119 fatalities in May 2026, the highest this year. Meanwhile, the US denied coordinating with Israel on Jordanian custodianship of Al-Aqsa Mosque. Hamas expressed readiness to hand over Gaza's governance, while Israel announced the killing of a Hamas leader working as a doctor in Deir al-Balah.
A black bear injured four people, including employees of two companies and a local resident, in Fukushima, Japan. The attacks have heightened fears and prompted school closures, recalling a deadly bear season last year. Japan is implementing measures to manage its growing bear population.
Russia launched a large-scale overnight attack targeting multiple Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv and Dnipro, hours after President Zelenskyy warned of an impending strike. The attacks resulted in multiple fatalities and dozens injured. A Ukrainian drone strike also killed one civilian in Russia's Kursk region.
A chemical tank implosion at a Washington pulp mill injured at least 10, with undisclosed fatalities and missing persons; recovery ongoing with no public threat.
Six people, including four children aged 4-14, drowned in German swimming pools, lakes, and rivers during the Pentecost weekend amid 30-degree Celsius temperatures. Incidents occurred in Lower Saxony, Bavaria, North Rhine-Westphalia, and Rhineland-Palatinate.
WHO declared a public health emergency over Ebola, warning of fast-spreading diseases. India advised citizens to avoid travel to DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan due to outbreaks, with 867 cases and 204 deaths reported in Congo.
A Ukrainian attack on college buildings in Starobelsk, Lugansk People's Republic, has resulted in 39 injuries and confirmed fatalities. Rescuers recovered one student's body from dormitory debris.
Russian air defenses intercepted 84 Ukrainian drones in the Kursk Region over 24 hours. Artillery fire and drone attacks caused minor damage to property in the Shchekino settlement, but no casualties were reported.
At least 89 people were killed and 53 injured in powerful thunderstorms across Uttar Pradesh, with Prayagraj, Sant Ravidas Nagar, Fatehpur, and Mirzapur being the worst-hit districts.
An American climber has died in an avalanche on Mount Makalu, officials said on Tuesday, as fatalities mount early in Nepal’s busy spring climbing season. Shelley Johannesen, 53, was killed on Monday while descending from the summit of the world’s fifth-highest peak, expedition organisers said, marking the season’s latest death. David Roubinek, a 38-year-old Czech climber, and three Nepali guides have died in the Himalayas so far this season. Johannesen, co-founder of US-based outfitter Dash...
Daily wage earners constituted 31% of all suicide deaths in 2024, the highest in a decade, with 52,910 such fatalities. This marks a significant increase from previous years, as the total number of suicides nationwide rose to 1.7 lakh. Family problems and illness remain the primary reported causes for these tragic deaths.
