Nepal-born mountaineer Nirmal Purja, known for his record-setting ascent of the world's 14 highest peaks, tragically died in an avalanche on Broad Peak in Pakistan. His expedition company, Elite Exped, confirmed his death along with other members of the 10-climber group, which included Nepalese, Omani, and American mountaineers.
Sixteen years after being saved from a river as a toddler, a young girl from eastern China, Zheng Yan, earned admission to Peking University and shared the achievement with her rescuer, 66-year-old retired naval serviceman Yu Xianguo.
Rescuers in Pakistan located four bodies after an avalanche on Broad Peak, where 10 climbers, including renowned Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja, went missing. Search efforts continue for the remaining six amid harsh weather and complex terrain.
Australian hiker William Standish, 28, was found dead in Wyoming's Teton mountain range after losing contact with family on July 23 while thru-hiking the Continental Divide Trail. Authorities suspect a fatal fall.
A Vietnamese cargo ship, Khoi Nguyen 18, sank in the South China Sea near Yongshu Reef, leaving 17 crew members missing. Of the 62 on board, 45 were rescued. The incident occurred amid bad weather, with Chinese and Vietnamese vessels involved in the search.
Hong Kong's Fire Services Department announced paramedics will follow an "if in doubt, rescue first" principle for resuscitation after a new end-of-life directives law takes effect next week. Rescuers must verify physical do-not-attempt CPR orders on-site before withholding life-sustaining treatments.
A mother, 41, and her 15-year-old daughter drowned in West Mersea, UK, while attempting to rescue a 7-year-old boy from the water. A heroic day-tripper managed to save two other children, while the boy remains in hospital fighting for his life.
Shally Rahman, 41, and Samiha Rahman, 15, drowned in West Mersea, UK, while attempting to rescue a 7-year-old boy. An unnamed heroic day-tripper saved two other children, while the boy remains hospitalized fighting for his life.
A gas explosion caused a tunnel collapse at a hydroelectric project in Sikkim, India, killing at least 20 people. Rescue efforts by the Sikkim State Disaster Management Authority and NHPC are hampered by waterlogging and methane leaks, with no survivors expected.
Torrential rain caused flash floods and landslides in Jammu division, J&K, killing 28 people, with Poonch accounting for 23 deaths. Rescue operations are ongoing, and the Chief Minister announced ex gratia for victims' families amidst continued heavy rain warnings.
A ferry carrying over 100 people capsized off Guyana's coast, with several feared dead. Rescue teams saved 67, but no survivors found since Sunday afternoon. An investigation is underway, with two crew members testing positive for cannabis.
A devastating fire broke out at the Na Ladprao pub in Bangkok's Chatuchak district early Monday, trapping hundreds of revellers. Social media images show flames erupting from the entrance, with rescuers attempting to aid injured patrons outside.
Vietnamese police arrested the captain of a speedboat that capsized near Phu Quoc Island, killing 15 Indian tourists. The incident occurred Saturday in rough seas, with authorities suggesting extreme weather as a cause. Rescuers saved 21 people, and the Indian embassy is coordinating the return of deceased and rescued tourists.
A massive fire swept through a popular pub in Bangkok early Monday, claiming at least 27 lives. Firefighters battled the blaze, which reportedly started near a circuit breaker, filling the venue with thick smoke. Many victims were found in the pub's toilets.
The wreckage of a K2 Airways cargo plane that went missing Tuesday evening has been located in the Arabian Sea off the coast of Ormara, Pakistan. The aircraft, en route from Sharjah to Karachi, reported a navigational system issue before rapidly descending. Rescuers are searching for the five crew members.
Tropical Storm Maysak has caused widespread flooding in southern China, resulting in 39 deaths, primarily due to a dam breach that submerged the city of Nanning. Over 130,000 people have been evacuated as rescue operations continue.
Rescuers have found submerged wreckage of a K2 Airways cargo plane that disappeared over the Arabian Sea. Efforts are underway to locate the five crew members on board, with specialized deep-sea equipment potentially needed.
The wreckage of a K2 Airways Boeing 737 cargo plane that went missing off the coast of Karachi, Pakistan, has been found in the Arabian Sea. Five crew members remain missing after the aircraft reported a technical problem and experienced a rapid descent.
A landslide triggered by monsoon rains buried an Islamic study center at a Rohingya refugee camp in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, killing seven students and a teacher. Rescuers pulled 13 people from the debris, eight of whom died. The camp houses over a million Rohingya refugees.
A K2 Airways Boeing 737 cargo plane carrying five people lost contact with air traffic control over the Arabian Sea en route to Karachi from Sharjah. A search operation is underway, facing challenges from rough seas and a vast search area, with no formal word on the crew's fate.
Ukrainian drones targeted Russia's Omsk oil refinery, its largest, located 2,700km from Ukraine. The attack, confirmed by local authorities, occurred before a Nato summit. Russia claimed most drones were destroyed, with no casualties. President Zelenskyy hailed it as a significant achievement, extending Ukraine's strike capability to Siberia.
Hernán Alberto Gil Flores, a 43-year-old security guard, was rescued after 8 days trapped in the collapsed basement of a shopping center in La Guaira, Venezuela, following devastating earthquakes. He survived in a pocket of air within his workstation cabin. International rescue teams cheered as he was brought out.
Hernán Alberto Gil Flores, a 43-year-old security guard, was rescued alive from a collapsed shopping center basement in La Guaira, Venezuela, eight days after twin earthquakes. International teams, including the Costa Rican Red Cross and Chilean firefighters, coordinated the complex operation, bringing hope amidst devastation.
Hernán Gil was rescued alive after 8 days trapped under 140 tonnes of rubble in Catia La Mar, Venezuela, following twin earthquakes on June 24. International rescue teams worked for over 100 hours to free him from a collapsed building.
