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.
Bitcoin has rebounded to nearly $66,000 from its June 30 low, but options traders are still paying high premiums for downside protection, and leveraged long positions are rebuilding. This creates a 'pre-capitulation trap' as the market awaits the Federal Reserve's policy meeting.
US airstrikes on Iranian port cities and Tehran's retaliation against US allies have intensified, leaving Iranians in fear of escalating violence and a worsening human rights crisis. Civilians in affected cities like Bandar Abbas and Jask face power cuts, internet shutdowns, and water shortages, while executions continue across the country.
A large fire broke out in the parking area of a residential building in Delhi's Hari Nagar on Tuesday morning, causing two cylinder explosions, damaging four vehicles, and leading to the safe rescue of eight trapped people by fire services.
Twenty-seven workers are trapped inside an under-construction tunnel in Sikkim's Namchi district following a landslide and suspected gas leak. Rescue operations are complicated by gas exposure, narrow conditions, and poor visibility, causing dizziness among personnel.
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.
A boat tragedy off Vietnam's Hon May Rut Ngoai island killed 15 Indian tourists. Eyewitnesses blame crew negligence and delayed rescue/medical care for the deaths, stating the speedboat capsized rapidly in rough seas. 17 others were injured, with one critical.
Researchers from China's Harbin Institute of Technology have proposed a system for wirelessly powering lunar rovers using laser beams transmitted from solar-powered stations on sunlit peaks. The strategy, detailed in the Journal of Deep Space Exploration, aims to overcome limitations of cables and batteries for future lunar exploration.
A British couple, found badly burned and semi-conscious in a ravine in Spain's Almeria province, are among those affected by deadly wildfires that have claimed 12 lives. Rescued by Civil Guard officers, they are in intensive care. The fires, which burned 6,600 hectares, have been contained.
A British couple, found semi-conscious and badly burned in a ravine in Spain's Almeria province, were rescued after being caught in deadly wildfires. The fires have claimed 12 lives, including 4 Britons, and burned 6,600 hectares.
A British couple, severely burned and semi-conscious, were rescued from a ravine in Almeria, Spain, by Civil Guard officers searching for wildfire victims. The blaze has claimed 12 lives and scorched over 6,000 hectares, forcing 1,400 evacuations.
Greek police arrested two individuals Friday in connection with a 2010 firebomb attack on a Marfin bank branch in Athens that killed three employees. The attack occurred during a protest against austerity measures, with some onlookers reportedly shouting for the victims to be left to burn.
A fire at a shoe factory in China's Fujian province on Thursday killed at least 28 people. President Xi Jinping has called for an investigation and accountability for those responsible. This incident follows a series of deadly fires in China.
A fire at the Huiteng Shoes factory in Jinjiang, Fujian province, has killed at least 28 people, with many feared trapped. President Xi Jinping has called for accountability as emergency services battle the blaze, exacerbated by flammable materials.
A major fire broke out at a shoe factory in Fujian province, China, on Thursday. Around 200 firefighters were dispatched, and authorities confirmed casualties, with President Xi Jinping warning of "heavy human losses" as workers are believed trapped.
A three-storey under-construction building collapsed in Delhi's Rohini Sector 16 on Wednesday evening, trapping several people under the debris. Rescue operations are underway with emergency services and locals working to free those trapped.
A three-storey administrative building at the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation's Waste-to-Energy plant in Moshi collapsed amid heavy rain on Wednesday. 15 to 16 workers are feared trapped under the debris. Rescue operations are underway.
A landslide in Gansu province, China, has resulted in 21 deaths and 7 injuries among woodworkers. This incident occurs as the country grapples with widespread typhoons, flooding in Guangxi, and other geological disasters.
A homeless woman in Dallas, Texas, was rescued after being trapped for days in a ravine filled with mud and sewage. First responders found her extremely weak and dehydrated in 104-degree heat.
Research suggests millions of UK households could save hundreds annually on energy bills through low-cost solar panel loans backed by the Bank of England. The proposed scheme aims to enable installation on 8m homes without direct government cost, potentially freeing up funds from the Warm Homes Plan.
A roof collapsed at a BJ's Wholesale Club in Ocean Township, New Jersey, on Monday morning during heavy flooding. Twenty-seven people were inside, with two briefly entrapped, but no injuries were reported. Emergency services conducted searches using drones and K-9 units.
A landslide in Wayanad, Kerala, near a tunnel construction site has killed at least two people, injured six, and left seven missing. The incident occurred near Meenakshi Bridge, where construction for the Wayanad–Malappuram tunnel road project is underway. Rescue operations are ongoing.
A landslide in Kerala's Wayanad district killed one person and injured seven. Two Indian soldiers were killed in an ambush in Manipur. India will supply BrahMos and Astra missiles to Indonesia, with both nations expected to sign eight agreements.
A landslide in Wayanad, Kerala, near a tunnel construction site has killed at least one person, injured seven, and left seven missing. Rescue operations are underway, with concerns that more people may be trapped in houses and homestays near the affected area. Heavy rain contributed to the incident.
