Seven women died and dozens were hospitalized after an ammonia gas leak at a seafood processing unit near Periyapalayam, Tamil Nadu. 67 workers were admitted to hospitals, with nine critically ill patients transferred to Chennai for specialized care.
An ammonia gas leak at a seafood processing plant in Tamil Nadu's Tiruvallur district on Sunday resulted in the deaths of at least seven people and hospitalisation of over 40 others. Workers fainted after inhaling the gas, with emergency services securing the area.
An ammonia gas leak at a private seafood export unit in Tamil Nadu's Tiruvallur district on Sunday resulted in the deaths of seven guest workers and hospitalisation of over 40 others. The leak originated from the processing unit and spread to the workers' accommodation, causing breathing difficulties and other severe symptoms. Rescue operations were conducted, and a specialized NDRF team was deployed.
Russian attacks across eastern Ukraine on Sunday resulted in three deaths and 22 injuries. Dnipropetrovsk region reported one fatality and nine wounded, while Poltava region saw two deaths and 13 injured, including children. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy also claimed his forces struck an oil facility in Russia's Tyumen region using upgraded drones.
Benin, Africa's largest cotton producer, is improving its infrastructure with a new 184km road connecting the northern cotton-growing regions to the Glo-Djigbé Industrial Zone (GDIZ) near Cotonou, easing a major transport bottleneck.
The European Commission is set to revise the EU's water protection law to expedite critical minerals mine development, despite analysis showing over half of planned "strategic" mines are in drying or water-stressed regions, raising environmental concerns.
Il Messico è la prima squadra qualificata ai sedicesimi, mentre il Canada perde Koné per infortunio. Hakimi sarà processato per stupro. Neymar salta la seconda partita del Brasile. Svezia ed Olanda si preparano a uno scontro decisivo.
India is set to approve a scheme offering production-linked incentives and waiving import duties on capital goods to establish domestic lithium and nickel processing facilities, aiming to reduce overseas dependence and build critical minerals capacity.
Il Messico è la prima squadra qualificata ai sedicesimi, mentre il Canada festeggia la vittoria ma piange per il grave infortunio di Koné. Achraf Hakimi sarà processato per stupro in Francia. Neymar ancora out per il Brasile.
In Nabatieh, Lebanon, the Ashura procession mourned recent war dead amidst rubble, with renewed fighting even after a ceasefire. The ceremony, usually drawing thousands, saw only a few hundred, reflecting the devastation from the Hezbollah-Israel war.
In Nabatieh, southern Lebanon, the Ashura commemoration took on a somber tone amidst rubble and ongoing conflict. Despite a ceasefire, shelling continued, impacting the reduced number of attendees mourning recent war dead and the historical tragedy of Karbala.
Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) announced Wednesday it will close its St. Albans milk processing plant and adjoining creamery, impacting approximately 80 employees. The closure, effective August 17, is attributed to broader operational changes within DFA and the struggling dairy industry in Vermont.
The Strait of Hormuz reopens after over 100 days of disruption, releasing 62 million barrels of crude. A US-Iran peace deal allows traffic resumption, but the influx may lead to an oversupplied market, concerning Asian refiners.
Colombia secured a 3-1 victory against Uzbekistan in their World Cup opener, highlighted by a spectacular goal from Daniel Muñoz. Despite travel chaos and a slow start, Colombia's brilliance shone through, though questions remain about their overall form.
Zimbabwe is pushing to process lithium domestically, aiming for higher value exports. Major projects, often Chinese-backed, are increasing production, but concerns linger about infrastructure, community benefits, and over-reliance on China.
Kylian Mbappé scored twice, becoming France's all-time leading goalscorer, as Les Bleus defeated Senegal. Michael Olise provided key assists, and Bradley Barcola added another goal in a dominant second-half performance.
France's Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced that ChapsVision will replace Palantir for DGSI's large-scale data processing, aiming to build "real autonomy" and avoid strategic dependencies in the digital sphere.
France's government is replacing US firm Palantir with French company ChapsVision for large-scale data processing by the DGSI, aiming to reduce strategic dependencies in the digital sphere and build AI autonomy.
Princess Bajrakitiyabha, who had been in a coma since December 2022, died earlier this week at the age of 47. Her body was transported through Bangkok in a royal funeral procession, with thousands of mourners lining the streets to pay their respects.
Funeral processions for Iran's former supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, are scheduled for July 4-9, according to state media. Meanwhile, Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that a deal to end the Middle East war is closer than ever, potentially within 24 hours, following recent escalations between Iran, the US, and Israel.
Shanghai-based GPU designer MetaX announced plans for a Hong Kong listing, aiming to raise capital for R&D, expansion, and strategic investments. The proposed H-share offering, representing up to 5% of enlarged capital, follows its recent debut on Shanghai's Star Market.
Mackay Sugar, Australia's second-largest raw sugar producer, shut down two of its three mills after a cybersecurity attack. The company hopes to resume staged production next week, while growers face significant delays and potential losses due to the compromised systems.
Recycal Pty Ltd has resumed shredding and processing activities at its Rocherlea site near Launceston after a ban imposed in February 2024 due to elevated lead levels in dust. The EPA Tasmania lifted the ban, citing the need to reduce substantial fire risks from large scrap metal piles, but will closely monitor compliance.
A drone strike on a funeral procession in el-Obeid, Sudan, killed at least four people. Rights groups blame the RSF for the attack, which is part of a series of strikes that have killed at least 23 people. The conflict has led to a major humanitarian crisis.
