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At Least 28 Killed In Fire At Shoe Factory In Eastern China
Hours after the fire broke out at the Huiteng Shoes factory around noon (0400 GMT), authorities feared people were still trapped inside the building in Jinjiang city, Fujian province.
Putin May Escalate Ukraine War Despite Peace Efforts By Trump: Report
President Vladimir Putin is rejecting calls to negotiate peace with Kyiv, with Ukraine's recent drone strikes on Russia's oil refineries and ports strengthening his resolve to keep fighting for now.
Iran Fires 10 Ballistic Missiles At US Military Command Centre In Jordan
Jordan said earlier on Thursday that it had intercepted eight missiles launched from Iran, with no casualties or damage reported.
Indian Among 2 Charged In Singapore Over $10 Million Money Transfer Case: Report
At the time, Samlit Moneychanger was named as one of the affected companies, according to a Channel News Asia report.
Video: Fighter Jets Escort Khamenei's Coffin Home For Burial In Mashhad
Alongside Khamenei's coffin were those of family members killed in the US-Israeli strikes of February 28, the attack that marked the start of the wider Middle East war.
Video: Over 900 Snakes Break Free Amid China Floods, Woman Dead, Many Bitten
A woman has reportedly died after being bitten by a snake and reaching the hospital late due to roadblocks and flood in Hengzhou, a city in Guangxi.
Russian Mercenaries, Mali Soldiers Convoy Attacked By Tuareg Separatists
This comes just over two months after another major offensive in which they captured the strategic northern town of Kidal.
US Strike Targeted Bushehr Nuclear Plant Perimeter, Says Iranian Official
There were no reports of deaths so far, deputy governor of Bushehr province Ehsan Jahanian said on Thursday.
Inside Pakistan's Never-Ending War Within Its Own Borders
According to an April 2026 report by the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS), Pakistan ranked first on the Global Terrorism Index for the year 2026. The country saw 1,045 incidents and 1,139 deaths in 2025 alone, the highest fatality level in over a decade.
Opinion: Opinion | Thanks To Trump, Saving The US-Iran Islamabad Deal Is Now Harder Than Ever
Neither side wants more war. But neither side seems able to stop itself from marching towards one.
38 Demands, 48-Hour Ultimatum: PoK Is On Brink Of Another Showdown
At the centre of the protests is the demand to abolish 12 legislative assembly seats reserved for Kashmiri refugees settled in Pakistan.
US Man Cuts His Genitals, Sets Them On Fire To Commit Garage Arson
Christopher Peden allegedly mutilated himself and committed arson at a detached garage in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
US Parents File Lawsuit After Daycare Worker Tosses Toddler In Air, Drops Him
The suit alleges the child was lifted about six feet above the ground before the employee let go of his hands and failed to catch him. The toddler allegedly fell head-first onto a hardwood floor.
How Quran Verses At Ali Khamenei's Funeral Became Iran's Diplomatic Language
The most heated debate involved the Saudi Arabian delegation headed by Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed bin Abdulkarim.
Trump Wants To Leave The Iran War Behind. It Won't Be Easy
However, backing down in the face of Iranian defiance could add to Tehran's sense that it can assert leverage over the world's most important oil-shipping channel, anytime it sees fit.
How Australian Uranium Can Fuel India's Clean Energy Plans
Australia has around 28 per cent of the world's uranium resources, but it doesn't use any nuclear power or weapons and exports all of it.
Top Fashion Brands Have A Supply Chain Battle Against Extreme Heat
Extreme heat is hitting garment workers across Asia hard. See how Epic Group's new India campus is redesigning factories to fight back.
How A Palestinian Town Is Defending Itself Against Israeli Attacks
"We have been left on our own. You are facing settlers supported by their government," said Fadi Alwan, one of the volunteers.
New Envoys, Old Tensions: Bangladesh-India Ties Enter Fresh Phase
As India and Bangladesh navigate a transitional phase in their relationship, Siam's appointment and posting in India will be significant.
