In Balochistan’s scorching heat, motorcycles with searing canisters race across borders, fueling a surge of diesel smuggling tied to the Iran‑US war.

Japan’s Fair Trade Commission targets top ice‑cream brands amid a scorching summer to probe suspected price‑fixing demands.

The long‑running KIIS FM star secures a cash settlement after his decade‑long $100 M contract was abruptly cancelled by ARN Media.

Venezuela’s interim president and the US energy giant GE agree to modernise the crumbling grid, pointing to a new chapter of economic openness.

Foreign arrivals to Cuba fell 58% after US sanctions tightened, forcing airlines and hotels to pull out and worsening fuel, medicine, and food shortages.

Foreign arrivals to Cuba fell 58% after US sanctions tightened, forcing airlines and hotels to pull out and worsening fuel, medicine, and food shortages.

U.S. sanctions slash Cuban visitors, fueling shortages and economic strain.

A 30‑year‑old free‑climber known as the ‘Spider‑Man of Yemen’ died after falling into Yemen’s Hardah Dam crater, prompting a dangerous rescue operation.

A low‑speed tourist train overturned in Cártama, Spain, on behalf of the annual tapas festival, injuring seventeen passengers but none with serious harm.

A free tourist train derailed during an annual tapas event in Cártama, Spain, leaving 17 people hurt. The incident disrupted the Ruta de la Tapa y el Cóctel and saw emergency crews on scene quickly.

Eduardo Bolsonaro is sentenced by Brazil’s Supreme Court for lobbying U.S. authorities during his father’s coup trial.

The Democratic Alliance’s new leader calls for the removal of his predecessor as agriculture minister amid a push for party‑controlled cabinet changes.

Equatorial Guinea's government resigns after barely meeting its targets, sparked by calls for change amid corruption allegations.

Bolivia has inked a $20 million pact with the United States to train and equip its forces in a joint effort to curb drug smuggling, signalling a thaw in the countries’ tense relations.

Royal household confirms Crown Princess Mette‑Marit's lung transplant, a hopeful milestone after years of pulmonary fibrosis.

Armed men stormed a hospital in Butembo, DR Congo, seizing a six‑year‑old Ebola patient and her mother amid growing mistrust and conflict.

Foreign arrivals to Cuba fell 58% after US sanctions tightened, forcing airlines and hotels to pull out and worsening fuel, medicine, and food shortages.

US Air Force B‑52 Stratofortress crashes after take‑off, killing eight crew and two Boeing employees.

U.S. sanctions slash Cuban visitors, fueling shortages and economic strain.

In the midst of the DR Congo's latest outbreak, a patient’s recovery triggers jubilant singing at Mongbwalu treatment centre, signalling hope amid loss.

Venezuela’s interim president and the US energy giant GE agree to modernise the crumbling grid, pointing to a new chapter of economic openness.

US Air Force B‑52 Stratofortress crashes after take‑off, killing eight crew and two Boeing employees.

Venezuela’s interim president signs a partnership with General Electric to overhaul the electricity network amid longstanding outages and a broader political shift.

Only seven ships have cleared the contested waterway since the recent U.S.–Iran pact, as security threats, mines and possible fees keep commercial traffic on hold.

Short‑term ban of Telegram in India amid allegations of exam fraud, raising concerns about educational fairness while medical aspirants await the rescheduled NEET‑UG test.

Tunisia sack Sabri Lamouchi after a 5-1 loss to Sweden, naming former Morocco and Saudi Arabia manager Hervé Renard as interim coach for the 2026 World Cup.

A 21‑year‑old Brazilian died after rope‑jump instructors failed to secure her harness, sparking arrests and legal scrutiny over dangerous bridge activities.

Cape Verde fans explode with joy as the Blue Sharks hold football giant Spain to a 0‑0 draw in the opening World Cup match.

VAR official Shaun Evans explains the upside‑down OK gesture was a subconscious twitch, FIFA confirms no disciplinary action.

Suspicion and speculation swirl after VAR officer Shaun Evans performs a hand gesture seen as a white‑power symbol during Germany’s 7‑1 win over Curacao. FIFA’s response remains pending.

ACMA and Ofcom give warning after BBC investigation uncovers unfiltered background checks lapses in Married at First Sight Australia.

South African jazz icon Abdullah Ibrahim, famed for blending native sounds with jazz, dies at 91. His 8‑decade career shaped music and politics.

MAFS Australia faces backlash after contestants say partners had drug and violence convictions, prompting regulator scrutiny and channel cutbacks.

Legendary pianist Abdullah Ibrahim, who shaped South African jazz and anti‑apartheid music, passed away peacefully in Germany at 91.

U.S. alt‑pop star Oliver Tree dies when two helicopters collide during his world tour in Rio de Janeiro.

After a nationwide backlash over a censored image in a new Grade 9 textbook, India’s NCERT restored the original bronze artwork depicting the iconic Dancing Girl.

The recent U.S.–Iran agreement halts a costly conflict and exposes the boundaries of American power in the Middle East.

After a controversial shading of the Indus Valley’s iconic bronze sculpture sparked uproar, India’s NCERT withdrew the edited picture and reinstated the original in new print and digital editions.

The US‑Iran ceasefire deal leaves Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu facing a dilemma: confront Washington or comply with Tehran.

A Mexican spectator’s slanted‑eyes pose during a 2026 World Cup match sparked backlash and led to an apology and dismissal from a leadership role.