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Nirmal Purja and nine climbers missing after Pakistan avalanche

Nirmal Purja and nine climbers missing after Pakistan avalanche

An international climbing team led by Nirmal Purja faced an avalanche on Broad Peak in Pakistan. Search-and-rescue efforts are currently hampered by adverse weather.

World ·31 Jul 2026, 12:23 ·Samir Haddad 4 min read
US military launches fresh strikes in Iran following attacks on US bases

US military launches fresh strikes in Iran following attacks on US bases

The US military launched fresh airstrikes targeting the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps across Iran, following a series of attacks on American forces in the Middle East.

World ·30 Jul 2026, 06:15 ·Samir Haddad 4 min read
Iran launches missile barrage as US and Saudi forces strike Iraqi militias

Iran launches missile barrage as US and Saudi forces strike Iraqi militias

Joint US and Saudi airstrikes in Iraq have triggered a sweeping regional escalation, with Iran launching retaliatory ballistic missiles at Jordan.

World ·30 Jul 2026, 01:14 ·Samir Haddad 3 min read
Explosions in Egypt port may signal spread of war

Explosions in Egypt port may signal spread of war

Explosions rocked a natural gas loading port on Egypt's coast after a drone strike hit a US-owned tanker, sharply escalating the regional conflict.

World ·29 Jul 2026, 21:35 ·Samir Haddad 3 min read
Anthony Fauci Invokes Fifth Amendment At Senate COVID-19 Hearing

Anthony Fauci Invokes Fifth Amendment At Senate COVID-19 Hearing

Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked his constitutional right against self-incrimination at a Senate hearing led by Sen. Rand Paul, sparking a clash over pandemic origins and federal research funding.

World ·29 Jul 2026, 19:46 ·Samir Haddad 3 min read
Russia charges Telegram founder Durov with facilitating terrorism

Russia charges Telegram founder Durov with facilitating terrorism

Russia's FSB has formally charged Telegram founder Pavel Durov with facilitating terrorist activities and issued an international arrest warrant.

World ·29 Jul 2026, 14:14 ·Samir Haddad 3 min read
Netanyahu holds high-stakes White House meeting with Trump on Iran war

Netanyahu holds high-stakes White House meeting with Trump on Iran war

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with US President Donald Trump at the White House for a closed-door meeting during high-stakes talks.

World ·29 Jul 2026, 11:01 ·Samir Haddad 3 min read
Japan earthquake leaves dozens injured or missing after 7.1 magnitude quake hits Kyushu

Japan earthquake leaves dozens injured or missing after 7.1 magnitude quake hits Kyushu

A powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Japan's Kyushu island, triggering factory suspensions, a mall collapse, and urgent overnight rescue operations.

World ·29 Jul 2026, 00:06 ·Samir Haddad 3 min read
Senate expected to confirm Jay Clayton as next intelligence director

Senate expected to confirm Jay Clayton as next intelligence director

The Senate is poised to confirm Jay Clayton as the nation's intelligence director, replacing interim head Bill Pulte following a contentious confirmation hearing.

World ·28 Jul 2026, 23:03 ·Samir Haddad 3 min read
Suspect in Berlin Pride attack fatally shot by police

Suspect in Berlin Pride attack fatally shot by police

German law enforcement tracked down and fatally shot the primary suspect in the deadly Berlin Pride attack during a raid in the Spandau district, ending a manhunt across the capital.

World ·26 Jul 2026, 21:31 ·Samir Haddad 3 min read
Iran war widens to Red Sea and Caspian despite pause in US strikes

Iran war widens to Red Sea and Caspian despite pause in US strikes

The armed conflict involving Iran has expanded into the Red Sea and Caspian Sea despite a temporary halt in U.S. airstrikes, drawing in Ukraine and threatening vital energy infrastructure.

World ·26 Jul 2026, 11:01 ·Samir Haddad 3 min read
Berlin police name suspect in fatal Pride van attack and manhunt

Berlin police name suspect in fatal Pride van attack and manhunt

Berlin authorities launched a city-wide manhunt after a minivan drove into a crowd at an LGBTQ+ festival, leaving one person dead and 16 injured.

World ·26 Jul 2026, 10:01 ·Samir Haddad 3 min read
Berlin Pride van attack leaves one dead and 16 injured

Berlin Pride van attack leaves one dead and 16 injured

A white minivan plowed into a crowd gathered for Berlin Pride near Tiergarten park, leaving one person dead and at least 16 others injured.

World ·26 Jul 2026, 05:35 ·Samir Haddad 3 min read
Berlin police say 1 killed, several injured after car drove into crowd

Berlin police say 1 killed, several injured after car drove into crowd

Berlin police launched an intensive manhunt after a white minivan drove into a crowd near the Christopher Street Day Pride festival, leaving one person dead and several injured.

World ·26 Jul 2026, 01:31 ·Samir Haddad 3 min read
Dharmendra Pradhan resigns following youth protests over NEET paper leak

Dharmendra Pradhan resigns following youth protests over NEET paper leak

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has stepped down following widespread youth protests over NEET exam irregularities, leading to celebrations at Jantar Mantar as Pralhad Joshi takes charge.

World ·25 Jul 2026, 17:32 ·Samir Haddad 3 min read
India Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns after mass student protests

India Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns after mass student protests

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has resigned following weeks of nationwide youth demonstrations over examination paper leaks.

World ·25 Jul 2026, 13:32 ·Samir Haddad 4 min read
Houthis claim missile strike on southern Saudi Arabia

Houthis claim missile strike on southern Saudi Arabia

Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed a missile attack on the southern Saudi Arabian city of Jizan, sparking fires near a Saudi Aramco refinery.

World ·25 Jul 2026, 12:34 ·Samir Haddad 3 min read
Spain and France Evacuate 200,000 People Due to Severe Wildfires

Spain and France Evacuate 200,000 People Due to Severe Wildfires

Massive wildfires in southwestern France and central Spain have forced the emergency evacuation of approximately 200,000 residents and tourists amid extreme heat.

World ·25 Jul 2026, 11:31 ·Samir Haddad 4 min read
Wildfires: More than 200,000 people flee or lock down as blazes sweep France and Spain

Wildfires: More than 200,000 people flee or lock down as blazes sweep France and Spain

Massive wildfires across France and Spain have forced hundreds of thousands of people to evacuate or lock down as national emergency declarations are issued.

World ·25 Jul 2026, 10:34 ·Samir Haddad 3 min read
Russian missile strike on Kyiv arms exhibition kills 10 people

Russian missile strike on Kyiv arms exhibition kills 10 people

Ukrainian authorities have launched an investigation into the organizers of a military training ground event following a deadly Russian missile strike. The attack occurred during an intensification of long-range operations between Russian and Ukrainian forces.

World ·24 Jul 2026, 22:32 ·Samir Haddad 3 min read