A sudden explosion and fire at Qatar’s key liquefied natural gas (LNG) hub in Ras Laffan Industrial City on Sunday evening has left 54 people injured and 18 others still missing, according to authorities. The incident occurred during the start-up phase of operations at the Barzan gas facility, a major part of Qatar’s domestic gas […]
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A large-scale fire at a frozen food warehouse has pushed Los Angeles into a state of emergency as firefighters continue battling heavy flames and thick, toxic-looking smoke that has spread across wide parts of the city. The emergency declaration was confirmed by Mayor Karen Bass, who described the situation as a serious multi-jurisdictional incident requiring […]
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India has launched a nationwide re-examination for its highly competitive medical entrance test following a major paper leak controversy that forced authorities to cancel the previous attempt. Around 2.2 million aspiring medical students are retaking the exam today under unprecedented security arrangements. The earlier cancellation of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) sparked widespread […]
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump have reported “significant progress” in ongoing trade negotiations between their two countries following a high-level meeting on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Évian, France. The two leaders met face-to-face for the first time since early 2025, discussing a wide range of economic and […]
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Former U.S. President Donald Trump celebrated his 80th birthday in a way that only he could—by hosting a high-profile Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) event on the White House lawn, drawing global attention, admiration from supporters, and criticism from opponents. The unprecedented event, dubbed “UFC Freedom 250,” was organized as part of the celebrations marking the […]
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As diplomatic efforts intensify to bring an end to tensions between the United States and Iran, Switzerland has officially offered to host the signing of a potential peace agreement between the two nations. According to Switzerland’s foreign ministry, the country remains actively engaged in supporting dialogue and peace-building initiatives between Washington and Tehran. Swiss officials […]
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Public dissatisfaction is intensifying across South Korea following ballot paper shortages that affected polling stations during the country’s recent local elections. The controversy has sparked widespread criticism and prompted university students to organize nationwide demonstrations demanding accountability and greater transparency in the electoral process. According to official figures, approximately 7,000 ballot papers were unavailable at […]
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China has strongly criticised the United States after Washington expanded its list of companies allegedly linked to China’s military, adding major tech players such as Alibaba and Baidu. The move has further strained already fragile relations between the world’s two largest economies. According to the US Department of Defense, the updated list includes around 80 […]
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Indonesia’s highly active Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki volcano erupted several times on Friday, sending thick columns of volcanic ash high into the atmosphere and disrupting air travel in the region. According to Indonesia’s national volcanology agency, the latest eruption occurred at approximately 11:15 a.m. local time, ejecting volcanic material up to 2.5 kilometers above the crater. […]
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Fiji has officially rejected a proposal by an Australian billionaire-led company to build a large waste-to-energy incinerator that would have imported non-recyclable rubbish from across the region. The decision follows strong opposition from local communities, tourism operators, and environmental stakeholders who feared the project could damage the country’s pristine image and fragile ecosystem. The plan, […]
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