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Thailand fire horror: At least 27 dead after midnight blaze tears through Bangkok pub
A massive fire ripped through a Bangkok pub early Monday, killing at least twenty-seven people. Several others were injured and taken to the hospital for treatment. The blaze broke out around midnight at an entertainment venue in the northern part of the city. Firefighters battled the flames for about half an hour to bring the blaze under control. Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the deadly fire.
Why the Iran-US ceasefire is falling apart
Iran, US resumed fighting because they don’t see each other as ‘reliable negotiating partners’, says analyst Ali Vaez.
Anti-migrant display set alight in Northern Ireland bonfire
The flags of Palestine, Syria, Sudan and Somalia were draped over a huge bonfire tower before it was set alight.
J&K: Pahalgam cloudburst damages hotels, huts, washes away road; tourists moved to safety
Flash floods inundated hotels and huts in Pahalgam after a cloudburst on Saturday evening. The deluge damaged roads, power infrastructure, and agricultural fields along Overa stream. Around eleven villages experienced severe effects, with roads cut off and utilities disrupted. Tourists described sudden water gushing into hotels, leading to swift evacuations. Questions arose regarding hotel constructions within flood channels over recent years.
Gurgaon techie slits throat of colleague, later found dead on railway tracks
A software engineer allegedly killed his colleague before dying by suicide on railway tracks. Police discovered the woman's body with her throat slit in the man's accommodation. The man's body was found on the tracks, initially treated as an accident. Relatives identified the man after his family was informed about his death. Investigations are ongoing to establish the motive and sequence of events.
CM Omar Adullah to BJP: Should I ask Trump for J&K statehood?
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed frustration over the delayed restoration of statehood. He questioned the central government's stance on protests and assembly discussions regarding this issue. Abdullah announced a protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on July 20. He reminded Prime Minister Narendra Modi of his past assurance on the matter. The National Conference will continue its democratic campaign until statehood is reinstated.
White gold to memory: How Goa's 1,500-year-old salt pans are vanishing
Goa's centuries-old salt industry is now on the brink of collapse. Many salt pans have disappeared, leaving only a few operational today. Real estate pressure and competition from refined salt have severely impacted this heritage trade. Despite challenges, some efforts are underway to revive and preserve this unique cultural landscape. Without government support and land protection, this traditional craft may soon vanish forever.
Some 30 Malian soldiers killed during Anefis retaking, says army chief
General Jean Elysee Dao says 60 others also wounded as army retakes key town after nearly a week of fighting.
J&K: 3 publishers held for books in school libraries praising separatists
Police arrested three publishers in Jammu and Noida over controversial books. These books, which glorified separatists, were supplied to government school libraries. Officials suspended education department staff and ordered an inquiry into the matter. Sub-committees had shortlisted titles, but these two books were flagged later. The investigation aims to determine how the books reached schools despite scrutiny.
Martha Lillard, last known US polio survivor using iron lung, dies aged 78
Lillard, of Oklahoma, contracted polio when she was five and slept inside cylindrical metal device to help her breatheThe last known US person living with polio and relying on an iron lung has died aged 78.Martha Lillard, who contracted polio at age five and spent most of her life dependent on an iron lung machine that helped her breathe, died on 26 June in Oklahoma, according to an online obituary. Continue reading...
Dubai Sheikh visited huge Scotland estate only 5 times in 20 years
In a surprising move, Dubai's ruler enhanced his Scottish estate by adding ten lavish properties complete with helipads. His representatives suggest that the ruler's limited visits stem from a lack of adequate accommodation for his extensive entourage. Local residents voiced their objections, citing concerns over privacy and the visual impact of the developments. While the estate has become a lively hub for private jets, its primary owner seldom visits.
Horoscope today: Daily astrological predictions for Monday
Horoscope Today: Read daily horoscope predictions for July 13, 2026. Know all about the astrological events and influences that will be affecting each of the 12 zodiac signs. Our astrologer has analyzed the movements of the planets and the alignment of the stars to bring you the most accurate and up-to-date horoscope predictions for the day ahead. Get ready to discover what the stars have in store for you today.
Entry to 136-yr-old Kolkata airport mosque stopped indefinitely
Kolkata airport authorities have indefinitely stopped entry to the Bankra mosque. Security concerns were raised by the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security regarding Aadhaar card access. Previous repairs to the approach road are now complete for devotees. Airport officials await new instructions on a potential pass system. Local leaders are seeking clarity and discussing community action.
Thousands gather to bid farewell to Qatar’s Father Emir Sheikh Hamad
Thousands gathered in Doha to bid farewell to Qatar's Father Emir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.
Reform would have kept just a fraction of £26.7m it raised under a £100,000 donations cap, analysis shows
Exclusive: Party’s average registered donation was £137, 496 last year, almost six times that of Labour or ToriesReform UK would have held just 15% of the donations it received last year if a proposed £100,000 cap on political donations had been in force, according to analysis shared with the Guardian.The analysis by Friends of the Earth using Electoral Commission data highlights the party’s reliance on a handful of wealthy backers in advance of a showdown over political funding. Continue readin...
Who will replace Trump ally Lindsey Graham in the US Senate?
The US president suggests he is considering a potential candidate to fill the late senator's seat in South Carolina.
How Putin runs his war machine from a Tokyo high-rise: Report
International News: A secretive Russian military intelligence unit operating out of a Tokyo high-rise is helping supply Vladimir Putin's war machine by buying and smuggli.
Concern for renewed war in Iran as US attacks military, civilian targets
US military has significantly increased the scale of attacks on Iran in recent days as the Strait of Hormuz standoff boils over.
Youth thrashed by mob while with woman of another faith in UP
A youth was allegedly assaulted by a mob in Muzaffarnagar after being found with a woman of a different faith. A video of the incident surfaced online, prompting an immediate police investigation into the matter. Police reached the spot and rescued both individuals from the agitated crowd. Officials are currently verifying identities and investigating the circumstances surrounding the confrontation.
'I used to watch from sidelines': Haaland reflects on life-changing WC after England loss
Erling Haaland said Norway's FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign has changed him as a person after the team's run ended with a quarter-final defeat to England.