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The National Disaster Management Authority announced on 21 July that around 23 people have been confirmed dead after flash floods that ravaged the eastern province of Nuristan in Afghanistan. Initial reports from the officials say that more than 100 people are missing, 15 bodies have been found, and around 80 people have been wounded. Rescue operations are ongoing in Parun, the capital of Nuristan Province, as well as in other areas affected by flooding. Analysts believe the climate crisis is behind the rise in extreme weather events such as flash floods and droughts in Afghanistan.

The 24-bed bus deviated and crashed   into a roadside barrier  at around 2:30 a.m., according to local police, while traveling through Hung Thinh Commune, more than 18 miles from Bien Hoa City, the capital of Dong Nai. 7 people were killed and 5 injured when a sleeper bus caught fire early on Monday morning while traveling through Dong Nai City on National Highway 1. The entire vehicle was rapidly consumed by an inferno that burst from below the bus. Thanh Hai, the bus driver, shouted for the passengers to flee, but the fire spread too fast for many to get out of the badly damaged bus in time. Two fire brigades and Rescue Police responded instantly, sending emergency personnel. After approximately thirty minutes, emergency workers were able to put the blaze under control. When officials went through the inside of the bus, they discovered the remains of the seven people who had died.   The five injured passengers were quickly taken to Thong Nhat General Hospital for emerge...

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, who serves as the Chairman of the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) and has previously held the position of Foreign Minister of Pakistan, has backed the idea of convening an All Parties Conference (APC) to discuss the security landscape in Balochistan, saying that political dialogue is the only realistic solution to the issues faced by the province. During a meeting with Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti at Zardari House a few days prior, Bilawal advocated the need for an APC on Balochistan.  Chief Minister Bugti informed Bilawal Bhutto on the province’s governing, political and security performance, particularly the current wave of terrorist attacks. The briefing pointed out that the government of Balochistan has actively participated in fulfilling the needs of the families affected by the Ziarat tragedy and has made steps to address their concerns. At the request of the families of the victims, Bugti told Bilawal that a judicial commission had been esta...

Spain has emerged victorious in the 2026 men's FIFA World Cup, winning its second title with a 1-0 final win over Argentina. The Spanish team, with its victory, achieved a remarkable $50 million in prize money and excelled in the tournament's official personal awards, claiming three out of the four main categories. Individual Awards: Spain won the major player awards in the 2026 tournament.  After winning the Golden Ball for best player of the 2026 World Cup and leading Spain to victory, Rodri solidified his reputation as the greatest player in the world. At the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Spain's goalkeeper Unai Simón took up the adidas Golden Glove. He finished a spectacular season with seven clean sheets in eight games. At the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Pau Cubarsí won the title of Best Young Player for Spain.  The 19-year-old center back for Barcelona started all eight of Spain's games, creating a superb defensive tandem that let up only one goal during the competition. ...

The monsoon floods and landslides have killed 19 people. 8 people were confirmed dead in Nagaland on Sunday, and 11 others lost their lives in the Indian-controlled area of Jammu and Kashmir. The Indian Meteorological Department has issued an alert for "extremely heavy downpour" in Jammu and Kashmir in the coming days. The government has temporarily suspended the annual pilgrimage to Amarnath in Kashmir, which frequently attracts hundreds of thousands of people each year. Floods and landslides are common during the monsoon months, which usually extend from June to September.

Pakistan hiked the petrol price to Rs316.15 per litre just hours after introducing a new daily fuel pricing method.  This pricing shift took place shortly after the new system was introduced. •Amid soaring global oil costs, petrol increased by Rs5.44 per litre, and HSD by Rs31.05. •A new daily pricing structure based on foreign market movements goes into effect. The federal government jacked up high-speed diesel (HSD) prices by Rs31.05 per litre and petrol by Rs5.44 per litre on Friday, shortly after revealing a new daily petroleum pricing mechanism. This adjustment was attributed to a significant rise in global crude oil prices, driven by renewed military escalation between the United States and Iran. The Petroleum Ministry has announced that high-speed diesel (HSD) will now cost Rs354.35 per litre, with petrol prices increasing to Rs316.15 per litre. These new rates will take effect by July 17.