The Delhi Seemapuri building collapse has triggered a major rescue operation after a four-storey residential structure came down. Delhi Fire Service teams, police and MCD officials are searching the debris as several people are feared trapped.   A four-storey residential building collapsed in Delhi’s Seemapuri area on Wednesday afternoon, leaving several people feared trapped and prompting an urgent rescue operation. The Delhi Fire

US-Iran peace talks have entered another critical phase as Qatari mediators shuttle messages between Washington and Tehran. Both governments say diplomacy remains possible, but deep disagreements over the Strait of Hormuz, sanctions and Iran’s nuclear programme continue to block a broader settlement. Qatar mediation Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has been engaging Qatari mediators while US officials hold separate discussions w

Trump rejects Iran ceasefire as Washington and Tehran remain locked between military pressure and diplomacy. US officials familiar with the discussions said the seven-day proposal linked nuclear talks, Hormuz access and the blockade to a temporary pause, while tensions over possible future strikes continue. Tensions remain high after ceasefire rejection US President Donald Trump has rejected Ir

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says Tehran does not want its conflict with the United States to continue and remains open to negotiations. His remarks came as Iranian and US officials held talks in New York, although the discussions produced no immediate breakthrough and major disagreements remain. US deal remains possible, Pezeshkian says In an interview aired Thursday, Pezeshkian said di

Lionel Richie has undergone a heart procedure for atrial fibrillation after another hospitalization during his tour with Earth, Wind & Fire. His representative says the procedure went well and the singer is recovering, while three upcoming performances have been canceled. Music icon Lionel Richie has undergone a heart procedure for atrial fibrillation, or AFib, after being hospitalized while touring with Earth, Wind &a

RIMS Adilabad hospital fire leaves three infants dead after a blaze hit the neonatal care unit. Around 28 newborns were rescued as officials began a RIMS neonatal unit fire investigation and Telangana hospital fire safety probe.  

An Alameda warehouse fire broke out at a vacant multistory building on Rainbow Court at the former Alameda Naval Air Station site. Firefighters brought the blaze under control, no injuries were reported, and officials had not determined the cause. Firefighters responded to a large blaze at a vacant multistory warehouse in Alameda, California, after flames broke out early Thursday, according to the Alameda Fire Department.

Israel is facing widening diplomatic pressure over Gaza, settlement expansion in the occupied West Bank and its relations with traditional allies. The debate intensified after Jared Kushner said the Trump administration used Israel's isolation following the Doha strike to help advance a Gaza deal.    Doha strike Gaza deal increased diplomatic pressure Jared Kushner, US President Donald Trump's son-in-law and s

President Donald Trump’s midterm convention in Dallas, a deadly Philippine ferry fire and Apple’s biggest iPhone announcements are driving major headlines on September 10. The developments span U.S. politics, an ongoing maritime rescue operation and a major shift in Apple’s smartphone strategy. Trump Midterm Convention in Dallas Opens as Major GOP Event President Donald Trump is taking ce

President Donald Trump’s latest account of his experience after the September 11 attacks has renewed questions about what can be verified. Speaking on September 8, 2026, at an event honoring 9/11 first responders, Trump said two firefighters lifted and carried him away near Ground Zero because they feared a nearby building could collapse. The White House defended his recollection but did not release evidence confirming the specific rescue.

The San Diego fatal plane crash at Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport killed two people Monday evening, September 7, after a small aircraft crashed on the runway and erupted in flames. Fire crews contained the runway blaze and fuel leak as an airport closure remained in effect and authorities began a crash probe. Fuel leak According to the San Diego Police Department, the plane crashed at Montg

Carla Leite and Emily Engstler combined for 51 points as the expansion Portland Fire defeated the playoff-bound Atlanta Dream 101-83, ending Atlanta’s four-game winning streak despite record-setting performances from Angel Reese. Leite and Engstler Power Portland’s Offense Carla Leite scored 26 points on 9-of-13 shooting, while Emily Engstler delivered a career-high 25 points by making 11 of her

The Ross Fire has burned about 80,000 acres across Palo Pinto and Jack counties in North Texas and is 12% contained. Firefighters are using ground crews and aircraft as communities face evacuations, property damage, road closures and continued fire danger. The Ross Fire has burned about 80,000 acres across Palo Pinto and Jack counties in North Texas and was 12% contained as of Wednesday morning, August 26, 2026. The wildfi

Iran is demanding a permanent end to its conflict with the United States rather than another temporary ceasefire. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Tehran wants lasting guarantees, even as the US-Iran deal stalls, Trump Iran talks remain off the table and Gulf security concerns grow. Iran permanent peace Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has rejected the idea of another temporary truce

US envoy Jared Kushner says the Gaza peace plan could begin showing progress within 30 days, with early steps focused on Hamas disarmament and closing militant tunnels. His comments followed talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Hamas leaders as Washington tries to revive a stalled roadmap. Hamas disarmament Kushner said he hoped the first visible progress could involve remov

A Chico Elementary evacuation was ordered after a grassfire reached the school campus in Wise County, Texas. Chico ISD moved students safely to Chico High School while fire crews extinguished flames and emergency officials assessed conditions. Wise County grassfire reaches Chico Elementary Chico Elementary School in Wise County, Texas, was evacuated Wednesday after a grassfire spread onto the s

The Spokane wildfire crisis has destroyed at least 700 structures and placed about 64,000 residents under immediate evacuation orders. Fire crews are battling three major blazes as drought, strong winds and extreme heat worsen conditions across eastern Washington. Spokane Fires Destroy Hundreds of Structures Wildfires burning near Spokane, Washington, for a third consecutive day have destroyed

US-Iran Hormuz Deal May Reopen Strait for 60 Days The US-Iran Hormuz deal could reopen the Strait of Hormuz for 60 days without transit fees and renew a fragile ceasefire. Oman and Qatar are helping mediate as President Donald Trump pauses a planned Iran strike, although Tehran has not publicly confirmed every reported term. Hormuz 60-Day Reopening A developing dipl

Greece Firefighting Helicopter Collision Kills Two Near Athens A Greece firefighting helicopter collision claimed the lives of two crew members after two aircraft crashed while battling a massive wildfire near Psatha, west of Athens. The accident unfolded as firefighters struggled to contain fast-moving flames driven by strong winds across the Attica region.

A US Marine Corps F-35B crash near MCAS Miramar in San Diego sparked a vegetation fire on Friday, July 31, 2026. The pilot ejected moments before impact and was taken to a medical facility in stable condition as military officials began investigating the accident. Pilot Ejects Safely Before Impact The F-35B went down near the flight line at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar at approximately 10 a