A Sudan mine collapse in Oni, Red Sea state, killed at least 11 miners and left dozens injured as rescue teams searched for people trapped under debris. The disaster is Sudan’s second major informal mine collapse within a week, renewing concern over mine safety and weak oversight. Oni rescue continues after Red Sea mine collapse

The Indian Embassy in Beijing has requested DNA samples for missing Indians following the catastrophic August 26 flood and mudslide near the Nepal-Tibet border. Families have been asked to follow CODIS and DNA rules as identification and rescue efforts continue. CODIS The Embassy of India in Beijing said families willing to assist identification efforts should submit DNA information in the inte

The death toll from devastating flash floods across Nepal and parts of Tibet has risen to nearly 700, while more than 3,000 people remain missing as rescue teams struggle against poor weather, damaged roads and difficult Himalayan terrain. Four days after the disaster, the combined death toll stood at 691. Nepal reported 675 deaths and 2,498 people missing, while authorities in Tibet confirmed 16 deaths and 546 people unaccounted for. The floods have caused widespread dest

Infosys Public Services President and CEO Lax Gopisetty remains unreachable after catastrophic flash floods struck Nepal while he was visiting the region in a personal capacity. Infosys is working with relevant agencies and supporting his family as search efforts continue. Infosys Executive Remains Unreachable Infosys confirmed that Lax Gopisetty, who heads its public-sector subsidiary Infosys Public

Nepal floods on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, left at least 95 people dead and 484 travelers reported missing near the Tibet border. The disaster disrupted a key Kailash Mansarovar route as rescuers searched for survivors and investigators examined a possible quake-linked glacier collapse. 484 travelers reported missing near Tibet border At least 95 bodies have been recovered in Nepal after catas

At least nine people were killed after a portion of a four-storey residential building collapsed in Bhiwandi in Maharashtra’s Thane district late Thursday night. Rescue teams continued searching the debris on Friday as officials feared that more people could still be trapped beneath the concrete slabs. The building, comprising 48 rooms with 12 on each floor, reportedly collapsed at around 11:30 PM. Civic authorities had previously classified

The Pengshui landslide toll has risen to 11, while 50 people remain missing in Chongqing, China. Rescue teams are continuing their search despite unstable slopes, massive boulders, limited space and growing safety concerns at the disaster site. Rescue Effort Continues Around the Clock The death toll from a massive landslide in southwestern China has increased to 11, with 50 people still unaccou

A boiler explosion at a private steel melting unit in Gummidipoondi SIPCOT killed Bihar worker Ravi Ranjan and injured seven migrant workers. Firefighters controlled the blaze, while police began investigating the cause of the industrial accident.   A 26-year-old worker was killed and seven others suffered severe burn injuries after a boiler exploded at a private steel melting unit in Tamil Nadu’s Tiruvallur district early on Tuesday, July 1

A devastating Bangkok nightclub fire has claimed at least 27 lives and left more than 60 people injured after flames swept through a popular entertainment venue in the city's Chatuchak district. Thai authorities have launched a full investigation into the cause of the blaze, with early findings focusing on possible electrical failures and compliance with fire safety regulations.

A Vietnam boat accident near Phu Quoc Island killed 15 Indian tourists after a speedboat carrying 36 people capsized near Hon May Rut Ngoai Island. Twenty-one people were rescued as Vietnamese authorities investigated the cause and India coordinated assistance.

Wayanad landslide video shows tanker swept away, narrow escape Terrifying CCTV footage from Kerala’s Wayanad district has captured the dramatic moment a powerful landslide sent tonnes of mud, rocks and debris rushing downhill near the Anakkampoyil-Kalladi-Meppadi tunnel road project. The footage shows people running for their lives as a thick wave of slush crashes through the area near Meenakshi Bridge at Kalladi. W

Two strong earthquakes struck Venezuela in quick succession on June 24, triggering large-scale destruction across multiple regions. The back-to-back tremors caused buildings to collapse, roads to fracture, and essential services to fail in several urban zones. The disaster has left authorities struggling to stabilise affected areas as the death toll continues to rise. Cities struggle with severe structural damage Major urban centres, including parts of Caracas and La Guaira, have been heavily impacted. Entire residential blocks were reduced to rubble, trapping residents and blocking access routes for emergency teams. The destruction has slowed rescue movement, with heavy debris and unstable structures making operations dangerous and time-consuming. Rescue teams race against time in difficult conditions Search and rescue crews are continuing operations in severely damaged districts, often working with limited equipment and unstable conditions. Hospitals in nearby regions are under pressure as injured survivors arrive continuously. Temporary shelters have been set up, but shortages of clean water, electricity, and medical supplies are complicating relief efforts. Government coordination under pressure Authorities led by interim leadership have confirmed a rising death toll, now reported at 2,595, while acknowledging that many individuals remain unaccounted for. Officials have denied claims of improper handling of victims and stated that identification procedures are being followed. Emergency coordination efforts are ongoing across multiple agencies. Uncertainty grows as recovery continues The full scale of the disaster is still unfolding. Rescue teams warn that numbers may change as deeper layers of collapsed structures are cleared. With communication lines disrupted and many zones still inaccessible, officials say the priority remains locating survivors and preventing further loss of life. Long recovery ahead for affected regions Beyond immediate rescue work, Venezuela now faces a long rebuilding process. Restoring housing, infrastructure, and basic services will take significant time, while displaced families continue to rely on temporary shelters and aid support. The focus remains on survival, recovery, and restoring stability in affected regions.

National mourning declared amid rising devastation Venezuela has declared seven days of national mourning following last week’s powerful twin earthquakes that left the country facing one of its worst humanitarian disasters in recent history. Interim president Delcy Rodriguez announced the decision as the confirmed death toll climbed to at least 2,295, with thousands more injured and many still unaccounted for. Authorities say nearly 13,000 people have

A deadly collapse at a jade mining waste site in Myanmar’s northern Kachin state has left at least five people dead, with several others still unaccounted for after days of heavy monsoon rainfall weakened the terrain in Hpakant township. The incident occurred in an abandoned mining zone where informal workers were searching through discarded material for leftover jade fragments. Continuous rain saturated the unstable slag heaps, causing a su

Venezuela is facing one of its worst natural disasters in recent years after two powerful earthquakes struck on June 24, causing widespread destruction and leaving thousands of families in distress. Officials said the death toll has risen to around 1,450, while more than 3,000 people have been injured and nearly 13,000 have been moved from unsafe areas. Rescue teams are still searching through collapsed buildings, damaged homes and broken streets as relatives wait for ne

Death toll rises after twin earthquakes The death toll from the twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela on Wednesday, June 24, has climbed to 1,430, as rescue teams continue searching through collapsed buildings and damaged neighborhoods. Authorities in several countries have confirmed that their citizens were among those killed, while many foreign nationals remain missing in the disaster-hit areas. The earthquakes have triggered a broad international respon

A major earthquake struck the northern coastline of Venezuela, causing severe destruction across coastal cities and leaving at least 235 people dead. The tremor, measured at magnitudes 7.2 to 7.5, hit suddenly and was felt across a wide stretch of the Caribbean region. Thousands of residents were forced out of their homes within minutes as buildings swayed and collapsed under the force of the shaking.

A Lake Michigan search for a missing boy at Washington Park Beach was suspended after dangerous waves and currents injured four rescue divers near Michigan City, Indiana. Police said officers responded at about 5:43 p.m. after witnesses reported that a child wearing red shorts entered the water east of the catwalk, just south of the lighthouse, and did not resurface. The Indiana Department of Natural Resources said a group of teenagers had been swimming when one of them disappeared

Qatar factory blast triggers search operation An explosion at a factory in Qatar’s Ras Laffan industrial zone injured 54 people and left 18 others missing, the country’s interior ministry said Monday, June 22. Authorities described the blast as the result of a technical incident and said emergency teams were continuing search and response operations at the site. The ministry did not immediately provide further details on the condition of

A fire in a residential building in southeast Delhi’s Tughlakabad area killed three people and left two others in critical condition early Friday, June 12, 2026, officials said. The blaze was reported around 2.30 am from Gali No. 1, where flames broke out in the ground-floor parking area of a multi-storey building with five upper floors. The victims included a 22-year-old man and two women. Several residents were trapped inside the