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July 20, 2025 8:04 PM July 20, 2025 8:04 PM

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Indonesian Ferry Fire Kills 3; 150 Rescued Off North Sulawesi Coast

In Indonesia, at least three people died and around 150 others were rescued after a passenger ship caught fire off the coast of North Sulawesi province today. The KM Barcelona VA was carrying approximately 280 people when it caught fire near Manado around 1200 PM IST. The vessel was on a journey fro...

July 20, 2025 5:20 PM July 20, 2025 5:20 PM

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Ukrainian President Zelensky Proposes New Peace Talks as Violence Escalates in Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has proposed a new round of peace talks with Russia, aiming to de-escalate tensions amid renewed hostilities. The invitation was extended by Rustem Umerov, recently appointed secretary of Ukraine’s National Security and Defence Council, who previously led negot...

July 20, 2025 11:53 AM July 20, 2025 11:53 AM

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Prince Al-Waleed, widely known as Saudi Arabia’s ‘Sleeping Prince,’ passes away

Prince Al-Waleed, widely known as Saudi Arabia’s ‘Sleeping Prince,’ passed away at the age of 36 after spending nearly two decades in coma. Funeral prayers are scheduled to take place today following the Asr prayer at the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque in Riyadh. Prince Al-Waleed was the eldest son ...

July 19, 2025 9:20 PM July 19, 2025 9:20 PM

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At least 27 Dead, 14 Missing After Tourist Boat Capsizes in Vietnam’s Halong Bay

At least 27 bodies have been recovered and another 12 people have been rescued after a tourist boat capsized in Vietnam’s Halong Bay today.   According to state media, search and rescue efforts are underway for 14 people who are still missing. The vessel was reportedly carrying 53 people, inclu...

July 19, 2025 5:47 PM July 19, 2025 5:47 PM

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High Alert in South China as Typhoon Wipha Nears Hainan, Guangdong with Heavy Rains and Strong Winds

In South China, a high alert has been issued for Hainan and Guangdong provinces as Typhoon Wipha entered the South China Sea, bringing strong gales and heavy rains. According to the Hainan Meteorological Service, Typhoon Wipha intensified from a tropical storm to a strong tropical storm in the early...