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August 2, 2026 6:33 AM

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Peru: 13 people killed after tourist plane crashed into field near Nazca

In Peru, 13 people were killed after a tourist plane crashed into a field near the city of Nazca. According to a statement posted by Nazca's municipal government on social media, the aircraft was carrying tourists on a sightseeing flight over the famed Nazca Lines, an ancient geoglyphs etched into t...

August 1, 2026 10:12 PM

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US President Donald Trump warns of intensified military action against Iran

US President Donald Trump has threatened to intensify military action against Iran, warning that American strikes will continue until Tehran halts attacks on shipping and returns to negotiations. Kuwait said today that it intercepted and destroyed hostile drones targeting vital facilities and anothe...

August 1, 2026 10:06 PM

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India-China cross-border trade resumes through Shipki-La after six years

Cross-border trade between India and China has resumed through Shipki-La in Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh after a gap of around six years. Revenue Minister Jagat Singh Negi today inaugurated the Chhupan Trade Mart at Namgya, a border panchayat in Pooh subdivision of Kinnaur district, and flag...

August 1, 2026 9:26 PM

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India-China border trade through Nathu La resumes after six years

Cross-border trade between India and China through the Nathu La pass in Sikkim has resumed from this morning, ending a suspension of more than six years. The resumption marks a positive sign in bilateral engagement between India and China. Our correspondent reports, officials from both India and Chi...

August 1, 2026 6:42 PM

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Renowned Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja dies in avalanche on Broad Peak

Renowned Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja, who captivated the world with his record-breaking ascent of all 14 of the planet's 8,000-metre peaks in just over six months, died in an avalanche on Broad Peak in Pakistan occupied territory of Gilgit-Baltistan. He was 43. Purja was among a 10-member expedi...

August 1, 2026 1:53 PM

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Nine killed, 22 injured in Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv

In Ukraine, at least nine people were killed and 22 others injured after Russia launched a massive overnight barrage of ballistic missiles and drones on the capital, Kyiv. According to Ukraine's State Emergency Service, falling debris damaged a five-storey residential building in the Solomianskyi di...

August 1, 2026 1:42 PM

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Three killed, over 12 injured in Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv

In Ukraine, three people were killed and over 12 others are injured after Russia launched an overnight missile and drone attack on Kyiv. Mayor of Kyiv Vitalii Klitschko said, a five-storey residential building in the Solomianskyi district was damaged by falling debris, with people believed to be tra...

August 1, 2026 1:40 PM

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Iran warns of strikes on Israeli and US energy facilities if attacked

Iran has warned that it is ready to strike key Israeli infrastructure and American energy facilities across the West Asia if it comes under attack. Iranian State media quoted senior Iranian security official saying Tehran has prepared plans to target critical installations in Israel and US energy as...

August 1, 2026 11:14 AM

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Earthquake of magnitude 5.8 hits northern Japan; no tsunami warning

An earthquake of magnitude 5.8 struck off Aomori Prefecture in northern Japan today. Japan Meteorological Agency said, the quake occurred at a depth of 80 kilometres, and no tsunami advisory was issued. The tremor comes just days after a powerful earthquake hit Kumamoto prefecture on Tuesday, regist...

August 1, 2026 9:02 AM

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EAM Dr S Jaishankar speaks to Iran Foreign Minister over West Asia hostilities

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar spoke to his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi last evening and conveyed India’s deep concerns over the ongoing hostilities in the West Asia region. During the telephonic conversation, Dr Jaishankar strongly urged that attacks on commercial shipping and sea...