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Cargo Plane Engine Scrapes Runway in Taiwan
A UPS Boeing 747 cargo plane’s right engine scraped the runway during landing at Taoyuan International Airport in Taiwan amid strong winds from Typhoon Podul. Sparks were seen as the engine made contact, but no injuries were reported.…
Floods Kill 40 in India’s Jammu and Kashmir
At least 40 people, including two soldiers, have died and over 120 were injured in floods triggered by heavy rains in the village of Chashoti, Kishtwar district, Jammu and Kashmir, India. Authorities said more than 220 remain missing, while…
Russia and Ukraine swap 84 prisoners each
Russia and Ukraine exchanged 84 prisoners each, with the UAE mediating. Russia said its soldiers are in Belarus for medical and psychological care, while Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy confirmed that many returnees…
Typhoon Podul hits Taiwan, China and Hong Kong
Typhoon Podul hit Taiwan with 191 km/h winds, leaving one missing and 143 injured. Over 5,500 people were evacuated, and hundreds of flights were canceled. The storm later reached southern China, causing heavy rain, transport shutdowns, and…
Syria Struggles to Contain Hama Forest Fire
Firefighting efforts continue in Hama, Syria, as a forest fire that started five days ago rages across the Al-Ghab Plain. Strong winds, rugged terrain, and limited water supplies have hindered containment, and some homes have been damaged.…
Spain’s Castile and León Forest Fire Deaths Rise to Three
In Spain, a volunteer firefighter has died battling forest fires in Castile and León, raising this week’s death toll to three. The latest victim was trapped near Nogarejas. About 6,000 people have been evacuated from 26 communities.…
Ukraine Strikes Russian Cities with Drone Attacks
In Russia, a Ukrainian drone attack on Rostov-on-Don injured 13 people, two seriously, while footage showed a drone hitting a building. In Volgograd, an oil refinery supplying the Russian military caught fire after a separate attack, but…
Hot Air Balloon Crash in the Netherlands Kills One
In the Netherlands, a hot air balloon carrying 34 people crashed in Friesland province, killing one person and injuring five others. Authorities reported the balloon hit the ground rapidly in a green area.
Perseid Meteor Shower Lights Up Japan
In Japan, the Perseid meteor shower, visible from mid-July to late August, was captured on camera in Hokkaido and Aomori prefectures. Formed by dust and rock particles from comet Swift-Tuttle, the meteors burned up upon entering the…
Three Dead, 75 Injured in Pakistan Independence Day Shootings
In Pakistan, chaos marred Independence Day celebrations in Karachi, leaving three dead and 75 injured. Gunfire erupted across multiple neighborhoods, including Liaquatabad, Korangi, Lyari, Mehmoodabad, Akhtar Colony, Keamari, Jackson,…