21 Killed in Fireworks Plant Explosion in China
At least 21 people have been killed and 61 injured in an explosion at a fireworks plant in a central Chinese province, according to Al Jazeera.
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Deadly China Plane Crash Caused by Fuel Cut-Off, Report Says
A deadly China plane crash in 2022 that killed all 132 people on board was caused by a mid-flight fuel cut-off, according to data released by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).
Captain Warns No Ship Will Be a Hero by Risking Hormuz Transit
An Indian oil tanker captain has warned that no vessel will attempt to transit the Strait of Hormuz without assurance of safety, despite the U.S. offering an evacuation plan for ships stranded due to the ongoing war.
US releases Touska container ship crew to Pakistan
The United States has transferred 22 crew members from the Iranian container ship, the Touska, to Pakistan, in what Islamabad describes as a “confidence-building measure” during tension in the Strait of Hormuz.
Modi’s BJP Conquers Bengal, India’s Toughest Political Frontier
India's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured a major victory in West Bengal, one of the most challenging states in its political expansion, according to BBC News.
14 Mai 2026: Multiple Events and Traditions Across Germany and Beyond
On May 14, 2026, Germany will observe Christi Himmelfahrt, a public holiday marking the biblical ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven. The same day also hosts the start of the ADAC RAVENOL 24h Nürburgring, a major motorsport event in the Eifel region. Meanwhile, KB National Bank is expanding financial access for teenagers in South Korea by lowering the age for its MyData service to 14.
Man Charged with Murder, Sexual Assault of 5-Year-Old Girl
A 47-year-old man has been charged with the murder and sexual assault of a 5-year-old girl in Australia's Northern Territory, according to police.
Taiwan President Visits Eswatini Amid China Diplomatic Pressure
Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te has arrived in Eswatini, days after his government said a trip had been cancelled due to China pressuring African countries to stop him flying over their territories, according to BBC.
Australia wants to become the first country to eliminate a cancer – can it?
Australia is on track to eliminate cervical cancer within a decade, according to BBC reports, and is now racing other nations to be the first in the world to achieve this. The country’s two-pronged strategy includes widespread HPV vaccination and regular screening.
Myanmar Ex-Leader Aung Moved to House Arrest
Myanmar's former leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been transferred to house arrest, according to the country's state media.
47-Year-Old Arrested in Australian Town Over Girl’s Murder
A 47-year-old man, Jefferson Lewis, was arrested in Alice Springs, Australia, over the death of a young girl known as Kumanjayi Little Baby. Violence erupted after his arrest, with police reporting unrest and property damage.
Australian Hiker Missing in Nova Scotia for 2 Weeks
A 62-year-old Australian woman has been missing for two weeks in a Nova Scotia national park, according to a report from The Guardian.
Thousands at Risk as Everest Flood Warning System Left to Rust
A multi-million dollar flood warning system in Nepal's Everest region may no longer function, according to Nepalese officials, leaving thousands at risk.
Thirteen killed in second India fireworks blast in three days
Thirteen people have been killed in an explosion at a firecracker factory in Kerala, India, according to officials. The blast occurred in Thrissur on Tuesday, slowing rescue efforts and damaging nearby homes.
Domestic workers legally recognised in Indonesia after ’22-year struggle’
Indonesia's parliament passed a law to protect domestic workers, formally recognizing them for the first time after a 22-year struggle, according to the BBC.