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Four killed as helicopter crashes in Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro

Pilot and three Colombian women from same family die after helicopter crashes in dense forest near Vista Chinesa.

UNICEF acts against staffer over alleged espionage for Israel

Netanyahu thanks PM Modi after phone call, vows stronger India-Israel bond

Petrol bomb attack targets Shakib Al Hasan's home after appearance with Sheikh Hasina

14 million Afghans face acute hunger as food crisis deepens, warns WFP

UN agency says one in three Afghans is battling severe hunger as funding shortfalls, rising food prices and mass deportations worsen the humanitarian crisis.

Bhopal hosts BRICS Culture Ministers’ meet to boost global cultural cooperation

Delegates from BRICS nations and partner countries will discuss heritage conservation, museums, creative industries and people-to-people exchanges before adopting a joint declaration on August 8.

Trump warns Iran will be 'hit very hard' if Strait of Hormuz is not reopened soon

The US President claimed discussions with Tehran were progressing on reopening the strategic waterway, while Iran denied any negotiations with Washington and said it was only consulting Oman on maritime safety.

Yemen's Houthis claim drone strike on Najran airport in Saudi Arabia

The group said it targeted a "sensitive" site at Najran airport in retaliation for alleged Saudi drone incursions, while Riyadh had not commented on the claim at the time of reporting.

Trump says Iran talks on Hormuz underway, Tehran denies claim

US President says Strait of Hormuz discussions are moving swiftly despite Iran's denial, deepening uncertainty over a key global oil shipping route.

25 US states sue Trump administration over new Section 301 tariffs

Coalition asks court to strike down tariffs on imports from 60 trading partners, alleging Trump unlawfully revived duties previously rejected by the Supreme Court.