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6.1-magnitude earthquake strikes off Indonesia’s North Sumatra

The earthquake struck near Nias Island at a depth of 29 km, with Indonesia’s Meteorology Agency saying it had no potential to trigger a tsunami. No casualties or damage were reported.

India’s local currency payments proposal emerges as key BRICS summit agenda item

Mamdani breaks 45-year mayoral tradition at New York’s India Day parade

Qatar denies detention of Iranian pilots, calls claims misleading

Record wildfire ravages 2,000 hectares in Belgium

Belgium’s worst-ever wildfire forces around 600 people to evacuate as strong winds hamper firefighting and international assistance is deployed.

India–Israel friendship shines as Jerusalem bridge glows in tricolour

Iconic Chords Bridge illuminated in saffron, white and green to mark India’s 80th Independence Day, highlighting close bilateral ties and shared values.

7.7-magnitude quake strikes off Indonesia, tsunami warning issued

Strong tremors rock East Nusa Tenggara as country's Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency warns of possible tsunami waves; no casualties reported so far.

Trump says US will take over Strait of Hormuz ‘pretty soon’

US President claims Washington has ‘total control’ over the strategic waterway, while Iran dismisses the proposed takeover as “fantasies”

Thailand declares school safety a national priority after mass shooting kills nine

Thailand’s cabinet has approved measures to make school safety a national priority, requiring schools to strengthen security screening, emergency preparedness and mental health support following a deadly shooting at a school in Nonthaburi province.

Syria court sentences ex-President Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia

A Damascus court sentenced Bashar al-Assad to death over crimes committed during Syria’s civil war, in a landmark case under the country’s post-Assad authorities. His brother Maher and cousin Atef Najib also received death sentences.