New York travel safety August 2026: Preparedness and visitor guide
Planning a trip to NYC in August 2026? Discover essential travel safety tips, preparedness resources, and how to navigate New York events securely.
Aleema Khanum arrest: PTI sister detained in Lahore
The arrest of Aleema Khanum, sister of former PM Imran Khan, in Lahore has heightened tensions ahead of nationwide protests scheduled for September 27.
Athens building explosion: 6 dead near Acropolis site
A suspected gas leak caused a fatal explosion in Athens' Plaka district, killing six people including tourists and a British national.
Azerbaijan pardons Frenchman after EU billionaire ruling
Azerbaijan has pardoned French national Martin Ryan, who was previously jailed for espionage, amid a broader diplomatic shift involving the EU's decision to lift sanctions on Russian billionaires Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman.
Bangkok flood disaster zone declared after heavy rains hit the capital
Bangkok has been declared a flood disaster zone after heavy rain overwhelmed the city's water systems. Residents near canals are advised to move belongings to upper floors.
Bangkok flood disaster: City-wide emergency declared
Bangkok has declared all 50 districts as emergency zones following 48 hours of heavy rain that has submerged roads and filled the city's canals.
Severe Bangkok flooding triggers disaster zone declaration
Bangkok has been declared a disaster-affected zone after almost 300mm of rainfall caused widespread flooding, submerging roads and stranding vehicles across the capital.
Bechi sexual abuse Indonesia: Convicted teacher secretly released
A BBC investigation reveals that convicted sexual offender Bechi was secretly released from an Indonesian prison early, sparking concerns over religious influence and victim rights.
Bihar teen assault video: Outrage and legal response 2026
A viral video of a teenage girl's assault in Bihar's Jamui district has led to the arrest of three minors and sparked a national debate on women's safety and patriarchal moral policing.
Canada EU Associate Membership to Counter US Trade Volatility
Canada is seeking unprecedented 'associate membership' with the EU to build a resilient alliance of middle powers, a move prompted by escalating trade tensions with the US.
Charlie Kirk security review: Key lapses identified at Utah campus
An independent review has identified major security lapses at Utah Valley University following the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk, including a lack of formal risk assessments and poor coordination between police and private security.
Chemmani mass grave: 572 remains unearthed in Sri Lanka
Archaeologists in Jaffna, Sri Lanka, have uncovered a mass grave containing 572 remains, sparking renewed calls for justice regarding wartime disappearances.
Christa Pike execution: Tennessee prepares for historic death penalty
Christa Pike faces execution in Tennessee on September 30, marking the first female execution in the state in over 200 years. Her defense cites severe childhood trauma and mental illness, while the victim's family seeks justice.
Cyprus hotel fall death: Joshua Foster pleads guilty
British father Joshua Foster has pleaded guilty in a Cyprus court to causing the death of his son during a hotel fall.
Disha Salian death case: Bombay HC orders CBI reinvestigation
The Bombay High Court has ordered the CBI to reopen the investigation into the 2020 death of celebrity manager Disha Salian, citing significant discrepancies in the original police probe.
Rwanda genocide charges: Doctor faces UK court trial
Dr Vincent Brown, a 65-year-old doctor, has become the first person charged in the UK for crimes related to the 1994 Rwanda genocide.
El Niño 2026: Strongest on record as temperatures peak globally
The El Niño 2026 event has officially broken records, with sea surface temperatures in the central-eastern Pacific reaching 3.05°C above average. This unprecedented strength is expected to peak later this year, potentially driving global weather volatility.
Ethiopia fighting: TPLF and federal forces clash in north
Ethiopian federal forces and the TPLF have entered fresh hostilities, with the TPLF seizing three airports and launching attacks in Amhara and Afar. The escalation follows months of tension and the formation of a new alliance aimed at ousting the federal government.