A deadly coal mine explosion in Pakistan's Balochistan province has claimed at least 34 lives, with rescue teams continuing efforts to locate workers who remain trapped beneath the debris. Authorities believe a methane gas explosion triggered the collapse at the mine near the provincial capital, leading to one of the deadliest mining disasters in the region in recent years. Rescue operations have continued through the night, while officials warn that the death toll could rise further.

Pakistan Coal Mine Explosion Kills 34 | Rescue Teams Race to Find Trapped Miners

A devastating fire broke out at a massive military ammunition depot in N'Djamena, the capital of Chad, causing fatalities and injuries, President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno announced on Wednesday (June 19).

Deadly blaze at Chad's largest ammunition depot results in fatalities, president promises investigation

The ongoing Israel-Hamas war has led to widespread devastation, causing injuries, disabilities, building destruction, and loss of life. Beyond being an international relations crisis, this war is also a public health emergency with far-reaching consequences.

Data Lab: A 'health disaster' unfolds amid Israel-Hamas war

In a devastating incident, a semitruck carrying anhydrous ammonia overturned after a multi-vehicle crash in Illinois, US, resulting in "multiple fatalities," media reports said citing the Illinois State Police on Saturday (Sep 30).

Illinois crash: 'Multiple fatalities' as overturned semitruck leaks ammonia, triggering evacuation

A chariot collided with an overhead high-voltage electric wire on Wednesday in Tripura's Unakoti area, resulting in at least six fatalities—two of them children—and 15 injuries.

Electrocution fatalities: Over 30 people die every day in India, NCRB data shows

At least six people were killed and dozens of others injured on Monday (May 1) after a series of car crashes along Interstate 55 in southern Illinois, United States during a dust storm, said the state police.

US: At least six killed, dozens injured after dust storm in Illinois causes highway pileup

At least 11 people have been killed by tornadoes that tore through areas of the South and Midwest of the US on Saturday. In addition, a heavy metal concert was disrupted in Illinois when the roof of a packed theatre collapsed.

Tornadoes hit central US: At least 11 killed, including one at Illinois concert

On Friday, at least 17 persons were killed and dozens injured after a massive blaze broke out at a state-run oil storage depot in Indonesia's capital, officials said.

Indonesia: 17 killed, including children, dozens injured in deadly fire at fuel storage depot

A Pakistani hockey player named Shahida Raza was among those who died after a migrant boat capsized off the coast of Italy. According to reports, the 27-year-old single mother sailed on the migrant boat from Turkey to Italy which crashed into a sea cliff, causing dozens of migrants to drown, including some 40 Pakistanis, The Wire reported.

Pak hockey player Shahida Raza among those dead in Italy migrant boat tragedy

A string of violent incidents in Colombia over the past three days resulted in the death of 17 people, authorities reported, underscoring the enormous burden on President Petro.

Violence in Colombia leaves 17 dead in 72 hours 

Pakistan, a South Asian country, is facing difficulty in coping with the floods. Even as relief efforts continue, the devastating floods have claimed nearly 1,300 lives.

Devastating floods in Pakistan claimed lives of nearly 1,300 people

India added 39,742 new cases of coronavirus infection taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 3,13,71,901, while the death toll rose to 4,20,551 with 535 fresh fatalities, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Sunday.

COVID-19: India logs 39,742 new cases, 535 fresh fatalities

Indian students bound for foreign countries to pursue higher education are left in a dilemma. This comes after the 45-day time interval between two vaccine shots in India has been increased to 12-16 weeks.

Give us priority COVID-19 vaccination: Foreign-bound students to Tamil Nadu govt 

India reported 1,32,788 new coronavirus infections taking the country's tally of COVID-19 cases to 2,83,07,832, while the daily positivity rate has further dropped to 6.

India records over 1,32,788 fresh COVID-19 cases, 3,207 fatalities in the last 24 hours

While some countries have started looking toward relaxing mitigation measures in the not-so-distant future, but the crisis in India highlights that the pandemic is still far from over.

India to see over 1 million deaths by the start of August: US study projects

The daily COVID-19 cases in India showed a slight dip with 3,68,147 new coronavirus infections being reported in a day, taking the total tally of cases to 1,99,25,604, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Monday.

COVID-19: India records 3,68,147 new cases and 3,417 fatalities in single day  

Italy's coronavirus death toll passed the 100,000 mark on Monday and Prime Minister Mario Draghi warned that the situation was worsening again with a jump in hospitalisations.

Italy's coronavirus death toll passes 100,000, situation worsening

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