A massive search and rescue operation is underway in Indonesia after a passenger ferry carrying 271 people caught fire while crossing the Java Sea. Authorities say at least five people have died, 225 have been rescued, and 41 remain missing.

The ferry was traveling from Surabaya, East Java, to Makassar, South Sulawesi, when the captain reported flames onboard. Emergency responders, supported by nearby vessels, rushed to evacuate passengers as the ship burned. Officials have launched an investigation into the cause of the fire while rescue teams continue searching for survivors.

Deadly Indonesia Ferry Blaze Sparks Major Search And Rescue Mission | Indonesia Ferry Fire

A passenger ferry carrying 271 people caught fire in the Java Sea while sailing from Surabaya in East Java to Makassar in South Sulawesi, Indonesia.

According to Indonesia's National Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas), five people have been confirmed dead, while 41 remain missing as rescue operations continue. Emergency teams are working to evacuate passengers and crew after the vessel caught fire during its journey.

Authorities say the captain alerted the ferry company shortly after the blaze broke out, triggering a large-scale search and rescue mission involving multiple emergency agencies.

Indonesia Ferry Fire: 5 Dead, 41 Missing After Passenger Ferry Catches Fire in Java Sea

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

India continues to battle relentless monsoon rains as severe flooding disrupts normal life across several states. In Assam, the flood death toll has risen to 66, with more than 6.5 lakh people affected across 10 districts. Hundreds of villages remain submerged, thousands of hectares of farmland have been damaged, and rescue operations are continuing with the Indian Air Force airlifting and airdropping relief supplies.

Gujarat has also witnessed widespread flooding after receiving significantly higher rainfall than last year. More than 42,000 people have been shifted to safer locations as authorities remain on high alert. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has directed officials to begin sanitation drives and damage assessments as floodwaters recede.

Israeli Settler Violence Escalates in West Bank | Mosques Burned, Dozens Arrested | West Asia Crisis

A major search and rescue operation is underway after a Vietnamese cargo ship carrying 62 crew members sank in the disputed South China Sea during severe weather. Rescuers have saved 39 people, while 23 remain missing. Chinese rescue ships, helicopters, and nearby fishing vessels are assisting Vietnamese authorities in the search near Fiery Cross Reef in the Spratly Islands. The incident occurred in one of the world's most disputed maritime regions, where overlapping territorial claims by China, Vietnam, and the Philippines continue to fuel tensions.

23 Missing After Vietnamese Cargo Ship Sinks in South China Sea | Massive Rescue Ops Underway

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Iran has warned that any new U.S. military strike could trigger a wider conflict across West Asia, issuing the warning ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to Washington. The escalating rhetoric has raised fears of a broader regional confrontation.

Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused Russia of sharing satellite intelligence with Iran to assist attacks on U.S. military bases and Gulf infrastructure, adding another layer of tension to the ongoing geopolitical crisis.

India's Ministry of External Affairs has issued an advisory asking Indian nationals to carefully evaluate security risks before accepting jobs on commercial vessels operating in or passing through the Black Sea, citing increased attacks linked to the wider regional conflict.

In the South China Sea, search and rescue operations remain underway after a Vietnamese vessel carrying 62 people sank. Rescue teams continue searching for the remaining missing passengers as ships and helicopters comb the waters.

Spain is battling one of its worst wildfire emergencies in years. Authorities say rapidly spreading fires, fueled by extreme heat and strong winds, have exceeded firefighting capacity in several regions, forcing large-scale evacuations.

Meanwhile, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says his government will directly raise concerns with U.S. President Donald Trump over proposed new tariffs, warning they could hurt bilateral trade while Australia continues advocating for fair trade and protecting exporters.

Stay with WION World Is One for the latest breaking international news, geopolitical developments, global conflicts, climate disasters, and major world events.

Iran warns of wider West Asia War | Zelenskyy accuses Russia of aiding Iran | India issues Black Sea Advisory | Spain Wildfires

The death toll from the NHPC tunnel collapse in Namchi, Sikkim, has risen to 22, with rescue teams continuing operations to locate the remaining victims. Specialized rescue personnel remain on the ground as authorities monitor the situation and provide support to affected families. Meanwhile, the Election Commission of India has received over 17 lakh enumeration forms during the ongoing special intensive revision of electoral rolls in Karnataka. Officials have urged voters to submit their forms before the August 8 deadline, even if voter mapping details are unavailable.

Sikkim Tunnel Collapse Death Toll Rises To 22 | Karnataka Voter List Revision Sparks Concern

Torrential monsoon rains have triggered devastating flash floods and landslides in Nagaland, leaving at least eight people dead and several others injured. Homes have been washed away, roads blocked, and rescue teams continue searching for those feared trapped under debris. Authorities have deployed disaster response teams, police, and Assam Rifles personnel as heavy rainfall continues to batter the region.

Nagaland flash floods turn deadly | 8 Killed, landslides trigger massive destruction

Heavy monsoon rains have triggered devastating flash floods and landslides across Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch and Rajouri districts, killing at least 10 people and leaving many missing. Rescue teams from the NDRF, SDRF, police, and local administration are working round the clock as roads, bridges, and homes have been destroyed. Authorities have issued fresh weather warnings as relief operations continue.

Monsoon fury in Jammu & Kashmir | Deadly flash floods and landslides wreak havoc

Emotional scenes unfolded in Nigeria's Oyo State as students rescued after months in captivity reunited with their families. The students, who were abducted by Islamist militants in May, were freed during a security operation that also led to the arrest of eight suspected militants. Families expressed relief and gratitude as they welcomed their children home after weeks of uncertainty. Nigerian authorities said school kidnappings remain a serious security challenge, with armed groups frequently targeting students to pressure the government and demand ransom. The Nigerian Senate has also approved financial assistance for the families of those who lost their lives during the rescue mission.

Nigeria students reunite with families after rescue | Hostages freed months after Islamist kidnapping 


India's monsoon continues to impact several states with heavy rainfall, flash floods, and landslides. A cloudburst in Jammu and Kashmir triggered flooding in Pahalgam, while landslides blocked key highways in Uttarakhand. Rescue operations are ongoing in Kerala, and the IMD has forecast more heavy rainfall across multiple regions. Here's the latest India weather and monsoon update.

India monsoon: cloudburst hits Kashmir, Uttarakhand landslides, IMD issues heavy rain alert

A State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) helicopter evacuated two bodies from snowbound hills in Himachal Pradesh’s Chamba district, as rescue teams battled extreme weather and difficult terrain during the operation.

SDRF Helicopter Evacuates Two Bodies From Snowbound Chamba Hills

Mount Everest blizzard: Nearly 1,000 trapped due to heavy snowstorm; rescue operation underway

Punjab is grappling with one of the worst floods in decades, leaving over 1,400 villages submerged and claiming at least 30 lives. The widespread devastation has displaced thousands, destroyed crops, and overwhelmed local authorities. Rescue operations are underway as the state calls for urgent aid and long-term solutions to tackle the growing climate crisis.

Punjab reels under worst floods in decades

A miraculous rescue unfolded in Florida as deputies saved an unconscious man from Lake Dias. Dramatic footage captures the life-saving moment just in time.

Florida man rescued from Lake Dias in dramatic boat operation

The death toll in the Mohali building collapse incident has risen to two following the recovery of another body from the site on Sunday. The multi-storey under-construction building collapsed in Punjab's Mohali on Saturday (Dec 21).

India: Two killed in Mohali building collapse; rescue operations continue, FIR lodged

Rescue operations by the personnel of the Indian Army and NDRF continued on Sunday (Dec 22) a day after a multi-storey under-construction building collapsed in Punjab's Mohali



Palestinian militant group Hamas had threatened to "neutralise" or kill the captives if Israel carried out a hostage rescue operation, similar to the one it conducted in Gaza's Nuseirat camp in June, according to an internal statement seen by Reuters on Wednesday (Dec 4).

Hamas threatens to 'neutralise' hostages if Israel launches rescue operation: Report

Amid the massive flooding, and chaos caused by Cyclone Fengal, the Indian Army on Sunday (Dec. 1) conducted multiple rescue operations in several districts of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.

Cyclone Fengal: Indian Army carries out rescue operations in Puducherry

Although rainfall has stopped in the flood-hit Indian state of Gujarat, many towns and villages are still suffering from water logging due to high water levels of the rivers, reported news agency ANI, on Friday (Aug 30).

Gujarat braces for Cyclone Asna as several towns, villages face deluge

In India's Wayanad, residents gave a heartwarming send-off to the Indian army personnel who were engaged in rescue operations, following the deadly landslides that struck the state Kerala district last month, killing over 350 people. The personnel were accompanied by their canine units.

Wayanad landslide:  Indian army's 10 day rescue operation

Military personnel intensified search and rescue operations in Kerala's Wayanad. Multiple landslides claimed the lives of over 167 people. Nearly 1,600 people have been rescued from the hillside villages. Hundreds are still missing.

Wayanad landslides: Over 200 dead, thousands rescued; Army intensifies search operation

Nepali rescue teams on Saturday (Jul 13) recovered the first body from around 50 people missing after monsoon rains triggered a landslide that swept two buses off a highway and into a river.

Nepal: First body recovered from two buses swept by landslides, four dozen still missing

A junior doctor named Ben Beska took to X and shared the tale of how he ended up rescuing and adopting a goldfish that mysteriously ended up on his lawn and the social media users were quick to react.

‘The Fish Who Lived’: UK doctor rescues mystery goldfish found in his garden