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January 15, 2025 10:02 PM

South Africa: 60 dead, 106 rescued from illegal gold mine

In South Africa, rescuers have pulled out 60 bodies and 106 survivors from an illegal gold mine during two days of rescue operations. Police said the rescue operations are underway as hundreds could still be underground but the exact number is unclear. In the statement, authorities confirmed that th...

January 14, 2025 9:26 PM

USA: Los Angeles Faces Escalating Wildfire Threats as Santa Ana Winds Intensify

In the USA, firefighters in Los Angeles are battling multiple blazes as officials warn of strong winds that could fuel rapid fire growth. Southern California also faces extremely critical fire conditions as strong Santa Ana winds threaten new wildfires and hinder recent firefighting progress. A new ...

January 14, 2025 9:06 PM

India Raises Concern Over Death of Indian National in Russia

India has strongly taken up the matter of the death of an Indian national in Russia with the Russian authorities in Moscow and the Russian Embassy in New Delhi. The Ministry of External Affairs has reiterated the demand for the early discharge of the remaining Indian nationals recruited to serve in ...

January 14, 2025 9:17 PM

Nepal: Thousands of people take holy dip in ponds & rivers on Maghe Sankranti

Maghe Sankranti is being celebrated throughout Nepal today. It is observed by taking a holy dip in rivers and ponds and savouring delicacies like ghee, yam, khichadi, and sweet haku. On this day, sunlight moves from the Tropic of Capricorn towards the Tropic of Cancer, and the days get longer and ni...

January 14, 2025 6:34 PM

Ukraine Launches massive Drone & Missile Strikes on Russia

Ukraine carried out massive drone and missile strikes on several regions of Russia overnight. The attack damaged at least two factories and forced schools to close in a major southern Russian city. According to media reports, Russian forces had downed more than 200 Ukrainian drones and five U.S.-mad...

January 14, 2025 5:00 PM

Future Minerals Forum Opens in Riyadh

The Future Minerals Forum (FMF) 2025 commenced today in Riyadh, bringing together representatives from the mining industry from over 85 countries to address critical challenges in the mineral sector. Union Minister of Coal and Mines, G Kishan Reddy, joined ministers and officials from more than 50 n...

January 14, 2025 4:21 PM

At Least 100 Feared Dead in South Africa’s Abandoned Gold Mine

At least 100 people mining illegally in an abandoned gold mine in South Africa are feared to have died after being trapped deep underground for months while police tried to rescue them. A miners' group reported yesterday that a cellphone retrieved with rescued miners on Friday contained videos showi...

January 14, 2025 3:48 PM

North Korea Fires Short-Range Missiles Into East Sea

North Korea launched multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward the East Sea today. South Korea's military said it detected the launches this morning from the Kanggye area in the North's Jagang Province, and the missiles flew about 250 kilometres before splashing into the sea. However, the milit...

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