Fuel tank explosion in Haiti kills around 50 people: Reports

A jet aircraft reportedly carried out an airstrike in the Chappar area of Kalat. A powerful blast was heard in the area, although there was no immediate information about casualties or the extent of damage.

At least 11 people were killed and seven injured after a fuel tanker exploded in a traffic collision in western Iran. The incident comes amid heightened tensions between Iran and the US, with American forces targeting three Iranian crude oil tankers.

At least 14 infants died in a devastating fire caused by an air conditioner explosion in the gynaecology ward of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) in Islamabad. An inquiry has been launched as leaders, officials, and medical bodies condemned the severe administrative failure and safety lapses.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand met to strengthen coordination on regional priorities, including Haiti, Venezuela, Arctic security, and reforms in Cuba. The two leaders also discussed joint initiatives to dismantle cross-border online scam operations and reinforce security and economic ties.

Refuting official claims from Islamabad, the Baloch leader accused Pakistan's military spokesperson of deliberately misleading the global community by framing the aerial bombardment as an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast on the ground.