Voting has begun in Japan's House of Councillors election, as all eyes are on whether the ruling coalition will be able to maintain its majority amid growing public frustration over rising prices support for emerging parties, Kyodo News reported on Sunday.
Over 200 people have lost their lives, including nearly 100 children, amongst those killed since the onset of Monsoon in late June, Geo TV reported on Saturday, citing Pakistan's National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).
Afghanistan will launch a new polio vaccination campaign on July 20 to protect children under five. The drive, supported by Vitamin A supplements, aims to boost child immunity and prevent the virus, with full community cooperation urged, Khaama Press reported.
Traders in Karachi held a partial strike against new tax measures and the increased powers of Pakistan's federal tax authority to arrest and raid businesses. While some markets stayed open, most traders supported the protest, with critics calling the Finance Act FY26 anti-business, Dawn repo
Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said Afghan refugee ID cards will not be renewed and deported individuals will be blacklisted from re-entry. The move, reported by Khaama Press, is part of stricter immigration policies, raising concerns from rights groups about the humanitarian impa
Russia intercepted over 150 Ukrainian drones overnight, including 13 targeting Moscow, with no reported damage or casualties, according to RT. Moscow's mayor and the Defense Ministry said air defenses remain strong amid escalating drone raids by Ukraine across multiple Russian regions.
Musicians Miranda Lambert and Parker McCollum announced that they will be hosting a benefit concert to support those affected by the Texas floods, with proceeds going towards The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country and Central Texas Community Foundation, reported People.
The U.S. revoked the visa of Brazilian judge Alexandre de Moraes over his actions against ex-President Bolsonaro, escalating tensions with Brazil. Moraes had ordered Bolsonaro to wear an ankle monitor and face restrictions, prompting U.S. criticism. The Washington Post reported ongoing dispu
The police recovered two sophisticated pistols of .32 bore, six live cartridges, and a stolen Bajaj Pulsar motorcycle from their possession. The duo had reportedly travelled to Delhi with the intent to commit robberies in the national capital and adjoining NCR regions.
An official said, "A fire broke out on the ground floor of a three-story building, specifically in the drawing room. Household items and furniture were damaged in the flames. We received a fire call around 2:47 pm, and two fire vehicles reached the spot, controlling the fire. Fortunately, th