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01 Oct

Plane Crash Reported in Zimbabwe’s Marondera Rural Area, Six People Aboard

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Marondera (Rajeev Sharma): Zimbabwean authorities have confirmed that an aircraft crashed in the Marondera Rural area on Wednesday evening, with six people aboard. The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) said the incident was reported at about 5pm on September 30, 2026. Police officers were dispatched to the site, where efforts to secure the area and establish what happened were underway. In a statement posted on X, the ZRP said the aircraft was carrying six occupants and that further information would be provided once authorities had established more details. Marondera is situated roughly 74 kilometres southeast of Harare, Zimbabwe’s capital. At the…

29 Sep

FBI Adds Goldy Brar to Ten Most Wanted List, Offers $1 Million Reward

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Washington (Rajeev Sharma): The US Federal Bureau of Investigation has placed Satinderjeet Singh, also known as Goldy Brar, on its Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list, intensifying an international search for the alleged North American leader of the Lawrence Bishnoi organised crime group. The FBI announced the move on September 28, 2026, and is offering a reward of up to $1 million for information leading to his arrest. According to the FBI, Singh is wanted in connection with federal allegations involving racketeering, extortion and narcotics offences. Investigators allege that the organisation has been involved in violent crimes across the United States…

29 Sep

Donald Trump Denies Iran Sanctions Offer as Tehran Rejects Nuclear Compromise

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Washington (Rajeev Sharma): US President Donald Trump has rejected reports that Washington offered Iran sanctions relief or access to frozen funds, while confirming that American and Iranian representatives held discussions as diplomatic efforts continue amid the conflict in the Middle East. Trump responded to an Axios report claiming that his administration was prepared to ease some sanctions and release Iranian assets in return for specific commitments on Tehran’s nuclear programme. Calling the report false, Trump said he had made no such offer and accused the publication of spreading a “hoax.” At the same time, Trump confirmed that US officials had…

27 Sep

Boeing Flags Software Issue on 737 Aircraft During Specific Landing Scenario

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Seattle (Rajeev Sharma): Boeing has notified operators of its 737 aircraft about a software issue that could prevent pilots from accessing automated flight guidance during a particular landing situation. According to a company spokesperson, airlines were informed about the issue last month. Boeing said the communication was intended to reinforce procedures already in place for pilots to safely manage the situation if it occurs. The aircraft manufacturer said pilots have existing guidance to deal with cases in which automated flight assistance may become unavailable during the specified landing scenario. Boeing's engineering teams are now working on a software update designed…

27 Sep

South Africa Gun Violence: 27 Killed in Separate Tavern Shootings

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Johannesburg (Rajeev Sharma): At least 27 people were killed and 26 others injured in two separate shooting incidents at entertainment venues in South Africa overnight, with police launching investigations and a search for multiple suspects. The deadliest attack took place in Wedela township, west of Johannesburg, where armed men opened fire inside a bar on Saturday night. Police said 17 people were killed and another 15 sustained injuries. The attackers reportedly arrived carrying assault rifles and pistols before searching some customers and taking their mobile phones. They then escaped in two unidentified vehicles, according to police. Gauteng authorities said a…

27 Sep

Six Killed in Athens Blast as Rescue Teams Recover Bodies From Collapsed Building

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Athens (Rajeev Sharma): Six people have died after an explosion caused a two-storey building to collapse in Plaka, one of the historic and heavily visited areas of the Greek capital near the Acropolis. The blast occurred on Friday morning, sending debris across the surrounding street and damaging nearby properties. Greek media reported that personal documents and belongings recovered from the site indicated that four of the victims were US citizens — two men and two women. Authorities believe a significant gas leak may have triggered the explosion. Athens Mayor Haris Doukas said buildings surrounding the damaged property were also affected…

27 Sep

Indonesia Ferry Disaster: Death Toll Rises to 64 as Search Continues for 71 Missing

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Bali (Rajeev Sharma): The death toll from the sinking of an Indonesian ferry in the Java Sea has climbed to 64, nearly two weeks after the vessel disappeared while travelling between the islands of Java and Borneo. The Virgo Transport 8 was carrying 243 people when it lost contact with its shipping company after leaving Surabaya, Indonesia’s second-largest city. The ferry was headed towards Banjarmasin in South Kalimantan when the incident occurred. According to Indonesia’s National Search and Rescue Agency, 172 people have been evacuated, including 108 survivors. Authorities are still searching for 71 people who remain unaccounted for. Rescue…

26 Sep

Nepal Flood Disaster: Death Toll Rises to 1,453 as Thousands Remain Missing

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Kathmandu (Rajeev Sharma): Nepal is still grappling with the aftermath of devastating flash floods that struck the country’s central and northern regions a month ago, with authorities reporting 1,453 deaths and 5,285 people still unaccounted for. The latest figures released by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) indicate that 1,451 bodies have been recovered, while two other victims died during medical treatment. Rescue operations have so far helped 13,795 people, although hundreds of survivors continue to remain in temporary facilities. Authorities said 1,113 people are currently housed across 21 holding centres. Among those staying in the centres…

26 Sep

White House Dismisses Tehran’s Seven-Day Truce Offer as Trump Weighs Resumed Military Action

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Washington DC (Rajeev Sharma): United States President Donald Trump has turned down a diplomatic proposal put forward by Iran that sought to reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz and enforce an immediate regional ceasefire within seven days, signalling to close advisers that American airstrikes could recommence following the upcoming November midterms. The development unfolded on the margins of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, where Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi stated that Tehran had presented a comprehensive resolution framework to Washington utilizing Qatari intermediaries to facilitate the exchange. Tehran’s proposal called for a total cessation of hostilities across…

24 Sep

Pakistan Confirms Fresh Airstrikes in Afghanistan as Border Tensions Intensify

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Kandahar (Rajeev Sharma): Pakistan has acknowledged carrying out a new round of air and drone attacks inside Afghanistan, with reports indicating that the southern city of Kandahar was among the areas hit during an overnight operation. The strikes mark another sharp escalation between the two neighbouring countries, which have been locked in a growing dispute over militant activity and cross-border attacks. Residents in Kandahar reported hearing aircraft overhead before a powerful blast shook the city. A fire was subsequently seen in the area, although details about the extent of the damage remained limited. Pakistan’s Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said the…