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Myanmar blast kills dozens in rebel-held north after mining explosives detonate

Myanmar blast kills dozens in rebel-held north after mining explosives detonate

A Myanmar blast in Shan state's Namhkam district killed at least 46 people on Sunday after stored mining explosives detonated, injuring more than 70 others.

Asia
Mining turns India's heat-shield hills to dust

Mining turns India's heat-shield hills to dust

Large-scale Aravalli mining is destroying India's natural desert barrier, raising city temperatures and threatening the Ganges floodplains, as activists warn a Supreme Court ban came too late

Europe
Italy issues red heatwave alert as record temperatures bake Europe

Italy issues red heatwave alert as record temperatures bake Europe

Italy has put Rome and four other cities on red alert as a record-breaking European heatwave continues to cause deaths in Britain and France.

Middle East
Trump seeks tougher terms in proposed Iran war deal, US media reports

Trump seeks tougher terms in proposed Iran war deal, US media reports

Trump has sent a revised framework back to Iran after toughening several terms of a proposed deal to end the war, officials familiar with the talks say

North America
Hegseth hails Pakistan's 'true friendship' with US, praises role in Iran peace talks

Hegseth hails Pakistan's 'true friendship' with US, praises role in Iran peace talks

US Defense Secretary Hegseth praises Pakistan's mediation in US-Iran talks at the Shangri-La Dialogue, saying a "true friendship" is developing between Washington and Islamabad