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Over 200 die in Pakistan after flash floods sweep away homes, villages

A state of emergency has been declared in Buner owing to the high casualty numbers, while rescuers tried to reach stranded families using boats and helicopters. Multiple reports say that ambulances have carried at least 100 dead bodies in the district so far

First Post - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Rain triggers flash floods in India and Pakistan, killing more than 280 -- Yesterday

Sudden, intense bursts of rain are becoming more common in India’s Himalayan regions and Pakistan’s northern areas

The Globe and Mail - World - 5 hours ago

Flash floods kill more than 280 people in India and Pakistan as thousands flee

Officials say flash floods triggered by torrential rains have killed over 280 people in India and Pakistan and left scores of others missing. Rescuers on Friday had brought to safety

Lancaster Online - US News - 6 hours ago

Northern Pakistan flood disaster kills over 250, injures dozens more - Pakistan Army launches relief operations in affected districts; govt chopper carrying relief supplies also crashes, killing five

The National Disaster Management Authority said on Friday that at least 194 people have died and dozens more have been injured in Pakistan's northern areas after cloudbursts and heavy rains...

International The News - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

Monsoon rains kill 200 in northern Pakistan

Islamabad: The death toll in seasonal floods in northern Pakistan has risen to 200, amid expectations of increased human and material losses in the af...

Peninsula Qatar - World - 8 hours ago

Dozens dead in flash floods in north Pakistan

PESHAWAR, Pakistan — Flash floods triggered by heavy rains killed more than 40 people across northern Pakistan over the past 24 hours, officials said on Friday, as rescuers evacuated 1,300 stranded tourists from a mountainous district hit by landslides.

Manila Times - World - 8 hours ago

Over 200 killed, scores missing after flash floods in India, Pakistan

Torrential rains have triggered flash floods in India and Pakistan, killing over 200 people and leaving many missing in the past 24 hours, officials said...

Daily Sabah - World - 9 hours ago

At least 280 people killed by flash floods in India and Pakistan, with scores still missing

Flash floods triggered by torrential rains have killed more than 280 people and left scores of others missing in India and Pakistan over the past 24 hours, officials said Friday, as rescuers brought to safety some 1,600 people from two mountainous districts in the neighbouring countries.

CBC News - World - 9 hours ago

Nearly 200 people killed in Pakistan in heavy rains, flash floods

Disaster agency says the majority of deaths happened in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in northwest Pakistan.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

Rain triggers flash floods in India and Pakistan, killing more than 280

Sudden, intense bursts of rain are becoming more common in India’s Himalayan regions and Pakistan’s northern areas

The Globe and Mail - Top Stories - 12 hours ago

Flooding kills over 250 people in Pakistan, India

Floods triggered by cloudbursts and monsoon rains have killed at least 250 people with many more still missing, authorities in Pakistan and India have said. A helicopter aiding the relief effort also crashed.

Deutsche Welle - Top Stories - 12 hours ago

'Doomsday' Monsoon Rains Lash Pakistan, Killing Almost 200 People

Landslides and flash floods triggered by heavy monsoon rains across northern Pakistan have killed at least 199 people in the past 24 hours, national and local officials said on Friday.

International Business Times - Top Stories - 12 hours ago

A spokesperson for emergency services says the death toll from flash floods in northwest Pakistan has jumped to 157

A spokesperson for emergency services says the death toll from flash floods in northwest Pakistan has jumped to 157.

Bay to Bay News - World - 14 hours ago

World News -- More than 200 dead after flash floods triggered by torrential rains in India and Pakistan

Flash floods triggered by torrential rains have killed more than 200 people and left scores of others missing in India and Pakistan over the past 24 hours,...

Independent.ie - Top Stories - 16 hours ago

German government sued over deportation of Afghan refugees from Pakistan

Rights groups said Pakistan arrested hundreds of Afghan refugees this week, including some accepted into a German programme and awaiting visas

Euractiv - Politics - 16 hours ago

100 days of Operation Sindoor: What all has happened since India hit Pakistani terrorists, backers

PM Modi hailed 100 days of Operation Sindoor in his Independence Day speech. Launched May 7 after the Pahalgam attack, the Operation saw precision strikes on terror bases in Pakistan and PoK, showcasing India’s new defence doctrine and self-reliance in technology.

First Post - Top Stories - 17 hours ago

Official says at least 56 killed in flash floods in Pakistan's northwestern Buner district

Official says at least 56 killed in flash floods in Pakistan’s northwestern Buner district.

Bay to Bay News - World - 17 hours ago

India 'will not tolerate' nuclear blackmail, says Modi in warning to Pakistan

It's a national day of celebration, but also a grim reminder of the tragedy of partition - the trauma of which still haunts India.

Sky News - Top Stories - 18 hours ago

Modi warns Pakistan, rejects nuclear threats on India's Independence Day

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi warned Pakistan on Friday that India will respond decisively to any future attacks, as the country celebrated its 78th...

Daily Sabah - World - 20 hours ago

Rescuers search for missing flash flood victims in remote Kashmir village

Authorities are searching for missing people in a remote village in India-controlled Kashmir after flash floods caused by torrential rains. Teams of disaster management officials, police and soldiers …

Bay to Bay News - World - 20 hours ago

Torrential rains trigger flash floods in Kashmir, killing at least 56 and leaving scores missing

Officials said at least 80 people were still missing in the region’s Chositi village after a sudden, intense downpour known as a cloudburst.

NBC News - World - 21 hours ago

Pakistan flash floods kill 49, strand 1,300 tourists as toll soars

Flash floods unleashed by torrential rains have killed at least 49 people in northwestern Pakistan and other regions in the past 24 hours, officials said...

Daily Sabah - World - 21 hours ago

Flash floods triggered by heavy rains kill at least 49 people in northwestern Pakistan, officials say

Flash floods triggered by heavy rains kill at least 49 people in northwestern Pakistan, officials say.

Bay to Bay News - World - 21 hours ago

India's Modi warns Pakistan over 'nuclear blackmail'

In his Independence Day speech, the Indian leader spoke of the country’s military prowess and claimed success in the conflict in May

Russia Today - Top Stories - 22 hours ago

3 Tennessee family members killed by falling tree as area deluged with flash flooding

A mother, father and child were killed when a tree fell on their car during heavy rain and flooding in Tennessee, where submerged roads also led to dramatic rescues of people trapped in their cars, authorities said.

CBC News - World - 1 day ago

At least 56 killed after torrential rains trigger flash floods in Kashmir

Torrential rain struck Chisoti, a town in Kishtwar district in Indian-administered Kashmir, on Thursday morning.

Aljazeera - Environment - 1 day ago

Dozens feared dead in Kashmir flash floods

At least 32 people have died and over 50 are missing after flash floods in Indian-administered Kashmir.

Aljazeera - Environment - 1 day ago

Kashmir: Flash flood kills dozens in Himalayan village

A second deadly flood in just over a week has struck another Himalayan village, this time in Indian-administered Kashmir. At least 37 people are reported to have been killed.

Deutsche Welle - Environment - 1 day ago

Afghan activists in Pakistan share how they survive each day under the shadow of forced return to Taliban's Afghanistan.

While hiding from police raids, Afghan women activists in Pakistan share how they survive each day under the shadow of forced return to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan — and why they refuse to stay silent.

Deutsche Welle - Top Stories - 1 day ago

STORY BEHIND THE BOOK - Experimental theater and fairy tales combine in 'Flashout' The book's main character is a college student who finds herself drawn to the world of experimental theater in New York in the early 1970s, which shocked with nudity, audience participation, and overtly transgressive themes.

The book's main character is a college student who finds herself drawn to the world of experimental theater in New York in the early 1970s, which shocked with nudity, audience participation, and overtly transgressive themes.

Boston Globe - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Experimental theater and fairy tales combine in 'Flashout'

The book's main character is a college student who finds herself drawn to the world of experimental theater in New York in the early 1970s, which shocked with nudity, audience participation, and overtly transgressive themes.

Boston Globe - Top Stories - 1 day ago

From struggle to strength: Pakistan's next chapter -- m read

Hard-earned lessons from history can be the foundation for national renewal

Gulf News - Opinion - 1 day ago

Seales leads West Indies to ODI series victory over Pakistan

An inspired Jayden Seales led the West Indies to a crushing 202-run victory over Pakistan in the third and deciding one-day international in Trinidad on Tuesday.The fast bowler blew away the...

International The News - Sports - 2 days ago

How US' terrorist tag for Balochistan Liberation Army is a win for Pakistan's Asim Munir

Asim Munir has scored a diplomatic win for Pakistan as the US has declared the Balochistan Liberation Army and its death squad, the Majeed Brigade — a foreign terrorist organisation. This helps perpetrate the narrative that Islamabad is a victim, and not a facilitator of terrorism

First Post - World - 3 days ago

Pakistan's Asif one win away from World Games medal

CHENGDU: Pakistan’s Muhammad Asif booked his place in the World Games snooker semi-finals with a commanding 2–0 victory over Britain’s Zac Cosker in Tuesday’s quarter-final...

International The News - Sports - 3 days ago

Pakistan women beat Ireland in third T20I

DUBLIN: Brilliant century from Muneeba Ali helped Pakistan's women's cricket team to secure an eight-wicket victory over Ireland in the third and final T20I of the series at Clontarf Cricket Club...

International The News - Sports - 5 days ago

West Indies outplay Pakistan in shortened second ODI, square series

Rain interruptions could not stop the West Indies as they overhauled Pakistan’s revised target of 181 in 33.2 overs, sealing a five-wicket win in the second ODI at the Brian Lara Cricket...

International The News - Sports - 5 days ago

Pakistani athletes bag four medals at Hero Open Taekwondo Championship

Pakistani athletes won four medals — two gold and two silver — at the highly competitive Hero Open Taekwondo Championship in Malaysia, which featured over 2,000 participants from 20...

International The News - Sports - 5 days ago

Nawaz sparks Pakistan to five-wicket ODI win over West Indies

TRINIDAD: Pakistan chased down West Indies' target with ease, winning by five wickets in an exciting ODI opener at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Tarouba. Key knocks from captain...

International The News - Sports - 7 days ago

Big boost for Pakistan stars in ICC T20I rankings

DUBAI: Pakistan’s cricketers have made significant strides in the latest ICC T20I rankings, thanks to standout performances in their recent three-match series against the West...

International The News - Sports - 9 days ago

Pakistan beat West Indies by 13 runs to clinch T20I series

Sahibzada Farhan and Saim Ayub shared a brilliant 138-run opening stand as Pakistan defeated West Indies by 13 runs to clinch the three-match T20I series 2-1.After winning the toss and opting to bat...

International The News - Sports - 12 days ago

Pakistan-Iran ties progressing in multiple dimensions: President Pezeshkian

ISLAMABAD: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Sunday that Pakistan and Iran bilateral relations were progressing in multiple dimensions as both countries inked multiple agreements besides...

International The News - Business - 12 days ago

Digital blackout: How internet shutdowns devastate the economy and daily life in North Waziristan, Pakistan

A ten-day internet and mobile shutdown in North Waziristan from July 7-17 severely disrupted the local economy, education, and businesses before partial restoration following negotiations with Jirga (tribal council).

Global Voices - Technology - 13 days ago

Pakistan hit with 19% import duties as Trump unveils reciprocal tariffs for 69 countries

WASHINGTON: The United States has slapped a 19% import duties on goods from Pakistan, as President Donald Trump stepped up his global trade crackdown with steep import duties targeting dozens of...

International The News - Business - 15 days ago

Pakistan set to receive first US oil cargo in October after historic trade deal

KARACHI/SINGAPORE: Pakistan’s largest refiner, Cnergyico, will import one million barrels of oil from Vitol in October, its vice chairman Usama Qureshi told Reuters on Friday, marking the...

International The News - Business - 15 days ago

Why Pakistani men visit fake doctors for sexual issues

Lured by advertisements from unqualified medics posing as doctors, some men in Pakistan visit unregistered clinics to boost their sex lives. Why don't they seek treatment from licensed medical professionals?

Deutsche Welle - Health - 15 days ago

Weather -- 515-Mile-Long Lightning Megaflash Sets New World Record

A lighting flash that spanned from East Texas to an area near Kansas City in 2017 is officially the longest lightning strike ever measured, according to the World Meteorological Organization

Scientific American - Environment - 15 days ago

Pakistan to launch Remote Sensing Satellite on July 31

The Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission is set to launch the country’s Remote Sensing Satellite on July 31 from China’s Xichang Satellite Launch Centre .This...

International The News - Technology - 19 days ago

Pakistan reports three new polio case as tally jumps to 17 this year

Pakistan has reported three new polio cases — two from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and one from Sindh — bringing the country’s total number of polio cases for 2025 to 17.The Regional...

International The News - Health - 19 days ago

India to face Pakistan in UAE at Asia Cup cricket

New Delhi, India: The United Arab Emirates will host this year s T20 Asia Cup tournament in September, organisers said Saturday, ending the uncertaint...

Peninsula Qatar - Sports - 20 days ago

China's oil ties with Russia and Iran are trade flashpoints, US says

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said China’s dependence on Iranian and Russian oil is a key issue in upcoming trade talks.

Fox News - Business - 25 days ago

How the deadly Camp Mystic flash flood is transforming summer camp safety protocols across America

Texas flood at Camp Mystic prompts summer camps to enhance weather monitoring and communication tools as more camps seek accreditation for improved safety standards.

Fox News - Environment - 27 days ago

NJ flash flooding kills at least 2 after surging waters sweep up vehicle

Severe storms brought flooding to New Jersey and Pennsylvania, resulting in two deaths, a house fire, and over 100 flight cancelations at Newark Airport.

Fox News - Environment - 1 month ago

The Texas Flash Flood Is a Preview of the Chaos to Come

Climate change is making disasters more common, more deadly and far more costly, even as the federal government is running away from the policies that might begin to protect the nation.

ProPublica - Environment - 1 month ago

Shattered Lands: How Doha and Dubai could have joined India or Pakistan in 1947

Sam Dalrymple's magnificent new book details the forgotten links between the Arabian Peninsula and South Asia

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 1 month ago