Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Tuesday that India will continue to engage in border talks to peacefully resolve the standoff with China in eastern Ladakh. Singh stressed that “disengagement and de-escalation is the way forward.” Addressing the ongoing biannual Army Commanders Conference, he lauded the efforts of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) in building road infrastructure in the border areas of both the western and northern front.
Turkish authorities have reported that an accident occurred during daytime renovation work on Tuesday, leading to a tragic incident in Istanbul. The fire engulfed the underground Masquerade nightclub, claiming the lives of at least 29 individuals. The 16-storey building caught fire around 12:47 p.m. local time. The conflagration was brought under control by firefighters hours later. Five people have been arrested in relation to the incident.
India is reportedly planning to extend its North Eastern Gas Grid to neighbouring nations, including Bangladesh, Nepal, and Bhutan. After the project finishes in the next two months, India aims to link it to the national grid and eventually to the neighbouring nations. India also plans to include Sri Lanka and Myanmar as the project progresses.
PM Benjamin Netanyahu acknowledged on Tuesday that an Israeli airstrike accidentally killed seven individuals affiliated with the aid organisation World Central Kitchen in Gaza. The incident prompted calls for explanations from the US and other allies, sparking widespread condemnation. Israel’s military expressed “sincere sorrow” over the tragic event, amplifying international pressure to address the dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Among those killed in the convoy strike were Palestinians as well as citizens from Australia, the UK, Poland, and a dual citizen of the US and Canada.
A massive 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan on Wednesday, resulting in four fatalities and extensive damage to buildings. It was the island nation's most powerful earthquake in 25 years. The quake’s epicentre was in Hualien County, where three hikers died in rockslides near Taroko National Park.
Japan issued a tsunami warning and an evacuation advisory on Tuesday for Okinawa’s coastal areas after a 7.5 magnitude earthquake rocked Taiwan. Tsunami waves up to 3 metres were anticipated along Japan’s southwestern coast, with a 30 cm wave reaching Yonaguni Island at 9:18 a.m. local time.