Ferry Inferno Off Indonesia: 5 Dead, 41 Missing
New Delhi, August 02, 2026A deadly ferry fire off Indonesia’s Madura Island has left at least five people dead and 41 missing, prompting an urgent search and rescue operation. The ferry was carrying 271 passengers and crew when the fire broke out on Sunday morning.Indonesia’s search and rescue agency said 225 people have been rescued so far. The vessel was travelling from Surabaya in East Java province to Makassar in South Sulawesi when it caught fire.Rescue teams are continuing to search for the missing passengers, while authorities have yet to determine the cause of the blaze. The incident has intensified rescue efforts as teams work to account for everyone who was on board.With 41 people still missing, the search...
Ceuta Crisis: Nearly 60,000 Migrants Enter Spanish Enclave
New Delhi, August 02, 2026A massive migrant surge into Spain’s Ceuta enclave from neighbouring Morocco has raised fresh concerns over unauthorised migration into the European Union. Nearly 60,000 people entered the territory, although almost all returned to their homes within two days. Ceuta has long been used as a route by migrants seeking to reach Europe, with summer attempts to enter the Spanish territory often coordinated through social media.The latest incident followed the arrival of around 1,800 people who had earlier swum around a breakwater to reach Ceuta. Some migrants reportedly prepared for the journey by taking swimming lessons or teaching themselves to swim. Social media groups also carried posts offering wetsuits and flippers, along with...
Bangladesh Warns Sheikh Hasina of Immediate Arrest Upon Return
New Delhi, July 31, 2026Bangladesh's political tensions remain in focus as the government has reiterated that former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will face legal action if she returns from India. The statement comes amid renewed attention on her planned return and reflects the country's ongoing legal and political developments following the change in leadership.Bangladesh Law Minister M Asaduzzaman said Sheikh Hasina would be arrested as soon as she enters the country. His remarks came a day after Hasina told AFP that she intended to return to Bangladesh by December despite fearing for her life. "I may be killed. I may be arrested. I may be sent to prison ... I am fully aware of my fate. Still, I want to go back because my people are calling me," she was...
Ceuta Border Crisis: 34 Migrants Dead as Spain Faces Massive Influx
New Delhi, July 31, 2026At least 34 migrants have died while attempting to cross from Morocco into Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta, regional president Juan Jesus Vivas said. The situation has rapidly developed into a major humanitarian and security crisis, with around 60,000 migrants reportedly entering Ceuta within 24 hours and clashes breaking out between migrants and security forces.Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez condemned the border breach during his visit to Ceuta, calling it “a violation of Spain's territorial integrity.” He blamed human smugglers, saying they “deceive so many young people, and ultimately lead many of them to their deaths - whether in the ocean or, as in this case, at Spain's border in the autonomous city of Ceuta.”...
Ukraine Urges India to Act on Black Sea Seafarer Safety
New Delhi, July 30, 2026The safety of Indian merchant seafarers operating in conflict-hit waters has once again come into focus as Ukraine called on India to take a stronger diplomatic stand over repeated attacks on civilian ships in the Black Sea. The appeal reflects growing concerns over the risks faced by commercial shipping crews amid escalating regional tensions and renewed strikes on maritime infrastructure.In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Ukrainian Embassy in India said Russia's continued attacks on civilian vessels and port facilities have repeatedly endangered Indian seafarers. According to Ukraine, 13 Indian crew members remain stranded aboard the cargo vessel **MV AMIR 1** at the Port of Chornomorsk, where missile and drone attacks remain...
Powerful 7.1-Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Japan, Tsunami Warning Issued
New Delhi, July 28, 2026A powerful earthquake struck Japan's southern island of Kyushu, prompting emergency response measures and tsunami warnings across several prefectures. The 7.1-magnitude tremor has once again highlighted the country's constant battle with seismic activity, as authorities moved swiftly to assess the situation and ensure public safety.According to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), the earthquake's epicentre was located 10 kilometres below the sea surface off Kumamoto Prefecture. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has said injuries have been reported due the quake and a buildings has collapsed in the region. Authorities issued a tsunami warning, forecasting waves of up to one metre, while residents living in coastal areas were urged...
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