A military helicopter has crashed on a training flight in Kazakhstan, killing all 13 people on board.
The Defence Ministry said the Russian-made Mi-8 aircraft went down on Wednesday in the Zhalagash region in southern Kazakhstan.
Kazakhstan's new president Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has ordered an investigation into the crash, with ministry officials adding that the families of the victims would receive compensation.
Kuwait says Iranian attack hits Chinese company building, kills one
Kuwait's Ministry of Defence said an Iranian attack targeted a building belonging to a Chinese company in the north of the country on Thursday, killing one worker and causing extensive material damage to the facility.
Egypt's Cabinet says preliminary probe finds drone behind Damietta Port vessel fire
A preliminary investigation by relevant authorities has found that a drone caused the fire involving two vessels at Damietta Port on Wednesday, Egypt's Cabinet said.
US Military says it has completed fresh strikes on Iran
The US Military said on Wednesday night it carried out a fresh wave of strikes on Iranian military targets.
Japan quake survivors battle thirst, heat as toll rises to 17
The 7.1-magnitude earthquake that struck southern Japan toppled houses and split open streets in the small city of Yatsushiro, but town official Akio Matsushita is most worried about the invisible threats from the lack of water and power amid the punishing summer heat.
Israeli strikes kill four in Gaza amid new ceasefire push
Israeli strikes killed at least four people in the Gaza Strip on Thursday, health officials said, as mediators held new talks with Hamas leaders to work towards full implementation of a US-brokered Gaza peace plan.
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