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WorldNepal floods: Death toll rises to 392, nearly 1,500 missing as fresh flood threat looms| August 27 Highlights
The mid-morning flash flood wreaked havoc across three districts, sweeping away people, homes, vehicles and critical infrastructures.
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WorldNepal flash floods: Rescue operations continue as over 750 remain missing
An ice-rock avalanche is suspected to have triggered the floods, while Nepal warns of continued risks along the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli rivers.
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WorldNepal’s deadly disasters: A timeline of floods, landslides
From devastating monsoon floods to glacial lake outbursts, a look at the natural calamities that have repeatedly disrupted lives and infrastructure across Nepal.
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WorldNepal flash floods Highlights: Nearly 100 killed, over 750 missing
The flood has damaged bridges, roads and hydropower projects, while rescue operations continue and India steps up relief efforts.
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WorldTanzania vice president resigns amid reported power struggle with president
Emmanuel Nchimbi offered to vacate office on September 4, with the presidency confirming that a new deputy will be selected.
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WorldChinese President Xi orders all-out rescue, relief efforts after mudslide hits China-Nepal border
A total of 145 officers and soldiers from the Xigaze detachment of the People’s Armed Police have been sent to the mudslide-hit border port to assist with emergency response operations.
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WorldRussia gas plant fire: Seven dead, nine missing
Six Chinese nationals were among those killed in the blaze, while 152 people were treated for injuries at the under-construction facility in Russia's far eastern Amur region.
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WorldUS-Canada tariff war escalates: What’s behind the tensions and what comes next | Explained
The US and Canada have ramped up their trade war, hitting each other with steep new tit-for-tat tariffs.
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WorldNepal flood: At least 384 travellers, including 291 foreign nationals missing
Vulnerable districts along the Ghaghara/Karnali and Mahakali river systems in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand are also being monitored by the paramilitary force.
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WorldTyphoon Saudel lashes Japan's southwest, heads west over East China Sea
The powerful typhoon caused flight cancellations, injuries and heavy rain across Okinawa and nearby islands as authorities warned of landslides.
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WorldAI boom vs energy shock: IMF chief flags global economic ‘tug-of-war’
IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva said the global economy was witnessing a tug-of-war between the negative supply shock from West Asia and the positive demand shock from AI.
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WorldAt least 14 infants killed in fire at Pakistan hospital: Authorities
The fire broke out at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), the largest public hospital in the capital.
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WorldIsraeli protesters block Gaza-bound aid trucks, demand Hamas be dismantled
Activists from the right-wing group 'Tzav 9' stood in front of cargo trucks near the Gaza border, bringing transport to a standstill.
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WorldCanada hits back with tariffs on $20 billion worth of US goods
US goods subject to 25 per cent tariffs include appliances and dairy products whereas the 50% counter tariffs apply to steel and aluminium products, furniture, clothing and apparel.
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WorldUS pauses visa appointments worldwide as Trump tightens immigration crackdown
The latest pause adds another layer of uncertainty for immigrant visa applicants, particularly those who are required to complete their processing outside the US.
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WorldUS-Saudi civil nuclear deal: Trump submits agreement to Congress for review
The deal, if approved, is expected to last 30 years and is also expected to involve US firms in developing Saudi's nuclear program following a joint study.
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WorldKurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces dissolves, merges with Syrian army
The Kurdish-led force lost most of its territory in northeast Syria to a government offensive in January and then signed the deal to merge with the army.
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WorldIran, Oman hold talks on managing Strait of Hormuz
A joint statement by the two countries, located on opposite sides of the narrow strait, said the proposed framework includes a “joint temporary navigational corridor” and both countries working to clear mines from the waterway.
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WorldTexas wildfire mushrooms within hours, rips through ranchlands
The fire, which began early Monday afternoon, charred more than 200 square kilometres in less than a day across lightly populated areas in two counties in north central Texas.
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WorldInstagram CEO testifies in landmark social media trial
Adam Mosseri, the top executive at Instagram, testified at a trial in a lawsuit by 29 US states over whether Meta designed Instagram and Facebook to addict children without proper safety regards.