‘Putin won’t attack a NATO territory,’ says Trump amid CIA director’s Russia trip speculation
on August 28, 2026 at 1:20 am
US President Donald Trump said on Thursday (local time) that his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin would not attack a country that is a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), de-emphasising reports that Washington has warned Moscow against a likely strike on its European partners.
‘Putin won’t attack a NATO territory,’ says Trump amid CIA director’s Russia trip speculation
on August 28, 2026 at 1:20 am
US President Donald Trump said on Thursday (local time) that his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin would not attack a country that is a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), de-emphasising reports that Washington has warned Moscow against a likely strike on its European partners.
Death count in Nepal-Tibet flash floods rises 389, nearly 1,500 still missing | What we know so far
on August 27, 2026 at 5:32 pm
The death count from the Nepal-Tibet flash floods has gone up to 389 on Thursday, including 359 in Nepal and three in neighbouring Tibet, as the rescue operation is still underway to trace hundreds still missing, including 290 Indian nationals. The flash flood was triggered by an ice-rock avalanche which was caused by a glacial collapse near the Nepal-Tibet border that sent a torrent of water, […]
Will another flash flood hit Nepal? China warns barrier lake could breach in next three days
on August 27, 2026 at 1:30 pm
Amid large-scale devastation caused in Nepal due to flash flood, a barrier lake formed near the confluence of the Chhochen Khola and Purepu Tsangpo rivers in Nepal could face another high risk of breaching over the next three days, Global Times reported citing Chinese authorities on Thursday. The development comes as hundreds have died and thousands still remain missing after catastrophic flash […]
Earthquake or dam collapse? Blame game between Nepal and China over what caused flash floods that killed 178
on August 27, 2026 at 9:12 am
Nepal was battered by the flash floods that struck three districts of the country’s central region on Wednesday, claiming at least 178 lives while over 800 remain missing. The flash floods swept away bridges, destroyed power projects and everything that came into its way.
Hindu body reminds Mamdani to ‘uphold sworn duty to protect’ ahead of RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s New York event
on August 27, 2026 at 6:23 am
The Hindu American Foundation (HAF) on Thursday exhorted upon New York Myaor Zohran Mamdani to uphold his sworn duty to ensure safety and civil rights of all those attending Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat’s upcoming event “Universal Oneness Celebration” at Madison Square Garden. The Hindu body has also issued a security advisory ahead of the event in the city on […]
Aerial footage shows scale of devastation in Nepal after flash floods claim over 170 lives
on August 27, 2026 at 3:43 am
More than 170 people were killed, while hundreds still remain missing after flash floods, triggered by glacial collapse, swept Nepal on Wednesday, causing extensive damages throughout the central region of the Himalayan nation. The flash floods swept many towns and villages, destroying motor bridges and damaging many power projects.
Trump says Mojtaba Khamenei isn’t dead, but ‘very seriously wounded’ as Iran war drags on
on August 27, 2026 at 2:46 am
As the mystery regarding the whereabouts of Mojtaba Khamenei continues, US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday (local time) that he believes Iran’s Supreme Leader is still alive, but had suffered serious injuries in American strikes that began earlier this year.
Earthquake or glacial collapse? What triggered the catastrophic Nepal flash floods that left over 160 dead
on August 27, 2026 at 2:04 am
The devastating flash floods that struck Nepal on Wednesday was caused by a ‘glacial collapse’ and a ‘debris flow’ that ultimately led to the disaster that left over 160 people dead, said the United States Geological Survey (USGS) on Thursday.
Nepal flash floods leave at least 170 dead; over 800, including 300 Indians, missing | 10 Points
on August 27, 2026 at 1:20 am
The flash floods in Nepal that swept the country on Wednesday has claimed over 170 lives, said the police, while adding that 157 bodies have been recovered. However, the death count is expected to rise, as more than 800 people remain missing.
From Syaphrubesi to Devighat: Satellite images show before and after Nepal flash flood
on August 26, 2026 at 6:01 pm
Nepal was on Wednesday hit by a severe flash flood, leading to loss of lives, reports of missing persons and extensive damage to homes, roads, bridges, hydropower facilities and other infrastructure. The floods also swept away villages and areas along the Bhote Koshi River near the Tibet border, with Rasuwa and neighbouring districts among the worst affected. The Nepal government gave the latest […]
