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China Prepared for One Kind of Himalayan Flood. Then a Different Disaster Struck.

After a glacial flood last year, Chinese officials strengthened defenses at a border crossing with Nepal. But last week

31 Aug 2026 2:48 pm
G20 Finance Officials Gather in U.S. as Iran War Grips Global Economy

The meeting is expected to focus on the ongoing economic shock from the war in Iran, which has driven up oil prices globally.

31 Aug 2026 2:39 pm
These Generals Fought for Israel. Now They See

A growing number of former Israeli generals, intelligence officials and prime ministers are accusing settlers in the West Bank of committing ethnic cleansing with government support.

31 Aug 2026 2:30 pm
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Melting Himalayas

Scientists are still working out the precise cause of the disaster in Nepal, but one thing seems certain: The risk of such events is increasing.

31 Aug 2026 2:00 am
Nepal Turns to Mass Burials, as Thousands Remain Missing from Floods

Only a fraction of the over 2,500 missing are turning up among the dead, underscoring a bleak reality: The death toll is likely to keep rising for days to come.

31 Aug 2026 1:16 am
More Than 22,000 Ancient Artifacts Seized in Florida

The items include Egyptian statues and ancient Greek and Roman coins that date back 1,000 to 5,000 years, officials said.

31 Aug 2026 12:17 am
Shooting at Swiss Rave Leaves One Reveler Dead and Five Wounded

A hunt was underway for the person or people who attacked the victims, who were all Swiss citizens.

30 Aug 2026 8:57 pm
U.A.E. To Review Banque Misr, Targeted by Iran Sanctions

The Treasury Department accused Banque Misr

30 Aug 2026 8:19 pm
Ferry Carrying Hundreds of Passengers Capsizes Off Coast of Cyprus

Local authorities said 267 people were aboard the catamaran-type vessel when it began taking on water shortly after its departure from Kyrenia.

30 Aug 2026 8:03 pm
Google Maps Changes Lake Ontario to Lake America Following Trump

Users in the United States will see the new label, following President Trump

30 Aug 2026 7:08 pm
See Nepali Rescue Workers Testing Aid Delivery by Drone

Some survivors of the deadly flood and landslide have no access to food. Officials and volunteers are testing how drones can help.

30 Aug 2026 6:42 pm
Iceland Votes to Steer Clear of European Union Talks

After a divisive national debate, Icelanders rejected a proposal to resume negotiations on joining the bloc, according to the national broadcaster.

30 Aug 2026 4:41 pm
Long Lines for Gas in Iran Show War and U.S. Blockade Squeezing Supply

The government is struggling to meet a shortfall in fuel and is wary that higher prices at the pump could stir unrest.

30 Aug 2026 2:37 pm
Pilgrims to Flood-Stricken Nepal Sought the Divine at Sacred Mountain

For many, the trek to Mount Kailash on the border of Nepal and Tibet is a once-in-a-lifetime trip to find spiritual awakening.

30 Aug 2026 2:32 pm
Deportees Sent to Liberia Recount Harrowing Details of U.S. Expulsion and Treatment by ICE

Ten deportees said they experienced or witnessed what they called abusive or violent treatment by ICE. They spent months in detention, they said, before being sent to nations where they had no ties.

30 Aug 2026 2:31 pm
Far Right Is Poised to Win in a German State, but Fight Over Power Won

State and federal leaders are trying to avoid sharing sensitive intelligence with the Alternative for Germany should it take power in a state

30 Aug 2026 2:30 pm
China Says 261 Foreigners From 23 Countries Are Missing in Tibet Flood

The disclosure offered one of the clearest pictures yet of the disaster on the Chinese side of the border, where authorities have released few details.

30 Aug 2026 11:55 am
The People of Hirosaki, Japan, Try to Move a Castle by Hand

In Japan, the ancient tradition of hikiya involves moving buildings with ropes and rollers. About 4,000 people teamed up to try it on Hirosaki Castle.

30 Aug 2026 9:52 am
Expedia Faces Off With Cuban Families Over Land Seized Decades Ago

A trial involving claims against the travel company has opened in federal court. Dozens of such lawsuits have been filed since President Trump opened the door to them.

30 Aug 2026 9:31 am
The 10 p.m. Dinner Is a Spanish Tradition. Are People Giving It Up?

There are signs that Spaniards are eating earlier in the evening. Experts say it could make for a healthier country, but not everyone is ready to part with the custom.

30 Aug 2026 9:31 am
Nepal Flood Survivors Return to Devastated Towns

Our correspondent Anupreeta Das visited Bidur, Nepal, days after floods devastated the region. Residents sifted through thick mud to salvage what remained of their homes.

30 Aug 2026 8:25 am
30 Aug 2026 4:43 am
A New Form of U.S. Colonialism: Venezuelans Bristle at U.S. Oil Takeover

A deal giving the U.S. majority control of vast Venezuelan reserves strikes at the heart of national identity.

30 Aug 2026 4:12 am
Soldiers in Niger Attack Presidential Palace and Airport, Shaking Junta

Renegade Nigerien soldiers attacked sites around the capital, the defense ministry said, including a key air base that hosts Russian mercenaries.

30 Aug 2026 3:44 am
Thieves Smash Museum Case for Diamond Necklace Worth Millions in Vienna

The theft of the precious object, once owned by an Egyptian queen and later sold to satisfy her creditors, was the latest in a string of high-profile museum losses.

30 Aug 2026 1:19 am
Rescuers in Nepal Bore Through Mud and Tunnels to Reach 900 Missing Workers

Footage released by the Nepal Army showed teams pulling people out of the tunnels caked in mud. But each passing day dims hopes for those trapped inside.

30 Aug 2026 1:05 am