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British woman fatally stabbed at Germany train station; suspect detained

The woman, who was attacked at the Rosenheim train station, was taken to a nearby hospital, where she died due to serious injuries, Rosenheim police said

30 Aug 2026 6:03 pm
Icelandic voters reject proposal to restart negotiations to join European Union

Opponents defeated the measure by a margin of 52.8 to 47.2%, RUV reported. Reykjavik, the capital, was the only area in the island nation of 400,000 people where a majority supported the referendum

30 Aug 2026 5:13 pm
Iranian Supreme Leader calls for unity among Muslim countries

Mojtaba Khamenei called on the rulers of regional countries to recognise your real enemy, understand its plan, and confront it, referring to the U.S. and Israel

30 Aug 2026 5:12 pm
Switzerland rave shooting: One dead, five others wounded; police operation under way

Unidentified perpetrators are yet to be traced; some 3,500 people attended the annual techno party in Aarau

30 Aug 2026 12:13 pm
Nepal flood survivors return to ruins to salvage memories

The village of Dhunge, once home to roughly 150 families, now lies in ruins, reduced to a swampy expanse with an ominous rotting stench one of dozens of settlements obliterated by the Himalayan floods.

30 Aug 2026 10:09 am
Killing of Palestinian children and teens by Israel surges in West Bank

B'Tselem, an Israeli rights group, reported 235 children and teenagers killed by Israeli forces in the West Bank since October 7, 2023 when Hamas launched a massive attack on Israel from the Gaza Strip through June 2026, including five killed by Israeli settlers

30 Aug 2026 9:04 am
Ukraine's nuclear plant has lost power supply: IAEA

The plant, which needs power to keep its six non-operating reactors cool, has only a ten-day diesel supply on site, the International Atomic Energy Agency said in a statement.

30 Aug 2026 1:36 am
Judge deals setback to Trumps bid to deport pro-Palestinian activists

A federal judge in California has ruled that the Trump administrations use of immigration laws to revoke visas and pursue deportation of noncitizen college students over pro-Palestinian advocacy is unconstitutional

29 Aug 2026 11:11 am
U.S. diplomats and family members slowly begin to return to West Asian embassies

We remain committed to supporting our workforce and their families throughout this process and will provide updates through appropriate channels as decisions are made, said the U.S. State Department

29 Aug 2026 9:04 am
Artemis II astronauts receive nation's highest space honour for their successful moonshot

The President called the newest recipients four intrepid space heroes

29 Aug 2026 9:01 am
Nepal needs help in technical areas, not search and rescue, Foreign Minister says

Earlier on Friday (August 28, 2026), Nepals Foreign Ministry had said that Kathmandu could manage the rescue efforts on its own for now and declined foreign involvement

29 Aug 2026 8:08 am
A shared disaster, beyond borders and geopolitics

For Nepal, India and China, the devastating cross-border floods are a stark reminder of natures fury, and that cooperation must transcend the boundaries of geopolitics

28 Aug 2026 11:56 pm
Russian drones batter Ukraines Kyiv region, hitting apartments and warehouses for a second day

Russian forces have resumed drone attacks on Ukraines Kyiv region that hit numerous buildings and storage depots

28 Aug 2026 10:05 pm
PCB considered pulling players out of Test against England after Sky aired interview with Imran Khans sons

Former England skipper Mike Atherton conducted the 18-minute interview with Imran's sons, Kassim and Suleman, in which the two expressed fears about the well-being of their 73-year-old father

28 Aug 2026 4:04 pm
Bangladesh govt. positively weighs joining Mecca Pact; Opposition throws in support

The government said the interests of the country and its people would be given the highest priority in joining any defence agreement or alliance

28 Aug 2026 11:01 am
Trump administration seeks to restrict internships for international students

U.S. President Trump has targeted universities with probes and funding threats over issues like pro-Palestinian protests against U.S. ally Israels assault on Gaza, diversity initiatives, climate programs and transgender policies.

28 Aug 2026 9:15 am
U.S. military uses laser to down three Mexican cartel drones near border

The military did not give the precise location of the strikes nor make clear whether it took place over U.S. or Mexican territory

28 Aug 2026 9:05 am
Trump signs order renaming Lake Ontario as Lake America in U.S.

Donald Trump has been floating the idea of the name change in recent days as the U.S. announced it was imposing 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian goods over the weekend after talks between the countries broke down

28 Aug 2026 12:07 am
Syria Kurdish women fighters discuss merger with interior ministry

The announcement came two days after the head of Kurdish fighters in Syria, Mazloum Abdi, announced the dissolution of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) which includes the YPJ under an agreement with Damascus

27 Aug 2026 11:07 pm
U.S. designates U.K.-based Palestine Action as foreign terrorist group

British government has banned Palestine Action; U.S. has also declared Italy-based Autistici/Inventati (also known as A/I Collective) and the pro-Palestinian group Masar Badil as terrorist organisations

27 Aug 2026 10:14 pm
HRW slams ruthless Taliban government as new law bans protest

The 84-page legislation published by the justice ministry outlines a series of changes to law enforcement nationwide, including the rule that all types of protests are banned

27 Aug 2026 10:08 pm
At least 359 people dead in Nepal flood; rescue operations underway

Government issues fresh flood alert after satellite imagery shows that a lake has formed upstream of Bhotekoshi River; towns were wiped out in a span of a couple of hours, says Foreign Minister Shishir Khamal

27 Aug 2026 9:29 pm
Why did the flash floods happen in Nepal?

Several people have died in Nepal after floods triggered by a glacial collapse along the Nepal-Tibet border, with 288 Indians still missing.

27 Aug 2026 9:29 pm
Anxious relatives in Tiruchi, Thanjavaur wait for news about Nepal flood survivors

According to information disclosed by the authorities, three women fromTiruchiand 16 persons fromThanjavurare among those affectedby the floods.The Coimbatoreadministration is coordinating with Indian embassies in Nepal and China to determine the number of missing pilgrims

27 Aug 2026 8:56 pm
32 pilgrims from West Bengal missing after Nepal flash floods

The Government of West Bengal is actively coordinating with the Embassy of India in Kathmandu and proper administrative channels, says Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari

27 Aug 2026 8:46 pm
Andhra Pradesh intensifies efforts to trace, rescue Telugu pilgrims stranded in flood-hit Nepal

Government says the RTGS, the AP Bhavan and other departments are making concerted efforts to establish the whereabouts of seven persons and ensure safety of all the affected residents and pilgrims from the State

27 Aug 2026 8:34 pm
Kharge seeks Centres help for Indian victims of Nepal floods

The veteran Congress leader says he will write to PM Modi seeking comprehensive compensation, assistance for the affected families

27 Aug 2026 8:33 pm
A.P. BJPseeks urgent steps to ensure safety of Telugus stranded in Nepal

The party calls for coordinated efforts to facilitate the safe and early return of the affected people, including those from Visakhapatnam

27 Aug 2026 8:10 pm
Nepal flash floods: 8 from Bengaluru stranded, rescue efforts on, says Deputy CM G. Parameshwara

Karnataka CM D.K. Shivakumar speaks to survivor from State, assures support

27 Aug 2026 5:37 pm
Nepal-China flash floods: People from more than 30 countries missing

A glacier collapse in Tibet caused catastrophic flash flooding in a border area of China and Nepal

27 Aug 2026 4:45 pm
Nepal flash floods: At least 288 Indians still missing; MEA says focus is on providing humanitarian aid as per Kathmandus request

The MEA Spokesperson said that India is working on mobilising Bailey bridges, but has no information NDRF and Armys Corps of Engineers being mobilised so far

27 Aug 2026 4:12 pm
Nepal floods: Mallikarjun Kharge seeks Centres intervention for victims, dismisses State cabinet reshuffle talk

The veteran leader said he would write a formal letter to PM Modi seeking his intervention for comprehensive compensation and assistance measures for affected families.

27 Aug 2026 4:04 pm
Bihar, Uttar Pradesh on alert after deadly Nepal flash floods

Uttar Pradesh and Bihar are on alert as floodwaters from neighbouring Nepal move towards the border, after devastating flash floods killed at least 100 and 65 people.

27 Aug 2026 3:45 pm
Watch: India sends more relief supplies to flood-ravaged Nepal

India on Thursday sent a second tranche of relief supplies to flood-ravaged Nepal in a military transport aircraft. On Wednesday, 10 tonnes of HADR, or Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief, material were dispatched to the neighbouring country.

27 Aug 2026 3:41 pm
Nepal floods: 20 Tamils brought to safety; rescue of 83 others delayed, says Tamil Nadu Minister

A 57-member group from Tamil Nadu and Puducherry had travelled to Nepal as part of a tour; 20 of them have been rescued, while 34 from T.N. are yet to be brought to safety. Besides this group, another 49 people had travelled to Nepal from Chennai

27 Aug 2026 3:25 pm
Nepal floods: T.N. CM Vijay directs Ministers, officials to oversee rescue and safe return of Tamil Nadu pilgrims

A total of 103 people from Tamil Nadu who had gone on a pilgrimage were stranded in Nepal due to devastating floods on Wednesday

27 Aug 2026 2:27 pm
Nepal flash floods: India sends second tranche of relief supplies

The relief supplies included emergency items such as temporary shelters, blankets, hygiene kits, solar lamps, and medicines. It is learnt that New Delhi will send more relief supplies in the next few days

27 Aug 2026 1:21 pm
Small plane crashes in water next to remote Alaska coastal town, killing all 4 on board

Troopers were able to get the bodies of the four adults out of the plane. They're being sent to the medical examiner's office and their names will not be released until next of kin are notified, according to the Department of Public Safety

27 Aug 2026 1:14 pm
Nepal flash floods: Bihar CM conducts aerial survey of flood-hit areas in State

Bihar was put on alert as floodwaters from the neighbouring country entered the Gandak river and reached a barrage on August 26

27 Aug 2026 12:36 pm
Trump says he believes Iranian leader Mojtaba Khamenei still alive

Officially, Mr. Khamenei continues to lead his country under U.S. and Israeli attack. However, his public absence and the rise to power of veteran Revolutionary Guards figures has fuelled speculation that he is either dead or not fully in command

27 Aug 2026 11:16 am
Nepal flash floods: SDRF on high alert in Uttarakhand's border district of Champawat

According to officials, apart from the SEOC numbers0135-2710334, 2710335, 2664314, 2664315, 2664316, and 8218867005people can also contact the toll-free number 1070

27 Aug 2026 10:41 am
Nepal flash flood: Massive flood sweeps through Northern Nepal

The Hindus complete coverage of the Nepal flash floods

27 Aug 2026 10:37 am