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In June, the U.S. and Iran signed an MoU, aimed at bringing peace in West Asia. Pakistan also signed the document as a guarantor
Confirmed Ebola cases reached 4,381 across five provinces as current outbreak is spreading faster than previous ones in DRC
Funding for minors' gender treatment blocked effective October; Democrats argue overreach, challenge cuts in court
Indias aid to Nepal comes as the death toil there rose to over 1,100 people on Wednesday (September 2, 2026)
Robinson's lawyers tried to block a trial, arguing that prosecutors failed to show Kirk's shooting placed others around him at risk of death. That's an aggravating factor under the law that makes Robinson eligible for the death penalty
The premier said in a statement that the target was the head of Hamas's internal security apparatus in Gaza, and that he had been involved with Israeli hostages previously held there, without giving more details.
Russia must opt for diplomatic engagement with the West
The court also directed that former PMs family members be allowed to meet him as permitted under jail rules and ordered authorities to make arrangements for telephone conversations between him and his sons
In a veiled criticism of the U.S., the Chinese President said, We must prevent external forces from interfering in our internal affairs, endangering our political security, and undermining regional stability.
Canada walked away from negotiations on an agreement to avoid additional U.S. tariffs on August 21, saying the American side had made unacceptable last-minute demands
Mr. Starmer expressed his support for Andy Burnham and added that he would also back whoever Labour chose as his successor in Parliament, ahead of a by-election for his constituency
In an interview with The Hindu, Varsen Aghabekian Shahin said she believes U.S. President Donald Trump is serious about his Gaza peace plan
Despite inclement weather and difficult access conditions at Chilime, the team successfully established foothold at the tunnel and set up safety ropes inside tunnel, said the Indian Ambassador to Nepal
The U.S. said it attacked Iranian rocket launchers on the island of Larak to prevent Tehran planting mines in the key shipping lane; Iran responded with missile and drone attacks aimed at Jordan and the UAE, saying they targeted U.S. forces there
The conservative-dominated court voted 5-4 to lift a lower order demanding construction be halted, with Chief Justice John Roberts notably joining the court's three liberals in dissent
Tommy Koh, Runa Khan, and Bo Kyi were honoured with Ramon Magsaysay Awards for their significant humanitarian contributions and activism
The two leaders met on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit 2026 being held in Bishkek
A quiz on Malaysia, which is celebrating its Independence Day on August 31
We also look at Lhasas modern roads and tunnels, visit the Tibet Museum and explore the bustling lanes of Barkhor Street, where centuries-old traditions continue to shape everyday life.
Mr. Trumps tweets are laughable, and conditions in Kharg are calm and appropriate, says Hamid Bovard, chief executive of government-run National Iranian Oil Co
Mr. Modi is visiting Kyrgyzstan at the invitation of President Sadyr Zhaparov to participate in the SCO summit being held on August 31 - September 1
Tehran said the attack was in response to the killing of Irans Revolutionary Guards and Iranian civilians on Larak Island.
Canadians will see 'Lake Ontario' and those outside U.S. and Canada will see both names, Google says, days after Donald Trump signed an order renaming the water body
The Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, signed earlier this month, commits the three countries to mutual defence in the event of any of them being attacked
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
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
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
Unidentified perpetrators are yet to be traced; some 3,500 people attended the annual techno party in Aarau
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.
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
Several people have died in Nepal after floods triggered by a glacial collapse along the Nepal-Tibet border, with 288 Indians still missing.
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
The Government of West Bengal is actively coordinating with the Embassy of India in Kathmandu and proper administrative channels, says Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari
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
The veteran Congress leader says he will write to PM Modi seeking comprehensive compensation, assistance for the affected families
The party calls for coordinated efforts to facilitate the safe and early return of the affected people, including those from Visakhapatnam
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Karnataka CM D.K. Shivakumar speaks to survivor from State, assures support
A glacier collapse in Tibet caused catastrophic flash flooding in a border area of China and Nepal
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
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.
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.
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.
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

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