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Nepal flash floods: Over five tonnes of medicines, 11-member rescue team in Indias next tranche of aid

Indias aid to Nepal comes as the death toil there rose to over 1,100 people on Wednesday (September 2, 2026)

2 Sep 2026 1:09 pm
Two Turkish-flagged commercial vessels collide off Istanbul

Authorities were unable to establish contact with the Tugberk Imamoglu and its 10 crew members

2 Sep 2026 12:56 pm
Global warming will exceed limit, UN says in a report that maps path to get back below danger zone

Earth is soon going to exceed the safe temperature threshold agreed upon by the world in the 2015 Paris climate accord, according to a bleak first-of-its-kind report issued by the United Nations Environment Programme

2 Sep 2026 12:30 pm
Xi visits Egypt as China seeks deeper influence across West Asia

China, the United States' top global rival, is cultivating an extensive relationship with one of America's key allies in West Asia, as it moves to expand its influence in the rapidly changing region

2 Sep 2026 12:29 pm
SCO names Lahore as its Tourism and Cultural capital

The decision to designate Lahore was taken in April this year, when the heads of tourism administrations of SCO member states met in Bishkek

2 Sep 2026 12:20 pm
After 286 days at sea, U.S.aircraft carrier arrives in Thailand

The Lincoln, with roughly 5,000 sailors and Marines, was deployed in November last year and was involved in the U.S. naval blockade and combat operations in the war with Iran

2 Sep 2026 12:04 pm
Nepal flash flood death toll rises to 1,127: Police

Details of 911 unidentified bodies have been uploaded to the Nepal Police website to help families identify missing relatives

2 Sep 2026 9:57 am
West Asia conflict LIVE updates: Iran says 11 dead in U.S. strikes on its territory

Iran pushed ahead with strikes targeting American interests around the West Asia, vowing severe consequences to U.S. attacks.

2 Sep 2026 9:39 am
Judge sends Charlie Kirk murder case to trial with Robinson facing potential death penalty

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

2 Sep 2026 8:12 am
Trump says he's nominating acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao for permanent job

Mr. Cao has spent 25 years in the Navy as a special operations officer and went on to serve with SEAL teams and special forces in Iraq and Afghanistan

2 Sep 2026 7:54 am
Nepal flash floods aftermath LIVE: Death toll crosses 1,000 as rescuers recover more bodies; nearly 4,000 still missing

Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah said that the devastating flood that entered Rasuwa was due to climate change

2 Sep 2026 6:46 am
Putin seeks to end Ukraine conflict; open for talks

The Russian president acknowledged that Ukrainian attacks inside Russia had inflicted real damage and stated that drones posed a particular challenge

2 Sep 2026 6:44 am
World War II: The unsung role of India and its soldiers in the global conflict

Although the Indian Army fielded the largest volunteer force and fought on battlefields across the globe, there is little by way of a comprehensive archive documenting its experiences

2 Sep 2026 6:39 am
Netanyahu says Israel seized Hamas internal security chief in Gaza

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.

2 Sep 2026 1:08 am
Zelenskyy warns 'safe days in Russian skies are over'

Today, we want to warn every airline that uses Russian airspace, every insurer, and everyone who still uses Russia's key airports: Russian airspace is becoming completely unsafe, says

2 Sep 2026 12:28 am
Nepal floods kill at least 800, civilian deaths in Manipur and more: The week in 5 charts

Last week, devastating floods in Nepal triggered due to a glacial melt killed at least 800, violence flared up in Manipur again, killing four. A fire in a hospital ICU in Maharashtra killed three babies and the CJP announced a second protest march. Here are graphics explaining these and other key stories from last week.

2 Sep 2026 12:27 am
Do not gamble: On the Russia-Ukraine conflict

Russia must opt for diplomatic engagement with the West

1 Sep 2026 11:51 pm
U.S. military strikes Iran after attempted attacks on shipping in Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. and Iran have been engaged in an intermittent war for more than six months, with the recent lull in fighting lasting a month

1 Sep 2026 10:46 pm
No role in Malayasias planned repatriation of Myanmar refugees, says UNHCR

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim had earlier said Myanmar had agreed to repatriate 5,000 Rohingya, amid rising tensions over the refugees within local communities in Malaysia

1 Sep 2026 10:29 pm
China warns of 'consequences' for Taiwan after Taipei envoys attend Pacific leaders summit

Powerful nations interested in the Pacific have raced in recent years to shore up alliances among its leaders, intensifying a contest for influence between China and the U.S., Taiwan and forum members Australia and New Zealand

1 Sep 2026 10:22 pm
Pakistan High Court directs jail authorities not to keep Imran Khan, wife in solitary confinement

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

1 Sep 2026 10:14 pm
President Xi urges SCO member states to make security a key priority

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.

1 Sep 2026 10:08 pm
Delhi HC issues notice on plea seeking policy for women athletes returning after maternity

The petition by wrestler Vinesh Phogat seeks a framework to facilitate the return of women athletes to competitive sports after pregnancy and maternity leave

1 Sep 2026 10:00 pm
SCO Summit: Pakistan PM Sharif says water must never be weaponised

As chair of the SCO Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure, Pakistan has worked actively to strengthen regional counter-terrorism cooperation, he said

1 Sep 2026 9:56 pm
Germany says Russia responsible for drone attack at Leipzig airport

We assume that Germany is the target of further hybrid attacks by Russia, Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said in a statement to the media.

1 Sep 2026 9:44 pm
When Americans stop doing memes, throwing shade: Canada PM Carney on resuming trade talks with U.S.

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

1 Sep 2026 9:09 pm
India needs to be more vocal on international law violations: Palestine Foreign Minister

In this exclusive conversation with The Hindu, the Palestinian Foreign Minister discusses the future of Gaza, the viability of the two-state solution, West Bank settler violence, Donald Trumps peace plan, and the role of the international community. The minister also shares his views on Indias position, Palestinian unity, and prospects for lasting peace in the region.

1 Sep 2026 8:23 pm
IUML State president says womens safety concerns might have prompted Kanthapurams remarks

Syed Sadikali Shihab Thangals response could help the Indian Union Muslim League navigate the controversy without alienating sections of its traditional religious constituency

1 Sep 2026 8:20 pm
Nepal disaster a climate 'warning signal': Foreign Minister

We believe that this disaster should be seen as a warning signal to the risk that climate change poses to Nepal, says Shisir Khanal

1 Sep 2026 7:59 pm
Israeli strikes in Gaza kill three in operation to seize Hamas figure: officials

Eight people were wounded, according to the civil defence, which operates as a rescue force under Hamas authority. Gaza City's Al-Shifa Hospital confirmed it had received the bodies and the wounded

1 Sep 2026 6:35 pm
Former U.K. PM Starmer to step down as MP

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

1 Sep 2026 6:09 pm
India needs to be more vocal on international law violations: Palestines Foreign Minister

In an interview with The Hindu, Varsen Aghabekian Shahin said she believes U.S. President Donald Trump is serious about his Gaza peace plan

1 Sep 2026 6:05 pm
FIRs against CJP-led student protesters to be withdrawn; Centre has consulted BJP-ruled States: Nadda

The Union Minister welcomed the CJPs move to call off Sept. 5 march; said welfare and progress of the countrys youth remains the governments utmost priority

1 Sep 2026 5:12 pm
Haldwani purification ritual, FIR against Rahul expose BJPs double standards: Uttam

Criticising Uttarakhand BJP president Mahendra Bhatt for defending the ritual, Uttam Kumar Reddy says the response reflected what the Minister termed as casteist and regressive mindset of the BJP-RSS ecosystem

1 Sep 2026 5:00 pm
1 Sep 2026 4:55 pm
Allegation of DMK govt. denying Marina burial site for Kamaraj untrue: Thangam Thennarasu in T.N. Assembly

Citing extensively from a speech byRajaram Naidu in the Legislative Council, Mr. Thennarasu said the original plan was to keep Kamarajs body at the Teynampet Congress ground, cremate him there and construct a memorial.

1 Sep 2026 4:51 pm
Iran would 'immediately' reciprocate if U.S. returns to June deal: President Pezeshkian

His remarks came as the Strait of Hormuz remained a key point of contention between Iran and the United States, which resumed exchanging fire on August 31 after more than a month of relative calm

1 Sep 2026 4:43 pm
ICICI Pru Signature Pension now comes with a special feature that allows you to extend plan benefits to family members

ICICI Pru Signature Pension now comes with a special feature that allows you to extend plan benefits to family members

1 Sep 2026 4:30 pm
T.N. Congress Committee human rights wing moves Madras High Court seeking permission for mini-marathon

Complains that the police is not granting permission for the event planned to celebrate former Chief Minister K. Kamarajs 124th birth anniversary

1 Sep 2026 4:25 pm
DayOne and TNB Explore Up To 1.5 GW of On-Site Power Generation to Advance Malaysia's Energy Resilience and Digital Economy

DayOne and TNB Explore Up To 1.5 GW of On-Site Power Generation to Advance Malaysia's Energy Resilience and Digital Economy

1 Sep 2026 3:32 pm
Zinnov Advises Akkodis on its acquisition of 51% stake in AXISCADES Aerospace Engineering Services Business

Zinnov Advises Akkodis on its acquisition of 51% stake in AXISCADES Aerospace Engineering Services Business

1 Sep 2026 3:30 pm
Vande Mataram sung in full twice at Kerala University Sports Day eventwithGovernor, Ministers on stage

According to university officials,Vande Mataramwas included in the programme following a specific instruction from the Governors office in view of his participation in the event

1 Sep 2026 3:14 pm