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Nepal Flood Deaths Rise To 469, Over 170 Indians Missing Amid New Threat
Chinese state media had earlier confirmed three dead, taking the total killed to at least 472. More than 1,400 people are missing, including hundreds of foreigners.
Nepal Flash Floods LIVE: Nepal Flood Death Count Rises To 469, Nearly 1,500 Still Missing
Nepal Flash Floods Live Updates: Sudden flash floods in Nepal's Rasuwa district cause destruction and trigger rescue efforts
China Warns Barrier Lake On Tibet-Nepal Border Could Breach Within 72 Hours
Authorities in Beijing have also identified a risk from a barrier lake upstream from the Himalayan border crossing that could complicate rescue efforts, CCTV reported.
Nepal Floods Transformed Gyirong Port Into Barren Land, Shows Aerial Footage
More than 1,300 people were reported missing, and more than 362 were confirmed dead after flash floods and landslides at the Nepal-Tibet border.
How Glacier Environment Is Shaping Disasters In Nepal
Nepal sits at the intersection of two massive planetary forces: the ongoing subduction of the Indian tectonic plate colliding with the Eurasian plate at around 20 mm per year, and accelerating atmospheric warming above its high peaks.
Bangladesh Considers Joining Mecca Pact Amid India's Regional Security Concerns
Sources tell NDTV that conversations on Bangladesh joining the Mecca Pact did come up in the discussions.
Opinion: Meta Pays Billions Over Teen Harms In US. In India, Algo Runs Unchecked
The US Surgeon General has separately warned that heavy social media use roughly doubles adolescents' risk of depression and anxiety, and that nearly half of teens surveyed said it made them feel worse about their bodies.
India, US, UK: List Of 35 Countries Whose Citizens Are Missing After Nepal Floods
Nepal's disaster agency said 910 people were unaccounted for on Thursday, including at least 517 foreigners. It did not give a breakdown of the nationalities of the foreigners.
They Dragged Nepal Flood Victim From River By Hair, Then Stole Her Earrings
Nepal police later reshared the 41-second video, saying the two men have been taken into custody for stealing the earrings from the ear of the dead woman.
Trump Renames Lake Ontario As 'Lake America', Canada's Mark Carney Responds
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney pushed back against Donald Trump's renaming of Lake Ontario as "Lake America".
White House Construction Led To Trump Helicopter's Close Call With Jet
Technicians discovered after the fact that the reason Marine One was having trouble talking to the tower at times was because the helicopter shifted to a new location during the White House construction.
Despite Opposition, US Immigration Agents To Buy Thousands Of Electric Shock Gloves
ICE moved forward with the purchase despite opposition from civil rights advocates and Democratic members of Congress, who said ICE officers cannot be trusted to use them appropriately.
US To Push Economic Pressure On Iran At G20 Finance Talks
Scott Bessent has laid out plans to isolate Iran economically, widening secondary sanctions threats and warning of dire consequences for countries that fail to join the campaign.
Syria President Appoints Kurdish Leader Mazloum Abdi As His Adviser
"Mustafa Khalil Abdi is appointed as adviser to the presidency of the republic," announced the decree, signed by Sharaa and published by state news agency SANA.
Elon Musk's xAI Sued For Using Child Survivor Photos To Generate Abusive Content
The suit seeks damages under so-called Masha's Law, a US statute allowing victims of federal child pornography offenses to recover at least $150,000 per violation.
Iran Sets Conditions For Reopening Strait of Hormuz
On Wednesday, a senior source said Iran and Oman were still working on details of an agreement on the waterway after Iran's Revolutionary Guards said the two countries had agreed on how to share control of the strait and its revenues.
Pakistan Deployed Spies In "Desperate" Bid To Find S-400s, Says Air Marshal
The retired air marshal said that Pakistan was "desperate" to find out where the S-400s were located and had activated spies and sleeper cells in order to reach them.
Ukraine Tells Kherson Residents To Leave As Russia Intensifies Attacks
Russia and Ukraine have for several months been ramping up their long-range strikes, increasingly targeting civilian infrastructure such as logistics warehouses and oil and port facilities.
Trump Hints US Could Sanction Chinese Banks Over Iran Links
China is Tehran's biggest trading partner, particularly when it comes to oil. Chinese banks continue to handle payments related to those and other forms of trade between the countries.
"Butcher Of Bosnia" Ratko Mladic Dies While Serving Life Sentence For Genocide
Serbian state officials and Mladic's family had appealed for his release due to his failing health, but those calls were rejected by the Hague tribunal.
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Congo launches Ebola vaccination drive to tackle deadly outbreak
The Democratic Republic of Congo is launching an Ebola vaccination campaign to tackle the deadliest outbreak.
US nears deal to secure stake in Venezuelan oil fields, insiders say
Pact with Caracas would bolster US oil supplies for years to come, but may face legal challenges.
Fired Stars and Stripes journalists sue Trump administration for censorship
Staff at the military newspaper allege US government sought to violate First Amendment rights to free speech.
Anti-migrant protesters burn tents in Ceuta and block Red Cross aid
Anti-migrant protests have escalated in Spain’s Ceuta, with demonstrators dismantling and burning migrant shelters.
Federal US judge faces complaint over staunch pro-Israel advocacy
A lawyer has accused Judge Roy Altman, who calls the keffiyeh a 'terror scarf', of anti-Palestinian bias in his remarks.
Chad accuses Sudan of air strike near shared border that killed 12
An air strike on a fuel market near Chad's border with Sudan killed 12 and injured seven, according to officials.
Fmr US Diplomat: Netanyahu sees ‘political value’ in Turkiye as enemy
A former US diplomat says Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sees ‘political value’ in Turkiye as Israel’s latest enemy.
Iran says it will name its terms for reopening Strait of Hormuz
Iran to issue terms for reopening Strait of Hormuz as mediating countries send delegations to Tehran to revive talks.
Malaysia to return 1,500 Rohingya refugees next month, despite safety fears
First phase of Malaysia's repatriation plan will involve Myanmar nationals who are 'willing to return voluntarily'.
New Israeli roadblocks entrench siege of homes in West Bank’s Qusra
After weeks of settler siege, three new Israeli gates around Palestinian homes in Qusra raise fears in West Bank.
US aid cuts threaten Ghana’s child immunisation gains
Ghana faces a $78.2m health funding shortfall as aid cuts put immunisation gains at risk.
Iran war live: Tehran prepares conditions to open Strait of Hormuz
Iran says it is preparing to draft conditions to open the Strait of Hormuz following mediator requests.
US charges 81 in Puerto Rico gang case, as Trump cartel crackdown continues
The arrests are part of a federal task force initiative targeting criminal gangs and transnational organisations.
US judge questions the push to add Trump’s name back to the Kennedy Center
Venue's board of directors, stacked with supporters of the president, voted to add his name again despite past ruling.
Syria’s president appoints ex-commander of Kurdish-led SDF as advisor
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa appoints Mazloum Abdi as presidential advisor, three days after dissolution of SDF.
Haiti police confront public frustration after deadly gang attack kills 47
The attack in Kenscoff, a community where crime had been declining, has raised questions about Haiti's security.
Bosnian Serb General Ratko Mladic has died
Convicted Bosnian Serb war criminal Ratko Mladic dies
Barcelona scraps Spain World Cup tribute amid fans’ Catalan flag support
An act supporting Catalonia's pro-independence symbol organized as Barcelona hosts first game since Spain World Cup win.
Raphinha scores again as Barcelona ease past Athletic Club in La Liga
Raphinha nets his third goal in Barcelona's first two games of new season as Athletic Club beaten 2-0 in La Liga.
Crystal Palace vs Man City: Premier League – prediction, teams, lineups
Manchester City travels to Crystal Palace, looking to build on their late show in their opening Premier League match.
Canada welcomes US shift on French language discoverability in trade talks
US trade officials downplay French language dispute, calling claims fabricated.
Video: Trump signs order to re-name Lake Ontario as Lake America
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to rename Lake Ontario as Lake America.
US Postal Service says mail-in ballot restrictions now in effect
The US Supreme Court ruled in favor of changes backed by President Donald Trump, but new challenges have been filed.
‘Everything is covered in ash’: Indonesia wildfires leave people in crisis
Fires severely impacting people's health in West Kalimantan, with pregnant women and children particularly vulnerable.
Belugas and dolphins rescued from Canada’s Marineland arrive in Spain
Two belugas and four dolphins from Canada’s Marineland were relocated to an aquarium in Spain.