Before the dust could settle on the devastating flash flood that struck the Nepal-Tibet border on August 26, fears of another flood have emerged in the same area. Consequently, China has suspended rescue operations in Tibet.
Iran is preparing a list of conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz as regional mediators intensify diplomatic efforts to ease tensions and restore maritime traffic through the strategic waterway.
At least 469 people have died and around 1,500 remain missing more than 48 hours after devastating flash floods swept through Nepal’s Himalayan border region, with fears growing that a second wave could hit already ravaged areas.
A 5.0-magnitude earthquake struck China’s Tibet Autonomous Region late Thursday (August 27), days after devastating flash floods and landslides killed hundreds and left about 1,500 people missing in the Himalayan border region.
Saudi Arabia has issued a fresh and stringent warning for expatriate workers from Bangladesh and other countries, regarding strict compliance with labour laws. Authorities have made it clear that violating the terms of a valid work permit, either by working independently or without proper authorisation, will result in severe legal consequences.
Nepal Police has reported that the death toll from floods and landslides along the Nepal-Tibet border has risen to 359. At least 1,500 people are still missing.