International
Warehouse explosion near Kyiv after Russian drone strike kills 27
At least 27 people have been killed and 42 others injured after an explosion and massive fire at a warehouse near Ukraine's capital Kyiv following a Russian drone strike, Ukrainian officials said on Saturday, August 29. A local mayor was among the dead.
Nepal tightens press-pass rules for journalists covering flood-hit areas
Nepal has tightened procedures for both domestic and foreign journalists seeking to report from areas affected by the country’s recent floods, requiring additional documentation before they can obtain press accreditation.
Nepal seeks foreign expertise as flood reconstruction bill could reach $5bn
Nepal has sought specialised foreign expertise and technical assistance to respond to the devastation caused by a massive flood, as authorities warned that rebuilding damaged infrastructure could cost between $4 billion and $5 billion.
TMC will return to power very soon: Mamata Banerjee
Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief Mamata Banerjee has said that her party will return to power in West Bengal “very soon,” signalling an aggressive political push against the BJP government just four months after losing the state Assembly election.
US to control 65bn barrels of Venezuela oil: Trump
US President Donald Trump has announced a landmark agreement under which the United States will control more than 65 billion barrels of Venezuela’s proven oil reserves, as Washington moves to expand its access to the world’s largest oil reserves.
Nepal flood death toll hits 626, nearly 2,000 still missing
The death toll from devastating flash floods in Nepal has risen to 626, with nearly 1,924 people still missing, according to the country’s disaster relief authorities.
Trump declares Strait of Hormuz US territory; Iran calls him mentally ill
US President Donald Trump has declared the strategic Strait of Hormuz as US territory. After making such announcements several times, the White House's social media page also shared this information.
India concerned over attacks targeting 'Hindu families' in Bangladesh
India has expressed concern over recent attacks targeting 'Hindu families' in Bangladesh. The country's Ministry of External Affairs said it is closely monitoring the law and order situation in Bangladesh and the security of minorities.
Nepal floods death toll climbs to 547, over 900 still missing
A heart-wrenching situation has unfolded in Nepal's Rasuwa district following devastating floods, with bodies being recovered every moment. Nepal Police has confirmed that 547 bodies have been recovered from various flood-affected areas, while 1,473 people have been injured.
93,000 people affected by floods and landslides in the Himalayas
The death toll from the devastating floods and landslides in the Himalayan region of Nepal and Tibet has risen to 562, including five in Tibet. More than a thousand people, both local and foreign nationals, are still missing.