At least 472 people have died across Nepal and Tibet, while an operation is underway to rescue 100 people trapped in a hydropower tunnel. Death toll rises as search expands downstream The death toll from the catastrophic Himalayan flash floods has reached at least 472 across Nepal and China’s Tibet region, with 469 deaths confirmed in Nepal and three in Tibet. Nepalese authorities reporte

An overflowing barrier lake near the Nepal-China border has raised fears of fresh flooding after a deadly glacier-triggered disaster. Flood threat returns after Himalayan disaster Nepal and China have issued urgent warnings about renewed flooding in the Himalayan border region as a lake formed by rock, ice and other debris began overflowing. The development comes two days after a glacier co

Global Impact Forum II will be held at The Taj Mahal Palace on September 5-6, ahead of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi. Forum to showcase civilisational connections Mumbai will host the second edition of the Global Impact Forum on September 5 and 6, bringing diplomats, business leaders, scholars, artists and investors from BRICS nations together ahead of the official summit in New Delhi. The

India and Canada have agreed to deepen investment and financial cooperation while targeting CAD 70 billion in bilateral trade by 2030. Treaty talks could strengthen investment ties India has expressed its readiness to begin negotiations with Canada on a Bilateral Investment Treaty at the earliest, marking another important step in the revival of economic relations between New Delhi and Ottawa.

Nairobi, Kenya: India has emerged as a major fuel supplier as Kenya replaces declining Gulf shipments without suffering a significant import shortage. India Fuel Exports To Kenya Rise As Gulf Shipments Decline India has emerged as one of Kenya’s leading suppliers of refined petroleum products as conflict-related disruptions in West Asia reshape established energy trade routes. Shipping and commodity-market data indicate that In

India and China announced an eight-point consensus following high-level boundary negotiations. Beijing, China: NSA Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi agreed on new measures to manage the LAC and advance border talks. India China Border Consensus Sets Faster Crisis Response India and China have reached an eight-point consensus aimed at improving crisis management along the Line of Actual Control and advancing negotiations

Thursday, August 27, 2026, 7:27 AM IST: USGS confirmed that a glacial collapse, rather than an earthquake, triggered the catastrophic Nepal floods. Kathmandu and Nepal-Tibet border: At least 160 people were killed, while hundreds remained missing across Nepal and Tibet. Nepal Flash Floods Traced To Massive Glacial Collapse KATHMANDU: The catastrophic flash floods that devastated communities alon

Nearly 100 people died and more than 750 remained missing after a Tibet-origin flash flood devastated several districts in Nepal on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. The missing included 133 Indian nationals as rescue teams searched damaged towns along the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli rivers. Nepal Flash Flood Leaves Nearly 100 Dead, 133 Indians Missing Nearly 100 people were reported dead and more than 750 remained miss

US sanctions target India-based firms and individuals The United States has imposed sanctions on four India-based companies and three Indian nationals over allegations linked to Iranian-origin oil and petrochemical trade. The measures are part of Washington’s wider campaign to restrict Iran’s access to overseas revenue and financial networks. According to the U.S. Treasury Department, the action covers transactions involving an estimated $119 million in Irani

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is reportedly expected to visit Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan for the SCO Summit, but the itinerary is not yet official. PM Modi May Visit Uzbekistan And Kyrgyzstan For SCO Summit Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to travel to Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan later this month, with a possible visit to Bishkek for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit, according to repo

Tehran, Iran — Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf criticised US sanctions threats as Iranian officials vowed to counter new economic pressure. Ghalibaf Mocks US Sanctions Threat With Frozen Economy Jibe Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has ridiculed the United States after President Donald Trump signalled a renewed economic pressure campaign against Tehran. In a post on

Washington, DC - President Donald Trump criticised Canada after Prime Minister Mark Carney announced retaliatory tariffs following stalled trade negotiations. Trump Hits Back At Canada After Tariff Announcement US President Donald Trump has sharply criticised Canada after Prime Minister Mark Carney announced retaliatory tariffs in response to new American duties on Canadian goods. The exchange signal

Washington, DC: The US is pressing allies and China to support President Donald Trump’s intensified economic campaign aimed at isolating Iran. The United States has stepped up pressure on its allies and China to support President Donald Trump’s new economic campaign against Iran, as Washington prepares additional measures designed to deepen Tehran’s financial isolation. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said countries maintaining economic links wit

Washington, DC: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has warned Iran of sweeping new sanctions while urging China and other countries to support Washington’s economic pressure campaign. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has warned that Iran will face what he described as the “toughest sanctions in history” as Washington prepares a new phase of economic pressure against Tehran. Bessent said the United States intends to coordinate with other countries to isolat

Voting is scheduled from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM Bangladesh time. Where lawmakers will choose between Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and Oli Ahmed. Alamgir favored as Bangladesh holds historic presidential vote Bangladesh is holding its first contested presidential election in 35 years on Thursday, August 20, with ruling Bangladesh Nationalist Party candidate Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir widely expected to win the largely ceremonial five-year post.