August 31, 2026

Three months before deadly flash floods struck along the Nepal-Tibet border, Nepal had already asked China for information on glacier movements and other risks that could help authorities prepare for extreme events. Nepali and Chinese officials met in Kathmandu on May 27 to discuss cooperation on floods, weather and glacier-related hazards. The meeting involved 10 […]

Nepal’s death toll from devastating flash floods has crossed 780 people, with search-and-rescue operations now in their fifth day. The floods, triggered by heavy monsoon rains and cloudbursts in the mountainous terrain, swept through multiple districts across the country, destroying homes, bridges, and roads. Among those rescued were 149 Indians who were stranded in Nepal

The United States launched airstrikes against Iranian targets on Larak Island, marking the first American military action against Iran in a month. The strikes came as tensions escalated in the Middle East, where US military installations have faced repeated drone and missile attacks. Iran responded by targeting bases in Jordan, a key American ally in