Xi Jinping Offers Condolences to Nepal After Deadly Mudslide
Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed condolences to Nepal over a severe mudslide near their shared border, pledging support for rescue efforts.
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France announces emergency aid package for farmers hit by historic drought
France will pay hundreds of millions of euros in compensation to farmers after a historic summer drought caused widespread crop losses and pasture damage.
Novorossiysk crude loadings set to halve as drone strikes hit exports
Russian crude exports from Novorossiysk are expected to drop below 350,000 bpd in August, down from 800,000 bpd in July, after Ukrainian drone strikes disrupted loadings.
Iran conflict enters sixth month as Trump shifts to economic pressure
The U.S.-Israel war against Iran reaches six months. Washington is now focusing on economic pressure, while courts rule on mail voting, Anthropic, and the Kennedy Center.
Kathmandu Floods: Family Waits in Anguish for Missing Brother
Sabina Dangal waits outside a Kathmandu hospital for news of her brother, missing after flash floods struck the city on Friday.
In Gaza's tent camps, displaced families fight a daily battle against scorpions and rats
Displaced Palestinians in Gaza describe constant anxiety as they hunt scorpions and rats that invade their tents, threatening children and food supplies.
Gillani Elected Prime Minister in Pakistan-Administered Kashmir
Syed Iftikhar Ali Gillani of PML-N wins 30 of 44 votes to become prime minister of Pakistan-administered Kashmir.
Nepal Floods: Glacier Collapse Likely Triggered Deadly Flash Flood
Preliminary findings suggest a glacier collapse caused Nepal's deadly flash flood, with authorities now warning of a new lake overflow risk.
Rescuers Race Against Time After Mudslide Hits Xizang Border Port
Rescue teams intensify search at Gyirong Port after a mudslide killed five and left 558 missing, including 260 foreign nationals.
Hong Kong Tiananmen Vigil Organizers Return to Court for Sentencing Arguments
Three ex-organizers of Hong Kong's Tiananmen vigil argued for lighter sentences Friday after being convicted of inciting subversion.
Russia's Domestic Grain Prices Plunge 36% as Black Sea Exports Stall
Russian domestic grain prices have dropped 36% since June due to halted Black Sea exports, creating oversupply and squeezing farmers.
Nepal, China Resume Himalayan Flood Rescue as Lake Threat Recedes
Rescue operations resume in Nepal and Tibet after a glacial lake overflow risk subsides; death toll crosses 500.
New Himalayan Lake Raises Flood Fears as Nepal Rescue Continues
Rescuers in Nepal remain on high alert as a newly formed lake, created by a glacial collapse, threatens further flooding.
UN calls Nepal flood situation 'bone-chilling' as death toll tops 540
UN officials describe Nepal's flood crisis as 'bone-chilling' with over 540 dead, 93,000 affected, and rescue efforts hampered by new flooding.
Nepal-Tibet Floods: Relief Groups Scale Up as Death Toll Passes 300
Over 300 dead and 1,400 missing after glacier-collapse floods hit Nepal-Tibet border. Relief groups are mobilizing cash and supplies.
Four wounded as Ukrainian drone hits residential block in Sevastopol
A Ukrainian drone strike on Sevastopol wounded four people and damaged a residential building, according to the Russian-installed governor.
Russian drones pound Kyiv region for second day, hitting homes and warehouses
Russian drones struck Kyiv region for a second day, damaging apartments and warehouses. Officials report casualties and warn of prolonged winter power cuts in the south.
Japan Spends Record $96.5 Billion in Month-Long Yen Rescue
Japan spent a record 15.4 trillion yen ($96.5 billion) in August to support the yen, including rare joint action with the US and South Korea.
Families of Missing South Korean Workers in Nepal Urge Faster Helicopter Search
Families of nine South Korean workers missing in Nepal's flash flood demand urgent helicopter access, citing critical delays.
Iran Urges Nations to Reject US Sanctions, Calls Them State Terrorism
Iran's Foreign Ministry calls US sanctions illegal 'state terrorism' and urges all countries to refuse implementing them.