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Mud flood kills 168 in Nepal and China as rescue teams search for survivors
Rescue teams work through the night and into the early hours of the morning, scouring...
Hundreds missing, dozens dead after floods hit Nepal-China border villages
Live Updates: Hundreds Missing as Deadly Floods Sweep Away Villages in NepalA catastrophic wall of...
Strait of Hormuz Crisis: Trump Declares Sea Route Mine-Free as Iran and Oman Seek Safe Shipping Deal
US President Donald Trump has said the US Navy has removed or detonated all known...
Trump Administration to Return Diplomats to Middle East Embassies
An internal State Department memorandum reveals plans to gradually return foreign service officers to embassies across the Middle East, including Kuwait, Bahrain, Jordan, and Oman. The decision follows a recent de-escalation with Iran and improved risk assessments, marking the end of a temporary evacuation initiated in early 2024 due to heightened tensions.
US Supreme Court Lifts Key Block on Trump’s Mail-In Voting Order Ahead of 2026 Midterms
The United States Supreme Court on Tuesday issued a temporary order that allows the administration...
US poised to unveil major financial offensive against Iran
The United States is poised to unveil what it describes as the most comprehensive financial...
Canada-U.S. Trade Talks Collapse as Washington Imposes 50 Tariffs on Canadian Goods
U.S.-Canada trade talks have collapsed after negotiators failed to reach an agreement before the tariff deadline. Washington has imposed 50% tariffs on about $20 billion of Canadian goods, while Prime Minister Mark Carney has vowed dollar-for-dollar retaliation.
Trump: Strait of Hormuz is American territory
President Donald Trump asserted that the Strait of Hormuz constitutes American territory during a campaign...
One dead, 3 injured after building collapses in Delhi’s Karol Bagh
A severe structural failure in one of Delhi’s most densely populated commercial and residential neighborhoods...
US Pressures Allies and China to Join Trump’s Economic War on Iran as Sanctions Threat Escalates
Washington: The United States is intensifying its economic campaign against Iran, urging allies and China...
Oil Prices Jump as Trump Declares Economic War on Iran, Warns Countries of ‘Tremendous’ Consequences
Washington, August 20, 2026: Oil prices climbed to their highest levels in about three weeks...
Trump Threatens ‘Tremendous Economic Consequences’ for Countries Helping Iran as 60-Day Ceasefire Expires
Washington, August 20, 2026: US President Donald Trump has threatened countries and entities supporting Iran...
UAE Suspends All Trade and Financial Ties With Iran, Regional Tensions Escalate
Abu Dhabi, August 19, 2026: The United Arab Emirates has suspended all trade activities, commercial...
Nine Bangladeshi nationals die in Kolkata hotel fire
A fire that broke out in a Kolkata hotel in the early hours claimed the lives of nine Bangladeshi nationals and injured many others. The blaze, likely triggered by an electrical fault, exposed serious safety shortcomings in the building, prompting a high‑level inquiry, diplomatic involvement, and renewed calls for stricter fire‑protection measures in India’s hospitality sector.
Israel Strikes Syrian Air Base as Regional Tensions Rise
Israeli forces launched a significant air strike against a military installation in northern Syria early...
Student livestreams school shooting in Philippines
A tragic event unfolded at a junior high school in Zamboanga City, Philippines, where a...
Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it obstructs US interests over Iran
Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it ‘gets in the way’ over Iran issue The...
Iran Announces 30,000 Bounty for US Soldiers, Doubles Reward for Women Amid Escalating War
Iran’s Army chief Amir Hatami has announced a $30,000 reward for anyone who captures or...
