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Nepal’s Flood Nightmare: 903 Dead, Thousands Still Unaccounted For
New Delhi, August 31, 2026 The devastating floods along the Nepal-Tibet border have turned into a major humanitarian crisis, with at least 903 people losing their lives and more than 3,000 still missing. Nepal’s foreign ministry said 886 people have been rescued so far, while search and rescue operations remain underway. Around 400 foreign nationals are also among those reported missing. The disaster has left hundreds of workers stranded at hydropower projects. Nepal’s disaster management...
Cyprus Ferry Capsizes, Rescue Teams Race to Save Lives
New Delhi, A ferry travelling from Northern Cyprus to Türkiye capsized after taking on water several miles from the coast, prompting a major search-and-rescue operation. The incident occurred on the busy maritime route connecting Kyrenia, also known as Girne, with the Turkish port of Tasucu in Mersin province. Northern Cyprus Prime Minister Unal Ustel told Turkish state-run TRT that more than 172 people had been rescued so far. The catamaran-style vessel had departed from Kyrenia in the breakaway...
Pakistan’s Military Power Shift: Asim Munir Takes Centre Stage
New Delhi, August 30, 2026 Pakistan’s latest legislative changes mark a major shift in the country’s civil-military balance, placing unprecedented authority over its armed forces and strategic assets at the centre of the military establishment. On August 20, both Houses of Parliament passed the Defence Forces of Pakistan Act 2026 and amendments to the National Command Authority Act 2010, which President Asif Ali Zardari signed into law. The Bills were passed with exceptional speed and, according...
Nepal Flood Crisis: President Paudel Thanks India for Support
New Delhi, August 29, 2026 Nepal is facing a severe humanitarian crisis after devastating flash floods claimed hundreds of lives and caused widespread destruction. Against this backdrop, President Ramchandra Paudel has thanked Indian President Droupadi Murmu and the Indian government for their concern, solidarity and support, while also expressing condolences over the deaths of Indian nationals in the disaster. On behalf of Nepal’s government and people, Paudel thanked President Murmu for...
Russian Drone Strike Near Kyiv Kills 27, Triggers Explosions
New Delhi, August 29, 2026 A Russian drone strike on a warehouse in Myla, on the western outskirts of Kyiv, triggered a massive fire and a series of explosions overnight, leaving at least 27 people dead. Authorities warned that the death toll could rise, while the incident has also prompted scrutiny over the storage of potentially explosive materials at the facility. According to Ukraine’s prosecutor general’s office, an unmanned aerial vehicle fell on or struck the grounds of an enterprise...
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