Month: August 2026

A dramatic drone video has captured the moment a massive section of glacier and rock collapsed in the Himalayas, providing striking visual evidence of the event that triggered the devastating Nepal-Tibet flash floods on August 26. The footage, recorded accidentally by a Chinese photographer, shows an enormous mass breaking away

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to meet in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, bringing together more than a dozen leaders at a time of growing geopolitical tensions. The meeting is expected to focus attention on Russia-China relations, regional security, economic

The US-Iran conflict has entered a dangerous new phase after American forces struck Iranian military positions on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first reported direct US attack on Iranian territory in several weeks. Washington said the strikes targeted Iranian launchers that were allegedly being prepared to

Use up and down arrow keys to resize the meta box pane. Nepal is facing one of its most devastating natural disasters in recent years as rescue teams continue searching through mud, debris and damaged infrastructure following catastrophic flash floods along the Nepal-China border. The disaster has killed hundreds of

Rescue operations have resumed along the Nepal-China border after a brief suspension caused by fears of further flooding, as the death toll from the catastrophic Himalayan disaster has risen beyond 600. The disaster has left thousands missing and caused widespread destruction across Nepal and Tibet. The floods were triggered by

India is planning to add 100 vessels to its merchant shipping fleet over the next five years as the government looks to reduce the country’s dependence on foreign shipping companies and lower its massive foreign freight expenditure. Union Ports, Shipping and Waterways Minister Sarbananda Sonowal announced the plan at the

The traditional Onam sadya remains one of Kerala’s strongest culinary symbols, but the feast is no longer completely unchanged. As food preferences, lifestyles and dining habits evolve, the modern sadya is also adapting to the changing tastes of Malayalis. Onam is traditionally associated with a grand vegetarian feast served on

A major fire at a steel plant in Hehal, Bhurkunda, in Jharkhand’s Ramgarh district, has claimed the lives of three people and left another person injured. The incident occurred during the intervening night of Friday and Saturday, according to local police. The tragedy has raised fresh concerns about industrial safety

The United States has imposed 50% tariffs on around $20 billion worth of Canadian goods after last-minute trade negotiations between Washington and Ottawa failed to produce an agreement. The tariffs took effect on August 22, marking a fresh escalation in trade tensions between the two long-standing allies. The immediate impact

US President Donald Trump has escalated tensions with Iran by describing the Strait of Hormuz as “American territory” and insisting that Iran will never be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon. His remarks come as Washington and Tehran remain locked in a wider confrontation over the strategic waterway and Iran’s