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Defence Agency's Ex-Chief, Wife Among 31 Pilgrims Stranded In Nepal Floods
At least 270 people have died and over 800 are missing in Nepal floods that swept away homes, bridges, and villages.
China Warns Barrier Lake On Tibet-Nepal Border Could Breach Within 72 Hours
Authorities in Beijing have also identified a risk from a barrier lake upstream from the Himalayan border crossing that could complicate rescue efforts, CCTV reported.
Climate Change Boosted Risk Of Devastating Nepal Flood: Experts
While the exact cause of Wednesday's disaster is still being analysed, scientists say it probably began with a massive ice-rock avalanche on the northern slopes of Nepal's Langtang Lirung peak into the Lhende Khola river on the Tibetan side.
"Can't Replace Father With Mother": Nepal Minister On China Or India Query
The Minister underlined that his country's relationship dynamics are based on "national interest" while answering a question on "balanced diplomacy".
Japan's "Polka Dot Queen" Artist Yayoi Kusama Dies At 97
Born in 1929 to a wealthy and conservative family, Kusama began producing her unique signature art aged 10.
Indian-Origin US Couple On Kailash Yatra Goes Missing In Nepal Flash Floods
Deepak and Madhu Ahuja were last seen in Saga, Tibet, where they met with Sadhguru alongside their Yatra group before departing south toward the Nepalese border.
'Cold Drink Tax': Expert On Why Fanta In UK Has Less Sugar Than In India
A can of Fanta in the UK contains 63 calories while the version sold in India has three times as much sugar.
Top US General Was Asked To Halt Kid Rock Helicopter Probe Before Pete Hegseth Fired Him
Randy George reportedly wanted the US Army to complete its review of the low-flying helicopter incident.
Did China's Geological Disaster Dam Cause Floods In Nepal? Beijing Replies
Voices in Nepal have questioned that even when the border facilities at the Rasuwagadhi-Gyirong crossing and Gyirong port were hit, warnings could have been issued to save lives downstream.
Nepal And India Share Narayani-Gandak River And Flood Risk That Comes With It
In Nepal, it is Narayani, and by the time it reaches India, the river is called Gandak. It is the same river that flows from Nepal into India.
"Sports Diplomacy, Tech, Start-Ups": Envoy On How India Is Helping Nepal
The envoy elaborated that there's a great exchange of people and ideas between the two South Asian countries.
"Unknown Projectile" Hit Tanker, Caused Fire In Hormuz: UK Maritime Agency
Iran has effectively blockaded the Strait of Hormuz since the United States and Israel attacked the Islamic republic in late February.
12 Killed, Dozens Injured In Algeria Wildfires
Forest fires occur regularly in northern Algeria during the summer, but climate change is amplifying their impact by causing increasingly frequent droughts and intense heat.
"It's A Privilege, Not Right": Team Trump On Plan To Revoke 2 Lakh US Visas
State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott pointed out that a temporary visa is granted on the clear expectation that the visa holder will return home.
"Either Greatest Equaliser Or Worst Source Of Injustice": Bill Gates On AI
Bill Gates said the shift into the AI era will rank among the most turbulent periods in human history and that no one has produced a credible plan for managing it.
Amid Flood, Nepal Minister Talks About 'Action-Oriented' 'Rockstar' PM Shah
Speaking at the NDTV World Anviksha Summit in Kathmandu, Khanal described Shah as an action-oriented prime minister who wants fast results from his cabinet.
US Says Chinese Hackers Broke Into NASA, Senate In Big Security Breach
Victims of QTFY computer intrusion activity included NASA, the Federal Reserve, the US Senate, and the departments of energy, justice, and health and human services, the US Justice Department said.
Hindu Priest Tells Canada Woman She Is "Possessed", Then Sexually Assaults Her During "Healing"
The accused was called by the family from New York to perform a religious ceremony in Ontario's Oshawa.
"Unprecedented Disaster, Relief Ops On": Nepal PM On Flash Floods
Nepal PM Balendra Shah said that the Nepali Army has so far rescued 116 people from Timure in Rasuwa district.
