The catastrophic Nepal-Tibet floods have killed at least 584 people, with more than 2,400 reported missing and over 90,000 affected. Rescue teams are clearing roads, airlifting survivors and monitoring unstable barrier lakes amid fears of further flooding.
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A newly formed barrier lake near the Nepal–Tibet border is overflowing, prompting warnings of a possible breach as millions of cubic metres of additional water could enter it over the next three days.
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India’s Ministry of External Affairs says 288 Indians remain uncontactable after the devastating Nepal flash floods, while 21 people from Tamil Nadu have been rescued. Search operations continue as India sends emergency assistance and authorities work to locate tourists, pilgrims and hydropower employees.
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A catastrophic flash flood near the Nepal–Tibet border has killed at least 22 people and devastated communities across northern Nepal. Hundreds of travellers remain out of contact, including 105 Indian nationals, as rescue teams search affected areas and authorities warn of further flooding.
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Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye have formed a new mutual-defence pact, but the three countries face very different enemies and strategic priorities. From Pakistan’s rivalry with India and Saudi concerns over Iran to Türkiye’s tensions with Greece and economic pressures, this analysis examines whether the alliance can survive its first real military crisis.
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has vowed to return home in December despite the risk of arrest or death. In a virtual address, she said her decision was about standing with her people and restoring democracy, secularism and development.
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The United States has launched a new wave of heavy airstrikes against Iran following missile attacks on US forces in Jordan. With Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Iraq and Egypt increasingly affected, concerns are growing over a wider regional war and disruption to global energy supplies.
A powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture on Japan’s southern island of Kyushu, damaging buildings, disrupting transport and triggering a tsunami advisory that was later lifted.
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US President Donald Trump says Washington and Tehran are holding talks to end the conflict, even as military strikes continue and no ceasefire has been agreed.
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US President Donald Trump has announced new tariffs of 10% and 12.5% on imports from 60 economies, citing weak action against forced labour. India was moved into the lower 10% tariff group after consultations with Washington.
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