
Live Updates: Hundreds Missing as Wall of Water Sweeps Away Villages in Nepal and Tibet
At least 160 people were killed when floods tore through a Himalayan river valley between Nepal and the Tibet region of China, the authorities said. Hundreds were missing, including foreign tourists.Published on : Wed Aug 26 2026

Trump’s Top Gaza Official Says Israel Is Jeopardizing the Cease-Fire
Nickolay Mladenov, the Board of Peace’s high representative for Gaza, criticized Israel for its ongoing strikes on what it says are Hamas targets, after it rejected a plan to disarm the group.By Natan Odenheimer
Published on : Wed Aug 26 2026
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Gold, Flights, Cryptocurrency: U.S. Vows to Go After More Than Iran’s Oil
The United States threatened sanctions for any country or entity that engages with Iran’s gold, digital assets, aviation, shipping and tech industries. Here’s why that matters.By Zane Irwin
Published on : Tue Aug 25 2026
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Ukraine’s Most Potent Weapon: The Software Orchestrating Its Drone Army
The Delta system pulls together battlefield data to identify targets, creating a miles-wide “kill zone.” The technology is credited with helping to cut Russian advances to a near standstill.By Constant Méheut and Olha Konovalova
Published on : Wed Aug 26 2026
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14 Newborns Die in Hospital Fire in Pakistan’s Capital
The fire broke out at Islamabad’s largest hospital and has become a political issue. Opposition supporters shouted, “Stop killing our children!” at an official visiting the scene.By Elian Peltier and Zia ur-Rehman
Published on : Wed Aug 26 2026
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Prince Harry and Meghan Arrive in Britain, BBC Reports
The broadcaster said that the family had landed in the country on Wednesday, without citing sources.By Michael D. Shear
Published on : Wed Aug 26 2026
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Canadians Stand Their Ground as Trade War Intensifies
Business owners are preparing for financial pain after the latest U.S.-Canada trade talks collapsed. But many Canadians are embracing a show of resistance.By Vjosa Isai
Published on : Wed Aug 26 2026
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Oil Prices Dip on News of Progress in Hormuz Talks
The two countries said they would create a temporary shipping lane and clear mines in the waterway. Global oil prices dipped after the joint announcement.By Lara Jakes
Published on : Wed Aug 26 2026
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Kurdish-Led Militia in Syria Disbands in Boost for U.S.-Backed Government
The Syrian Democratic Forces, a Kurdish-led armed group that has lost territory and authority in recent months, will integrate with the country’s military.By Abdi Latif Dahir
Published on : Wed Aug 26 2026
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After Waves of Sanctions, How Is This Iranian Bank Still Functioning?
Bank Melli, Iran’s largest lender, already faces sanctions that severely limit its ability to operate abroad. Every foreign branch must be shut down, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said.By Lara Jakes and James Paton
Published on : Wed Aug 26 2026
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Confronting South Korea’s Violent Past and Its Echoes Today
The National Museum of Korean Democracy, which opened last year, documents an era of brutal suppression. But that dark history has resurfaced in troubling ways.By Jin Yu Young
Published on : Wed Aug 26 2026
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Ancient Lebanese Treasures Take a Journey From Modern-Day Conflict
Artifacts from Byblos have been on display in Paris in a show that highlights how modern-day conflict in the Middle East imperils the cultural heritage of the region.By Alissa J. Rubin
Published on : Wed Aug 26 2026
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Canada Retaliates With Up to 50% Tariffs on Hundreds of U.S. Products
Canada said the higher levies, on items from aluminum foil to dishwashers to fish, would help protect workers, producers and manufacturers harmed by new Trump tariffs.By Ian Austen
Published on : Tue Aug 25 2026
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Iran May Have Little to Lose as U.S. Tries to Squeeze Its Economy
Experts warn that a campaign aimed at avoiding military escalation could instead provoke it, as Iranian leaders vow retaliation across the oil-rich Gulf.By Erika Solomon and Sanam Mahoozi
Published on : Tue Aug 25 2026
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Why China Loves A.I.
People in China are way more optimistic about the technology than Americans. We look at what’s behind the difference.By Alicia P.Q. Wittmeyer
Published on : Wed Aug 26 2026
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A Movement to Restrict Social Media for Children Has Taken Hold Globally
Governments around the world have passed or proposed a range of bans or restrictions on young teens using addictive social media platforms.By Ephrat Livni
Published on : Wed Aug 26 2026
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How Our Reporters Chase Royal News
What led to the surprising return of Meghan and Harry to Britain? What will it mean? Our journalists, and many competitors, are seeking answers.By Mike Abrams, Megan DiTrolio, Michael D. Shear, Sarah Lyall, Mark Landler and Esther Bintliff
Published on : Wed Aug 26 2026
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What to Know About Deadly Flash Floods in Nepal and Tibet
An avalanche may have caused an unusual flash flood without heavy rainfall, with hundreds of people unaccounted for in the path of destruction. Here’s what to know.By Zane Irwin
Published on : Wed Aug 26 2026
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Over 100 Indian Pilgrims Are Among the Missing in Deadly Nepal Floods
Many of them were traveling to or from a Himalayan peak that is revered by Hindus as the spiritual home of the god Shiva.By Mujib Mashal, Suhasini Raj and Hari Kumar
Published on : Wed Aug 26 2026
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Deadly Nepal Flood May Have Been Caused by Ice Snapping Off Glacier, Scientists Say
An initial assessment of satellite imagery suggests an “ice avalanche” from a high-altitude glacier sent a giant cascade into the valley below.By Leo Sands
Published on : Wed Aug 26 2026
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Chinese state media reports ‘significant’ casualties at a port on the border with Nepal.
By Lily Kuo and Pei-Lin Wu
Published on : Wed Aug 26 2026
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Here’s the latest.
A wall of water swept down a Himalayan river valley shared between Nepal and the Chinese territory of Tibet.By Binod Ghimire, Leo Sands and Lily Kuo
Published on : Wed Aug 26 2026
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Worker Dies After Accident With Plane at Montreal Airport
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada said the episode involved an Airbus A350 operated by French Bee, a French low-cost airline.By Johnny Diaz
Published on : Tue Aug 25 2026
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USA vs. Canada
Our Canada bureau chief tells us how the countries got into a trade war and how people north of the border are experiencing the rift.By Alicia P.Q. Wittmeyer
Published on : Tue Aug 25 2026
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Airstrikes and Illegal Mining Add to Myanmar’s Troubles
A thriving ‘conflict economy’ is extracting minerals while the military and armed groups inflict abuse on civilians, according to a new report on the scale of recent violence in Myanmar.By Nick Cumming-Bruce
Published on : Tue Aug 25 2026
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Dozens Killed in Haiti Massacre, Officials Say
Gangs targeted a key community on the outskirts of the capital, raising fears about the gangs’ next move. The mayor said at least 25 people had been killed, but the U.N. put the death toll at 47.By Frances Robles and André Paultre
Published on : Tue Aug 25 2026
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India’s Summer of Youth Protests Is Boiling Over
The police fired water cannons at protesters in the state of Bihar, while the leaders of the ‘Cockroach’ student movement vowed to return to Delhi’s streets.By Alex Travelli
Published on : Tue Aug 25 2026
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Israeli Lawmaker Smashes Palestinian Monument While Escorted by Soldiers
Videos showed Israeli troops standing by as Zvi Sukkot attacked the monument with a sledgehammer. The military said soldiers had stopped the demolition.By Adam Rasgon
Published on : Tue Aug 25 2026
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‘We’ve Never Seen Anything Like It’: Early Harvest Rattles France’s Wine Industry
Extreme heat waves this summer have set off an early grape harvest in Champagne and elsewhere in France.By Claire Moses and Ségolène Le Stradic
Published on : Tue Aug 25 2026
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Read the List of Goods Included in Canada’s Retaliatory Tariffs
Canada announced tariffs as high as 50 percent on hundreds of American products, days after the collapse of trade talks triggered tariffs from the Trump administration.Published on : Tue Aug 25 2026
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‘I’m Fine With My Body’: Danish Leader Responds to Unsolicited Beauty Advice
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen had just returned from Ukraine when she received a message from a plastic surgeon asking if she wanted to fix her nose.By Ali Watkins
Published on : Tue Aug 25 2026
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U.S. Removes Syria From Its List of Terrorism Sponsors
The move lifted economic sanctions on the country, raising hopes of further recovery after its brutal civil war.By Raja Abdulrahim
Published on : Tue Aug 25 2026
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Tornado Rips Through Towns in Southern France
An uncommonly powerful tornado destroyed dozens of homes and knocked out power to about 2,800 households.By Lynsey Chutel and Ségolène Le Stradic
Published on : Tue Aug 25 2026
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