
Nepal Turns to Mass Burials, as Thousands Remain Missing from Floods
Only a fraction of the over 2,500 missing are turning up among the dead, underscoring a bleak reality: The death toll is likely to keep rising for days to come.By Sajal Pradhan, Mujib Mashal and Atul Loke
Published on : Sun Aug 30 2026
worldasia

China Says 261 Foreigners From 23 Countries Are Missing in Tibet Flood
The disclosure offered one of the clearest pictures yet of the disaster on the Chinese side of the border, where authorities have released few details.By Lily Kuo and Pei-Lin Wu
Published on : Sun Aug 30 2026
worldasia
ChinaLangtang (Nepal)NepalTibet

A City Unites Around a Common Goal: Moving a Castle by Hand
In Japan, the ancient tradition of hikiya involves moving buildings with ropes and rollers. About 4,000 people teamed up to try it on Hirosaki Castle.By Hisako Ueno and Javier C. Hernández
Published on : Sun Aug 30 2026
worldasia
Japan

Iceland Votes to Steer Clear of European Union Talks
After divisive debate, Icelanders rejected a proposal to resume negotiations on joining the bloc in a referendum with the highest voter turnout in almost two decades.By Amelia Nierenberg and Egill Bjarnason
Published on : Sun Aug 30 2026
worldeurope
IcelandArctic RegionsEuropean UnionTrump, Donald J

Ferry Carrying Hundreds of Passengers Capsizes Off Coast of Cyprus
Local authorities said 267 people were aboard the catamaran-type vessel when it began taking on water shortly after its departure from Kyrenia.By Leo Sands and Ben Hubbard
Published on : Sun Aug 30 2026
worldeurope
CyprusTurkey

Hunt Underway After Deadly Shooting at Swiss Rave
One reveler was killed and five were injured early Sunday at a dance party at a horseracing track in Switzerland’s north.By Christopher F. Schuetze
Published on : Sun Aug 30 2026
worldeurope
Switzerland

Google Maps Changes Lake Ontario to Lake America
Users in the United States will see the new label, following President Trump’s executive order last week.By Matina Stevis-Gridneff
Published on : Sun Aug 30 2026
worldcanada
Lake OntarioCanadaOntario (Canada)United StatesGoogle MapsGoogle IncTrump, Donald JFord, Doug Jr (1964- )Carney, Mark J

Far Right Is Poised to Win in a German State, but Fight Over Power Won’t End There
State and federal leaders are trying to avoid sharing sensitive intelligence with the Alternative for Germany should it take power in a state’s elections next week.By Christopher F. Schuetze and Jim Tankersley
Published on : Sun Aug 30 2026
worldeurope
GermanySaxony-Anhalt (Germany)RussiaAlternative for GermanyPutin, Vladimir V

Long Lines for Gas in Iran Show War and U.S. Blockade Squeezing Supply
The government is struggling to meet a shortfall in fuel and is wary that higher prices at the pump could stir unrest.By Shirin Hakim, Leily Nikounazar and Yeganeh Torbati
Published on : Sun Aug 30 2026
worldmiddleeast
Iran

U.A.E. to Review Egyptian Bank as Part of U.S. Sanctions on Iran
The Treasury Department accused Banque Misr’s branches in the United Arab Emirates of helping Iran. The Emirati central bank promised an examination.By Vivian Nereim
Published on : Sun Aug 30 2026
worldmiddleeast
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Israeli Settlers Attack Palestinians, Drawing Sharp Rebukes
The intensity of Saturday’s assault prompted condemnations from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel and other officials.By Aaron Boxerman and Pranav Baskar
Published on : Sat Aug 29 2026
worldmiddleeast
Qusra (West Bank)IsraelNetanyahu, Benjamin

37 Killed After Russian Strike on Weapons Depot as Ukraine Blames Negligence
The depot, which was in a civilian area near Kyiv, “definitely shouldn’t have been there,” President Volodymyr Zelensky said.By Siobhán O’Grady, Yurii Shyvala and Johanna-Maria Fritz
Published on : Sat Aug 29 2026
worldeurope
UkraineRussiaKyiv (Ukraine)Zelensky, Volodymyr

Days After Nepal Flood, Rescuers Bore Through Tunnels to Try to Reach 900 Missing Workers
The Nepal Army, which is leading rescue efforts, turned to the trapped workers more than a day after the flood, according to army officials, industry groups and private rescuers.By Anupreeta Das, Sajal Pradhan and Binod Ghimire
Published on : Sat Aug 29 2026
worldasia
HimalayasNepal

Expedia Faces Off With Cuban Families Over Land Seized Decades Ago
A trial involving claims against the travel company has opened in federal court. Dozens of such lawsuits have been filed since President Trump opened the door to them.By David C. Adams
Published on : Sun Aug 30 2026
worldamericas
CubaExpedia IncTrump, Donald J

Melting Himalayas
Scientists are still working out the precise cause of the disaster in Nepal, but one thing seems certain: The risk of such events is increasing.By Alicia P.Q. Wittmeyer
Published on : Sun Aug 30 2026
world
TibetNepalNational Aeronautics and Space Administration

More Than 22,000 Ancient Artifacts Seized in Florida
The items include Egyptian statues and ancient Greek and Roman coins that date back 1,000 to 5,000 years, officials said.By Johnny Diaz
Published on : Sun Aug 30 2026
us
FloridaImmigration and Customs Enforcement (US)

See Nepali Rescue Workers Testing Aid Delivery by Drone
Some survivors of the deadly flood and landslide have no access to food. Officials and volunteers are testing how drones can help.By Atul Loke and Anupreeta Das
Published on : Sun Aug 30 2026
worldasia
Nepal

Pilgrims to Flood-Stricken Nepal Sought the Divine at Sacred Mountain
For many, the trek to Mount Kailash on the border of Nepal and Tibet is a once-in-a-lifetime trip to find spiritual awakening.By Lauren McGaughy, Georgia Gee and Sejal Govindarao
Published on : Sun Aug 30 2026
us
Mount Kailash (Tibet)NepalTibet

Deportees Recount Harrowing Journeys to Africa: Shackles, a ‘Freezer’ and Blows
Ten deportees said they experienced or witnessed what they called abusive or violent treatment by ICE. They spent months in detention, they said, before being sent to nations where they had no ties.By Emmanuel Akinwotu, Pranav Baskar, Genevieve Glatsky and Hamed Aleaziz
Published on : Sun Aug 30 2026
worldafrica
AfricaEquatorial GuineaLiberiaLouisianaImmigration and Customs Enforcement (US)International Organization for MigrationTrump, Donald J

In Scotland, a (Very Posh) Summer Camp for Grown-Ups
It’s the mix of lush adventures by day and elegant dinners by night that makes the luxury hotel Gleneagles, outside Edinburgh, so tempting.By Veronica Chambers and Owen Richards
Published on : Sun Aug 30 2026
travel
Edinburgh (Scotland)Gleneagles Hotel and Golf Course (Scotland)

The 10 P.M. Dinner Is a Spanish Tradition. Are People Giving It Up?
There are signs that Spaniards are eating earlier in the evening. Experts say it could make for a healthier country, but not everyone is ready to part with the custom.By Jonathan Wolfe
Published on : Sun Aug 30 2026
worldeurope
Barcelona (Spain)Catalonia (Spain)Madrid (Spain)SpainAyuso, Isabel Diaz

Soldiers in Niger Attack Presidential Palace and Airport, Shaking Junta
Renegade Nigerien soldiers attacked sites around the capital, the defense ministry said, including a key air base that hosts Russian mercenaries.By Saikou Jammeh
Published on : Sat Aug 29 2026
worldafrica
NigerTchiani, Abdourahmane

‘A New Form of U.S. Colonialism’: Venezuelans Bristle at U.S. Oil Takeover
A deal giving the U.S. majority control of vast Venezuelan reserves strikes at the heart of national identity.By Julie Turkewitz
Published on : Sat Aug 29 2026
worldamericas
Venezuela

Thieves Smash Museum Case for Diamond Necklace Worth Millions in Vienna
The theft of the precious object, once owned by an Egyptian queen and later sold to satisfy her creditors, was the latest in a string of high-profile museum losses.By Alan Yuhas
Published on : Sat Aug 29 2026
worldeurope
Vienna (Austria)Museum of Applied Arts (Vienna)Van Cleef & Arpels

Elbows and Chin Up: A Whirlwind Week in the U.S.-Canada Trade War
After trade talks collapsed, Mark Carney rallied the nation, Canadian businesses stood defiant, and President Trump moved to rename Lake Ontario.By Matina Stevis-Gridneff, Ian Austen and Vjosa Isai
Published on : Sat Aug 29 2026
worldcanada
CanadaUnited StatesCommerce DepartmentConservative Party (Canada)Carney, Mark JTrump, Donald JFord, Doug Jr (1964- )Lutnick, Howard WGreer, Jamieson L

Fast Forward
How do we balance our desire for modern conveniences with our nostalgia for the uncomplicated felicity of our pre-internet past?By Melissa Kirsch
Published on : Sat Aug 29 2026
briefing

‘Immense’ Devastation as Nepal Continues Search for 2,400 Missing in Floods
As rescue efforts entered their fourth day, the scale of destruction came into focus, signaling a daunting recovery for the vulnerable nation.By Binod Ghimire and Mujib Mashal
Published on : Sat Aug 29 2026
worldasia
ChinaHimalayasNepalTibet

In the Age of Global Warming, Some Fear ‘the Entire Himalayas Are Melting’
A glacier unleashed a deadly flood earlier this week. For local trekking guides and climbers, the mountains were already changing.By Finn-Olaf Jones
Published on : Sat Aug 29 2026
travel
HimalayasKathmandu (Nepal)Langtang (Nepal)Mount EverestNepalPakistan

Tensions Spike Between Turkey and Israel as They Vie for Regional Influence
Israel’s strike on a Syrian base to pre-empt the feared deployment of Turkish forces was part of a growing competition in the Middle East and beyond.By Ben Hubbard
Published on : Sat Aug 29 2026
worldmiddleeast
TurkeyIsraelSyriaGaza StripHorn of AfricaIranSomalilandSomaliaErdogan, Recep TayyipNetanyahu, Benjamin

Carney Has Canadians’ Support on Trump. Now Comes the Hard Part.
The U.S.-Canada trade war has galvanized Canadians behind their prime minister’s decision to walk away from negotiations. What happens when the time comes for talks to restart?By Matina Stevis-Gridneff
Published on : Sat Aug 29 2026
worldcanada
CanadaLake OntarioCarney, Mark JTrump, Donald J

Icelanders Are Voting on E.U. Membership Talks. Here’s What to Know.
The Nordic nation is holding a referendum on Saturday on whether to start membership talks with the European Union. Voters are divided.By Amelia Nierenberg
Published on : Sat Aug 29 2026
worldeurope
IcelandEuropean Union

Modi Is Hedging Against Trump, One Deal at a Time
In a year of globe-trotting, the Indian prime minister has secured deals around the world as the United States becomes less dependable.By Anupreeta Das
Published on : Sat Aug 29 2026
worldasia
IndiaModi, NarendraTrump, Donald J

Why Iceland and Others Might Want In, Not Out, of the E.U. Club
A few years ago, some feared the European Union was going out of style. Now Iceland is mulling membership alongside a long list of candidates.By Jeanna Smialek and Amelia Nierenberg
Published on : Sat Aug 29 2026
worldeurope
IcelandEuropean Union

Nepal’s Hydropower Industry Was Booming. Now 900 Workers Are Missing.
Videos show rescuers pulling people out of hydropower tunnels, as hundreds of workers remain missing after a deadly flood.By Mack Liederman
Published on : Sat Aug 29 2026
worldasia
Nepal

More Columns Lacked Support in Troubled N.Y.C. Building, Documents Show
Drawings obtained by The New York Times and reviewed by engineers show insufficient reinforcements on eight more steel columns than previously known at a Manhattan building.By James Glanz and Simon Ducroquet
Published on : Fri Aug 28 2026
nyregion
Midtown Area (Manhattan, NY)Manhattan (NYC)235 East 42nd Street (Manhattan, NY, Apartments)Pfizer IncBuildings Department (NYC)