
Live Updates: Rescuers Scour Himalayan Valleys for Survivors After Deadly Flood
More than 1,000 people were missing in Nepal and the Tibet region of China after a torrent of mud, water and ice swept away villages and bridges. Officials said 273 people had been confirmed killed.Published on : Thu Aug 27 2026

Where Drones Cannot See, the Ukraine War Is a Deadly Game of Cat and Mouse
Russian troops are trying to infiltrate the vast, overgrown reservoir basin of a dam they blew up three years ago as Ukrainian soldiers hunt them at close quarters.By Carlotta Gall and Nicole Tung
Published on : Thu Aug 27 2026
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Russian Sanctions Are Fueling a Canadian Car Theft Epidemic
Russia is the largest destination for stolen Canadian cars. Smugglers are meeting the demand of a booming black market.By Jane Bradley and Michael Schwirtz
Published on : Thu Aug 27 2026
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Saudi Arabia Appears to Be Preparing for a New War With the Houthis
Analysts say that weeks of Houthi attacks on Saudi targets have brought the kingdom and the Iranian-backed militia to the brink of full-blown conflict, and could open a new front in the Iran war.By Vivian Nereim
Published on : Thu Aug 27 2026
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After Whiskey With His Captors, Cuban Dissident Lands in a Miami Maelstrom
The former political prisoner Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara is unpacking 4,000 paintings he brought to Miami from Cuba and dodging criticism from exiles who once welcomed him.By Frances Robles and David C. Adams
Published on : Thu Aug 27 2026
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Prince William Is Still Silent About His Brother, Harry. Can That Last?
Years of long-distance division between Prince William and his younger brother will be tested now that Harry has returned to Britain.By Michael D. Shear
Published on : Thu Aug 27 2026
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Why Some in Canada Want Out of the F-35 Deal With the U.S.
A year into a government review of the purchase of as many as 88 F-35s, one premier says buying American warplanes makes no sense in the face of President Trump’s latest tariffs.By Ian Austen
Published on : Thu Aug 27 2026
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In Latin America, Democratic Socialists Are the Toast of the Party
The success of progressive candidates in the United States is inspiring leftists abroad struggling under pressure from the Trump administration and its allies.By Jack Nicas and Anita Pouchard Serra
Published on : Thu Aug 27 2026
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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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Pilgrims at Border Crossing Are Among 500 Foreigners Missing After Flood
The largest contingent appears to have been pilgrims traveling between Nepal and a sacred site in the Chinese region of Tibet.By Mujib Mashal
Published on : Thu Aug 27 2026
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Flood Devastation and Tough Terrain Hinder Rescuers in Nepal
The deadly Himalayan torrent damaged roads and dozens of bridges. The devastation was impeding the search for survivors and relief deliveries, aid groups said.By John Yoon
Published on : Thu Aug 27 2026
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Andrew and Tristan Tate: A Timeline of Their Rise and a Web of Allegations
The brothers, who have denied all wrongdoing, are fighting extradition to Britain on multiple charges, including rape and sex trafficking.By Isabella Kwai
Published on : Thu Aug 27 2026
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China’s Information Control Could Hamper Flood Rescue Efforts in Tibet
Videos of the disaster, which tore through the border area between Tibet and Nepal, have been removed from social media by China’s censors.By Lily Kuo
Published on : Thu Aug 27 2026
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‘A Huge Paradox’: Nepal Region Hit by Flood Is Known for Development and Disasters
The region has experienced an economic boom even as natural disasters have repeatedly struck, including a flood that killed more than 160 people on Wednesday.By Mack Liederman
Published on : Thu Aug 27 2026
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By Binod Ghimire, Lily Kuo, Mujib Mashal and Leo Sands
Published on : Thu Aug 27 2026
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Yayoi Kusama Was the Avant-Garde Radical Who Became a Pop Icon
In her mass-produced ubiquity, Kusama became one of her own dots, spreading her image into every corner of our culture.By Blake Gopnik
Published on : Thu Aug 27 2026
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Yayoi Kusama, Pop Artist Who Expanded and Endured, Dies at 97
The Japanese artist’s polka-dot-covered paintings, phallic sculptures and public performances caused a stir in New York City and Europe in the 1960s.By Holland Cotter
Published on : Thu Aug 27 2026
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Catastrophic Flood Hits Nepal, Engulfing Crowds and Causing Quake
The authorities reported hundreds of people missing and at least 160 people killed in the border region of Nepal and Tibet, where an avalanche of mud, water, ice and rocks smashed down.By Binod Ghimire, Leo Sands and Michael Levenson
Published on : Thu Aug 27 2026
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A Deadly Flood Tears Through Nepal and Tibet
An ice avalanche that started high in the Himalayas tumbled thousands of feet, releasing vast amounts of energy that pulverized the ice into a significant volume of flood water.By The New York Times
Published on : Wed Aug 26 2026
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After Wasp Attack, a Canadian Rock Climber Is Rescued by Helicopter
A 33-year-old woman was rescued along with her climbing partner on Tuesday after she was stung more than 100 times while hiking in the British Columbia backcountry north of Vancouver.By Alena Cerro
Published on : Wed Aug 26 2026
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Maps and Images Show the Devastation in Nepal’s Flooding
Floodwaters swept away villages near the border between Nepal and the Tibet region of China.By Pablo Robles, Leanne Abraham and Josh Holder
Published on : Wed Aug 26 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
worldasia

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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