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Nepal floods: Rescue ops resume amid flood warning; death toll rises to 579; 320 Indians missing

The death toll from devastating flash floods in central Nepal rose to 579 on Friday, while at least 1,924 people remain missing. Meanwhile, 320 Indians...

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How India’s deep tech ecosystem is at an inflection point

The next generation of Indian start-ups is not building another app. Instead, it’s trying to build things India has traditionally imported—from microchips and rocket engines...

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Leaders of Russia, China, Iran to attend summit in Kyrgyzstan

BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan: Russia’s Vladimir Putin and China’s Xi Jinping are expected in Central Asia’s Kyrgyzstan on Monday (Aug 31) for a two-day summit, also attended...

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Nearly 2,500 Missing as Nepal, China Intensify Rescue Efforts

Nearly 2,500 people are missing following the flash floods that devastated a mountainous region between Nepal and China, with authorities on both sides of the...

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Nepal-Tibet flood LIVE: Missing toll surges to 2,478 as rescue race continues; 320 Indians untraceable

Nepal-Tibet flash floods: Rescuers from the People’s Armed Police Force work at the mudslide-hit area near Gyirong Port in Gyirong County, in Xigaze, southwest China’s...

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Nepal, China flash floods: Missing toll soars past 2,400 as rescuers race to find survivors

Nuwakot: Rescuers in Nepal and China were still battling Saturday to locate thousands of people missing days after a deadly, tsunami-like wall of water and...

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PM Modi to visit Uzbekistan today at President Mirziyoyev’s invitation

New Delhi, Aug 29 Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Tashkent on Saturday for a two-day bilateral visit at the invitation of Uzbekistan...

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PM Modi to begin 2-nation Central Asia visit to Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is embarking on a crucial four-day, two-nation diplomatic visit to Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan from Saturday to Tuesday, aimed at...

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President Trump announces ‘biggest oil deal in world history’

40 minutes ago President Trump says the U.S. has entered into a deal with Venezuela to take control of 65 billion barrels of oil “at no...

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nation Central Asia visit to Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan

New Delhi , August 29 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi is embarking on a crucial four-day, two-nation diplomatic visit to Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan from Saturday...

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US officials revise claims that government agencies were hacked by Chinese, now say they were targets

Washington: U.S. officials are correcting earlier statements that several government agencies were hacked by Chinese hackers, now saying that the organizations were among the hackers’...

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Chinese rescuers manage to reach core disaster zone 50 hrs after flood

Rescuers from China reach core disaster zone 50hrs after flood More than 50 hours after Wednesday’s flash flood, Chinese professional rescuers reached the core disaster zone...

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US bill targets China risks in auto sector

Washington, Aug 29 Two US lawmakers have introduced bipartisan legislation requiring the Commerce Department to examine national-security and economic risks arising from Chinese involvement in...

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320 Indians still missing in Nepal, 400 stranded in Tibet after deadly floods: MEA

At least 320 Indians are still missing in Nepal, while another 400 remain stranded in Tibet after severe flash floods hit areas along the border,...

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Iran lashes out at US sanctions amid economic toll at home

DUBAI/CAIRO – Iran condemned the United States’ new economic sanctions on Aug 28 as “state terrorism” while its supreme leader said he was banning acts...

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PM Modi Plans to Attend EU Summit in Brussels in December: Report

At the SCO Summit to be held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, from August 31 to September 1, PM Modi will highlight India’s priorities of security, connectivity...

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First Secondary Sanctions Applied: US Blocks Egyptian Bank From Accessing Dollars Over ‘Iran Ties’

The US Treasury Department on Friday unveiled its first ‘secondary’ Iran sanctions related to Trump’s ‘Economic D-Day’ against Iran, on Friday naming an Egyptian bank...

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Trump launches ‘US Space Academy’ to train next generation of space talent

Trump announced the initiative during a visit to NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, where he signed the order alongside NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman. ...

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What tariffs will really cost Canadians and Americans

John Iselin, associate director at the Budget Lab at Yale, estimates the cost will only be about $3 per American household on average, but when...

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Cambodia claims it has wiped out online scam compounds after a sweeping crackdown

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — Cambodia, notorious for being a major center for international online scams, claimed Friday it no longer hosts any of the...

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Ghana: Ghana’s Kente Protection Opens New Economic Possibilities

Ghana's geographical indication for kente could help weavers protect the celebrated cloth from imitation, reach new markets and earn more from generations...

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Africa: WHO Launches Africa Health Data Hub for 47 Countries

The World Health Organization has launched a regional health data platform designed to give African governments a single system for tracking health trends,...

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West Africa: Faye, Diop Set Ecowas Agenda As Bloc Faces Sahel Split

Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and incoming ECOWAS Commission President Birame Diop have set out priorities for the West African bloc as it...

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Liberia: Grand Kru Plans Pitch Upgrades Ahead of County Meet Hosting

- Grand Kru County will host Bomi and Margibi counties during the preliminary rounds of the 2026/2027 National County Sports Meet, but...

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Liberia: LFA Appeal Com’ttee Overturns Kuoh’s Expulsion, Says Disciplinary Committee Lacked Authority

- The Liberia Football Association Appeal Committee has overturned the expulsion of FC Fassell President Cassell Anthony Kuoh, ruling that the LFA Grievance...

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