The death toll in Nepal from devastating floods on the border with Tibet has crossed 1,000, according to the country's disaster agency. More than 3,900 people remain missing, with over 600 workers believed to be trapped in a vast network of mud-filled tunnels at hydropower sites along the Trishuli River.
Nepal's rescuers are blasting hillsides in a desperate search for missing hydropower workers, as families anxiously await news, according to the BBC.
Pakistan and China have refused to comply with U.S. sanctions targeting Iran under 'Operation Economic Outcast,' signaling the strategy’s potential failure.
The death toll from the recent flash floods along the Nepal-China border has surpassed 790, with over 3,000 people still missing. Rescue operations continue in difficult conditions following a massive glacier or ice-rock avalanche that triggered the disaster.
The leader of the Unification Church in South Korea has been sentenced to two years in prison for bribery offenses, according to a court ruling.
Anger is growing in Nepal’s Nuwakot district over the government’s response to a flash flood that devastated the area near the Nepal-Tibet border on Wednesday, according to Al Jazeera reporter Barnaby Lo.
Imran Khan’s sons have not spoken to their father in over six months, raising concerns about his well-being while he is imprisoned in Pakistan. According to Al Jazeera, the last call occurred over Eid al-Fitr in March and lasted 20 minutes.
A 'high risk' of a barrier lake breaching and causing a second flood has been raised by Chinese authorities, according to state media, following a deadly glacial collapse that triggered catastrophic floods in Nepal and Tibet.
Yayoi Kusama, the Japanese artist known for splashing polka dots across global art scenes, died at 97 on August 14 in Tokyo. Her studio announced her death, though the cause was not disclosed.
Indonesians marched on parliament to demand a crackdown on corruption, with protesters calling for legislation to seize assets linked to corrupt officials. According to Al Jazeera.
Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, renowned for her polka dot motifs and immersive installations, has died at the age of 97, according to a statement released by her team.
Preliminary investigations have pointed to a collapsed glacier as the cause of the devastating flash flood on the Nepal-Tibet border, according to scientists.
At least 14 newborn babies died in a fire at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) hospital in Islamabad on Wednesday, according to officials. Witnesses reported that the door to the maternity ward was locked and rescue efforts were delayed.
Tens of thousands of Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh’s overcrowded camps have protested against dire conditions as they mark nine years since a military enforcement action drove them out of neighbouring Myanmar
As the fifth anniversary of the 2017 Rohingya genocide in Myanmar passes, more than 700,000 remain in Bangladesh, while new persecution in Rakhine state raises urgent concerns. International legal actions, including cases in Argentina and the International Court of Justice (ICJ), seek accountability but face political and procedural hurdles.