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Nepal flash flood: At least 50 pilgrims from Tamil Nadu stranded as landslips disrupt route

As per initial information, the pilgrims were on board three vehicles and occupants of one of the vehicles have taken refuge in a Armed Police Force outpost at Timure, about 150 km north of Kathmandu

26 Aug 2026 4:12 pm
Trump submits civil nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia to Congress for review

Under law, Congress has 90 days while in session to review the agreement.

26 Aug 2026 8:01 am
Trump's new economic squeeze on Iran has big challenge: China

Trumps economic pressure on Iran faces challenges from Chinas strong trade ties, complicating U.S.-China relations ahead of a key summit

26 Aug 2026 7:11 am
IAMC and allied faith organisations protest against Mohan Bhagwats event at Madison Square Garden

Held under the banner No Platform for Hate, the protest brought together representatives of Muslim, Hindu, Sikh, Christian, Dalit and interfaith organisations

26 Aug 2026 1:26 am
Canada unveils counter-tariffs of 15-50% on U.S. goods

Canadian officials said on Tuesday (August 25, 2026) that the retaliatory tariffs will match U.S. levels, with impacts on industries including steel, dairy and electronics.

25 Aug 2026 10:13 pm
Israel Defence Minister vows to keep troops in Syria during visit

There is daily activity here to thwart threats, to eliminate remnants of the old regime, to prevent dangerous consolidation of the new regime, said Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz

25 Aug 2026 10:11 pm
Epstein accomplice Maxwell loses bid to overturn U.S. conviction

Maxwell was convicted in 2021 of supplying underage girls to Epstein, whose ties to powerful business executives, politicians, celebrities and academics have fueled years of scrutiny and conspiracy theories

25 Aug 2026 9:12 pm
Canada will announce retaliatory tariffs against U.S. on August 25, official say

Mark Carney said on August 24 that Canada may need to move away from matching U.S. tariffs dollar for dollar and instead use more targeted retaliation aimed at protecting Canadian workers and businesses

25 Aug 2026 5:14 am
U.S. Treasury chief vows to cut every economic lifeline of Iran

Scott Bessents address comes almost six months into a war on Tehran that has ground to a stalemate, with stalled peace talks and Iran preventing most traffic through the crucial Strait of Hormuz

25 Aug 2026 1:02 am
Jaishankar meets Russian President Putin; discusses bilateral ties, global developments

It comes ahead of Mr. Putin's expected visit to New Delhi for the BRICS leaders' summit on September 12-13.

24 Aug 2026 6:15 pm
Irans rial currency hits new record low as U.S. prepares to announce more sanctions

The rial dropped to 2.02 million to the U.S. dollar as trading opened on currency markets. Iran's official Central Bank rate stood at around 1.5 million rial to the dollar, but the market rate is what most Iranians pay

24 Aug 2026 5:09 pm
At least 22 people killed in landslip in capital of Guinea, officials say

Heavy rains, which started around 3 a.m. washed over the refuse, triggering a landslipe that buried nearby shacks

23 Aug 2026 11:05 pm
Zelenskyy rejects wartime elections, says would 'split' Ukraine

Ukraine has suspended elections under martial law, a measure still widely supported by the population as the country focuses on fighting off Russian forces

23 Aug 2026 3:05 pm
No rush for Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahmans India visit, national interest priority: Minister

State Minister for Foreign Affairs remarks came amid continuing uncertainty over PM Rahman's visit to New Delhi. India has invited him for a bilateral visit as well as to attend the outreach session of the upcoming BRICS summit on September 12-13

23 Aug 2026 1:14 pm
Ajit Doval to visit China on August 24 for talks with Wang Yi

The talks come ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinpings anticipated visit to India for the BRICS Summit in September.

23 Aug 2026 1:12 pm
Transshipment scam or efficient supply chain? How U.S. firms turn it into profit?

Data and industry sources reveal little Chinese ownershipofsuchpumps/components sent to the U.S. by Indian/India-based companies

23 Aug 2026 8:17 am
Stop electric shock glove plan for ICE: U.S. lawmakers to Trump administration

Under Trump, ICE has hired unqualified officers and agents and rushed them through training programs with reduced use of force instruction. Many of these officers and agents should not have been hired at all, much less let loose on American streets with a badge, a gun, and electric shock gloves, the Indian American Congressman Shri Thanedar said.

23 Aug 2026 8:04 am
China expels senior Communist party leader in anti-corruption crackdown

Ma Xingrui is the third member of the 24-member Politburo to come under investigation during the current party term that began in 2022, a rare occurrence in the recent history of the 105-year-old party

14 Jul 2026 1:34 pm
Taiwan Tourism Administration Concludes Successful Three-City Roadshow Across Australia and New Zealand

Taiwan Tourism Administration Concludes Successful Three-City Roadshow Across Australia and New Zealand

1 Jul 2026 4:30 pm
AVPN Announces New Strategy to Mobilise Capital for Asia's USD 26-Trillion Social and Environmental Transformation

AVPN Announces New Strategy to Mobilise Capital for Asia's USD 26-Trillion Social and Environmental Transformation

1 Jul 2026 11:31 am
Agoda rolls out suite of new features focused on real-time updates and smarter trip planning

Agoda rolls out suite of new features focused on real-time updates and smarter trip planning

1 Jul 2026 8:30 am
Russell Reynolds Associates Names Alistair Macrae as Head of Asia Pacific

Russell Reynolds Associates Names Alistair Macrae as Head of Asia Pacific

1 Jul 2026 7:30 am
Eskom Unveils Modernisation Centre in Partnership with Huawei, Illuminating South Africa's Digital Power Future

Eskom Unveils Modernisation Centre in Partnership with Huawei, Illuminating South Africa's Digital Power Future

30 Jun 2026 4:30 pm
The First 34 5K 5120 x 2160 Philips Business Monitor Featuring DLG Technology Launches with Dual Mode, Delivering Versatility for Mixed Workflows.

The First 34 5K 5120 x 2160 Philips Business Monitor Featuring DLG Technology Launches with Dual Mode, Delivering Versatility for Mixed Workflows.

30 Jun 2026 2:30 pm
2026 PV & ESS Safety Industry Summit: Charting a New Path to Safe and Reliable Development

2026 PV & ESS Safety Industry Summit: Charting a New Path to Safe and Reliable Development

30 Jun 2026 2:30 pm
Tetra Pak Advances Food System Resilience as It Cuts GHG Emissions Across the Value Chain by Over a Third

Tetra Pak Advances Food System Resilience as It Cuts GHG Emissions Across the Value Chain by Over a Third

30 Jun 2026 11:30 am
On-us Brings Real-Time Smart E-Vouchers to Google Wallet, Giving Marketers a Live Read on Customer Behavior

On-us Brings Real-Time Smart E-Vouchers to Google Wallet, Giving Marketers a Live Read on Customer Behavior

30 Jun 2026 9:30 am
Visa redefines its role in travel with the global expansion of Visa Destinations

Visa redefines its role in travel with the global expansion of Visa Destinations

30 Jun 2026 8:30 am
Casio to Release Automatic Mechanical EDIFICE with a Look That Changes with the Light

Casio to Release Automatic Mechanical EDIFICE with a Look That Changes with the Light

30 Jun 2026 7:30 am
DayOne Appoints Chengkang Yan as Chief Financial Officer to Support Next Phase of Global Growth

DayOne Appoints Chengkang Yan as Chief Financial Officer to Support Next Phase of Global Growth

30 Jun 2026 7:30 am
Avnet Brings Ecosystem Together to Scale Edge AI in Singapore

Avnet Brings Ecosystem Together to Scale Edge AI in Singapore

30 Jun 2026 7:30 am
X Square Robot Secures Four Consecutive Financing Rounds, Surpasses US$2.8 Billion Valuation in Push for Physical AI Foundation Models

X Square Robot Secures Four Consecutive Financing Rounds, Surpasses US$2.8 Billion Valuation in Push for Physical AI Foundation Models

29 Jun 2026 5:30 pm
MAXHUB Participates in 2026 Leadership Policy Dialogue in South Asia: Charting Responsible and Innovative AI Integration in Higher Education

MAXHUB Participates in 2026 Leadership Policy Dialogue in South Asia: Charting Responsible and Innovative AI Integration in Higher Education

29 Jun 2026 5:30 pm
MAXHUB Brings Smart Classroom to Nepal's Top University

MAXHUB Brings Smart Classroom to Nepal's Top University

29 Jun 2026 5:30 pm
Fujian-Ningxia cooperation across three decades transforms desert settlement into thriving community

Fujian-Ningxia cooperation across three decades transforms desert settlement into thriving community

29 Jun 2026 4:30 pm
The documentary Dreams Continued: The Story of Minning Town launches globally

The documentary Dreams Continued: The Story of Minning Town launches globally

29 Jun 2026 4:30 pm
Cision Launches PR Newswire Amplify in Asia Pacific, Expanding Its Industry leading, AI-Powered Communications Capabilities

Cision Launches PR Newswire Amplify in Asia Pacific, Expanding Its Industry leading, AI-Powered Communications Capabilities

29 Jun 2026 12:30 pm
Sustainable Tourism Academy Celebrates 3,000-User Milestone in First Year with ASEAN Expansion and New Language Support

Sustainable Tourism Academy Celebrates 3,000-User Milestone in First Year with ASEAN Expansion and New Language Support

29 Jun 2026 10:58 am
World's First Autonomous Mining IPO Draws Top-Tier Cornerstone Lineup Including Fidelity, JPMorgan, and Barings

World's First Autonomous Mining IPO Draws Top-Tier Cornerstone Lineup Including Fidelity, JPMorgan, and Barings

29 Jun 2026 10:58 am
Parties seen as key to driving global governance, modernization

Parties seen as key to driving global governance, modernization

27 Jun 2026 1:30 pm
Segway and Whoosh Launch Free Ride Campaign Across Mexico During the 2026 Tournament World Cup to Support Urban Mobility

Segway and Whoosh Launch Free Ride Campaign Across Mexico During the 2026 Tournament World Cup to Support Urban Mobility

26 Jun 2026 11:30 pm
MetaOptics Begins Shipment of Metalens Smartphone and AI Smart Glasses to European and Japanese Customers for Evaluation

MetaOptics Begins Shipment of Metalens Smartphone and AI Smart Glasses to European and Japanese Customers for Evaluation

26 Jun 2026 3:55 pm
VINEXPO ASIA TO RETURN TO HONG KONG IN 2027 AS AN ANNUAL EVENT

VINEXPO ASIA TO RETURN TO HONG KONG IN 2027 AS AN ANNUAL EVENT

26 Jun 2026 3:31 pm
E Fund (HK) HKEX Tech 100 Index ETF (3456) Lists Today

E Fund (HK) HKEX Tech 100 Index ETF (3456) Lists Today

26 Jun 2026 3:30 pm
Harrow International School Appi Japan Celebrates Historic First Graduation: Class of 2026 Earns Offers from World-Leading Universities

Harrow International School Appi Japan Celebrates Historic First Graduation: Class of 2026 Earns Offers from World-Leading Universities

26 Jun 2026 3:30 pm
ZOE Energy Storage Makes Strong Return to Intersolar Europe 2026 for Consecutive Year, Showcasing Full-Scenario AI-Driven Smart Energy Solutions

ZOE Energy Storage Makes Strong Return to Intersolar Europe 2026 for Consecutive Year, Showcasing Full-Scenario AI-Driven Smart Energy Solutions

26 Jun 2026 1:30 pm
Micro-Dramas Take Center Stage at the Shanghai TV Festival

Micro-Dramas Take Center Stage at the Shanghai TV Festival

26 Jun 2026 9:30 am
Five Technology Breakthroughs: Huawei Launches the Next-Generation Grid-Forming ESS Platform LUTERRA

Five Technology Breakthroughs: Huawei Launches the Next-Generation Grid-Forming ESS Platform LUTERRA

25 Jun 2026 3:30 pm