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The premier said in a statement that the target was the head of Hamas's internal security apparatus in Gaza, and that he had been involved with Israeli hostages previously held there, without giving more details.

Russia must opt for diplomatic engagement with the West

The court also directed that former PMs family members be allowed to meet him as permitted under jail rules and ordered authorities to make arrangements for telephone conversations between him and his sons

In a veiled criticism of the U.S., the Chinese President said, We must prevent external forces from interfering in our internal affairs, endangering our political security, and undermining regional stability.

Canada walked away from negotiations on an agreement to avoid additional U.S. tariffs on August 21, saying the American side had made unacceptable last-minute demands

Mr. Starmer expressed his support for Andy Burnham and added that he would also back whoever Labour chose as his successor in Parliament, ahead of a by-election for his constituency

In an interview with The Hindu, Varsen Aghabekian Shahin said she believes U.S. President Donald Trump is serious about his Gaza peace plan

Despite inclement weather and difficult access conditions at Chilime, the team successfully established foothold at the tunnel and set up safety ropes inside tunnel, said the Indian Ambassador to Nepal

The U.S. said it attacked Iranian rocket launchers on the island of Larak to prevent Tehran planting mines in the key shipping lane; Iran responded with missile and drone attacks aimed at Jordan and the UAE, saying they targeted U.S. forces there

The conservative-dominated court voted 5-4 to lift a lower order demanding construction be halted, with Chief Justice John Roberts notably joining the court's three liberals in dissent

The two leaders met on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit 2026 being held in Bishkek

A quiz on Malaysia, which is celebrating its Independence Day on August 31

We also look at Lhasas modern roads and tunnels, visit the Tibet Museum and explore the bustling lanes of Barkhor Street, where centuries-old traditions continue to shape everyday life.

Mr. Trumps tweets are laughable, and conditions in Kharg are calm and appropriate, says Hamid Bovard, chief executive of government-run National Iranian Oil Co

Mr. Modi is visiting Kyrgyzstan at the invitation of President Sadyr Zhaparov to participate in the SCO summit being held on August 31 - September 1

Tehran said the attack was in response to the killing of Irans Revolutionary Guards and Iranian civilians on Larak Island.

Canadians will see 'Lake Ontario' and those outside U.S. and Canada will see both names, Google says, days after Donald Trump signed an order renaming the water body

The Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, signed earlier this month, commits the three countries to mutual defence in the event of any of them being attacked

The woman, who was attacked at the Rosenheim train station, was taken to a nearby hospital, where she died due to serious injuries, Rosenheim police said

Opponents defeated the measure by a margin of 52.8 to 47.2%, RUV reported. Reykjavik, the capital, was the only area in the island nation of 400,000 people where a majority supported the referendum

Mojtaba Khamenei called on the rulers of regional countries to recognise your real enemy, understand its plan, and confront it, referring to the U.S. and Israel

Unidentified perpetrators are yet to be traced; some 3,500 people attended the annual techno party in Aarau

The village of Dhunge, once home to roughly 150 families, now lies in ruins, reduced to a swampy expanse with an ominous rotting stench one of dozens of settlements obliterated by the Himalayan floods.

B'Tselem, an Israeli rights group, reported 235 children and teenagers killed by Israeli forces in the West Bank since October 7, 2023 when Hamas launched a massive attack on Israel from the Gaza Strip through June 2026, including five killed by Israeli settlers

The plant, which needs power to keep its six non-operating reactors cool, has only a ten-day diesel supply on site, the International Atomic Energy Agency said in a statement.

A federal judge in California has ruled that the Trump administrations use of immigration laws to revoke visas and pursue deportation of noncitizen college students over pro-Palestinian advocacy is unconstitutional

We remain committed to supporting our workforce and their families throughout this process and will provide updates through appropriate channels as decisions are made, said the U.S. State Department

The President called the newest recipients four intrepid space heroes

Earlier on Friday (August 28, 2026), Nepals Foreign Ministry had said that Kathmandu could manage the rescue efforts on its own for now and declined foreign involvement

Government issues fresh flood alert after satellite imagery shows that a lake has formed upstream of Bhotekoshi River; towns were wiped out in a span of a couple of hours, says Foreign Minister Shishir Khamal

Several people have died in Nepal after floods triggered by a glacial collapse along the Nepal-Tibet border, with 288 Indians still missing.

According to information disclosed by the authorities, three women fromTiruchiand 16 persons fromThanjavurare among those affectedby the floods.The Coimbatoreadministration is coordinating with Indian embassies in Nepal and China to determine the number of missing pilgrims

The Government of West Bengal is actively coordinating with the Embassy of India in Kathmandu and proper administrative channels, says Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari

Government says the RTGS, the AP Bhavan and other departments are making concerted efforts to establish the whereabouts of seven persons and ensure safety of all the affected residents and pilgrims from the State

The veteran Congress leader says he will write to PM Modi seeking comprehensive compensation, assistance for the affected families

The party calls for coordinated efforts to facilitate the safe and early return of the affected people, including those from Visakhapatnam

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Bihar was put on alert as floodwaters from the neighbouring country entered the Gandak river and reached a barrage on August 26

At least 13 hydropower projects along the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli River corridors, including the 111 MW Rasuwagadhi, suffered extensive damage in Nepal

Ministry of Home Affairs says there is no need to panic over the sudden floods; Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke with the CMs of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh to review preparedness measures in areas that could potentially be affected

It is said that Home Minister Amit Shah has also spoken to the Bihar CM about the states preparedness for the imminent flood

Nepal floods have led to the loss of life of at least nine people, according to reports by the country's tourism board.

India pays 75 billion per year to foreign shipping lines, says NSB, proposing a five-year roadmap to reduce dependence on foreign ships for critical cargo; however, it is 16% to 20% costlier to operate ships under an Indian flag

The meeting focused on enhancing professional cooperation, strengthening maritime engagement, and deepening operational coordination between the two organisations

Indigenously designed and built vessel to bolster the Navys deep-sea diving, underwater intervention and submarine rescue capabilities

Pakistans opposition PTI has demanded immediate cardiac care for jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan at Shifa International Hospital, alleging that a recommended CT Coronary Angiography was not conducted during his recent visit to a government hospital