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Kathmandu: While the situation remains uncertain as rescue operations continue following the apocalyptic flash floods in Nepal, the death count has increased to 903, while more than 4,000 -- including 320 foreign nationals -- remain missing, said authorities on Monday.  According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA), 272 bodies have been recovered from Chitwan, 207 from Nawalparasi East, 151 from Nawalparasi West and 62 from Gorkha districts. Further 95 bodies have been recovered from Nuwakot, 55 from Dhading, 37 from Tanahu and 24 from Rasuwa. A fresh alert has also been issued, as authorities have warned…

San Francisco: Union Minister Suresh Gopi on Monday said all necessary steps would be taken to bring back the mortal remains of two women from Kerala who were allegedly murdered in California, United States. The deceased have been identified by their relatives as Anjana, a native of Mudikkode in Thrissur, and Ann Mathew, a native of Kesavadasapuram in Thiruvananthapuram. According to their relatives, the two women were living in the same apartment in California along with their families. A third woman, identified as Anila, a native of Kottayam and described as a friend of the deceased, is currently in US…

New York: Former Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro has shared the first known photographs of himself inside US custody since he was captured in January, offering a glimpse of the ousted leader nearly eight months after he was taken to the United States. Maduro posted two photographs on his social media accounts on Sunday, August 30. In the images, he is seen wearing a grey tracksuit and white sneakers, smiling and making victory signs with his hands. The photographs appear to have been taken inside the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, New York, where he remains in custody. However, the photographs…

Arizona (USA): A major flash flood in the Grand Canyon National Park forced the evacuation of dozens of people after torrents of muddy water swept large boulders, logs, metal structures and other debris into the Colorado River, authorities said. The flash flood hit the Bright Angel Canyon and Phantom Ranch area on Saturday afternoon. The National Park Service said about 15 people may still be missing, after initially reporting that more than 20 people could be unaccounted for. Authorities are continuing efforts to locate and account for people who may have been hiking or camping in the affected area. No…

Toronto: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat addressed the “Hindu Vishwa Bandhu - Embrace the World in Friendship” gathering in Toronto on Sunday, where he spoke about India’s civilisational ethos, its tradition of helping others and the importance of unity amid diversity. The event, organised by Canadian Hindus for Outreach, Relations and Dialogue (CHORD), began with cultural performances, including traditional folk songs presented by members of the Indian diaspora. Former Canadian Defence Minister and former Alberta Premier Jason Kenney was also among the prominent attendees. Addressing the gathering, Bhagwat said India became a “Vishwaguru” (world teacher) through its selfless…

Washington: The United States struck Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, marking its first military strikes on Iran in a month and prompting Tehran to retaliate. The US said the strikes targeted two Iranian launchers after Revolutionary Guard forces were observed preparing to launch rockets carrying sea mines into the strategic waterway. Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps said the US strikes caused casualties and later launched ballistic missiles at US military targets in Jordan, according to Iranian state media. US strikes two launchers on Larak Island A US Central Command spokesperson said American forces…