World

26

Aug

By The Press Editor

World

Big India-China border breakthrough? Doval-Wang talks yield 8 key outcomes on LAC peace and hotlines

Beijing: India and China have agreed on eight key outcomes aimed at maintaining peace and stability along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) and improving the broader management of their border. The understanding was reached during the 25th round of talks between the Special Representatives of the two countries in Beijing on Tuesday (August 25). India's Special Representative and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and China's Special Representative Wang Yi held in-depth discussions on the boundary question during the meeting. The latest round of talks focused not only on the long-standing boundary issue but also on mechanisms to prevent misunderstandings…

Read More

26

Aug

By The Press Editor

World

Nepal PM Balen Shah urges all to ‘stand together’ after flash flood kills 98: ‘Govt is with you’

Kathmandu: Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah on Wednesday urged the people of the Himalayan nation to stand united after devastating flood on Wednesday killed at least 98 people. "The pain and loss you have suffered is not small. But I want to assure you that you are not alone in this difficult time -- the state is with you with all its means and resources," Shah said in a statement posted to social media. Here's what Balen Shah said on nepal floods   "Please be patient. The government takes full responsibility for your rescue, treatment, food and shelter. In times of…

Read More

26

Aug

By The Press Editor

World

What triggered Nepal’s deadly floods? Here’s what satellite images and experts reveal

Kathmandu: Floods wreaked havoc in Nepal on Wednesday (August 26) after a sudden rise in the Bhote Koshi River inundated Rasuwa district near the Tibet border, leaving more than 90 people dead and hundreds, including foreign nationals, missing. The flood surged through the Bhote Koshi River at around 9 am (local time), affecting Rasuwa and Dhading districts bordering Tibet, officials said. It then spread to Dhading, Nuwakot and Chitawan districts, damaging at least four permanent bridges and a few temporary ones. Ice avalanche triggered deadly floods? Authorities are investigating the cause of the devastating flash flood, with initial assessments suggesting that…

Read More

26

Aug

By The Press Editor

World

Deadly flash floods in Nepal: Five major deluges that ravaged the Himalayan nation in recent times

Kathmandu: Nepal, a country defined by its towering mountains, deep river valleys and fragile Himalayan terrain, has repeatedly faced devastating floods and landslides. Wednesday's flash flood in the Bhotekoshi River in Rasuwa district has once again exposed the vulnerability of communities, travellers and critical infrastructure to sudden water surges. At least 22 people have been confirmed dead so far, and preliminary figures from the Nepal Tourism Board show 384 travellers, including 291 foreign nationals and 93 Nepali nationals, have been reported missing from affected areas. Among the foreign nationals are 105 Indians. As per details, the flood entered Nepal from…

Read More

26

Aug

By The Press Editor

World

China tests YJ-18A stealth anti-ship cruise missile designed to evade radar: Report

Beijing: China has reportedly test-fired a stealth anti-ship cruise missile featuring a black, radar-absorbing coating designed to reduce its detectability, according to a report on Wednesday. The missile has been identified as a new variant of the YJ-18A, with a black radar-absorbing finish that would improve penetration and visual camouflage over deep water, the Hong Kong-based South China Morning Post quoted military experts as saying. According to the report, the missile was launched from a Chinese naval vessel's vertical launch system (VLS) during a test conducted in an unspecified sea area. The test was described as an extreme-performance trial of…

Read More

26

Aug

By The Press Editor

World

Exact moment when flash flood hits Nepal’s Rasuwa and Dhading districts | Watch video

Kathmandu: A massive flash flood struck the northern Rasuwa district of Nepal on Wednesday morning, August 26 at approximately 9:00 AM local time. The disaster unfolded when a sudden, violent surge of water rushed down the Bhote Koshi River from the Tibetan side of the border. At least 16 people have died in the flash flood that swept through two central Nepal districts bordering Tibet, causing extensive devastation at settlements along the river and damaging at least a dozen hydropower projects early Wednesday. Several videos have gone viral on the social media that showed the exact moment when the flash…

Read More

26

Aug

By The Press Editor

World

Nepal flash flood washes away village near Tibet border in Rasuwa, casualties feared; video captures horror

A massive flash flood swept through Nepal’s Rasuwa district, near the border with Tibet, on Wednesday morning, washing away villages and project sites and raising fears of significant loss of life. The flooding reportedly struck the region at around 9 am local time, with authorities warning residents living along riverbanks to move to safer, higher ground. According to preliminary information, around 1,000 people are feared to have been swept away in the floods. However, the figure has not yet been officially confirmed, and the extent of the casualties remains unclear as rescue and relief operations continue. Rasuwa among worst-hit areas…

Read More

26

Aug

By The Press Editor

World

15 newborns killed in hospital fire in Pakistan’s Islamabad

Islamabad: At least 15 newborns were killed  after a fire broke out at a state-run hospital in Pakistan's capital city Islamabad on Wednesday, as reported by local broadcaster Geo TV. The incident occurred at Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) hospital.  As per Geo TV, 16 newborns were in the hospital's gynaecology ward when the fire broke out, 15 got killed in blaze while one was rescued. The rescue officials told the local broadcaster that the fire started after the air conditioner compressor exploded inside the hospital's nursery. The blaze had bee extinguished now and the cooling operations are on, as…

Read More

26

Aug

By The Press Editor

World

US sanctions four India-linked companies over Iran oil trade in Trump’s bid to isolate Tehran

The United States has sanctioned four India-based companies for importing petroleum and petrochemical products from Iran, according to a US State Department press release. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday announced “Operation Economic Outcast”, a new sanctions campaign aimed at blocking potential sources of revenue for Iran. The US has also urged countries to cut economic ties with Tehran, warning that those continuing to do business with Iran could face retaliation. Bessent described the move as an unprecedented campaign to sever Iran’s financial lifelines. The latest measures expand the risk of secondary sanctions on countries, businesses and organisations that…

Read More

25

Aug

By The Press Editor

World

CIA chief John Ratcliffe secretly traveled to Russia aboard US mystery plane that landed in Moscow: Report

Moscow: US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Director John Ratcliffe visited Moscow on Tuesday for meetings, US media reported, after a mysterious military flight landed in the Russian capital. According to the New York Post, Ratcliffe arrived aboard a C-17 transport plane that departed Joint Base Andrews, a base outside Washington used for high-ranking official travel. The purpose of the reported visit was not immediately clear, and there was no immediate comment from the CIA or the White House when contacted by AFP. However, CBS News quoted sources familiar with the matter as confirming Ratcliffe's trip, while Axios separately reported on the…

Read More