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At least 290 Indians remain ‘uncontactable’ after Nepal flash flood, says MEA In a “preliminary assessment” of the situation following the flash flood in Nepal, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday (August 27, 2026) said at least 290 Indian nationals remain “uncontactable”. On India’s support to Nepal as it deals with the disaster,…
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday (August 27, 2026) insisted Russian leader Vladimir Putin would not attack NATO territory, downplaying reports that Washington had warned Moscow against a possible move on Europe. The Kremlin also dismissed the reports as “scare stories” following a rare visit to the Russian capital by CIA Director John Ratcliffe that…
President Donald Trump holds up a signed executive order in the Oval Office of the White House, Thursday, August 27, 2026, in Washington. | Photo Credit: AP President Donald Trump said on Thursday (August 27, 2026) that he is renaming Lake Ontario to be known as “Lake America” in the United States as he exacerbates…
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People move to a safer place after flash floods in the Devighat Bidur Municipality area, Nuwakot, Nepal, on August 27, 2026. | Photo Credit: PTI The death toll in the flash flood in Nepal’s Rasuwa district bordering Tibet touched 389 on Thursday (August 27, 2026), with 910 people still missing. The government issued a fresh…
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RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat in U.S. Photo: Handout via PTI. The organisation hosting RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s event in New York claimed its X account was blocked by “misguided opponents” for several hours on Thursday (August 27, 2026). The X account of American Hindus for Engagement and Dialogue (AHEAD) Forum – @AheadForum1, which posted updates…
The Syrian Kurdish Women’s Protection Units (YPJ) said on Thursday (August 27, 2026) it had discussed with the interior ministry integrating their fighters into the government’s forces. The announcement came two days after the head of Kurdish fighters in Syria, Mazloum Abdi, announced the dissolution of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) — which includes the…
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National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval with China Foreign Affairs Minister Wang Yi. File | Photo Credit: PTI India and China discussed ways to improve their understanding of each other’s perception of the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the 25th Round of Special Representatives talks on the boundary question held in Beijing on Tuesday…
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Taiwan President Lai Ching-te inspects a Mighty Hornet III unmanned aerial vehicle during a visit to the National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST) to inspect developments in drone technology in Taichung, Taiwan, on July 17, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters Lawmakers in Taiwan approved a $7.6 billion budget for locally made drones on…
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Meta has agreed to a settlement worth up to $16.68 billion in a case alleging Facebook and Instagram were designed to keep children engaged and collect their data. The company denies wrongdoing, but the agreement could bring major changes for teenage users across the United States. Source link
Protests over security in Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta escalated into violent clashes with the Spanish military on Thursday (August 27, 2026), a month after a mass influx of migrants from Morocco. Residents of Ceuta, which is just 18 sq km in size, have held several demonstrations over what they say are security and…
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