Nepal is shifting its diplomatic stance after the devastating August 26 Himalayan flood, insisting that the disaster was a “crisis we didn’t create” and demanding climate compensation from major emitters — China, India, and the United States — instead of traditional humanitarian aid. The flash flood, triggered by the collapse of a glacier and mountainside […]
As New Delhi prepares to host the 18th BRICS Summit on 12–13 September, the question dominating diplomatic circles is whether the bloc is ready for another round of expansion. The summit marks 20 years since BRICS’ founding foreign ministers first met in 2006, and India — holding the chair for the fourth time — is
A committee representing protesters in Pakistan‑occupied Kashmir (PoK) has laid out a stringent 13‑point charter of demands before agreeing to any negotiations with the regional administration. The conditions come after weeks of unrest marked by curfews, arrests, clashes, and allegations of excessive force. At the core of the demands is the withdrawal of security forces
The United States has issued a sharp warning to countries, companies and financial networks that continue to support Iran, signalling that a new wave of sanctions could soon target airlines, maritime operators, and even digital‑asset platforms. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Washington is prepared to widen its pressure campaign as the conflict involving Iran
Amid the catastrophic Nepal flash floods, where entire neighbourhoods were swept away and the death toll has climbed past 1,000, one story has captured global attention — a turquoise‑green house in Trishuli that somehow remained standing while everything around it collapsed. As torrents of mud, rocks, uprooted trees and debris tore through Nuwakot and surrounding
Thailand has announced a major change to its visa‑free entry rules, reducing the permitted stay for tourists from more than 60 countries — including India, China, the US, and Schengen nations — from 60 days to 30 days starting 15 September. Bangkok says the move is aimed at curbing crime and preventing abuse of the
At least five Palestinians, including two children, were killed on Tuesday after Israeli airstrikes hit a crowded neighbourhood in Gaza City during an operation to detain a senior Hamas militant. The raid, carried out by an Israeli special forces unit, was reportedly detected mid‑operation, prompting Israeli troops to call in air support as they withdrew.
The Russia–Ukraine war has entered a far more dangerous phase, and according to Ukrainian security expert Dr Hanna Shelest, the recent escalation is no accident. In an interview, she explained that Russia’s intensified strikes — including deadly missile attacks on Kyiv and the bombing of a crowded shopping mall — reveal a deliberate strategy aimed
Nepalese officials have revealed that three months before the catastrophic flash flood, China declined Nepal’s request for glacier‑risk and water‑level data, raising fresh concerns about Beijing’s opacity in managing transboundary rivers and glaciers. The disaster, triggered by the collapse of a mountainside carrying a glacier, has devastated large parts of Nepal and Tibet, pushing scrutiny
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin shared an informal car ride in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, as they travelled together to the opening ceremony of the 6th World Nomad Games — a moment that quickly drew global attention for its symbolism and timing. The ride followed their bilateral talks, during which both leaders reviewed
