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Flash floods struck the Bhote Koshi River in Rasuwa and neighbouring districts on August 27, 2026, after a sudden surge of water near the Nepal-China border, killing at least 165 people and leaving nearly 400 others missing, according to ThePrint's reporting. Author and editor Kanak...

BBC World Service reports that China's fast-developing biopharmaceutical industry has sharply increased global demand for long-tailed macaques used in drug development, creating a worldwide shortage that has pushed prices for individual animals into the tens of thousands of dollars. The surge has reversed the macaques'...

During an Oval Office press conference on Thursday, President Trump made favorable comments about Darlene Graham, the GOP candidate for U.S. Senate from South Carolina, specifically praising her 'good genetics.' The remark was captured during an on-camera press event and has circulated widely across social...

A Russian-flagged vessel previously reported to have transported weapons for Russian mercenaries has been documented visiting ports along Africa's west coast since March 2026, according to Bellingcat's investigation. The ship operates under international sanctions. Experts cited by Bellingcat characterize the vessel's port movements as warranting...

South Korea's won appreciated over 12% against the US dollar in recent months, driven primarily by strong semiconductor exports from companies like SK Hynix amid global chip demand recovery. The won's strength has direct implications for US importers of Korean electronics and automotive parts, which...

Nine South Korean nationals remain unaccounted for following flash floods in Nepal, prompting President Lee Jae Myung to convene an emergency meeting on Thursday afternoon. Lee instructed authorities to mobilize all available resources, stating there is no such thing as too much effort when it...

An Israeli airstrike on the town of Arab Salim in Lebanon's Nabatieh district killed a newlywed woman and injured several others on August 27, 2026. Israel said the strikes followed Hezbollah's launch of two drones at Israeli troops. The incident marks an escalation in cross-border...

France 24 reports on a new analysis of Nigeria's abduction crisis, examining the financial scale of ransom payments fueling kidnappings across the country. The report quantifies how kidnapping has become a lucrative criminal enterprise, with gangs targeting wealthy families, students, and travelers. The broadcast also...

Southern China is experiencing severe flooding from back-to-back storms as a weakened Typhoon Narra brings heavy rain while Typhoon Saudel approaches, according to CNA. The report also documents a landslide in Tibet and covers regional developments including Japan's expected plan to boost energy resilience and...

Wildfires across Indonesia have burned more than 38,000 hectares in West Kalimantan, with fire crews working to contain blazes spreading dangerously close to residential areas. Hotspots are also reported in South Sumatra and Papua. Al Jazeera's Jessica Washington reported from West Kalimantan on the ongoing...

South Korea's National Assembly passed more than 40 non-controversial bills on Wednesday following an agreement between ruling Democratic Party and opposition People Power Party floor leaders, while shelving disputed real estate legislation for debate in the next regular session. Separately, according to Arirang News, the...

President Lee Jae-myung addressed local government leaders at the Blue House on Wednesday, calling for intensified policy action to achieve balanced regional growth across South Korea and reduce the extreme concentration of resources in the Seoul capital area. Lee emphasized the need for central and...

A new study, as reported by WION, documents that an estimated 1.3 million people in India are bitten by snakes annually, making the country the world's leading nation for snake bite incidents and related mortality, according to the researchers. The study highlights snake bites as...

Reuters reports that Darline Graham, sister of Senator Lindsey Graham, won the Republican primary runoff for U.S. Senate in South Carolina on August 26. The Reuters news clip also covers tributes following the death of singer Dolly Parton at age 80, Canada's imposition of retaliatory...

The Sudan People's Liberation Movement-North (SPLM-N), aligned with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), killed 27 people including four children in attacks on Qardud and Abu Hamama in South Kordofan state, according to the Sudan Doctors Network on Tuesday. The victims were primarily from the...

Bae Choong-sik assumed the presidency of KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology) in early August 2026, South Korea's premier science research institution. According to Arirang News, Bae outlined a vision centered on 'strong fundamentals' for developing talent in the post-AI era. Per the...

South Korea's government and ruling Democratic Party have agreed to a record 800 trillion won budget for 2027, the country's first to exceed that threshold, enabled by stronger-than-expected tax revenues. The additional fiscal capacity will be directed toward artificial intelligence, advanced industries, support for young...

Ethiopia submitted its official bid to host the Africa Cup of Nations tournament in 2028, marking a potential return of continental football's premier event to the country for the first time since 1976. The bid positions Ethiopia among competing nations vying for hosting rights to...

Spain has declared the enclave of Ceuta a "national security interest" and is creating a new coordination body bringing several authorities together, nearly a month after approximately 80,000 people crossed illegally from Morocco into the Spanish territory. According to Africanews, the situation in Ceuta remains...

A deadly gang attack struck Haiti's Kenscoff community as the country prepares for general elections scheduled for December 13, 2026—its first nationwide vote in more than a decade. Voter registration is currently underway despite widespread gang violence across the country. According to Africanews, experts have...