BIDUR, Nepal — The smell of death hangs heavy over Bidur, a town in Nepal’s Nuwakot district, following last week’s catastrophic floods. Hopes for finding more survivors are waning as workers wearing white hazmat suits unload bodies from a constant stream of ambulances. These bodies are placed on blue tarps in restricted areas. Helicopters, usually […]
The photo from the Nepal Army shows soldiers engaged in a rescue mission at a hydropower project site in Upper Trishuli, Nepal, on Monday, August 31, 2026. This task comes in the wake of devastating floods that have claimed more than 1,000 lives and left thousands unaccounted for in Nepal and China. Filmmaker and drone […]
WASHINGTON — The White House announced on Monday its partnership with North American Blue Energy Partners (NABEP) to explore Venezuela’s oil industry. This initiative is part of President Donald Trump’s strategy to access Venezuela’s substantial oil reserves. The administration detailed the partnership days after Trump announced what he termed the largest oil deal ever. Analysts […]
Gathering of Global Leaders Leaders from China, Russia, and India joined other heads of state in Kyrgyzstan for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit. This event aimed to present an alternative to U.S. global influence. Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan’s […]
The decision to engage in the Iran war has faced significant scrutiny regarding its transparency. Authorities have refrained from adequately informing the public about the associated costs. This includes the impact on military preparedness. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, speaking at the Pentagon on August 26, highlighted the issue. The ongoing conflict is perceived as stretching […]
The Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo has reached a concerning milestone, with over 6,000 cases reported and 2,911 deaths confirmed. More than 1,360 individuals have recovered from the virus, an achievement the authorities describe as a positive sign. The outbreak’s spread is exacerbated by challenging circumstances, including insecurity, displacement, a health workers’ strike, and frequent […]
A tropical rainstorm moving across the northern Gulf Coast is set to bring hefty rainfall, potential flash flooding, and travel delays to parts of Texas and Louisiana. Forecasters caution that some areas may receive several inches of rain in short periods. While the storm isn’t expected to generate strong winds, the primary concern remains the […]
A Nevada jury has convicted Duane “Keffe D” Davis of first-degree murder involving the use of a deadly weapon in the 1996 drive-by shooting of renowned rapper Tupac Shakur. The verdict was delivered on Monday, following deliberations by the jury after closing arguments were presented in the trial. The Associated Press reported that the jury […]
A child is screened for malnutrition at a health clinic in Baidoa, Somalia, amid concerns about famine. In February 2025, reports emerged that a respected U.S. famine warning system was ‘currently unavailable.’ This system, known as FEWS NET, offered a database essential for pinpointing areas at high risk of famine, aiding preparations for relief efforts. […]
President Donald Trump announced that the United States has gained majority control over a substantial segment of Venezuela’s oil reserves. On Friday, Trump stated that this development marks a significant agreement between the U.S. and Venezuela concerning oil exploration and extraction. “The United States of America has entered into the largest oil deal in world […]