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31 Aug

Fresh US-Iran Clash Near Strait of Hormuz Raises Fears of Wider Escalation

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Washington (Rajeev Sharma): Tensions between the United States and Iran have flared again after American forces struck Iranian rocket launchers positioned near the Strait of Hormuz. The operation marks the first confirmed US military strike against Iran in several weeks and has ended a period of relative calm in the conflict. US Central Command spokesperson Tim Hawkins said members of Iran's Revolutionary Guard were preparing to launch rockets and place sea mines in the strategic waterway when the American military carried out the attack. The US had recently completed efforts to remove mines from international shipping routes through the strait.…

31 Aug

Nepal Floods: Toll Reaches 794, Rescue Teams Search for Thousands Still Missing

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Kathmandu (Rajeev Sharma): Nepal's flood disaster has taken a heavy toll, with the number of reported deaths rising to 794, while more than 2,500 people are still missing. Rescue agencies have stepped up operations across the affected areas as the search for survivors continues. One of the biggest challenges before rescue personnel is reaching people believed to be stranded inside tunnels at several hydropower facilities. Special attention is being given to the Trishuli-3A hydropower project, where workers are feared to have been caught inside the tunnels after the floods. Experts from India and China are assisting local teams in the…

31 Aug

CENTCOM Says 83 Ships Redirected During US Blockade Operations Against Iran

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Arabian Sea (Rajeev Sharma): The United States has redirected 83 commercial vessels as part of its ongoing efforts to enforce a blockade against Iran, according to the US Central Command (CENTCOM). In an update issued on August 30, CENTCOM said its forces had taken action against commercial shipping operating in the region. Besides the 83 vessels that were redirected, three ships were reportedly disabled and two others were boarded as part of the enforcement operation. The US military command also released an image showing a sailor guiding an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter onto the flight deck of the USS Delbert…

30 Aug

Nepal Floods: Unidentified Bodies to Be Buried as Authorities Create DNA Trail for Future Identification

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Kathmandu (Rajeev Sharma): Nepal is preparing to bury unidentified and unclaimed victims of this week's devastating flash floods as authorities struggle with the sheer number of bodies recovered and the limited facilities available to preserve them. More than 700 bodies have been recovered since the floods swept through villages and towns on Wednesday. Among the worst-affected areas is Chitwan, where 233 bodies have been recovered so far. The large number of remains has put considerable pressure on local hospitals and temporary storage facilities. Authorities say burial has become necessary as the bodies deteriorate and health concerns increase. DNA collected before…

30 Aug

Nepal Flood Disaster: 734 Dead, Nearly 2,500 Missing as Rescue Efforts Continue

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Kathmandu (Rajeev Sharma): Nepal’s flood disaster has taken a devastating toll, with the number of confirmed deaths rising to 734 on Sunday as rescuers continue to recover bodies from areas hit by the massive flash floods. Nearly 2,500 people are still reported missing, keeping search and rescue teams engaged across the affected region. Operations have entered their fifth day, with authorities working to reach isolated communities and locate those who remain unaccounted for. Bodies have now been recovered from all eight districts affected by the disaster, officials said, while teams continue to search through damaged settlements and debris. Avalanche-triggered floods…

30 Aug

Nepal Floods: Toll Climbs to 675 as Rescue Teams Race to Find Nearly 2,400 Missing

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Kathmandu (Rajeev Sharma): Nepal’s flood emergency continued to worsen as the death toll from the devastating flash floods rose to 675, with nearly 2,400 people still missing and authorities warning of renewed flooding along the Bhote Koshi River. Nepal Police said the bodies of 675 victims had been recovered from eight districts. Chitwan, Nawalparasi East and Nawalparasi West have reported some of the largest numbers of fatalities as rescue teams continue to work across areas affected by the disaster. More than 4,400 people have so far been rescued or moved to safer locations. The figure includes 261 foreign tourists who…

29 Aug

Nepal Floods: Green House Stands Firm as Floodwaters Destroy Surrounding Buildings

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Kathmandu (Rajeev Sharma): Amid the devastating scenes emerging from flood-hit Nepal, a green-painted house has drawn widespread attention after videos appeared to show the structure remaining intact while powerful floodwaters swept through the surrounding area. The footage, shared extensively on social media, captures muddy water rushing through what appears to be a residential locality. Debris can be seen being carried along by the current, while buildings in the vicinity appear to suffer extensive damage. At the centre of the footage is the green house, which appears to withstand the force of the water. A family was reportedly inside the building…

29 Aug

Nepal Flood Crisis Deepens as Death Toll Reaches 626, Nearly 2,000 Still Missing

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Kathmandu (Rajeev Sharma): Nepal’s flood crisis continued to worsen as the number of fatalities rose to 626, police said, while rescue teams entered the fourth day of operations to locate survivors and people reported missing following widespread flooding and landslides. The latest death toll is significantly higher than the earlier figure of 579. Authorities are still trying to establish the whereabouts of nearly 2,000 people, with fears that the casualty count could rise as teams gain access to areas cut off by the disaster. Thousands of families have been left without basic necessities, prompting an urgent humanitarian response. The United…

29 Aug

Donald Trump Hails Major Venezuela Oil Agreement, Says US to Gain Control of 65 Billion Barrels

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Washington (Rajeev Sharma): US President Donald Trump has announced a major energy agreement involving Venezuela, describing it as the largest oil deal in history and claiming that American interests will gain majority control of more than 65 billion barrels of proven Venezuelan crude reserves. Trump said the agreement was negotiated under the direction of Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, alongside Venezuelan interim President Delcy Rodriguez and private companies. The US president said the arrangement would not place a financial burden on American taxpayers and argued that increased access to Venezuelan crude could strengthen the…

29 Aug

Nepal Flood Crisis: Rescue Flights Grounded as Heavy Rain Pushes Trishuli River Higher

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Kathmandu (Rajeev Sharma): Rescue operations in Nepal’s flood-affected Trishuli region have suffered a temporary setback as persistent heavy rain made conditions unsafe for helicopter operations. The worsening weather prevented the rescue helicopter from taking off, forcing authorities to pause aerial operations until conditions improve. The disruption comes as emergency teams continue efforts to assist people affected by the flooding. Rising River Raises Fresh Concerns The situation remains particularly worrying along the Trishuli River, where water levels have continued to climb amid the rainfall. Authorities have responded by moving residents from vulnerable areas to safer locations as a precaution. The evacuations…