Geopolitics
Nepal rescuers drill into tunnels in bid to reach trapped workers
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Nepali army joins flood rescue efforts at hydroelectric facilities where workers are believed to be trapped in tunnels.
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Geopolitics
Hong Kong police investigate viral video of dog trapped in running washing machine
South China Morning Post – World · China
Hong Kong police are investigating social media videos that appear to show a dog trapped inside a running washing machine. Police confirmed on Sunday that they…
Geopolitics
NEET-PG 2026 exam at Jaipur centre rescheduled to September 5 over power outage
Times of India – World · India
The NEET-PG 2026 examination at a Jaipur centre was rescheduled for September 5. This decision followed power outages and technical disruptions during the test…
Geopolitics
Nepal warns of more possible floods as communities grapple with devastation
The Hindu – World · India
The latest warnings came after Chinese authorities informed their Nepalese counterparts of increased water flow upstream
Geopolitics
Pacific Islands Forum meeting in turmoil after several leaders pull out of Palau summit
The Guardian – World · Europe
Solomon Islands prime minister cancels his appearance, along with leaders from Fiji, Vanuatu and SamoaSeveral leaders have pulled out of a the Pacific Islands …
Geopolitics
Ethiopia’s Gobena, Kenya’s Olympic champion Jepchirchir win Sydney Marathon
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Gobena claims first victory after finishing second last year, as Jepchirchir adds to Boston, New York and London wins.
Geopolitics
Messi scores four goals, inspires Inter Miami to 7-1 win over Montreal
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Lionel Messi's four goals help Miami snap a five-match winless run and take his season MLS tally to 18 goals.
Geopolitics
A lone Black woman’s defiance of Swedish neo-Nazis, 10 years on
The Guardian – World · Europe
Protester Tess Asplund on the photo that made headlines, and why she sees it as a sign of the change in Sweden todayThe striking photograph showed a lone Black…
Geopolitics
Can Southeast Asian artists replicate K-pop’s global success with SEA-pop?
South China Morning Post – World · China
At Tower Records in Tokyo’s Shibuya district earlier this month, fans flocked to a pop-up store set up for Filipino boy band SB19, buying exclusive merchandise…
Geopolitics
Nepal issues fresh flood warning as 3,000 still missing
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Rescuers are trying to reach dozens of hydropower workers trapped in flooded tunnels, but have been hampered by further rainfall.
Geopolitics
‘Identify your real enemy’: Khamenei urges Gulf rulers to unite, defend each other
Times of India – World · India
Iran's Supreme Leader urged Gulf rulers to identify their real enemy and confront it. He also called for Muslim unity and mutual defense against external threa…
Geopolitics
Nepal flood survivors return to ruins to salvage memories
The Hindu – World · India
The village of Dhunge, once home to roughly 150 families, now lies in ruins, reduced to a swampy expanse with an ominous rotting stench — one of dozens of sett…
Geopolitics
India provides 68.5 tonnes of relief, Bailey bridge, tunnel expertise to flood-hit Nepal
The Hindu – World · India
A fourth flight carrying 11 tonnes of relief assistance landed in Nepal on Sunday (August 30, 2026), the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a post on X
Geopolitics
'Drug-free India' to 'vocal for local': Key quotes from PM Modi’s 137th Mann Ki Baat
Times of India – World · India
In the latest episode of Mann Ki Baat, Prime Minister Modi focused on grassroots movements and national initiatives, emphasizing the role of technology in pres…
Geopolitics
Trump says he'll be at the Presidents Cup at Medinah as the honorary chairman
The Hindu – World · India
The Presidents Cup began in 1994 to include international players from non-European countries who were not eligible for the more famed Ryder Cup. The name of t…
Geopolitics
‘I knew I was going to die’: Indian-American couple’s terrifying Nepal flood escape
Indian Express – World · India
- Indian-origin couple in California survived a 60-70 ft wall of floodwater and debris near Nepal-Tibet border during a pilgrimage, escaping by climbing uphill…
Geopolitics
China Says 261 Foreigners From 23 Countries Are Missing in Tibet Flood
The New York Times – World · US
The disclosure offered one of the clearest pictures yet of the disaster on the Chinese side of the border, where authorities have released few details.
Geopolitics
'Pakistan chapter I had before is now closed': Amir calls himself 'British local'
Times of India – World · India
Mohammad Amir has ruled out a return to Pakistan’s national team after obtaining British citizenship and a British passport. The former Pakistan pacer said his…
Geopolitics
1 killed as shooting erupts at rave party in Switzerland
South China Morning Post – World · China
A shooting at a rave in the northern Swiss canton of Aargau left one person dead and five wounded early on Sunday, local police and media reported. Police said…
Geopolitics
Renee was at Gyirong Port minutes before flood struck, now her family want to travel from Australia to help search
The Guardian – World · Europe
Missing woman’s partner and daughters fundraise to join search in one of the hardest-hit areas of Nepal Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesG…
Geopolitics
News in Frames: Hope hangs in the skies
The Hindu – World · India
Rescue teams in Nepal’s Nuwakot district are searching for people feared trapped in a blocked hydropower tunnel in Rasuwa, while families at relief camps wait …
Geopolitics
Humanitarian crisis worsening in refuge for civilians fleeing Sudan’s civil war
The Guardian – World · Europe
Conditions are deteriorating in city of El Obeid and camps on its outskirts, with more people arriving every dayHumanitarian conditions in the Sudanese city of…
Geopolitics
Could joint oil and gas projects help ease Beijing and Manila’s South China Sea tensions?
South China Morning Post – World · China
China and the Philippines have been urged to resume joint South China Sea energy exploration as a way of easing tensions in the disputed waters. A joint report…
Geopolitics
Will Hong Kong see fewer creditor-led commercial property sales as assets stabilise?
South China Morning Post – World · China
Financial distress in Hong Kong’s commercial property market has moderated but not been completely eliminated, analysts say, with highly leveraged asset owners…
Geopolitics
‘Please, let’s not’: Gavaskar rejects free-hit idea in Test cricket
Times of India – World · India
Sunil Gavaskar stands firm against the introduction of free hits for no-balls in Test cricket, arguing that this practice offers batters unearned advantages. I…
Geopolitics
Hrgovic wins IBF world heavyweight boxing title as Itauma hospitalised
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Filip Hrgovic is the first Croatian to become a world heavyweight boxing champion after beating Briton Moses Itauma.
Geopolitics
Northern Metropolis ‘large-scale land disposal’ a win-win, Paul Chan says
South China Morning Post – World · China
Fast-tracking the Northern Metropolis through a “large-scale land disposal” scheme underscores the government’s push to integrate technology, industry and tale…
Geopolitics
North Korea Defence Minister dismissed: state media
The Hindu – World · India
Kim Song Gi, director of the General Political Bureau of the Korean People's Army, was named as the new Defence Minister
Geopolitics
Man throws acid on ex-fiancee, her sister after marriage called off in UP
Times of India – World · India
A disturbing event unfolded when Harsh Bhati reportedly hurled acid at his former fiancée and her sibling after their engagement was dissolved. Family members …
Geopolitics
Russia turns to India for petrol as Ukraine attacks disrupt fuel supplies
Times of India – World · India
India's role as a major gasoline supplier to Russia has surged recently, particularly after Ukrainian drone strikes impacted Russian refinery activities. In Au…
Geopolitics
‘We owe it to history’ to defeat One Nation, PM tells Labor faithful – as it happened
The Guardian – World · Europe
This blog is now closedGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastJoyce explains One Nation’s migration policy with sheep and cattleBarnaby Joy…
Geopolitics
One Nation’s Secret Harbour byelection win shows Labor is at a loss when it comes to calming angry voters | Analysis
The Guardian – World · Europe
Even after a week in which Pauline Hanson and One Nation candidates tripped over themselves trying to explain key policies, voters still backed the partyGet ou…
Geopolitics
1 killed, 5 injured in shooting at rave party in northern Switzerland
Times of India – World · India
- Shooting at a rave party in northern Switzerland killed one and injured five, including serious cases. - Local police confirmed the incident and casualties…
Geopolitics
Killing of Palestinian children and teens by Israel surges in West Bank
The Hindu – World · India
B'Tselem, an Israeli rights group, reported 235 children and teenagers killed by Israeli forces in the West Bank since October 7, 2023 — when Hamas launched a …
Geopolitics
The People of Hirosaki, Japan, Try to Move a Castle by Hand
The New York Times – World · US
In Japan, the ancient tradition of hikiya involves moving buildings with ropes and rollers. About 4,000 people teamed up to try it on Hirosaki Castle.
Geopolitics
‘Oh gosh, this such a mess’: Federer breaks down during Hall of Fame speech - Watch
Times of India – World · India
Roger Federer became emotional several times during his International Tennis Hall of Fame induction speech, reflecting on his childhood hero, longtime coach, w…
Geopolitics
4 days under debris, still alive: How a 97-year-old woman survived Nepal floods
Times of India – World · India
In an inspiring tale of survival, a 97-year-old woman managed to endure four harrowing days trapped in rubble after the catastrophic flash floods in Nepal. Res…
Geopolitics
Mapping Iran war’s strikes on Gulf energy and its impact on future of oil
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
US energy companies have reaped billions from rising oil price, but their assets in the region remain at risk.
Geopolitics
‘Uzbekistan loves yoga’: PM Modi joins special session during Tashkent, shares video
Times of India – World · India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined a yoga session in Tashkent on Sunday, where he interacted with attendees and posed for a memorable group photo. Uzbek Presi…
Geopolitics
The president and the penthouse: how Madrid’s government spent €6.3m on a temporary ‘office’
The Guardian – World · Europe
Saga surrounding purchase for outspoken rightwing regional leader Isabel Díaz Ayuso refuses to go awayThe outspoken rightwing leader of the Madrid region is un…
Geopolitics
WhatsApp chat used to send cash for crime and extremism
BBC News – World · Europe
The WhatsApp money launderers arranged cash transfers in the UK and around the world with no paper trail.
Geopolitics
US police officer pulls hair, throws punches during arrest in Arkansas
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Footage shows an Arkansas state patrol officer pulling a passenger by his hair and punching him during an arrest.
Geopolitics
Finland says it ‘makes no sense’ for Russia to risk attack on a Nato nation
South China Morning Post – World · China
Finland’s President Alexander Stubb said he did not believe Russia would risk an attack against a Nato country, telling Germany’s Bild newspaper it would “m…
Geopolitics
Influencer who died after being ‘tied to tree, burnt alive’ was 7 weeks pregnant
Times of India – World · India
A social media influencer died after suffering severe burn injuries. She was allegedly abducted and set on fire near Morinda. Police are searching for two su…
Geopolitics
China-Nepal floods: 261 foreigners listed missing in Tibet, cyber police target rumours
South China Morning Post – World · China
China said on Sunday that 261 foreign citizens were missing after last week’s deadly floods along the border between its Tibet autonomous region and Nepal. The…
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