Politics

752 bodies recovered from Bhotekoshi floods, 2,502 still missing

752 bodies recovered from Bhotekoshi floods, 2,502 still missing

Kathmandu, August 30 The bodies of 752 people reported missing in the devastating floods in the Bhotekoshi River have been recovered, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA). According to a…

Texas WWII veteran marks 100th birthday with community card campaign

Times of India

Texas WWII veteran marks 100th birthday with community card campaign

Weldon Kenneth Bowen, a centenarian and World War II veteran from Texas, is commemorating his 100th birthday in style. The Texas Veterans Land Board has launched a campaign urging individuals to send 100 birthday cards to this…

Times of India

Parents of 6-year-old rescued alive after 60 hours in Rasuwa located

Parents of 6-year-old rescued alive after 60 hours in Rasuwa located

Kathmandu, August 30 The parents of the six-year-old girl who was rescued alive after being trapped under debris for 60 hours in Rasuwa have been located and are receiving treatment, the Armed Police Force (APF) said. The girl, identified…

Uruguay’s Opposition to File Criminal Complaint Against Defence Minister Over Cardama Ships

Uruguay’s Opposition to File Criminal Complaint Against Defence Minister Over Cardama Ships

URUGUAY · POLITICS Key Facts —What happened: Uruguay’s three opposition parties will file a criminal complaint against Defence Minister Sandra Lazo. —The charge: They accuse the minister of abuse of functions for cancelling the Cardama…

Brazil Election: Flávio Bolsonaro Economic Team Gets a Pro-Market Reinforcement

Brazil Election: Flávio Bolsonaro Economic Team Gets a Pro-Market Reinforcement

BRAZIL · ELECTIONS Key Facts —What happened: Flávio Bolsonaro named pro-market economists and executives to his 2026 campaign team on 18 August. —The headline hire: Adolfo Sachsida, his father’s former mines and energy minister, now…

Barbados and Venezuela Sign a Sweeping Declaration in Caracas

Barbados and Venezuela Sign a Sweeping Declaration in Caracas

BARBADOS · DIPLOMACY Key Facts —What happened: Barbados and Venezuela signed a joint declaration in Caracas on August 24 covering energy, food, education and transport. —The energy piece: Venezuela will train Barbadian technicians and…

Iceland votes 'No' to further EU accession talks in tight result

Euronews

Iceland votes 'No' to further EU accession talks in tight result

Iceland has voted to reject the resumption of European Union accession talks, in a referendum that swung back and forth through the night.

Euronews

Chinese tunnel rescue experts arrive in Nepal

Chinese tunnel rescue experts arrive in Nepal

Chinese tunnel rescue experts. Kathmandu, August 30 Another team of Chinese tunnel rescue experts has arrived in Nepal and begun work to rescue people believed to be trapped inside tunnels in flood-hit Rasuwa. The Chinese Embassy in Nepal…

The Punch

Gov poll: INEC unveils 2027 gladiators

INEC has released the full list of governorship candidates for the 2027 elections, including their particulars. Get details on the INEC 2027 election prepa Read More: https://punchng.com/gov-poll-inec-unveils-2027-gladiators/

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'No' camp seen winning Iceland's EU referendum

RFI

'No' camp seen winning Iceland's EU referendum

Iceland's 'No' camp appeared headed for victory in a referendum on whether to resume the country's suspended European Union membership negotiations, as ballot counting approached the end early Sunday.

RFI

LP Gas businesses to provide 1,250 cylinders to flood victims

LP Gas businesses to provide 1,250 cylinders to flood victims

Kathmandu, August 30 The Nepal LP Gas Industry Association has decided to provide 1,250 filled gas cylinders as relief for citizens affected by the devastating flood. Association chairman Diwan Bahadur Chand announced the commitment. He…

Alternative route reopens road to Dhadingbesi

Alternative route reopens road to Dhadingbesi

Kathmandu, August 30 Road connectivity to Dhadingbesi, the headquarters of Dhading district, has been restored via an alternative route after the floods in Rasuwa swept away the Furke Khola bridge. Following the destruction of the Furke…