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Britons face ‘risk premium’ for energy as US-Israel war on Iran intensifies

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Britons face ‘risk premium’ for energy as US-Israel war on Iran intensifies

A price cap increase is on the way, the latest blow to people already struggling with rising costs.

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Albanese has everything to lose engaging in a fight with Hanson, but he may be drawn in anyway | Analysis

Albanese has everything to lose engaging in a fight with Hanson, but he may be drawn in anyway | Analysis

The PM wants to combat One Nation through core Labor values such as education and health, even as his popularity takes a beating Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast At the height of her 1998 re-election fight…

Task force formed to expedite recovery in flood-hit Rasuwa

Task force formed to expedite recovery in flood-hit Rasuwa

Kathmandu, September 1 The Ministry of Infrastructure Development has formed a task force to prepare an initial recovery and management framework and carry out measures to help people affected by the Bhotekoshi River floods in Rasuwa…

Seven days after floods, hydropower developers finally allowed to join rescue efforts

Seven days after floods, hydropower developers finally allowed to join rescue efforts

Kathmandu, September 1 With the chances of finding workers trapped inside hydropower tunnels alive diminishing, the government has finally allowed project developers to directly join search and rescue operations, seven days after the…

Defense industry facilities in Kiev, port infrastructure: Russian forces' massive strike

TASS

Defense industry facilities in Kiev, port infrastructure: Russian forces' massive strike

A gas station was damaged in the Obukhov district in the Kiev region

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Burnham to say he wants to unlock ‘positivity’ in first statement to MPs since becoming PM – UK politics live

Prime minister will bring upbeat message to adversarial Commons after a summer of policy announcements and improved poll ratings Good morning. Andy Burnham became prime minister six weeks ago, but today will be the first time he addresses…

A social media call to help Rasuwa brought a community together

A social media call to help Rasuwa brought a community together

As soon as entrepreneur Samaya Khadka landed in Kathmandu from the USA on August 26, he learned about the flash flood in Rasuwa . He immediately posted a status on social media urging people to help those affected, along with a list of…

Peru Plans New Mining Concession Rules as Chavimochic Contract Heads for November

Rio Times

Peru Plans New Mining Concession Rules as Chavimochic Contract Heads for November

Peru's government asked Congress for powers to rewrite the rules on granting, validity and expiry of mining concessions, while the US$750 million Chavimochic stage-III contract is set for a November signing. The post Peru Plans New Mining…

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Thai resort city Pattaya readies for US carrier's 5,000 sailors

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Thai resort city Pattaya readies for US carrier's 5,000 sailors

THAILAND — A US aircraft carrier at the center of a political row over conditions on board was set to arrive in Thailand on Tuesday, the first port call for its 5,000 crew since November. The resort city of Pattaya, a rest-and-recreation…

Iran's president says Tehran will reciprocate if US honours interim deal commitments

Iran's president says Tehran will reciprocate if US honours interim deal commitments

DUBAI, Sept 1 - Iran will immediately reciprocate if the United States returns to its commitments under an interim deal signed in June, President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Tuesday.

Iran president offers US olive branch before Putin meeting

Iran president offers US olive branch before Putin meeting

The two allies were due to hold talks on the sidelines of the SCO summit in Kyrgyzstan.

Cable crossing installed over Trishuli River to reconnect two Nuwakot wards

Cable crossing installed over Trishuli River to reconnect two Nuwakot wards

Kathmandu, September 1 A cable crossing has been installed over the Trishuli River to facilitate travel between Ward 1 and Ward 9 of Bidur Municipality in Nuwakot. The connection between the two wards was cut off following the devastating…