International
China has rejected claims circulating in Nepal that the catastrophic cross-border floods were triggered by the collapse of a “geological disaster dam” on the Chinese side, calling the allegation false. Beijing has also denied accusations that it failed to provide an adequate early warning before the disaster. China Rejects Nepal Dam Collapse Claim The Chinese […]
International
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is on a nine-day official visit to Canada and the United States from August 25 to September 2, with economic cooperation, investment, critical minerals, artificial intelligence and G20 financial discussions high on the agenda. Sitharaman Begins Canada-US Economic Outreach Sitharaman arrived in Toronto for the first leg of the visit,
International
A massive glacial collapse in Tibet triggered the catastrophic flash floods that swept through Nepal’s Himalayan border region, according to preliminary scientific and satellite assessments. The disaster has killed at least 165 people in Nepal and left hundreds more missing across Nepal and Tibet. Glacial Collapse Triggered Nepal Flash Flood Initial reports suggested an
International
Iran has blacklisted 45 vessels over alleged violations of its transit rules in the Strait of Hormuz, including two vessels linked to India and a Pakistan-flagged crude oil tanker. Tehran has warned that the vessels could face fines, detention, seizure or confiscation if they attempt future passages through the strategic waterway. Iran Blacklists 45 Ships […]
International
Former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja has shared an update on the condition of former Pakistan Prime Minister and cricket legend Imran Khan, saying he is enduring a difficult period in prison but is physically holding up. Raja’s comments come amid growing concern over Khan’s health and demands for proper medical care. Ramiz Raja Gives Update […]
National
AIMIM chief and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi has criticised the Allahabad High Court’s recent ruling rejecting a Muslim student’s plea to wear a hijab with her school uniform. Owaisi called the decision an “attack on Islam” and argued that judges should not determine what constitutes an essential practice of a religion. Allahabad High Court Hijab […]