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Several New Yorkers, relatives among the 90 missing Americans in deadly Nepal floods
"It’s been the most devastating 48 hours, I think, of my life," said the Long Island daughter of one of the Americans missing.
India’s GLOF panel working on disaster mitigation at 200 high-risk glacial lakes
India News: NEW DELHI: The Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) disaster in Nepal on Wednesday has renewed discussion on India’s own strategy and preparedness to mi.
39 Australians Missing in Nepal-Tibet Floods as Death Toll Tops 469, Canberra Sends $5 Million in Aid
At least 39 Australians are missing following flash floods in the Nepal-Tibet region. The Australian government is providing consular support and a $5 million aid package as rescue efforts continue.
Rock-ice avalanches: The silent Himalayan killer behind Nepal's deadly flood
Recent floods in Nepal's Rasuwa district highlight rock-ice avalanches. These events, which can trigger destructive downstream floods, are becoming more frequent. Scientists are investigating a recent rock-ice avalanche as the cause of the August 26 flood. Si…
What is a glacial collapse? The science behind the Nepal-Tibet floods
A glacial collapse occurs when a large mass of ice and rock suddenly breaks from a mountain slope, potentially triggering avalanches, debris flows and flash floods. The Nepal-Tibet disaster shows how such cascading Himalayan hazards can travel vast distances …
Climate Breakdown: Nepal Flash Flood and the Looming Extinction of the Himalayan Glaciers
About 2 billion people in the world -- a fourth of humankind -- depend on glacier melt for their water.
I gave up on getting an H-1B visa because of the $100k fee. I’m optimistic about my future outside the US
Mishra Reddy is deciding whether to live in Canada or India Courtesy of Shreya Mishra Reddy Shreya Mishra Reddy planned to apply for an H-1B visa from outside the US. When news hit that an employer might have to pay $100,000 to hire her, she changed course. R…
Fast-swelling lakes trigger fresh flood warnings in Nepal and China
At least 469 people have been confirmed dead, a toll that's expected to rise in the coming days after fast-moving waters swept through villages, wiping out bridges, roads and entire settlements
Facing the Crooked of Hormuz: During the Rain of Donald Trump
Between 2001 and 2024, the US spent an on its military, whichwas equal to the military spending of the next 18 countries combined
I gave up on getting an H-1B visa because of the $100k fee. I’m optimistic about my future outside the US.
When news of the $100,000 H-1B visa fee hit in September 2025, Shreya Mishra Reddy decided the visa was no longer a realistic option for her.
I gave up on getting an H-1B visa because of the $100k fee. I’m optimistic about my future outside the US.
When news of the $100,000 H-1B visa fee hit in September 2025, Shreya Mishra Reddy decided the visa was no longer a realistic option for her.
China issues Level-IV alert after devastating flash floods at Nepal border
China has sounded a Level-IV alert following the devastating flash floods at the Tibet-Nepal border, warning that a newly formed barrier lake at the confluence of two rivers faces a high risk of breaching and flooding downstream areas. China's Ministry of Wat…
Nepal floods swept bodies 200km downstream, 3 found in UP
A significant collapse in the Himalayan region caused a seismic disturbance, leading to a violent flood surge that reached Rasuwagadhi at the Nepal-Tibet border within a mere seven minutes. Recovery efforts extended across multiple districts in both Nepal and…
Nepal floods: Rescue efforts intensify as rising lake threatens fresh disaster
Rescue operations continued across devastated Himalayan communities as authorities raced to find missing people and contain the threat of further flooding.
What was the CIA doing in Moscow?
Central Intelligence Agency Director John Ratcliffe paid an unannounced visit to Moscow yesterday, spending eight hours in the Russian capital before returning to the US. Though he visited the Kremlin, Vladimir Putin’s spokesman Dmitry Peskov denied that they…
About 90 Americans unaccounted for after catastrophic floods hit Nepal and Tibet
U.S. officials report about 90 U.S. citizens remain unaccounted for after catastrophic flash floods hit a border area of China and Nepal
About 90 Americans unaccounted for after catastrophic floods hit Nepal and Tibet
U.S. officials report about 90 U.S. citizens remain unaccounted for after catastrophic flash floods hit a border area of China and Nepal
Nepal floods: 469 killed as rescue operations continue
Rescue teams using heavy machinery dug through mud and debris in Nepalese towns devastated by a flash flood two days ago, as hopes of finding survivors faded.
Flash floods in Nepal, China leave nationals from over 30 countries missing
The disaster has affected trekkers, tourists, pilgrims, residents and workers, with multiple countries reporting nationals unaccounted for across the region.
Economic Digest: A Snapshot of Nepal’s Business News
KATHMANDU: Economic Digest presents a brief yet comprehensive roundup of major business developments in Nepal, delivered in clear and accessible summaries. Nepal’s latest economic and disaster-related developments present a mixed picture: strong external-sect…
Bhotekoshi floods: 667 foreign tourists, Nepalis still missing
Kathmandu, Sugust 28: The Nepal Tourism Board has said that 667 tourists and Nepali nationals from 32 countries are still unaccounted for following the floods in the Bhotekoshi River in Rasuwa. According to the Nepal Tourism Board’s update as of Thursday even…
Nepal flash flood nightmare may not be over as another disaster threat rises while rescue hopes fade
Nepal flash floods have killed nearly 400 people and thousands remain missing as rescue teams continue searching devastated towns and valleys. Authorities are racing to rescue survivors and deliver supplies as fresh flooding risks grow from a debris-blocked B…
Bhotekoshi flood: 41 bridges destroyed, govt seeks Bailey bridges from India and China
KATHMANDU: Around 40 kilometers of the road linking Rasuwa have been completely damaged by the devastating floods in the Bhotekoshi River. The flood has disrupted the Syafrubesi–Rasuwagadhi road section through Betrawati–Mailung. Similarly, around 10 kilomete…
India & UK set to jointly develop full electric propulsion tech for 4 landing platform docks
An LPD is a large amphibious military warship designed to transport troops, armored vehicles, and helicopters, that can land directly onto hostile or undeveloped shores using built-in watercraft. The Indian Navy currently operates only one aging LPD, INS Jala…
Trump says US ready to help Nepal with 'anything' as 90 Americans remain unaccounted for
Nepal's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has set up an Emergency Response Team to coordinate search and rescue operations, verify information and provide consular assistance to foreign nationals affected by the floods. Rescue teams continue to search affected area…
India expresses readiness for treaty talks with Canada, eyes Rs 4.65 lakh crore trade
The two ministers discussed ways to strengthen trade and investment ties and agreed on several areas of economic cooperation. "India expressed its readiness to initiate negotiations on a Bilateral Investment Treaty at the earliest," the joint statement issued…
Why India wants Bangladesh's Tarique Rahman in Delhi
India is keen to reset ties with Bangladesh, but old tensions and new regional alliances complicate its efforts.
Catastrophic Glacier Collapse Won't Be the Last
One reason authorities in Nepal were caught so off guard by this week's devastating floods and landslides: The skies were clear beforehand. "There was no rain in Nepal, so we were not expecting anything like this," explains Narendra Pariyar, chief district of…
Algorithms, Power and Politics of Public Perception
Prime Minister Balendra Shah returned to Kathmandu after completing his visit to Mustang last week. There is very limited information about why Shah traveled to Mustang and what he did there after visiting Muktinath. Shah’s visit to Mustang, under tight secur…
How melting glaciers contributed to the flooding disaster in the Himalayas
The scale of the disaster in the Himalayas is becoming clearer a day after catastrophic flooding tore through parts of Nepal and Tibet. Scientists believe the disaster was likely triggered by the collapse of a glacier, unleashing a torrent of water, mud and d…