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September 10, 2026 1:48 PM

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Nepal flash flood death toll rises to 1,377, Over 5,000 remain missing

In Nepal, the death toll from flash floods rose to 1,377 today as rescue teams recovered more bodies, while more than 5,000 people remained missing, authorities said.   The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority said the highest number of deaths was reported in Chitwan, with 364, ...

September 10, 2026 1:35 PM

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China: Death toll rises to 16 in rain-triggered landslides in Jiangxi Province

In southeastern China, the death toll rose to 16 after searchers found another body from rain-triggered landslides in Jiangxi province, media reports said today. The deaths occurred across three towns in Suichuan county, where days of heavy rain followed by Typhoon Saudel’s landfall along China’s ea...

September 10, 2026 11:41 AM

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Israel opens its first embassy in Slovenia

Israel opened its first embassy in Slovenia, deepening ties with the European Union nation as relations with some long-time allies deteriorate over Israel’s settlement policy in the occupied West Bank.   Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar travelled to Ljubljana yesterday for the opening, calling i...

September 10, 2026 11:08 AM

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Moldova temporarily closes airspace after drone incursion, delays Ukrainian President flight to Norway

Moldova temporarily closed its airspace on Tuesday following a drone incursion, delaying a flight carrying Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Norway.   Government spokesperson Dumitru Ciorici said the airspace was closed to protect aircraft flying over the country, delaying three departures,...

September 10, 2026 9:03 AM

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IAEA refers Iran to UNSC over nuclear non-compliance

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has referred Iran to UN Security Council for the first time in 20 years, citing Tehran's failure to cooperate with a long-running probe into uranium traces found at undeclared sites. The IAEA's 35-member board approved the resolution by 23 votes to five,...