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September 5, 2026 5:34 PM

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Nepal flash floods death toll rises to 1,344; Rescue operations underway

The death toll from the devastating flash floods in Nepal has risen to 1,344. Rescue operations are underway in eight affected districts, while around 5,000 people remain missing. More than 13,000 people have been rescued so far. In Nuwakot district, a 60-year-old woman was rescued alive after being...

September 5, 2026 12:15 PM

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UN votes to adopt new world map reflecting accurate size of Africa

The UN General Assembly has voted to replace the traditional world map with one that more accurately reflects the size of Africa. The "Correct the Map" resolution, sponsored by Togo and backed by African Union (AU) members, passed with the support of 164 nations, including India, France and the UK. ...

September 5, 2026 10:18 AM

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US envoys headed to Russia and Ukraine to relaunch mediation

US President Donald Trump said his special envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner will travel to Russia and Ukraine to push for a peace deal aimed at ending the Russia-Ukraine war. Speaking to reporters at the Oval Office, President Trump said the two negotiators will assess whether progre...

September 5, 2026 9:21 AM

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Miss World 2026 finale to be held in Vietnam today

The Miss World 2026 finale will be held in the coastal city of Nha Trang in Vietnam today. A total of 111 contestants are competing for the coveted crown. Miss World 2025 winner Suchata Chuangsri of Thailand will crown her successor. India is being represented by Nikita Porwal, the 2024 Femina Miss ...

September 4, 2026 9:39 PM

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90 killed in fierce fighting between Yemeni soldiers and Houthi fighters

    At least 40 Yemeni government soldiers and 50 Houthi fighters have been killed in fierce fighting across the country's western frontlines since Thursday, reports said today. A medical official on the Red Sea coastal front in Hodeidah province said 14 government soldiers have been killed since th...