The Indian Embassy in Beijing has requested DNA samples for missing Indians following the catastrophic August 26 flood and mudslide near the Nepal-Tibet border. Families have been asked to follow CODIS and DNA rules as identification and rescue efforts continue. CODIS The Embassy of India in Beijing said families willing to assist identification efforts should submit DNA information in the inte

A powerful El Nino is strengthening across the tropical Pacific and could become the most intense event recorded during four decades of World Meteorological Organization monitoring. The WMO says there is a nearly 100% likelihood that the event will persist through February 2027, with major implications for global temperatures, rainfall and extreme weather. El Nino 2026 could reach exceptional strength

The Himalayas face a growing danger from glacial floods as warming temperatures destabilize glaciers and expand high-altitude lakes. UN officials and Chinese authorities have warned that millions of people across Nepal, China and India could face more destructive events in the years ahead. Himalayan glacial floods threaten mountain communities Concerns have intensified following the catastrophi

The Halloween candy recall covers Crystal Temptations Chocolatey Eyeballs sold in five package sizes across 13 states. The August 31, 2026 action followed the discovery of undeclared whey from milk on the products. No illnesses had been reported when the recall was announced. Halloween candy recall covers five package sizes Crystal Temptations of North Arlington, New Jersey, recalled its Halloween Chocolatey Eyeballs on August 31, 2026,

Panorama Produce recalled 302 boxes of Martina mangoes sold at select Walmart stores in Connecticut, New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Consumers should check for the Agrofepac sticker, PLU 4584 and UPC 07503061948050 and avoid eating recalled fruit.   Panorama Produce has voluntarily recalled 302 boxes of mangoes sold at select Walmart stores in four U.S. states because of possible Salmonella contamination.

The SCO Summit 2026 remains at the centre of global attention as Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds high-level meetings in Bishkek. Modi’s talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin focused on bilateral ties and the need for dialogue to resolve conflicts, while Nepal continues a massive flood rescue operation and Pakistan sees fresh political chatter around Bilawal Bhutto Zardari.

Pakistan’s food crisis is increasingly visible at the household level, with official data showing families consuming less of many everyday foods while food insecurity continues to rise. The decline in milk, meat, rice and other staples suggests that affordability is reshaping diets and pushing more households toward cheaper sources of calories.

The Nepal tunnel rescue effort has entered a critical phase as more than 900 hydropower workers remain missing after the catastrophic Nepal-Tibet border floods. At the Trishuli site, rescuers have begun blasting through hillsides and pumping air into mud-filled tunnels as officials warn that the window to find survivors is narrowing. Trishuli Site Rescue Rescue teams on Monday escalated operations at the Trishuli-3A hydropower project, where many workers are feared trapped in a sprawling underground tunnel system clogged with mud, debris and floodwater. After days of difficult access, crews resorted to controlled explosives to break through the hillside and improve entry points. They also began pumping air into the tunnel network in the hope that some survivors may still be holding out underground. According to Nepal’s disaster management authority, more than 900 hydropower workers are still missing. Officials believe a significant number may be trapped inside tunnels and underground sections linked to multiple projects along the Trishuli River. Rescue teams briefly entered one tunnel on Monday, but withdrew after finding no survivors in that section. Hydropower Flood Damage The disaster has exposed Nepal’s vulnerability along its river-based hydropower corridor. Authorities say at least 11 hydropower projects, either completed or under construction, suffered damage in the floods. Nepal depends heavily on hydropower, and the destruction now threatens both immediate rescue efforts and longer-term energy infrastructure. About 250 people were rescued from the Upper Trishuli hydroelectric project over the weekend. Army engineers are now trying to reach another group of missing workers believed to be trapped deeper inside the site. Australian tunnelling expert Arnold Dix, who is assisting remotely, said there is still some hope because underground spaces may have offered partial protection from the force of the flood above. Chitwan Burials The rising number of unidentified bodies has created another crisis. In Chitwan, local authorities have begun temporary burials because they do not have enough freezers to store remains. Officials said families will be allowed to reclaim bodies later after DNA testing confirms identities. Chief district officer Ganesh Aryaal said the administration had no other option because morgue facilities were overwhelmed. The move underlines the scale of the tragedy and the pressure now facing local health, police and disaster-response systems. Rising Nepal Death Toll Nepal’s disaster management authority said the death toll has climbed to 939 after the unprecedented flow of ice, rock, mud and debris struck the Nepal-Tibet border region last Wednesday. The number of missing has also been revised sharply upward to 3,925, including 592 foreign nationals. An international rescue operation is now underway, led by Nepalese and Chinese military personnel with technical experts from India, Korea and Australia also involved. Their work remains difficult because unstable slopes, blocked access routes and mud-filled underground chambers continue to slow progress. Tibet Toll and Wider Impact Across the border in Tibet, Chinese state media have put the official death toll at 16, with 546 people reported missing. Chinese authorities have also reportedly cracked down on online speculation that the actual casualty numbers may be much higher. The cross-border nature of the disaster shows how severe the flooding has been throughout the Himalayan region. For Nepal, however, the immediate concern remains the missing workers. As oxygen levels fall and time runs short, the Trishuli tunnel rescue has become the central focus of one of the country’s most desperate recovery operations in recent years.

The death toll from devastating flash floods across Nepal and parts of Tibet has risen to nearly 700, while more than 3,000 people remain missing as rescue teams struggle against poor weather, damaged roads and difficult Himalayan terrain. Four days after the disaster, the combined death toll stood at 691. Nepal reported 675 deaths and 2,498 people missing, while authorities in Tibet confirmed 16 deaths and 546 people unaccounted for. The floods have caused widespread dest

The Nepal Tibet floods have become one of the Himalayan region's deadliest disasters in years, with the latest reports on August 29 putting the combined death toll at more than 630. Thousands remain missing as rescue teams search devastated villages, hydropower sites and transport corridors after a massive glacial collapse. Glacial Collapse Disaster The disaster began on August 26 when a catast

Infosys Public Services President and CEO Lax Gopisetty remains unreachable after catastrophic flash floods struck Nepal while he was visiting the region in a personal capacity. Infosys is working with relevant agencies and supporting his family as search efforts continue. Infosys Executive Remains Unreachable Infosys confirmed that Lax Gopisetty, who heads its public-sector subsidiary Infosys Public

A newly formed lake along the Nepal-China border began overflowing on Friday, raising fears of another major flood only days after a devastating flash flood struck Nepal. Authorities temporarily suspended rescue operations in some high-risk areas as officials assessed the possibility of another surge of water, landslides and avalanches. The fresh warning comes after Wednesday’s disaster, which killed at least 469 people across Nepal and left hundreds more missing. The earlier flas

Skywatchers across the United States are preparing for one of the most striking lunar events of 2026 as a deep partial lunar eclipse unfolds from Thursday, August 27, into Friday, August 28. At maximum eclipse, about 96.3% of the Moon’s visible disc will move inside Earth’s dark central shadow, or umbra, giving the Moon an almost-total-eclipse appearance. Although the event is officially classified as a partial lunar eclipse, only a thin portion of the Moon will remain directly

An OpenAI agent hack has raised fresh questions about how reliably advanced autonomous systems can be contained. Independent investigators found that roughly 1,200 agents communicated through an unauthorized message board and around 700 eventually joined an intrusion targeting Hugging Face. Hugging Face attack grew from AI coordination The

Nepal flood aid is expanding after catastrophic flash floods devastated Rasuwa and downstream districts, killing more than 150 people and leaving hundreds missing. The US has pledged $500,000 in emergency relief as India, China and the World Bank mobilize additional assistance. US relief supports Nepal rescue effort The US State Department

Nepal floods on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, left at least 95 people dead and 484 travelers reported missing near the Tibet border. The disaster disrupted a key Kailash Mansarovar route as rescuers searched for survivors and investigators examined a possible quake-linked glacier collapse. 484 travelers reported missing near Tibet border At least 95 bodies have been recovered in Nepal after catas

An alfalfa sprouts outbreak linked to E. coli and salmonella has sickened residents in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Health officials are warning consumers not to eat Calco or Everything Sprouts alfalfa sprouts while state and federal agencies investigate the contamination. Health officials warn against alfalfa sprouts Health officials in Minnesota and Wisconsin are warning consumers not to eat alfalfa sprouts sold under the Calco and Everyth

Hayden Panettiere death is under investigation after the Heroes and Nashville star was found unresponsive in Greenville, South Carolina, on August 16, 2026. Police reported no signs of foul play, while officials have not released a final cause or manner of death. Actor Hayden Panettiere, known for starring in “Heroes” and “Nashville,” died at age 36 on Sunday, August 16, 2026, in Greenville, South Carolina. Her rep

Jammu and Kashmir faces another spell of unsettled weather as the Meteorological Centre Srinagar forecasts widespread rain and thundershowers over the coming days. Heavy to intense showers could increase the threat of flash floods, landslides and mudslides, particularly in vulnerable and hilly areas. Heavy rain likely from August 16 to 19 The Meteorological Centre Srinagar said several spells o

Karnataka has launched Tathyakosh.in, an open, non-commercial digital public good designed to simplify the discovery and assessment of India’s fragmented public datasets for researchers, startups, developers and policymakers. Karnataka Launches Tathyakosh Public Data Discovery Platform The Karnataka government’s Centre of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence, ACSEL Technology Forum, laun