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·9 September 2026 · 02:36 UTCBreaking

Nepal demands $20m in climate compensation, says big polluters must 'wake up' as Himalayan flood disaster kills or disappears over 6,000

Foreign minister Shisir Khanal described the flood as 'a tsunami that was coming from the Himalayas' with waves up to 60-70 feet at 180km/h, wiping out towns and highways. Nepal contributes less than 0.1% of global emissions, while the UN's loss and damage fund faces a $2.8bn request gap with only $400m given so far.

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8 September 2026 · 16:31 UTCChinese expert Yao Tandong warns rapid warming makes high-altitude glaciers increasingly unstable and more likely to collapse after deadly Gyirong Port mudslide 8 September 2026 · 10:11 UTCHimalayas face severe glacial flood risks in years ahead, UN official warns; Nepal flashflood death toll surpasses 1,350 +1 more report

·9 September 2026 · 02:36 UTCBreaking

Australia considers new Israel sanctions but won't join UK in banning trade with 'settler terrorists'; Wong says pursuing targeted measures to deter illegal settlements

Wong accused the Israeli government of 'extinguishing the possibility of a two-state solution' through violence and settlement expansion in the West Bank. She called on Israel to stop settler violence, including destruction of property, displacement, torture, and killings.

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8 September 2026 · 18:34 UTCBritain bans trade with illegal Israeli settlements as Miliband calls E1 project a 'red line'; measures to take effect in six to nine months 8 September 2026 · 17:34 UTCUK bans trade with illegal Israeli settlements in West Bank; Israel retaliates by closing British consulate in Jerusalem +1 more report

+2 sources·9 September 2026 · 02:36 UTCBreaking

US Treasury sanctions 27 Iranian airlines, suspends aviation licenses to choke off Tehran's air links; Bessent warns of financial cutoff

The sanctions also target foreign firms in Turkey, UAE, Malaysia, and Kazakhstan that helped Mahan Air obtain at least three Boeing 777s this summer. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said, "Let this be a warning to anyone doing business with Iran's remaining airlines: You are at risk of being cut off from the global financial system."

+1 source·9 September 2026 · 01:20 UTC

US destroys five Iranian tankers after Tehran twice targets American warship; Iran retaliates with missile strikes on US base in Jordan

Jordan's air defences intercepted 18 of 20 Iranian missiles, with two falling in unpopulated areas and no casualties reported. The strikes briefly pushed oil prices to $99.46 a barrel, and Iran's IRGC has warned tanker crews in Kuwaiti and Bahraini ports to evacuate immediately.

·9 September 2026 · 00:42 UTC

PM Modi renews 'naraaz fufa' jibe at Congress in Vadodara, asserting youth will stand with 'sach ki hoonkar' over 'jhooth ki goonj'

The event, titled 'NaMo for Viksit Bharat,' was a targeted youth outreach amid BJP concerns over Modi's image after Gen Z protests over exam leaks and joblessness. BJP leaders Smriti Irani and Amit Malviya praised the event on social media, with Irani posting '#YuvaShakti' and Malviya calling it 'Pure Aura.'

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+1 source·8 September 2026 · 21:31 UTC

Online posts show families' grief for flood victims on Tibet's side of China-Nepal border; China's 'Clean Internet' campaign suppresses unofficial accounts

Tsering Phuntsok, a 46-year-old Tibetan in exile, has missing relatives on both sides of the border, but those in Tibet are not on official lists, leaving him without information. Police in Tibet reported 10 cases under the campaign, with claims of over 1,000 missing, while the official death toll stands at 43.

+1 source·8 September 2026 · 21:31 UTC

Chevron to double Venezuela rig count in $7 billion oil push; oil executives remain anxious over political risk of Trump administration deal

The expansion targets roughly 600,000 barrels per day, with current production at about 290,000 bpd all exported to the U.S. Executives' apprehension stems from uncertainty over the U.S. government's role and whether the deal will favor Venezuelan magnate Alejandro Betancourt López.

+1 source·8 September 2026 · 21:31 UTC

Trump, Putin hold 'extremely frank' call after US envoys visit Moscow; no breakthrough in Ukraine war as Kremlin says no aggressive plans toward Europe

Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said Putin presented an 'objective and detailed analysis' of the frontline and pointed out what Americans could realistically do to end hostilities. Moscow still demands Ukraine cede eastern territory its troops have not captured, and Putin denied aggressive plans toward Europe.

+1 source·8 September 2026 · 20:29 UTC

Iran's Revolutionary Guards claim capture of 'one of smartest' US submarine drones in Strait of Hormuz; US says drone malfunctioned

The US official said the drone was an older model and carried no classified sonar or radar equipment. Iran has blockaded the strait, which normally carries about a fifth of the world's oil and LNG exports, since the war began in late February.

+1 source·8 September 2026 · 18:36 UTC

5.3-magnitude earthquake strikes Nepal's Mustang district days after devastating floods; tremors felt in neighboring districts, no immediate damage reports

The quake's epicenter was Lomanthang, 375 km northwest of Kathmandu, at a depth of 35 km, according to the National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Centre. Authorities were assessing the situation, with no immediate reports of casualties, as Nepal remains vulnerable to both seismic and extreme weather events.

+1 source·8 September 2026 · 18:36 UTC

IRGC Navy claims capture of US unmanned submersible in Strait of Hormuz; drone matches Anduril Dive-LD model

The captured Dive-LD, delivered to the US Navy in 2025, is about 5.8 meters long and can operate at depths up to 6,000 meters. Iran has a history of reverse-engineering seized US tech, including RQ-170 and MQ-9 drones, to advance its own programs.

·8 September 2026 · 17:40 UTC

Delhi High Court declines urgent hearing on plea for Delhi University hostels; court says direction can't be issued at interim stage

The plea follows the Satya Niketan collapse that killed seven, prompting the court to order an MCD inquiry and warn the government against evading responsibility. The bench, led by Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya, asked the lawyer to file for auto-listing on Wednesday.

+2 sources·8 September 2026 · 17:37 UTC

New video shows Amazon Prime Air Boeing 767's final landing moments before fatal Miami runway overrun that killed all 5 aboard

The 32-year-old freighter, registration N1997A, departed San Juan, Puerto Rico at 15:42 UTC and reached Miami about 2 hours and 11 minutes later. The NTSB is examining whether the absence of an Engineered Materials Arresting System (EMAS) contributed to the crash, as the aircraft was still traveling at 129 mph when it left the runway.

·8 September 2026 · 17:37 UTC

Eiffel Tower shut as staffers protest women being removed for Hindu group's visit; Indian government says not involved

Paris city officials have opened a formal inquiry, while BAPS denies the requests, calling the coordination 'operational courtesy.' The shutdown came a day after PM Modi inaugurated a BAPS temple in a Paris suburb, calling it a 'new chapter' in India-France ties.

·8 September 2026 · 16:42 UTC

UAE warned Netanyahu of Hamas's Oct 7 attack 10 days ahead, but he didn't share intel; Haaretz report sparks political row as Eisenkot calls him unfit

The warning came after UAE President Sheikh Muhamed bin Zayed was briefed by a Palestinian advisor who reported Sinwar's threat of a 'huge surprise' and 'zilzal' (earthquake). The information was passed to Shin Bet on September 15, prompting chief Ronen Bar to seek an immediate conversation with Netanyahu.

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8 September 2026 · 14:02 UTCUAE President warned Netanyahu of planned Hamas operation days before October 7 attack, Haaretz reports; Netanyahu's office denies 8 September 2026 · 09:43 UTCUAE's MBZ warned of Hamas attack days before 7 Oct, Netanyahu ignored warning—Haaretz report +1 more report

+2 sources·8 September 2026 · 16:31 UTC

South Korea sends fact-finding team to Strait of Hormuz amid US pressure for military support; Iran warns of 'serious consequences' if Seoul joins

The team is assessing operational conditions for a potential deployment and is expected to return as early as this week, according to Yonhap. Iran's foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei warned that any military presence would be seen as 'direct support for the aggressor,' while Seoul relies on the strait for 60-70% of its crude imports.

+1 source·8 September 2026 · 16:20 UTC

Anti-Ahmadi banners outside Punjab university spark outrage in Pakistan; Jamaat-i-Ahmadiyya condemns 'We hate Qadianiyat' display, urges removal

The banners, placed along Sargodha University Road, called for the exclusion and social boycott of Ahmadis, with some labeling them 'disloyal to Pakistan'. This follows UN experts' Monday warning of a 'pattern of impunity' and their call for Islamabad to protect the minority from discrimination and violence.

·8 September 2026 · 14:30 UTC

AfD's Saxony-Anhalt win clouds Merz's reform agenda; SPD ally seeks changes as far-right falls short of majority

The AfD's surge reflects voter frustration over bureaucracy, rising costs, and pension uncertainty, while economists warn the win could deter foreign investment and skilled workers. Merz, at a historic low in approval, insists on raising the pension age, but SPD demands talks on the 2027 budget.

+1 source·8 September 2026 · 14:02 UTC

Houthis strike Saudi energy sites and border trucks with missiles as Riyadh vows response; fighting in Yemen escalates after truce collapse

The attacks wounded at least 73 people and caused temporary shutdowns at oil facilities, including the Jazan refinery with 400,000 barrels per day capacity. The escalation also threatens the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, where Saudi crude exports have surged eightfold since mid-July.

·8 September 2026 · 14:02 UTC

At least two people dead after Russian strikes on Kyiv; residential buildings hit, civilians shelter in metro

The strikes damaged a five-storey apartment block in the Solomianskyi district and set vehicles ablaze in the Podilskyi district. In Russia, Ukrainian drones struck buildings in Saratov, according to regional governor Roman Busargin on Telegram.

+1 source·8 September 2026 · 13:04 UTC

Sri Lanka bars tourists from drought-hit Yala park as El Nino looms; over 115,000 face drinking water shortage

The month-long closure of the most visited areas comes as authorities brace for the worst dry spell in nearly a decade, with the meteorological department warning of a second major drought from February. Wildlife ranger Sujeewa Nishantha said the closure is necessary because animals suffering from heat stress need easy access to water.