Nepal–Tibet glacier collapse kills 500+, ~1,000 missing; rescue ops stretched across border regions.democracynow+1
At least 288 Indians still missing after Nepal floods; MEA says focus is on humanitarian aid requested by Kathmandu.economictimes
Fresh flood threat near Bhote Koshi as barrier lake forms; Chinese authorities warn of possible breach.edexlive
Iran sets conditions to reopen Hormuz: lift blockade, pay compensation, remove sanctions; six‑month mark of U.S.–Israel strikes.democracynow
Pentagon faces “beyond critical” Patriot interceptor shortage in Europe after sustained Iran war use.democracynow
Trump rejects theories on CIA chief Ratcliffe’s Moscow trip; intel suggests Kremlin sees U.S. as weakened.democracynow
Israel strikes southern Lebanon; newlywed woman killed, home destroyed; six wounded including a child.democracynow
Gaza: Israeli minister labels kite/balloon launches “terrorist acts”; drone strike kills three members of one family.democracynow
U.S. deportation flights to Haiti continue; second flight in a week lands in Cap‑Haïtien with 50+ aboard, including U.S.‑born kids.democracynow
Trump signs order renaming Lake Ontario as “Lake America” amid 50% tariffs on $20B Canadian goods.democracynow
US religious freedom panel calls for sanctions on RSS members over Mohan Bhagwat’s visit, sparking diplomatic friction.econo
World’s first live AI‑assisted brain surgery patient has tumour removed; marks a milestone in surgical automation.bestcolleges.indiatoday
Military judge sets trial date for alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed after years of delays.bestcolleges.indiatoday
US tightens scrutiny of student work permits; warns colleges over improper CPT approvals, affecting international enrolments.bestcolleges.indiatoday
India and China set up two new hotlines and two more meeting points during boundary talks to reduce flare‑ups.bestcolleges.indiatoday
Country music icon Dolly Parton dies at 80; tributes pour in from across entertainment and philanthropy circles.economictimes
Dalai Lama offers condolences over flood deaths in Tibet and Nepal, urging regional cooperation on disaster response.economictimes
USGS concludes glacial collapse, not an earthquake, triggered Nepal flash floods, reshaping early scientific assessments.economictimes
Global bond yields remain elevated; US 30‑year yield recently hit 5.33%, the highest since 2007, pressuring risk assets.deloitte
ICS August bulletin flags shipping disruptions tied to Iran war, with insurers repricing war‑risk premiums on Gulf routes.
