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Severe floods in Nepal on August 26 caused major damage to roads, bridges, hydropower projects, homes and public facilities, with recovery needs estimated at 723.31 billion Nepalese rupees.

The United States has claimed it targeted a boat on a suspected drug-smuggling route in the Caribbean Sea, with US Southern Command saying three people were killed.

Questions are being raised over China’s claim that it warned Nepal 12 days before the devastating flood and glacier-related disaster.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin are expected to discuss defence cooperation, including Su-57 and BrahMos, during their 11 September meeting in New Delhi.

A controversy has emerged over claims that China warned Nepal 12 days in advance of a possible disaster. The Chinese Embassy has rejected such claims.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in New Delhi to attend the BRICS Summit. India is hosting the 18th BRICS Summit on September 12-13, 2026.

Amid US and Western sanctions, a reported Iran-China oil-for-credit arrangement has highlighted trade channels outside the international banking system.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said Sri Lanka’s strategic role in the Indian Ocean is crucial as India and Sri Lanka signed three defence cooperation agreements.

Tensions between China and the Philippines over the South China Sea rose after Beijing reiterated its rejection of the 2016 arbitration ruling during the Seoul Defense Dialogue.

US President Donald Trump has promised a $5,000 “Trump Dividend” to every adult citizen if Republicans retain control of both chambers in the November midterm elections.

Saima Wazed, daughter of former Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina, has resigned as WHO Regional Director for South-East Asia amid ongoing probes.

Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to visit India for the September 12-13 BRICS summit, with talks likely on border issues, trade and economic relations.

A dispute has emerged over a signboard ahead of the inauguration of a newly built bridge on the India-Nepal border in Uttarakhand’s Pithoragarh district.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s aircraft narrowly avoided a drone during departure from Moldova for Norway, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre told NRK.

Growing trade tensions between the United States and Canada have taken a new turn, with the US banning imports of some Canadian dairy products and alcoholic beverages from September 29, 2026.

Trump has warned the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates, saying the US could halt trade with deficit countries if rates are not reduced.

President Donald Trump has warned the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates, linking the demand to possible trade action against deficit countries.

The US is reportedly extending some Middle East military deployments until 2027 amid the ongoing confrontation with Iran, raising concerns over prolonged pressure on troops and resources.

Bangladesh is set to buy waste-to-energy power from a Chinese company at about 127 percent above the average price of electricity imported from India.

Trump warned Iran of an even tougher response after US military strikes, as Tehran claimed retaliation and fears of wider Middle East conflict grew.