At least 14 killed, 7 injured as illegal gold mine collapses in Colombia
Oct 20, 2026At least 14 people were killed and seven others injured after an illegal gold mine collapsed in southwestern Colombia, local authorities said on Monday. Search and rescue operations were concluded on Monday, October 19 night, according to the regional government.
Nepal bans import, sale of Indian-made Priyagold biscuits
Oct 19, 2026Nepal has banned the import, sale and distribution of Priyagold biscuits manufactured by India's Surya Food and Agro Ltd, after the country's food safety regulator classified the product as substandard.
Four Canadian soldiers killed, 39 injured as grass fire sweeps through military training base
Oct 19, 2026Four Canadian Armed Forces personnel were killed and 39 others injured after a fast-moving grass fire swept through a military training area at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Wainwright in Alberta, Canada, during a combat exercise involving live munitions, according to the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC). Nineteen of the injured personnel were reported to be in critical condition.
Indian Americans targeted in alleged US Hindu temple shooting plot; India seeks probe
Oct 16, 2026US authorities arrested a teenager over an alleged mass shooting plot targeting Indian Americans at an Aurora Hindu temple. India and American leaders demanded accountability while warning against anti-Indian hatred and white supremacist extremism.
China, Bhutan agree to build on ‘positive momentum’ in border talks
Oct 15, 2026China and Bhutan have agreed to build on the “positive momentum” in negotiations to resolve their long-standing border dispute, following the conclusion of the 16th round of the Expert Group Meeting (EGM) in Thimphu on October 15.
South African jurist Navi Pillay wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for work on international law
Oct 09, 2026South African jurist Navi Pillay has won the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her work on international law and accountability. The award spotlights the role of courts and judges in confronting war crimes, genocide and political pressure.
Henri B. Kagan, Kenso Soai awarded Nobel Prize in chemistry for groundbreaking work on chemical asymmetry
Oct 07, 2026The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry to Henri B. Kagan and Kenso Soai for their pioneering work on non-linear effects and autocatalysis in asymmetric organic synthesis.
2026 Nobel Prize in Physics awarded to Francis Halzen for IceCube Neutrino discovery
Oct 06, 2026The 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics has been awarded to Belgium-born physicist Francis Halzen for his decisive contributions to the IceCube Neutrino Observatory and the discovery of high-energy neutrinos originating from astrophysical sources, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced on Tuesday, October 6.
Nobel Prize in Medicine 2026: Three scientists honoured for optogenetics breakthrough
Oct 05, 2026Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for discoveries that led to optogenetics. Their work let scientists use light to control nerve cells with exceptional precision in living brains.
US announces USD 31 million support for flood-hit Nepal
Sep 23, 2026The United States has announced USD 31 million in additional funding to support flood-hit Nepal, including rebuilding bridges, addressing essential needs of affected communities and deploying drones for future disaster recovery efforts.
‘You go to school with an uncovered face’: Italian PM Giorgia Meloni plans burqa, niqab ban in schools
Sep 21, 2026Giorgia Meloni has proposed banning burqas and niqabs in Italian schools and capping foreign students in classrooms. The package also links integration to Italian language learning by families and respect for national rules.
Nepal floods: Over 17,000 children need urgent mental health support, says UNICEF
Sep 16, 2026UNICEF has said more than 17,000 children affected by Nepal's flash floods need urgent mental health and psychosocial support. The agency warned that trauma, family separation and protection risks could deepen without sustained care.
Indian fish importers urge Bangladesh to lift Hilsa export ban ahead of Durga Puja
Sep 11, 2026A Kolkata-based fish importers' association has asked Bangladesh's Commerce Minister to restore regular Hilsa exports to India ahead of Durga Puja. The appeal underscores the fish's cultural pull in eastern India and traders' frustration with short seasonal export windows.
Nepal flood death toll rises to 1,385; over 5,000 still missing
Sep 11, 2026Nepal's flood death toll has risen to 1,385, with 5,130 people still missing as rescue operations continue. India has expanded assistance with relief flights, experts and specialised emergency equipment.
Nepal flood and landslide death toll rises to 1,331 as rescue teams battle debris
Sep 06, 2026Floods and landslides across Nepal have killed 1,331 people as rescue teams search affected areas. Indian and Nepalese teams are clearing the Chilime Tunnel while New Delhi expands relief and specialist support.
‘No compensation sought from India’: Nepal foreign minister clarifies climate disaster stand
Sep 04, 2026Nepal Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal said Kathmandu has not sought climate compensation from India or any other country after the floods. He said the disaster should be seen through the lens of climate change and called for regional cooperation in the Himalayas.
Nepal flash floods: Two men rescued alive after nine days trapped inside hydropower tunnel
Sep 04, 2026Two men trapped inside Nepal's Trishuli 3A hydropower tunnel were rescued alive after nine days. The breakthrough came after rescuers heard voices inside as flood-hit Nepal continued searching for survivors.
Nepal flood death toll rises to 1,003; nearly 4,000 remain missing
Sep 01, 2026The death toll from the devastating flash floods in Nepal rose to 1,003 on Tuesday, September 1, with security forces recovering more bodies from eight districts, officials said.
Nepal flash floods: Death toll rises to 903, over 4,200 remain missing
Aug 31, 2026The death toll from the flash floods that struck Nepal on August 26 has risen to 903, while 4,247 people remain missing, authorities said on Monday, August 31.
Nepal flood death toll rises to 734, over 2,400 remain missing
Aug 30, 2026Nepal's Bhote Koshi flood disaster has killed 734 people and left 2,419 missing or out of contact. Rescue, relief and identification efforts are continuing as teams face rising river levels and international support arrives.
Nepal issues fresh alert as Bhote Koshi river flow rises after deadly flash floods
Aug 30, 2026Nepal issued a fresh warning after the Bhote Koshi River's sound and flow suddenly increased. The alert comes as search operations continue and the death toll from the flash floods rises.
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