Nepal-Tibet avalanche and mudslide rescue continues as China sends military aid
Rescue teams are continuing to mobilise on both sides of the Nepal-China border after an avalanche and mudslide left hundreds dead or missing in the Himalayan frontier region. The disaster has affected areas in Nepal and Tibet, with emergency crews working in difficult terrain and authorities warning that the search for survivors is becoming increasingly limited. Images from the area showed a mass of water, mud and debris sweeping through buildings in a valley near the border.China has sent military personnel to the region, along with more than 30,000 emergency kits containing tents, stoves, clothing and other basic supplies for... [Continue Reading]
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Nepal-Tibet border floods as missing foreign tourists rise and bodies recovered
Rescue workers in Nepal's Rasuwa district are continuing to search for survivors after catastrophic flash floods and landslides struck the border area with China's Tibet region. The disaster hit a mountainous corridor used by trekkers and pilgrims, and officials say the number of missing remains very high. New reports indicate that foreign tourists are among those still unaccounted for, adding an international dimension to the emergency.According to the latest figures supplied in the reports, around 340 foreigners are among more than 400 tourists missing after the flooding. Nepal police said 157 bodies had been recovered so far, while two Irish... [Continue Reading]
At least 160 dead as floods and landslide devastate Nepal-Tibet border region
A torrent of floodwater has swept through the Himalayan border region between Nepal and Tibet, with the death toll now reported at at least 160. Hundreds more people are missing, including 34 Australians, as emergency teams continue searching through damaged villages and riverbanks. The disaster has destroyed bridges, homes, vehicles and other infrastructure across the affected area.Climate experts believe a glacier avalanche likely triggered the flooding, and the Kathmandu-based International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development said river water levels rose by up to 9 metres in half an hour at the height of the event. Verified images and video show... [Continue Reading]
UN agencies report deadly floods causing widespread destruction in China and Nepal
UN agencies reported on Wednesday that severe flooding in China and Nepal has caused widespread destruction and a mounting death toll. The source does not provide a casualty count, exact locations, or a breakdown of the affected areas. The flooding is being treated as an active humanitarian emergency. Aid efforts have been deployed to help provide emergency assistance to those affected by the disaster. No further operational detail is given in the source on the scale of the response, the status of rescue work, or the extent of damage in either country. The report only confirms that both countries are... [Continue Reading]
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Gaza ceasefire process at risk after Netanyahu rejects US peace plan
The Gaza ceasefire process is under renewed strain after a United States envoy warned that its collapse could become a "point of no return." Nickolay Mladenov, the high representative for Gaza on the US-backed Board of Peace, made the warning in a statement to the United Nations Security Council on Wednesday. His remarks came after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu publicly rejected Washington's 15-point peace plan for Gaza. According to the supplied material, Hamas has said it would hand over its weapons under the US roadmap, which was announced as part of efforts to move the ceasefire process forward.Hamas agreed... [Continue Reading]
Dozens killed in rebel attacks in Sudan's South Kordofan, medical group says
A Sudanese medical network says 27 people, including four children, were killed in attacks in South Kordofan, in the latest reported violence linked to the country's wider war. The Sudan Doctors Network said the killings took place in Qardud and Abu Hamama, two areas inhabited by the Otoro tribe. It said the attacks triggered a wave of displacement toward Abu Hitan and Kadugli.The group accused the Sudan People's Liberation Movement-North, or SPLM-N, of carrying out the attacks. It said the violence targeted unarmed civilians on ethnic grounds and amounted to a clear breach of international humanitarian law. The network also... [Continue Reading]
Rare tornado in southern France leaves 39 injured as damage assessment continues
A rare tornado has struck the village of Pomas in the Aude department of southern France, leaving a trail of damage across homes, public buildings and streets. The storm hit late on Monday afternoon local time and caused widespread disruption in the small community, which has about 1,000 residents. Officials said the village was hit hardest, with debris scattered across narrow streets and several buildings left unsafe.Authorities said 39 people were injured, including two seriously, and 17 were taken to hospital. The mayor of Pomas, Herve Gine, said the scene felt like a "wartime situation" and described the aftermath as... [Continue Reading]
Rohingya refugees protest in Cox's Bazar over aid cuts and return demands
Hundreds of Rohingya refugees gathered in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, on Monday and Tuesday to mark the ninth anniversary of their exodus from Myanmar and to press for justice, dignity and the right to return home. The protests took place in the world's largest refugee settlement, where more than 1.2 million Rohingya now live in about 30 camps. Organisers said the demonstrations were meant to remember the atrocities committed against the community and to draw attention to what they described as an ongoing humanitarian crisis.The United Council of Rohingya refugee group said it organised the protest, while reporting from the camps... [Continue Reading]
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Israel resumes Gaza strikes after Kushner leaves ceasefire talks
Israeli strikes hit residential areas in Gaza again within hours of United States envoy Jared Kushner leaving talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, according to the supplied report. The renewed attacks came as efforts to salvage a ceasefire remained stalled and both sides accused each other of violating the plan. The report says the strikes marked a return to pre-ceasefire rules of engagement.One strike hit a crowded cafe at the Gaza City port, which the report says was also being used as a displacement camp. At least seven Palestinians were killed there, including a child. Another strike hit Gaza... [Continue Reading]
Around 40 displaced people killed in church attack near Haiti's capital
Around 40 displaced people were killed when armed gang members attacked a church shelter in Kenscoff, in the hills above Port-au-Prince, according to the local mayor. The assault took place on Sunday night and left other people missing, wounded or abducted, officials said. The victims had been sheltering inside a displaced persons camp located in the church.Mayor Massillon Jean said on Monday that authorities had counted about 40 bodies after the attack. He described the incident as a "night of terror" in a municipality that has faced months of gang violence and incursions. Jean said some of the victims were... [Continue Reading]
Ukraine marks Independence Day in Kyiv as allies pledge continued support
Ukraine marked its 35th Independence Day in Kyiv on Sunday with a ceremony centred on the country's war effort and its appeal for continued international backing. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine wants peace but will not surrender to Russia, framing the anniversary as both a national commemoration and a statement of resolve. The event came as allied leaders used the occasion to restate support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.Among those backing Kyiv was UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham, who pledged continued support despite Russian threats, according to the supplied reporting. The ceremony also featured messaging from other foreign leaders,... [Continue Reading]
Dutch broadcaster withdraws from Eurovision over neutrality and Gaza divisions
The Dutch public broadcaster AVROTROS has said it will not take part in next year's Eurovision Song Contest, arguing that the competition can no longer be considered neutral. The decision comes amid continuing divisions over the war in Gaza and Israel's participation in the event. AVROTROS said the contest has become a platform for division rather than a unifying cultural event.In a statement released on Monday, the broadcaster said international conflicts were increasingly affecting the competition and undermining its neutral character. It said there was a lack of clarity from organisers, the European Broadcasting Union, over how countries are assessed... [Continue Reading]
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Israeli man wounded in stabbing near al-Auja in occupied West Bank
Israeli forces have launched a wide search operation in the Jordan Valley after a stabbing attack near the village of al-Auja in the eastern occupied West Bank. The incident took place at a commercial complex on the main road near the village, according to the information provided by Israeli public broadcaster Kan and cited by a security source. Israeli police said the victim, an Israeli man in his 20s, was moderately wounded.The suspect fled the scene after the attack, the Israeli army said. In response, the military said it had deployed a large-scale search operation in the area, backed by... [Continue Reading]
Gaza families struggle to bury the dead as cemeteries fill up amid war
Families in Gaza are struggling to find space to bury relatives as cemeteries fill up during the war. In Gaza City's Zeitoun neighbourhood, 20-year-old Omar al-Sawhi said he had to look for a burial place for his father, Mohammad, after he was shot dead near the so-called Yellow Line, an Israeli-designated military zone. The shortage of graves has forced some families to use existing family plots or improvised burial sites.Mohammad al-Sawhi, 40, was working at a small roadside stall selling tea and coffee when a bullet struck him in the neck on 10 June, according to the account provided. Omar... [Continue Reading]
Somalia child hunger crisis deepens as aid cuts force health facilities to close
Severe acute malnutrition among children is rising in Somalia as more than 200 health and nutrition facilities have been forced to shut after cuts to international aid. UNICEF said the deterioration is taking place against a backdrop of drought, displacement and widespread food shortages across the country. The agency warned that nearly 1.9 million children are projected to be malnourished this year.UNICEF said the number of children admitted for severe acute malnutrition and related complications rose by 32 percent in the first six months of 2026. Its spokesman, James Elder, said aid cuts were closing access to healthcare and nutrition... [Continue Reading]
Turkey seeks Interpol red notices for Netanyahu over Gaza flotilla case
Turkey has asked for Interpol red notices for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and another suspect in connection with the May interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla, in a further legal step that deepens the dispute between Ankara and Jerusalem. Turkish Justice Minister Akin Gurlek said arrest warrants had already been issued on 14 July, and that the justice ministry had now requested the interior ministry to pursue international circulation of the case. The allegations include genocide, crimes against humanity and torture.Gurlek said the case concerns Israel's interception of flotilla activists in international waters, when about 50 vessels left Turkey... [Continue Reading]
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UN warns of worsening hunger crisis in Somalia as millions face high levels of food insecurity
The United Nations is warning that Somalia is facing another major hunger crisis, with about six million people now said to be experiencing high levels of food insecurity. The warning comes as drought, conflict and displacement continue to affect access to food across the country. Humanitarian agencies say the situation has become more difficult because of severe cuts in international aid.The World Food Programme says many people are not getting enough to eat and that it has only a fraction of the funding it needs to provide assistance. The warning points to a worsening emergency rather than a sudden shock,... [Continue Reading]
Australia, Canada and UK condemn Israel over World Central Kitchen probe closure
Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom have jointly condemned Israel's decision not to pursue criminal investigations into the 2024 World Central Kitchen convoy strike in Gaza. The three governments described the move as "shameful" and said the victims and their families deserved justice and accountability. Their statement came after Israel's military said it would not open criminal probes into the attack that killed seven aid workers.The incident took place in April 2024 after the convoy had overseen the unloading of a food aid shipment in central Gaza. Those killed included three Britons, an Australian, a Polish national, a dual US-Canadian... [Continue Reading]
UK, Canada and Australia condemn Israel over Gaza aid convoy killings decision
Britain, Canada and Australia have sharply criticised Israel after it declined to open a criminal investigation into the April 2024 strike on a World Central Kitchen convoy in Gaza that killed seven humanitarian workers. The three governments described the decision as shameful and said the victims and their families deserved justice and accountability. Their joint intervention adds fresh diplomatic pressure over one of the most closely watched aid-worker killings of the Gaza war.The dispute centres on the 1 April 2024 attack, when the Israel Defense Forces fired on the convoy as it was delivering food to civilians in Gaza. The... [Continue Reading]
Taliban release two UN staff detained in Herat
Afghanistan's Taliban authorities have released two United Nations staff members who were detained in the western city of Herat earlier this month. The men were freed on Thursday morning and are understood to be in good health, according to the UN. The organisation said it is continuing to follow up on the case and on the safety of its personnel in the country.The two staff members were detained on 9 August, but the UN said it was not formally notified of the reasons for their arrest and detention. It said it understands that charges against them have been dropped. UN... [Continue Reading]
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Myanmar military chief makes first foreign trip to Bangkok in diplomatic push
Myanmar's military chief has met Thailand's top general in Bangkok in what is being described as his first international trip since taking the role. The meeting took place as Myanmar's post-coup leadership seeks to broaden contacts after years of isolation. It also comes amid continuing conflict inside Myanmar and renewed efforts by neighbouring states to manage shared security concerns.Thai military chief Ukris Boontanondha met Ye Win Oo at a Bangkok hotel on Thursday, according to the information provided by Bangkok. The talks focused on cooperation along the countries' 2,400km border, as well as efforts to address the illicit drug trade... [Continue Reading]
Gaza holds mass funeral for 50 Palestinians recovered from rubble in Gaza City
A mass funeral was held in Gaza City on Thursday for at least 50 Palestinians whose bodies were recently recovered from rubble in several neighbourhoods across the enclave. The ceremony brought together families from multiple areas affected by the war, as search teams continued to look for people still missing beneath collapsed buildings. The burials took place amid continuing recovery work in a territory where many homes and streets remain heavily damaged.The bodies were retrieved from the neighbourhoods of Tal al-Hawa, Zeitoun, Sabra, Sheikh Radwan and Shati, according to the report. The victims included members of the al-Sawafiri, al-Batniji and... [Continue Reading]
HRW says settler violence and settlement expansion are forcing Palestinian displacement in the West Bank
Human Rights Watch says escalating attacks by Israeli settlers, together with rapid settlement expansion, are driving forced displacement across the occupied West Bank. In a report released on Thursday, the rights group said dozens of Palestinian communities are at risk of erasure. It said the pattern is being reinforced by state support for settlers and by the failure to stop repeated attacks.The report accuses Israeli authorities of arming, funding and granting impunity to settlers who carry out the violence. It says settler attacks have increased since the current government took office in December 2022, and that they spiked in the... [Continue Reading]
Australia summons Israeli ambassador after IDF clears soldiers over Zomi Frankcom killing
Australia has summoned Israel's ambassador after the Israeli military cleared its soldiers of criminal wrongdoing in the 2024 killing of Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom and six other humanitarian workers in Gaza. Foreign Minister Penny Wong said she was outraged by the decision not to pursue criminal proceedings and called for an explanation from ambassador Hillel Newman. The diplomatic response comes after a two-year military investigation into the strike on a World Central Kitchen convoy.According to the supplied material, Mr Newman defended the investigation and rejected what he described as political attacks on its findings. He said the report was... [Continue Reading]
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Fear the Shia, Arm the Sunnis: The Uncomfortable Numbers Behind America’s War Narrative
“When fear is managed carefully enough, a nation can be taught to look away from the blood on the floor and stare instead at the shadow on the wall.” A friend of mine, whose name I will not reveal because he asked me not to, sat across from me over dinner and placed a question on the table that would not leave me alone. He was born into a Muslim Shia background, and for the angle of this article, that detail matters, not because I wish to reduce a man to a sect, but because sect has become one of... [Continue Reading]
WAR CRIMES OR HUMANITY ON LIFE SUPPORT?
The Thin, Bloody Line Between Justice and Jungle Rule IS KILLING WITHOUT MERCY NOW LEGAL? By Anthony Sterling In September 2025, the United States military launched what became known as Operation Southern Spear, a lethal campaign targeting suspected drug smuggling vessels in international waters. The stated objective was to combat narco trafficking networks operating beyond territorial jurisdiction. The ethical shock came on 2 September 2025, when a double strike in the Caribbean left survivors clinging to wreckage for nearly an hour. Drone footage reportedly showed two individuals waving from debris after the first impact. Instead of rescue, three additional munitions... [Continue Reading]



