- 2d ago
Nepal flood death toll reaches 623 with 2,500 missing after Himalayan glacial collapse
At least 623 people have died and 2,500 remain missing across Nepal and Tibet following a glacial collapse on Wednesday. Rescuers are searching mud-covered valleys while over 100 workers remain trapped in a hydropower tunnel.
- 2d ago
Deutsche Oper Berlin opens for full weekend as Aviel Cahn begins tenure
The Berlin opera house runs continuous programming from Saturday noon through Sunday evening, including an overnight club conversion and a public costume parade.
- 2d ago
China removes top generals Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli from military commission
China's legislature removed General Zhang Youxia and General Liu Zhenli from the state Central Military Commission, leaving the seven-seat panel with only two active members following an ongoing anti-corruption drive.
- 3d ago
Himalayan glacial collapse kills 472 in Nepal and Tibet as barrier lake threatens new floods
A glacial collapse near Langtang Lirung triggered flash floods that killed 472 people and left over 1,500 missing across Nepal and Tibet, prompting emergency rescues and dam breach warnings.
- 3d ago
US disrupts Chinese proxy hacking network targeting NASA, Federal Reserve, and Senate
The US Department of Justice seized domains for QScan and QTRouter, two platforms operated by Chinese contractor Nanjing Xinjiuwei to breach federal agencies and critical infrastructure.
- 3d ago
Donald Trump declares national emergency to ban foreign equipment from US electricity grid
US President Donald Trump issued an executive order declaring a national emergency to prohibit foreign-made hardware and software in the domestic power grid, citing cybersecurity risks from hostile states.
- 4d ago
Nepal and China search for 3,000 missing as Himalayan flood toll reaches 800
Rescuers in Nepal and Tibet are attempting to reach hundreds of workers trapped inside hydroelectric tunnels after a glacial collapse killed up to 804 people and left more than 3,000 missing.
- 5d ago
Chinese court sentences artist Gao Zhen to three years in prison over satirical Mao Zedong statues
The Sanhe People's Court in Hebei province sentenced 70-year-old sculptor Gao Zhen under China's heroes and martyrs protection law for works created before the statute was passed.
- 6d ago
US expands Iran sanctions to maritime and digital assets as Tehran blacklists 45 Gulf tankers
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced measures targeting shipping, technology, and digital assets, while Tehran banned 45 vessels from the Strait of Hormuz amid mediation efforts by Pakistan.
- Aug 24
Shein opens $1.77 billion Hong Kong IPO at $27 billion valuation and pledges $3.5 billion to early investors
The Singapore-based retailer is offering 280 million shares priced between HK$47.60 and HK$49.50 ahead of a September 1 trading debut, down from a private peak valuation of $98.2 billion in 2022.
- Aug 23
Olympic figure skating champions Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara announce engagement
Japanese figure skaters Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara announced their engagement on Sunday, six months after winning Japan's first Olympic pairs gold at the Milano-Cortina Games.
- Aug 23
China postpones Chang'e-7 lunar south pole mission after launch window closes
Chinese space authorities have postponed the Chang'e-7 robotic mission to the lunar south pole from the Wenchang launch site, missing the planned 2026 launch window following weather warnings and a recent rocket anomaly.
- Aug 23
Chinese humanoid robots outrun Usain Bolt's 100-meter mark at Beijing games
Tiangong Ultra and Lightning clocked 9.39 and 9.47 seconds in Beijing, before colliding with safety mats at the second World Humanoid Robot Games.
- Aug 23
Staggering school starts by 12 minutes cuts traffic delays by 17%, Cyprus study finds
Adjusting school start times by an average of 12 minutes reduces total vehicle time in urban road networks by 17.2%, according to simulation modeling by researchers at the University of Cyprus.
- Aug 21
US-Iran conflict hits six-month stalemate as sanctions squeeze Tehran
Six months after the start of Operation Epic Fury, direct negotiations between Washington and Tehran remain stalled while U.S. sanctions shrink Iranian trade by 35%.
- Aug 21
China orders recall of 4.27 million electric vehicles over door handle safety hazards
China's market regulator ordered nine automakers, including Tesla and Xiaomi, to recall roughly 4.27 million vehicles over interior emergency door handles that can fail during collisions.
- Aug 21
Hong Kong court convicts Tiananmen vigil leaders Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung of inciting subversion
Two former leaders of the disbanded Hong Kong Alliance face up to 10 years in prison under the National Security Law for organizing annual June 4 commemorations and calling to end one-party rule.
- Aug 21
Jannik Sinner withdraws from US Open with knee injury as Alcaraz returns
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner will miss the 2026 US Open due to a right knee injury, leaving Alexander Zverev as the top seed while Carlos Alcaraz returns from a wrist layoff.
- Aug 20
Aleksandar Vučić sets snap Serbian parliamentary election for October 18 or 25
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić announced on state television that snap parliamentary elections will take place on October 18 or 25, moving the scheduled December 2027 vote forward following months of student-led protests.
- Aug 20
Switzerland and China conclude talks to eliminate tariffs on 99.8% of Swiss exports
Negotiators in Bern completed five rounds of talks on Thursday, agreeing to expand their 2014 free trade pact and save Swiss exporters an estimated 244 million francs annually.
