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Bishkek, September 1, 2026: A significant diplomatic moment unfolded at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin were seen exchanging handshakes and sharing a brief interaction ahead of the formal proceedings.
New York, August 30, 2026: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat delivered a message of religious coexistence and unity during a faith leaders’ conference in New York, saying that a Hindu who believes Muslims should have no place in Bharat cannot remain a Hindu.
Kathmandu/Beijing, August 28, 2026: The devastating flash floods along the China-Nepal border have triggered a massive international search operation, with hundreds of foreign nationals still unaccounted for. Nepal’s tourism authorities have reported that 517 foreign nationals from more than 30 countries are among those missing in Nepal.
Kathmandu/Tibet, August 28, 2026: After a devastating flood along the Nepal‑China border, the threat of severe flooding looms again. The Chinese Ministry of Water Resources has activated a Level‑IV emergency flood response. This warning was issued regarding the potential breach of a newly formed Barrier Lake near the Tibet‑Nepa border.
Harrisburg, August 25, 2026: Two unvaccinated residents of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, have died from measles, marking the first measles-related deaths in the state in 35 years and the first reported measles deaths in the United States in 2026, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health.
Islamabad, August 26, 2026: A devastating fire broke out in the neonatal nursery of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) in Islamabad on Wednesday morning, with reports saying at least 15 newborn babies lost their lives in the tragedy.
Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, August 25, 2026: Tens of thousands of Rohingya refugees gathered in Bangladesh’s Cox’s Bazar camps on Tuesday to mark nine years since the mass exodus from Myanmar, renewing their demand for a safe, voluntary and dignified return to their homeland in Rakhine State.
Washington/Moscow, August 26, 2026: US Central Intelligence Agency Director John Ratcliffe has travelled to Moscow for an unannounced visit and reportedly held or was due to hold meetings with Russian officials, according to US media reports. The unusual trip comes amid heightened tensions surrounding the Russia-Ukraine war and broader US-Russia relations.
Ottawa, August 26, 2026: Canada has announced dollar-for-dollar, rate-for-rate retaliatory tariffs of up to 50% on selected US imports, escalating the trade dispute between the two North American neighbours after negotiations between Ottawa and Washington broke down.
The 2024 U.S. presidential race intensifies as candidates debate the economy, national security, and healthcare. Voters are weighing contrasting policy proposals amid a polarized political climate.
Washington/Ottawa, August 22, 2026: Trade tensions between the United States and Canada have escalated sharply after the two countries failed to finalize a new trade agreement, prompting Washington to impose 50% tariffs on around $20 billion worth of Canadian goods.