Auterion and its Ukrainian partner Airlogix say mass production of attack drones for Ukraine has started near Munich. The German government has ordered more than 5,000 drones for about €300 million, with delivery expected by mid-2027. Sources said the drones will use artificial intelligence to reach targets despite electronic-warfare countermeasures.
With the school year approaching, thousands of Lebanese students remain displaced by war. In southern Lebanon, children play in a public-school yard under the hot sun as distant Israeli airstrikes boom, but for many of them the school has become a place to live rather than learn.
Ukraine’s Deputy Prime Minister Vsevolod Chentsov says bringing forward the EU’s €90 billion loan would not be a “silver bullet” for Kyiv’s budget shortfall, as Ukraine also seeks assistance from partners outside the bloc.
Rescuers in Nepal brought two workers out alive from a hydropower tunnel on Friday, renewing hopes for about a dozen others believed trapped nine days after catastrophic floods destroyed towns and swept away villages.
Rescuers located a hydropower tunnel buried by last week's flash flood, then used carefully controlled explosives, excavation and drainage to clear mud, rocks and water. They pulled Sanjaya Shah and Kabir Maharjan out alive, but dozens more may remain trapped and the team still faces flooding and further collapses.
Two workers were rescued alive from a hydropower tunnel nine days after deadly flash floods struck Nepal. Rescuers say hundreds of others remain trapped across dozens of hydropower projects buried in the area.
Rescuers in Nepal have brought two workers out alive from a hydropower tunnel nine days after catastrophic floods devastated towns and swept away villages. Around a dozen others are believed to remain trapped, raising hopes that more people can be reached.
Two workers have been rescued from a hydropower tunnel in Nepal, the first people saved from the projects nine days after an ice, rock and mud slide swept through a valley and killed more than 1,200 people.
Rescuers on Friday freed two hydropower workers from a tunnel blocked by mud and debris during the massive floods that hit Nepal in late August. Officials believe hundreds of workers are still trapped in tunnels linked to hydropower projects across the remote Himalayan region.
Nepal’s Army said two workers were rescued Friday from a tunnel at the Trishuli-3A hydropower project, 10 days after deadly floods hit the area. Rescuers heard voices, made contact and broke through to the survivors. The operation raised hopes that more people could still be alive inside mud-clogged infrastructure.
In 1999, retired U.S. teacher Ronald Sakolsky raised $5,000 to support Chinese desertification advocate Yin Yuzhen’s tree-planting work. Returning to Inner Mongolia 26 years later, he saw former sands become soil and seeds grow into a forest of more than 5,000 trees. He said the journey surpassed his expectations and called it a story of conviction.
Russian news agency TASS, citing a source, reported that US negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are scheduled to visit Russia and Ukraine this weekend. The Kremlin declined to confirm the trip, saying it would announce any contact involving Donald Trump’s envoys when it occurs.
The Philippine peso fell to an all-time low of 62.71 to the US dollar on Friday, extending a decline of about 6 percent since the start of the year. Higher oil prices linked to the Iran war, a stronger dollar, rising US Treasury yields, fiscal and trade deficits, and elevated inflation are weighing on the currency. The government says the central bank may intervene, while remittances offer some support.
Volkswagen employs nearly 630,000 people and is preparing to cut 50,000 more jobs worldwide after previous reductions. Its oversized workforce reflects extensive in-house production, years of brand acquisitions and costly German operations, while a slow shift to electric vehicles has left the carmaker under pressure from Chinese competitors. The company also wants to close four German factories, though its supervisory board has not yet approved immediate implementation.
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German carmaker Volkswagen says management and unions have agreed to eliminate another 50,000 jobs by the end of the decade, taking total job losses to 100,000 in the company’s biggest industry shake-up.
Volkswagen’s supervisory board approved a sweeping overhaul involving 50,000 additional job cuts, fewer models and a smaller industrial footprint. The decision gives CEO Oliver Blume his clearest mandate yet to reshape Europe’s biggest automaker.
Volkswagen’s board has approved another 50,000 job cuts under a broad turnaround plan, taking the group’s planned reductions by 2030 to 100,000. The carmaker blamed falling sales, weaker profits and intensifying competition, particularly from Chinese brands, and said it is reviewing capacity and possible alternative uses at several plants.
Volkswagen Group says it plans to eliminate 50,000 jobs and reduce its vehicle offerings by half. The German automaker is under pressure from intensifying Chinese competition in Europe and tariff costs on shipments to the United States.
Volkswagen said Thursday it will eliminate another 50,000 jobs worldwide in the biggest restructuring in its 89-year history. The German automaker is under pressure from US tariffs, excess capacity and fierce Chinese competition, while the plan outlines the future of four German plants.
Volkswagen says it will eliminate 100,000 jobs by the end of the decade, including 50,000 additional cuts on top of those already agreed. The reductions equal about 15% of its global workforce. The automaker also plans restructuring and major research investment, while warning that the futures of four German plants cannot be guaranteed.
Volkswagen’s supervisory board approved a transformation plan on Thursday that includes cutting another 50,000 jobs as the group seeks to counter painful tariffs, excess capacity and aggressive Chinese rivals.
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Volkswagen AG’s supervisory board approved a comprehensive restructuring program called “Future Plan 2030.” The company said the plan is essential to restoring competitiveness and securing the group’s future.
Volkswagen said on Thursday that it is targeting a 9% operating margin by 2030, up from 3.8% in the first half of 2026. The goal is part of a sweeping turnaround plan approved by the group’s supervisory board late Thursday.
Volkswagen has approved plans to eliminate a further 50,000 jobs by 2030, bringing expected cuts to 100,000, or about 15% of its workforce. The German carmaker will halve its model range, while the future of four plants in Germany cannot be guaranteed into the 2030s, amid Chinese competition, weaker China sales and US tariffs.
Sudden departures from several of India’s leading private banks in recent months have highlighted shortcomings in succession planning. Investors are questioning whether the lenders can remain committed to their long-term business strategies.
Xiaomi Auto said it will launch its electric-vehicle business in Europe in 2027 after signing memorandums of understanding with eight German dealer groups at IFA Berlin 2026. The deals begin its effort to build a localized retail and service network, with more partners planned before its German debut.
The EU says it wants to end its dependence on China for critical raw materials. Nora Kürzdörfer of the Munich Security Conference argues that the next Multiannual Financial Framework will test whether Brussels is serious about European sovereignty.
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Nepal’s disaster authority says the August 26 landslide has killed 1,287 people, while about 5,000 remain missing and more than 13,000 have been rescued. The disaster destroyed 22 schools and damaged 10 others in two districts, with disrupted communications hindering searches. UNICEF says at least 22,000 children urgently need water, sanitation and hygiene support.
Romanian prosecutors formally indicted social media influencer Andrew Tate on Friday on charges including trafficking minors, money laundering, sex with a minor and witness tampering. His brother Tristan was indicted for complicity, years after investigators began examining the pair.
House Republicans canceled votes for the weeks of Sept. 21 and Sept. 28, moving the chamber’s departure to Sept. 17 and sharply reducing the time available to pass the CLARITY crypto market-structure bill before the midterms. The Senate’s first major procedural vote is set for Sept. 15. The bill could still advance in a post-election lame-duck session, but its path to Donald Trump’s desk has become exceptionally difficult.
Serbian Movement of Socialists leader Aleksandar Vulin said the Eastern Economic Forum demonstrates Russia’s advocacy of a world based on equality and partnership, without pressuring countries into unwanted actions. He said Serbia has the same opportunity as other free countries at the forum, and that willing participants have many project opportunities.
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Russia will present its ZAK-30 Citadel anti-aircraft artillery system outside the country for the first time at the 2026 El Alamein International Airshow in Egypt, Rosoboronexport says. The exhibition will also feature the Pantsir-SMD-E and Verba air-defense systems, along with a system for detecting aerial targets.
Russia will present the TKB-1167 system for destroying unmanned aerial vehicles for the first time at the 2026 El Alamein International Airshow in Egypt, arms exporter Rosoboronexport says. Its combat module has four tank machine guns and can autonomously detect, track, identify and destroy drones.
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said Russia has become one of the top three LNG suppliers to China, with seaborne volumes rising more than 50-fold over the past decade. He said Chinese companies are involved in major Arctic projects in Russia and that the Northern Sea Route is important for opening an additional energy-shipping route to China.
Russia and China are developing a joint project to extract and liquefy gas in the Arctic, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said. He added that the two countries are also developing an ethane-containing gas processing facility on the Baltic Sea.
The Reserve Bank of India was seen selling dollars near the start of Friday’s session to cushion the rupee from pressure caused by rising oil prices, according to two traders.
Local authorities said Russian forces carried out a large overnight attack on civilian infrastructure in Odesa and the surrounding region on September 4. A nine-story residential building was hit, destroying apartments on floors six through eight, while other homes and vehicles were damaged. One person died and several people, including a child, were injured.
India’s space agency successfully deployed the EOS-05 Earth-observation satellite into geosynchronous orbit. Weighing more than 2,300 kilograms, it will operate about 36,000 kilometers above Earth to provide frequent imagery for monitoring large areas.
German free-speech lawyer Joachim Steinhöfel says the EU is announcing its largest sanctions package since the war in Ukraine began. In an opinion piece, he argues that the measures violate human dignity and Germany’s constitution.
Chinese authorities arrested 52 Singaporeans in Guangxi following a law enforcement operation targeting alleged pyramid scheme activities and related offences, Singapore’s second minister for foreign affairs said on Friday.
The summer blockbuster Once Upon a Time in the Middle East reflects close cultural and cinematic cooperation between China and Egypt. Dozens of Egyptian actors joined the cast after a Cairo search drew more than 13,700 applicants, while local advisers helped refine cultural details. The production included repeated Middle East research trips, nearly 200 on-location buildings and Egyptian musical elements. Its box office has topped 2 billion yuan ($298 million).
Malaysia’s Sarawak state declared an emergency in Serian district on Friday after thick haze from forest fires in neighboring Indonesia pushed air pollution to hazardous levels.
Canada has unveiled a new C$20 banknote featuring King Charles III, the first new monarch to appear on Canadian paper money in more than 70 years. The vertically designed note shows the Vimy Ridge memorial on its reverse, alongside floral motifs inspired by the King’s environmental work.
Nvidia said its equity portfolio totals $99 billion, with stakes supporting AI labs, cloud providers and infrastructure companies throughout the technology sector.
Ukrainian forces carried out around 150 attacks on Russia’s Belgorod Region over 24 hours, killing five civilians and injuring 14, Acting Governor Alexander Shuvaev said. Nine wounded people remain hospitalized, one in serious condition. Russian air defenses reportedly downed or intercepted 123 Ukrainian drones.
Four civilians, including two paramedics, were killed and three others wounded in what Belgorod Region’s acting governor Alexander Shuvayev described as Ukraine’s attack on Shebekino. Several houses and cars were damaged.
A Ukrainian drone attack on Sochi and nearby Sirius set an oil depot ablaze overnight, according to the Krasnodar Krai Operational Headquarters. Preliminary reports said no one was injured, though windows were damaged. Ukrainian monitoring channels also alleged strikes on air-defense sites, claims local authorities and Russia’s Defense Ministry did not confirm.
A fire broke out at an oil processing facility after a drone attack on Sochi and the Sirius Federal Territory in southern Russia, the regional crisis response center said. Windows were shattered in several homes and buildings, while other fires were quickly extinguished. Responders are working where drone fragments were found.
Ukraine’s military said it carried out several attacks on Sochi on Sept. 3-4, including a naval drone strike that set the Russian vessel Nefrit ablaze. Russian Telegram channels later posted footage apparently showing an oil depot fire near the port, while reports of an explosion near a Pantsir system remained unverified. The extent of the damage was unclear.
An Air India A320 flying from Phuket to New Delhi last month gave a stall warning while the seatbelt signs were off, Indian investigators said. A sharp pitch upward followed by a drop threw passengers and crew into overhead bins, injuring 24 people.
This year’s Beethovenfest in Bonn takes “Home/At Home” as its theme, bringing together musicians from diverse cultures to perform music from their homelands. With the renovated Beethovenhalle available again, the festival also offers community choirs, free activities and neighborhood programs intended to make classical music more accessible.
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Researchers at ICMM-CSIC have created magnetic iron oxide nanoflowers that capture PET nanoplastics and turn them into materials capable of removing other pollutants from water, pointing toward a circular economy and more advanced water treatment.
ICMM-CSIC researchers have developed magnetic iron-oxide “nanoflowers” that trap PET nanoplastics and convert them into tools for removing other pollutants from water, supporting circular and advanced treatment methods.
Russia continues targeting Ukraine’s energy facilities in overnight attacks, in what is described as an effort to cripple the power grid before winter. Odesa governor Oleh Kiper said one person was killed and at least five injured. Strikes have also continued against Kyiv, including during the day.
US leader Donald Trump said the Biden administration gave Ukraine and NATO hundreds of billions of dollars’ worth of ammunition at no cost, more than the United States used during the war with Iran. He said Washington would seek payment for the assistance, though belatedly, and added that Ukraine must pay for current US support.
A Philippine court ordered Vice President Sara Duterte’s arrest on Friday in a criminal case accusing her of threatening President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the first lady and a former House speaker.
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Yunxi Technology, officially designated as one of China’s AI “little giants”, has confidentially applied to list in Hong Kong, according to people familiar with the matter. The Guangzhou-based start-up was valued at 10 billion yuan in its latest private funding round and is working with Bocom International to seek several hundred million US dollars.
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A hiring surge in Alberta and Ontario health-care systems has almost single-handedly supported Canada’s national job market. But the growth may reflect how sluggish the rest of the economy is more than any improvement in patient outcomes.
It would be depressing if Mayday worked, the review argues, because the film is essentially propaganda. Yet the Kenneth Branagh and Ryan Reynolds movie does, in fact, work completely — making that admission all the more difficult.
The far-right Alternative for Germany is surging in eastern Saxony-Anhalt. It could form the state government after the upcoming regional election, becoming the first far-right party to wield state power in Germany since the Second World War and potentially seeking major changes to key parts of society.
Polls suggest the far-right Alternative für Deutschland could win Saxony-Anhalt’s election and potentially lead Germany’s first state government headed by the party. Migrants and minorities fear threats to their security and residency, with some considering whether to leave the state.
A sharp global sell-off is sweeping through bond markets, sending ripples across consumers and investors. The report explains how changes in the bond market can affect people in Canada.
Ahead of the sitcom’s final season, the cast of Son of a Critch reflects on how they have grown together through five seasons of working side by side. Mark Critch promises a “very special” send-off.
AMC shares rose 21% overnight after its CEO criticized Robinhood for offering what he called “outrageous” tokenized shares. OpenAI had previously made a similar complaint, saying it had not authorized the transfer of its shares.
AMC CEO Adam Aron said the company has no connection to Robinhood’s tokenized shares, reviving questions about how stocks are brought onto the blockchain.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the European Union had formally joined Washington’s effort to cut Iran off from the global financial system. However, a Brussels statement from this week’s G20 finance meeting fell well short of that commitment.
Argentine President Javier Milei has renewed Argentina’s claim to the Falkland Islands and threatened sanctions against oil companies, while Donald Trump has questioned whether the U.S. will support Britain.
Argentine President Javier Milei announced plans for economic sanctions against companies exploring for oil near the Falkland Islands and proposed building a naval base in Tierra del Fuego. Donald Trump suggested the United States might not help Britain in a future conflict over the islands, while the UK reaffirmed residents’ right to determine their future.
Javier Milei invoked “winds of change” while again asserting Argentina’s claim to the Falkland Islands. His remarks came after US President Donald Trump questioned whether Washington would support the UK in a potential conflict over the territory, citing Britain’s lack of support in the Iran war.
Argentina’s president, Javier Milei, said in a televised address that “winds of change favourable” to Argentina’s claim over the Falkland Islands were blowing worldwide, citing Donald Trump’s suggestion that the US might reconsider its position. Milei also threatened faster sanctions against those involved in offshore oil projects in the islands. The UK reaffirmed its “long-standing and unwavering” sovereignty position.
Argentine President Javier Milei has threatened sanctions against oil companies operating off the Falkland Islands. He reiterated Argentina’s claim to the British-controlled territory, pointing to waning US support for the UK under President Donald Trump.
Argentine President Javier Milei said the United States could move away from its long-standing neutrality on the Falkland Islands dispute and repeated Argentina’s claim to the territory. He announced sanctions against companies involved in oil activity there, seeking to halt the Sea Lion project, while Britain said its sovereignty position remained unchanged.
Argentine President Javier Milei said Thursday that Argentina would tighten sanctions on companies involved in oil projects around the Falkland Islands, increase defense resources in the south and send Congress a bill to strengthen the country’s response to what he called violations of its sovereignty.
President Javier Milei says Argentina will sanction oil companies operating off the Falkland Islands, renewing Buenos Aires’ sovereignty claim over the British overseas territory. He says the “winds of change” favour Argentina and calls the Sea Lion field, due to be explored by British and Israeli firms, a “clear and present danger”.
Javier Milei said Argentina would not “stand idly by” in the Falklands dispute and announced tougher sanctions against companies connected to oil projects there.
China delivered its third shipment of emergency supplies to Nepal on September 3 aboard a Y-20 aircraft. The aid includes morgue freezers, protective clothing, tents, blankets and satellite communications equipment. Ten identification specialists arrived, while Chinese drones will support relief operations after local personnel and volunteers were trained. Minister Mahabir Pun said they would be a major help.
Tennis player Nick Kyrgios has received a one-month ban after testing positive for cocaine. He has entered a treatment programme and will give up €6,570 in prize money and ATP ranking points from the Mallorca event where the positive test occurred.
Chinese banks have purchased U.S. Treasuries in recent months after raising rates on dollar deposits, according to people familiar with the matter. The moves could help temper gains in the yuan as U.S. yields surge.
South Korean media reports say Seoul is preparing to seek parliamentary approval for a possible deployment of military assets to the Strait of Hormuz amid pressure from Donald Trump. The presidential office says the reports differ from the facts and that no decision has been made, although discussions on practical contributions to navigation and regional stability are continuing.
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Health Minister Stephanie Rist said France recorded about 7,000 excess deaths through late July during the severe heatwaves that struck the country this summer. She said final figures are expected in the coming weeks.
Financial pressure on some of Indonesia’s largest state-owned construction companies, linked to former President Joko Widodo’s infrastructure drive, could force current leader Prabowo Subianto’s sovereign wealth fund Danantara to spend more restructuring them. That may leave less capacity for new investments.
Germany is investigating a fresh suspected act of sabotage targeting the power grid. Police secured an area after a second attempted disruption of the country’s electricity grid.
A suspicious object was found near a power substation outside Ganderkesee in Lower Saxony early Friday, marking the third such discovery near German electricity infrastructure this week. Police believe a device found in Dormagen may have been intended to cause a short circuit. No significant damage or suspects have been reported.
As ballots begin reaching American voters, Trump is pressing the Supreme Court to restrict mail voting. A federal judge called compliance “practically impossible,” while a whistleblower warned that millions of ballots might not be delivered, throwing preparations for a pivotal midterm vote into legal disarray.
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Statewide mail voting for this year’s midterm elections is beginning while a rapidly shifting legal fight continues over President Donald Trump’s efforts to restrict the practice, creating uncertainty for voters and election officials.
Russia now directs 94% of its oil exports to friendly countries, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said. He said Middle Eastern supply disruptions amid worsening military and political tensions had highlighted Russian companies’ role as reliable providers, while exports to China rose 25% in the first seven months of the year.
Nepalese Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal said Nepal does not intend to seek “climate justice compensation” from any particular country, including China. He said compensation would instead be pursued from the international community under the UN climate framework and Paris Agreement. China said it was ready to cooperate on addressing climate impacts.
Nepali Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal said Nepal will not separately seek climate justice compensation from any particular country, including China. Instead, it will pursue compensation from the international community under the UN climate convention and Paris Agreement. Khanal thanked China for its assistance during the crisis, while both sides described climate change as a shared challenge.
Russian stocks opened higher on Friday, with the MOEX and RTS indices each gaining 1.69% to 2,252.1 and 816.53 points. Their gains later narrowed to 1.19%, while the yuan continued to weaken against the ruble.
Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing began a visit to Vietnam on Friday, with meetings planned with major telecommunications, defence and automotive companies as both countries seek closer economic ties.
Viktor Medvedchuk, head of the Other Ukraine movement and former leader of the banned Opposition Platform - For Life party, claims the UK is preparing to breach Moscow’s air defenses through mass use of ballistic missiles and long-range drones. He says Britain has built production and testing capabilities and supply chains through Ukrainian infrastructure, potentially using attacks to gather intelligence on the system.
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Ukraine’s redesigned Defense of Ukraine course will become compulsory for all 10th and 11th graders in September 2027. Students train monthly at specialized hubs in tactical medicine, navigation, drones and firearms. Supporters say it builds practical protection skills, while critics question where wartime preparedness becomes militarization of children.
Continuous torrential rain brought by Typhoon Saudel flooded residential buildings and trapped residents in Putian, Fujian Province, with some people reported missing. Emergency teams are evacuating those stranded. Extreme downpours also hit Xiuyu and Xianyou from Thursday into early Friday.
Downpours associated with Typhoon Saudel have flooded urban and rural areas in China’s coastal regions, swamping vehicles and causing a three-storey brick building to collapse. Southern coastal provinces Fujian and Guangdong prepared for more torrential rain on Friday.
Amid the Chinamaxxing social media trend, which encouraged users worldwide to adopt Chinese tea-drinking habits, China Popcast asked a group of young American music enthusiasts whether they prefer tea or coffee during their tour of China.
Giorgia Meloni's right-wing government has governed Italy for 1,413 days, surpassing Silvio Berlusconi's record and becoming the country's longest-serving government since the republic was established. Meloni and her Brothers of Italy party are celebrating in Bari while using the event to rally for the 2027 election. Critics say weak productivity, demographic decline, inefficient public services and rising living costs remain unresolved.
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Labubu has become a global sensation with its rabbit ears, playful expression and furry appearance, while pandas remain a fluffy favorite from China. During a China tour, China Popcast asked young American students which one they prefer, along with other quick questions about Chinese trends.
Every fund in the Bitcoin ETF group gained nearly 6% on Thursday, pushing combined net assets above $103 billion for the first time. BlackRock’s IBIT represented well over half of the inflows.
Pakistan’s parliament has passed laws formalising the Chief of Defence Forces, currently Field Marshal Asim Munir, as the operational commander of the army, navy and air force. The measures abolish the coordinating role of the CJCSC and establish a new headquarters, prompting questions about civilian oversight and the military’s influence over politics.
Alex Eala and her supporters are moving into the weekend at the U.S. Open, joined by two-time champion Naomi Osaka and 2023 winner Coco Gauff. Alexander Zverev also advanced, while No. 3 seed Felix Auger-Aliassime was eliminated.
Top seed Alexander Zverev edged Quentin Halys in a five-set marathon to reach the US Open third round. Men’s third seed Felix Auger-Aliassime, sixth seed Alex de Minaur and 13th seed Lorenzo Musetti were eliminated, while Coco Gauff, Iga Swiatek, Naomi Osaka, Elena Rybakina and Mirra Andreeva advanced.
Denmark has sent about 100 conscripts to Greenland, deploying them to Nuuk and Kangerlussuaq as part of a new 11-month military service programme announced last year in response to the ongoing war in Ukraine and amid tensions with the United States
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Denmark has sent about 100 conscripts to Greenland, deploying them to Nuuk and Kangerlussuaq as part of a new 11-month military service programme announced last year in response to the ongoing war in Ukraine and amid tensions with the United States
China says the United States circulated a misleading account blaming Beijing for the failure to issue a joint communiqué after the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting ended in Asheville on Sept. 1. It accused Washington of trying to pin global economic problems on China while overlooking its role in disrupting energy markets and restricting semiconductors, and called the communiqué biased against China.
A fresh escalation in Yemen has seen fierce clashes between the Houthis and government forces, leaving dozens dead. The fighting took place south of Hodeida.
Some Chinese rare earth suppliers are refusing to ship to the United States because they fear repercussions from Beijing, according to three sources. The situation highlights continued U.S. concerns over access to the materials weeks before President Xi Jinping is due to visit Washington.
Experts say the glacier collapse on August 26 that triggered devastating flash floods across Nepal’s Himalayan region and its border with China’s autonomous region of Tibet was preceded by warning signs. Yet monitoring and emergency alert systems in the area remain inadequate for predicting such disasters.
After a glacial collapse near Langtang Lirung triggered devastating floods, more than 1,270 people have died and over 4,700 remain missing. Because many bodies are mutilated, decomposed or water-damaged beyond visual recognition, Nepalese authorities are collecting blood samples from first-degree relatives to compare with DNA profiles from remains. DNA can be recovered from soft tissue, bones and teeth, while fingerprints and dental records are also used for identification.
Rescuers in Nepal pulled two workers alive from a hydropower tunnel nine days after glacier-collapse floods struck the border region with China. Hundreds more may still be trapped in tunnels, while the disaster has killed at least 1,259 people in Nepal and left more than 5,000 missing.
Two people were found alive and rescued after being trapped for more than a week inside a tunnel at Nepal’s Trishuli 3A Hydropower Project following flash floods. A survivor received medical attention.
Two workers trapped in a hydropower tunnel were rescued nine days after floods hit Nepal. Local authorities say about 900 workers are missing from 12 hydropower projects, with around 500 believed to be trapped in tunnels.
Rescuers pulled two people from a tunnel at Nepal’s Trishuli 3A Hydropower Project more than a week after a massive flash flood devastated the Nepal-China border area.
Two workers trapped at a hydropower project in Nepal were brought out alive more than a week after deadly floods. At least 557 workers are missing along the Trishuli River project, with around 115 thought to remain trapped in the main tunnel.
A lawmaker said on Friday that one person had been rescued alive from a tunnel in Nepal nine days after catastrophic flooding, while another person was also being brought out.
A man has been rescued from tunnels at a damaged hydropower plant in Nepal, while local officials say more voices have been heard. Nine days after massive flash floods and landslides, hundreds of workers remain trapped inside multiple Himalayan energy projects.
A group of experts is using WhatsApp to direct rescuers searching a Nepali valley more than a week after a devastating flash flood. Teams are urgently checking tunnels in destroyed hydropower plants for anyone who might still be alive.
Federal officials say Global Affairs Canada is collecting DNA from families of Canadians still missing in Nepal and China after a flash flood swept through the border region last week.
Ukraine’s finance chief, Marchenko, told Euronews exclusively that the country is facing its most severe budget constraints since the full-scale war began in 2022. He also urged the revival of frozen Russian assets under a new custodianship plan.
About 100 influencers and content creators have received accreditation for this year's US Open, twice last year's number. Some filmed, used a ring light and spoke loudly during Naomi Osaka's match, prompting debate over attracting new audiences while respecting tennis etiquette. Players offered differing views, with Jessica Pegula calling some conduct disrespectful.
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