Some investors are skeptical of growing speculation that Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh is set to raise interest rates. After Warsh reiterated his commitment to reducing inflation in a closely watched Friday speech, swaps traders see a rate hike as more likely than not at the central bank’s next decision in mid-September.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-31 15:53

Basanta Raj Adhikari, director of the Center for Disaster Studies at Tribhuvan University’s Institute of Engineering, says the disaster highlights the limits of conventional prevention in the Himalayas. Flood speeds are estimated at 170 to 180 kilometres per hour, with threats including ice and snow avalanches and glacial lake outburst floods, requiring comprehensive monitoring and new planning approaches.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-31 15:52

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Bishkek on Sunday for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit. The group is billed as a counterweight to US global influence, and Putin is due to meet the leaders of China and India.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-31 15:51

Warmer weather can strain the body, and doctors caution that extreme heat may cause dehydration, reduce adequate blood flow to the brain and increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes.

GGlobal News2026-08-31 15:50

Closing statements are set to begin in the murder trial of Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas.

FFox News2026-08-31 15:49

U.S.-Iran hostilities have reignited in the battle for the Strait of Hormuz, roiling oil markets. The escalation followed an Iranian attack on U.S. bases in Jordan, with President Donald Trump hinting at an American response.

FFox News2026-08-31 15:45

President Trump is making an announcement on healthcare affordability during a White House event, with NBC News providing live coverage.

NNBC News2026-08-31 15:40

Ayten Bicer says her 12-year-old daughter slipped from her hands when a ferry capsized off Kyrenia in northern Cyprus. At least eight people were killed and about 20 remain missing.

RReuters2026-08-31 15:38

The U.S. military has launched its first strikes on Iran in more than a month. President Trump says the U.S. has reached an oil deal with Venezuela, while more than a dozen people remain missing after flash floods at the Grand Canyon.

NNBC News2026-08-31 15:37

U.S. forces hit Iranian rocket launchers near the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, their first military action in a month, ending a lull in an intermittent war that has lasted more than six months. Iran vowed retaliation for what it called a deadly attack and later said it fired missiles at U.S. sites in Jordan.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-31 15:36

About 50 hikers were safely airlifted from the area after flash floods, according to local media reports. Several trails were closed as a safety precaution.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-31 15:34

Peruvian experts have identified 528 glacial lakes nationwide that could overflow, underscoring vulnerabilities similar to those revealed by last week’s deadly glacial collapse in the Himalayas.

RReuters2026-08-31 15:34

Iran’s foreign minister accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of misleading the United States into war with Iran. More than six months into the conflict, there is still no apparent end. US strikes on sites in Iran prompted a response from Tehran; although an April ceasefire stopped intense fighting, sporadic attacks have continued around the Strait of Hormuz.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-31 15:33

The death toll and number of missing people from massive Himalayan floods on both sides of the Nepal-Tibet border continue to climb. Nepali authorities say more than 900 people have died and over 4,200 are missing, including 590 foreigners.

CCNA2026-08-31 15:32

For the past five years, a music therapist in Australia has played for animals at Canberra’s zoo. The sessions are relaxing for both the animals and staff, while each animal responds differently to the music.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-31 15:30

In the latest installment of David Begnaud’s “The Person Who Believed in Me,” a medical student in Florida thanks her former high school science teacher, saying he taught her to look at life’s positives. The teacher becomes emotional during the reunion.

CCBS News2026-08-31 15:30

Icelandic voters rejected restarting negotiations to join the European Union in a referendum framed by concerns over geopolitical stability and the desire to retain national control of the country’s valuable fisheries. Membership talks began after the 2008 financial crisis but were later ended by a Eurosceptic government.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-31 15:26

Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said there were indications that Russia and Israel spread disinformation about Spain’s migration policy, triggering last month’s rush of migrants into Ceuta. He said there was no evidence of Moroccan involvement. Israel and Russia denied the allegations. More than 72,000 migrants crossed irregularly from Morocco into the Spanish territory on July 30 and 31.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-31 15:24

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Iran is taking U.S. sanctions seriously and is lashing out as mounting pressure weighs on its economy.

RReuters2026-08-31 15:22

Carmaker BYD has introduced a lifestyle card for its growing Singapore customer base, offering benefits in sports, wellness, dining and travel. The programme covers more than 600 locations across 88 brands, while owners of the premium Denza model receive an additional tier of curated benefits.

CCNA2026-08-31 15:19

The program discusses politics, the fallout from the trade war and byelections, along with why Donald Trump is posting AI-generated videos of orange-haired geese holding guns.

CCBC News2026-08-31 15:18

A record 211 awards were presented at the Ministry of Education’s Special Awards ceremony, recognising students’ achievements beyond academics as well as in their studies. Highlighted projects included digitising handwritten Chinese records to preserve Singapore’s heritage and encouraging young people to engage more with their mother tongues.

CCNA2026-08-31 15:12

More than 900 people have been confirmed dead after devastating flash floods along the Nepal-China border, while 4,500 remain missing and neighborhoods lie buried under mud and debris. Amid the destruction, remarkable survival stories are also emerging.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-31 15:07

Tommy Davidson, known for starring in “Martin,” becomes emotional while discussing his spinoff, “The Varnell Hill Show,” and the hard work that went into it. He also sings the show out in character as Varnell from “Martin.”

CCBS News2026-08-31 15:07