Sam's News — world — 2026-08-31¶
World¶
8.5 Nepal Flood Disaster: Hundreds Feared Trapped in Hydropower Tunnels, Deaths Exceed 900¶
Hundreds of workers are feared trapped in hydropower tunnels following severe flooding in Nepal that has killed over 900 people.
Sources: AP News RSS Update to: Catastrophic flooding in Nepal and China kills hundreds with thousands still missing
8 Xi, Modi, and Putin Set to Convene at SCO Summit to Counter US Influence¶
Leaders of China, India, and Russia, among other heads of state, are gathering for a Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit focused on countering US geopolitical influence.
Sources: Al Jazeera RSS
7.5 US Missile Strike in Iran Reportedly Kills Civilians Beyond Blast Site¶
A new US missile used in recent strikes on Iran appears to have killed Iranian civilians at distances far from its intended blast radius, according to expert analysis.
Sources: AP News RSS
Conflict¶
8.5 The president of the United States declares Iran 'dead' and vows retaliation after missile strikes¶
The president of the United States responded to Iranian missile strikes by declaring Iran 'dead' and vowing a forceful military response.
Sources: Al Jazeera RSS
8 Russia Escalates Drone Attacks in New Phase of Kyiv Warfare¶
Russia has intensified continuous drone assaults on Kyiv, marking a more destructive and relentless phase of the ongoing war, prompting Ukraine's military to plan large-scale counter-drone operations.
Sources: The New York Times RSS
8 Putin escalates military operations against Ukraine amid reported war concerns¶
The president of Russia has intensified military strikes against Ukraine as reports emerge documenting widespread anxiety about the trajectory of the conflict.
Sources: Fox News RSS
Disaster¶
8.5 Nepal floods death toll exceeds 900 with over 4,200 missing¶
Catastrophic flooding across Nepal has killed more than 900 people, with the number of missing persons doubling to over 4,200.
Sources: NBC News RSS Update to: China-Nepal floods kill over 600 as Himalayas face escalating disaster
8 Hundreds feared trapped in hydropower tunnels as Nepal-China border floods kill over 950¶
Rescue operations continue following massive flooding on the Nepal-Tibet border that has killed over 950 people, with hundreds potentially trapped in hydropower tunnels.
Sources: apnews.com RSS Update to: China-Nepal floods kill over 600 as Himalayas face escalating disaster
8 Ferry capsizes off Cyprus coast; survivors recount tragedy¶
A ferry carrying hundreds of passengers capsized off the coast of Cyprus, with survivors describing chaotic evacuation and missing children.
Sources: The New York Times RSS
Geopolitics¶
8 President of the United States Vows Strong Response to Iran After Missile Strikes Exchange¶
The president of the United States pledges a forceful response to Iran following a first exchange of direct military strikes in weeks.
Sources: CBS News RSS