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Nepal: Nepal heavy rains have triggered widespread devastation, including landslides and flash floods, blocking roads and washing away bridges across the country. Authorities have reported that 18 people were killed in separate landslides in Ilam district, located in eastern Nepal near the Indian border. In southern Nepal, three people have died due to lightning strikes, while one person drowned in floods in Udayapur district, also in the east. At least 11 individuals have been washed away by floods and remain missing since October 4, with rescue efforts continuing, said Shanti Mahat, spokesperson for the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management…

Chicago: US President Donald Trump has authorized the deployment of the National Guard to the US-Mexico border, a move aimed at bolstering federal and state law enforcement efforts to curb illegal immigration. The decision comes amid growing reports of migrant surges and mounting political pressure to tighten border control. According to White House sources, the directive allows governors to request National Guard assistance in high-traffic border zones. These units are expected to assist Border Patrol officers with surveillance, logistics, and infrastructure support but will not directly engage in law enforcement activities. Critics, however, have expressed concern that militarizing the border…

Sochi: Russian President Vladimir Putin has responded sharply to US President Donald Trump’s description of Russia as a ‘paper tiger,’ suggesting NATO itself could fit the label and cautioning the United States against supplying Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine. Speaking at the Valdai Discussion Group in Sochi, Putin said Russian forces have advanced along the entire front in Ukraine and that the majority of the US-led NATO alliance is engaged against Russia. Trump, who last week suggested Ukraine could reclaim all territory lost to Moscow and labelled Russia a ‘paper tiger,’ has shifted his stance from previously advocating territorial concessions. Putin…

London: A new report has revealed that TikTok recommends porn and sexually explicit content to accounts registered as children, raising fresh concerns over online safety protections. The investigation has shown that TikTok’s algorithm has pushed sexualised search terms and pornographic videos to accounts set up as 13-year-olds, even when restricted mode has been activated. The research, conducted by campaign group Global Witness, found that four fake accounts created with false dates of birth were quickly exposed to inappropriate material. Researchers discovered that the app’s ‘you may like’ suggestions contained explicit terms, which in turn led to sexualised videos, including clips…

Abuja: At least 26 people have drowned in a Nigeria boat accident after a vessel carrying traders capsized on the River Niger in Kogi State, north-central Nigeria. Kogi Commissioner for Information Kingsley Fanwo said that the passengers had been travelling on October 1 from the district of Ibaji in Kogi State to a market in Ilushi, Edo State, when their boat overturned. Boat accidents are a recurring problem in Nigeria, where vessels are often overloaded and operators fail to follow safety regulations, including the use of life jackets. Authorities have repeatedly warned about these risks, but enforcement remains inconsistent, particularly…

Washington: The Government Shutdown 2025 has resulted in federal departments closing since midnight after Congress failed to approve a funding measure. The crisis carries higher stakes than previous shutdowns, with Trump pushing to reduce government operations and hinting at turning furloughs into extensive layoffs. JD Vance told reporters that federal employees may face layoffs if the shutdown persists, emphasising that the administration seeks to maintain essential services. Vance clarified that political affiliation will not determine which workers are affected but admitted uncertainty remains over the extent of staff reductions. Approximately 750,000 federal employees could be furloughed, with pay withheld until…

Manila : Philippines quake has resulted in 69 deaths and over 150 injuries after a 6.9-magnitude tremor struck the central region late September 30 night. The epicentre was located off the coast near Bogo city in northern Cebu province, which lies within a densely populated area. Hospitals in Bogo have been overwhelmed following the Philippines quake, with officials reporting that emergency services are stretched as the government coordinates relief and rescue operations. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has assured affected residents of swift assistance, with cabinet secretaries actively directing support on the ground. San Remigio, another town severely affected by the…

Sydney: Australia sunscreen scandal has grown after regulators have warned about multiple sunscreen products that may not provide the protection levels advertised. A total of 18 items have been pulled from retail shelves in the country, which has one of the highest skin cancer rates globally. The issue surfaced after analysis by a consumer advocacy group in June found that several premium sunscreens did not match their stated protection. One high-profile product, Ultra Violette’s Lean Screen Skinscreen, was marketed with a skin protection factor (SPF) of 50+ but testing revealed an SPF of only 4, leading to a voluntary recall…

Washington: YouTube settlement with Trump has concluded a high-profile lawsuit over the suspension of his channel in 2021, marking another multimillion-dollar payout from a major technology company. The platform, owned by Google, has paid $24.5 million (£20.3 million) to settle the case, which was dismissed following the agreement. Trump had alleged that YouTube and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai had exercised excessive power over public discourse by removing his channel, while YouTube maintained that the suspension was based on policy violations against incitement of violence. The settlement follows other agreements reached this year between Trump and social media firms. Meta, the…

Washington: Trump and Netanyahu have agreed on a Gaza peace plan aimed at ending hostilities and laying foundations for long-term stability. The plan calls for an immediate cessation of military operations, with Hamas releasing 20 living Israeli hostages and the remains of over two dozen deceased hostages within 72 hours. In exchange, Israel will release hundreds of detained Gazans. The proposal demands that Hamas will have no role in governing Gaza, while leaving the door open for an eventual Palestinian state. It includes a staged withdrawal of Israeli forces and the destruction of Hamas tunnels and weapons production facilities. Full…