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As a result of the floods in Nepal, 469 people have died and nearly 1,000 are missing, including 56 Ukrainians. A new lake could burst its banks.
Japan has ordered Terra B1 systems to protect military facilities from drones. The interceptors are planned to be deployed in 2027.
Flash floods have claimed the lives of at least 359 people, while more than 1,400 are missing. They include citizens of more than 30 countries.
After a flood that claimed at least 362 lives, warnings were issued in Nepal and Tibet about the risk of two lakes bursting their banks.
About 1,450 people are missing in Nepal and China, and more than 270 have died. Earlier, Nepalese police reported 332 deaths.
More than 1,100 people, including 55 Ukrainians, have gone missing in Nepal following floods and landslides. At least 165 people have died.
Following the landslide and flash flood, 558 people are considered missing, including 260 foreigners. China has warned of the threat of new floods.
The U. S. Department of Justice announced that government institutions had been hacked by Chinese hackers and that the QScan and QTRouter domains had been seized. The FBI disabled the infrastructure.
Ursula von der Leyen said that the EU is ready to help Nepal and China after the floods. Copernicus is already mapping the affected areas.
Fifty-three Ukrainians went missing after flash floods in Nepal. There is currently no information about any Ukrainian citizens who were killed or injured.
The Foreign Ministry has no information about any Ukrainian citizens killed or injured in Nepal. Diplomats are checking reports about the possible disappearance of two citizens.
The number of people killed by the floods has risen to 55. A total of 574 rescuers, police officers and military personnel have been involved in the search and rescue operation.
At least 31 people have died in Nepal due to a sudden flood, and hundreds are missing. Foreign nationals are among those missing.
India’s imports of Russian oil could fall to 2 million barrels per day. Refiners are buying oil from America, Africa, and the Persian Gulf.
Seven people were killed, 152 injured, and nine went missing at a plant in the Amur Region. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
BYD will launch the Great Seagull by the end of 2026. The hatchback will get a 95-kilowatt motor and a larger body, but its price has not yet been announced.
Zelenskyy is counting on cooperation and an active diplomatic role from China in ending Russia’s war against Ukraine. Beijing maintains neutrality but supports the Russian economy.
Beijing and New Delhi agreed to continue dialogue on the disputed border. The next negotiations are planned to be held in India in 2027.
Tiangong Ultra covered 100 meters in 8. 86 seconds, beating Bolt’s record. After crossing the finish line, the robot crashed into the mat and caught fire.
France proposes making temporary the exemptions allowing Ukraine to purchase weapons outside the EU using loan funds. Currently, up to 35% of products may be purchased outside the EU.
Beijing promised to protect its interests after the U. S. plans to expand sanctions against Iran and its partners. China buys most of Iran’s oil.
Iryna Terekh believes that the strength of Ukraine’s defense industry lies in its personnel, systems engineering, and combat experience—not merely in drones or documentation. Foreign partners seek to acquire this experience.
Tehran said it is ready for new U. S. sanctions pressure and has a two-year plan to overcome it. Washington imposed restrictions on 60 targets.
The United States has launched the “Economic Outcast” campaign and expanded sanctions against nearly 60 organizations, individuals, and vessels. The restrictions cover oil, cyber operations, and technology.
Scott Bessent said that no one is immune from U. S. sanctions for supporting Iranian oil operations. China purchases up to 90%\r of Iran’s oil exports.
The U. S. will target organizations that help Iran launder money or circumvent sanctions. Bessent announced sanctions against a financial institution.
China said that tightening U. S. sanctions against traders dealing with Iran would only exacerbate the conflict. Beijing called for avoiding escalation.
Xi Jinping is likely to lead a 400-member delegation at the BRICS summit in New Delhi on September 12–13. The visit may signal a warming of relations.
Torrential rains and flooding hit southern and eastern Taiwan, leaving four people missing and prompting the closure of schools and offices. The island is preparing for Typhoon Saudel.
The launch of Chang’e-7 to the Moon’s south pole will not take place during the planned window this year. The reasons for the postponement were not given.