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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (Aug 31) met with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan. In a post on X after the meeting, PM Modi said that he reiterated India's “commitment to strengthening long standing friendship with Iran across diverse sectors.” We want to expand and diversify our trade basket in the times to come, he added. He also said that both sides had a discussion on the prevailing situation in West Asia. “India will continue to support all efforts aimed at ensuring lasting peace,” he said.&nbsp;

Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/watch-pm-modi-participates-in-yoga-session-during-visit-to-uzbekistan-1788072955004">WATCH | PM Modi participates in yoga session during visit to Uzbekistan</a>&nbsp;There has been no statement on meeting with PM Modi from the Iranian side. Prior to his departure for Bishkek, the Iranian President had said that Iran does not seek war, but will respond with strength and determination to any aggression. "This meeting is very important and most of the leaders of the region will be present in it. In a situation where some international institutions are seeking to create a unified space in the world, this meeting is considered a symbol of the existence of diverse and independent voices in the global arena," he had said.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/stronger-india-uzbekistan-will-be-powerful-force-of-peace-pm-modi-1788094325429">Stronger India-Uzbekistan will be powerful force of peace: PM Modi</a>

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<h2>What's PM Modi's schedule in SCO Summit today?</h2>Earlier today, PM Modi held a bilateral meeting with his Armenian counterpart Nikol Pashinyan. The two leaders discussed ways to further strengthen bilateral cooperation across various areas, including defence, economic, pharma, science and technology, culture and education. They also exchanged views on regional and global developments, including the situation in West Asia. PM Modi reiterated that India looked forward to working closely with Armenia to further deepen and expand bilateral ties. Later in the day, PM Modi is expected to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin and attend the official opening ceremony of the 6th World Nomad Games at the invitation of Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Former Union Minister and Senior Indian journalist MJ Akbar said, "PM Modi's meeting with the Iranian president acquires a very special chemistry in the context of the recent Mecca Pact between Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan. The Americans certainly believe that the pact is a replacement for the American umbrella against Iran. But in the longer analysis, India and Iran are civilisational nations with a deep sense of identity, nations with a deep sense of confidence who believe that bilateral bonds are far more effective than multilateral fluff. The details of the conversation between the two are yet to be known but I can give you some clues of how Iran views India and Pakistan, as one very senior Iranian diplomat told me. He said the difference between India and Pakistan is this - when India disagrees with Iran, we in Tehran know it is because India's national interest differs with Iran which is perfectly understandable. But when Pakistan disagrees with Iran, it is because it is doing so under American instructions. They believe, and there is a lot of evidence for that, that Pakistan is a dependent state and India is an independent country."

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the SCO summit in Bishkek. Modi also held talks with Armenia’s Nikol Pashinyan on bilateral ties and regional issues, including West Asia, and is expected to meet Vladimir Putin later.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (Aug 31) met with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan. In a post on X after the meeting, PM Modi said that he reiterated India's “commitment to strengthening long standing friendship with Iran across diverse sectors.” We want to expand and diversify our trade basket in the times to come, he added. He also said that both sides had a discussion on the prevailing situation in West Asia. “India will continue to support all efforts aimed at ensuring lasting peace,” he said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the SCO summit in Bishkek. Modi also held talks with Armenia’s Nikol Pashinyan on bilateral ties and regional issues, including West Asia, and is expected to meet Vladimir Putin later.

PM Modi meets Iranian President Pezeshkian on sidelines of SCO Summit in Bishkek

As the death toll in Nepal crosses 900, Nepali officials have said that they did not get as much data as they wanted from China on glacier movements, water levels and other extreme events, Reuters reported. Nepali and Chinese officials met in Kathmandu in May - just three months before glacier-triggered flash floods devastated the Nepal-Tibet border. However, China has said that it gave adequate warnings. Meanwhile, India is continuing to assist Nepal in rescue and relief work, as the death toll crossed 900 and more than 4,000 people remained missing on Monday, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority. India has also deployed specialised teams to support Nepal’s rescue operations and the identification of victims, the Ministry of External Affairs said.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/short-videos/drone-footage-shows-massive-damage-caused-by-nepal-floods-1788161727764">Drone footage shows massive damage caused by Nepal Floods</a>&nbsp;At the May 27 meeting, 10 Nepali officials and about a dozen Chinese officials, including representatives from Tibet, discussed cooperation on floods, weather and glacier-related hazards, according to an agenda prepared by Nepal and reviewed by Reuters. They called for joint measures including inventories of glacial lakes and hazard mapping. “What we actually wanted from them, and still want, is if there are early movements of glaciers and early movements around that area, we would want to know a bit early,” Sauhardra Joshi, a hydrologist at Nepal’s Flood Forecasting Division, told Reuters.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/short-videos/nepal-floods-death-toll-surpasses-600-as-poor-weather-disrupts-rescue-1788015935689">Nepal Floods: Death toll surpasses 600 as poor weather disrupts rescue</a>&nbsp;Nepal raised similar concerns last year after a glacial lake outburst flood in Tibet killed at least nine people from Nepal and left more than a dozen missing.“When the Chinese side sees a heavy precipitation forecast in the Tibet area, then they provide us that forecast and those observations,” said Binod Parajuli, a Nepal government hydrologist. But, he added, this did “not” include information on “avalanche and water level, landslides, extreme events.”China began sharing heavy-rain forecasts for Tibet with Nepal through WeChat and email about a month ago, Parajuli said.<h3>China denies claim</h3>China said that it had shared important information with Nepal “in a timely manner” and that the two countries had made “substantial progress” on cross-border disaster information-sharing at the meeting, the embassy said. Beijing's Foreign Ministry said that information has been released openly, transparently and promptly. Twelve days before the August 26 disaster, China's World Meteorological Centre warned Nepali officials by email of enhanced rainfall and possible “secondary and cascading hazards”, including landslides and flash floods.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Nepali officials say they sought more data from China on glacier movements, water levels and extreme events before deadly floods hit the Nepal-Tibet border. China says it shared information in a timely manner. The disaster killed over 900 people and left more than 3,000 missing

As the death toll in Nepal crosses 900, Nepali officials have said that they did not get as much data as they wanted from China on glacier movements, water levels and other extreme events, Reuters reported. Nepali and Chinese officials met in Kathmandu in May - just three months before glacier-triggered flash floods devastated the Nepal-Tibet border. However, China has said that it gave adequate warnings. Meanwhile, India is continuing to assist Nepal in rescue and relief work, as the death toll crossed 900 and more than 4,000 people remained missing on Monday, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority. India has also deployed specialised teams to support Nepal’s rescue operations and the identification of victims, the Ministry of External Affairs said. Also Read: Drone footage shows massive damage caused by Nepal Floods At the May 27 meeting, 10 Nepali officials and about a dozen Chinese officials, including representatives from Tibet, discussed cooperation on floods, weather and glacier-related hazards, according to an agenda prepared by Nepal and reviewed by Reuters. They called for joint measures including inventories of glacial lakes and hazard mapping. “What we actually wanted from them, and still want, is if there are early movements of glaciers and early movements around that area, we would want to know a bit early,” Sauhardra Joshi, a hydrologist at Nepal’s Flood Forecasting Division, told Reuters. Also Read: Nepal Floods: Death toll surpasses 600 as poor weather disrupts rescue Nepal raised similar concerns last year after a glacial lake outburst flood in Tibet killed at least nine people from Nepal and left more than a dozen missing. “When the Chinese side sees a heavy precipitation forecast in the Tibet area, then they provide us that forecast and those observations,” said Binod Parajuli, a Nepal government hydrologist. But, he added, this did “not” include information on “avalanche and water level, landslides, extreme events.”China began sharing heavy-rain forecasts for Tibet with Nepal through WeChat and email about a month ago, Parajuli said. China denies claim China said that it had shared important information with Nepal “in a timely manner” and that the two countries had made “substantial progress” on cross-border disaster information-sharing at the meeting, the embassy said. Beijing's Foreign Ministry said that information has been released openly, transparently and promptly. Twelve days before the August 26 disaster, China's World Meteorological Centre warned Nepali officials by email of enhanced rainfall and possible “secondary and cascading hazards”, including landslides and flash floods.

Nepali officials say they sought more data from China on glacier movements, water levels and extreme events before deadly floods hit the Nepal-Tibet border. China says it shared information in a timely manner. The disaster killed over 900 people and left more than 3,000 missing

China rejects claims of inadequate disaster data-sharing with Nepal

A car bomb exploded outside a police station in Mexico’s Zacatecas state overnight on Sunday (Aug 30), injuring seven people and damaging several vehicles and nearby properties, authorities said. The blast took place in Ojocaliente, an area where Mexico’s two largest drug cartels are fighting for control of key drug-trafficking routes.&nbsp;State government secretary Rodrigo Reyes said the explosive had been placed inside a private vehicle and detonated outside the police station. The blast damaged the station and properties in the surrounding area, he said in a post on Facebook.&nbsp;Six civilians were wounded and were receiving medical treatment, Reyes said in an earlier post. A police officer was also injured in the explosion. Thirteen vehicles were damaged, including two police patrol cars, according to Reyes. The explosion was the third reported attack involving explosives in Zacatecas in less than a week, according to an AFP tally.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/schizophrenia-hallucinations-delusions-iran-slams-trump-advises-him-to-consult-psychologists-after-us-prez-calls-hormuz-us-terrotory-1787926399000">‘Schizophrenia, hallucinations, delusions’: Iran slams Trump, advises him to consult psychologists after US prez calls Hormuz ‘US terrotory’</a>&nbsp;Local authorities announced that school classes would be suspended on Monday, while celebrations linked to the town’s patron saint festival were cancelled following the blast. Zacatecas is strategically important to Mexico’s drug trade as it connects the country’s central regions with the north and west. The state also contains routes used to smuggle cocaine and other narcotics towards the United States.&nbsp;The state has experienced years of violent clashes linked to organised crime, with killings, disappearances and the discovery of bodies reported frequently before violence eased somewhat.&nbsp;In July, five bodies were found hanging from a bridge in Pozos de Gamboa, around 75 kilometres (47 miles) from Ojocaliente. The victims included a former mayor, civil servants and business people from other parts of Zacatecas. The killings drew the attention of Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, who vowed to identify and arrest those responsible.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/weapons-equipment-technical-and-tactical-iran-says-it-has-new-surprises-ready-if-another-war-breaks-out-1787911559031">‘Weapons, equipment, technical and tactical’: Iran says it has new ‘surprises’ ready if another war breaks out</a> &nbsp;Sheinbaum has deployed soldiers to violence-hit states including Sinaloa and Michoacan amid growing pressure from US President Donald Trump, who has threatened direct intervention against Mexican cartels over the trafficking of drugs into the United States.&nbsp;

A car bomb exploded outside a police station in Ojocaliente, Zacatecas, injuring seven people and damaging vehicles. The attack forced school suspensions and event cancellations amid escalating drug cartel violence.

A car bomb exploded outside a police station in Mexico’s Zacatecas state overnight on Sunday (Aug 30), injuring seven people and damaging several vehicles and nearby properties, authorities said. The blast took place in Ojocaliente, an area where Mexico’s two largest drug cartels are fighting for control of key drug-trafficking routes. State government secretary Rodrigo Reyes said the explosive had been placed inside a private vehicle and detonated outside the police station. The blast damaged the station and properties in the surrounding area, he said in a post on Facebook. Six civilians were wounded and were receiving medical treatment, Reyes said in an earlier post. A police officer was also injured in the explosion. Thirteen vehicles were damaged, including two police patrol cars, according to Reyes. The explosion was the third reported attack involving explosives in Zacatecas in less than a week, according to an AFP tally. Also read: ‘Schizophrenia, hallucinations, delusions’: Iran slams Trump, advises him to consult psychologists after US prez calls Hormuz ‘US terrotory’ Local authorities announced that school classes would be suspended on Monday, while celebrations linked to the town’s patron saint festival were cancelled following the blast. Zacatecas is strategically important to Mexico’s drug trade as it connects the country’s central regions with the north and west. The state also contains routes used to smuggle cocaine and other narcotics towards the United States. The state has experienced years of violent clashes linked to organised crime, with killings, disappearances and the discovery of bodies reported frequently before violence eased somewhat. In July, five bodies were found hanging from a bridge in Pozos de Gamboa, around 75 kilometres (47 miles) from Ojocaliente. The victims included a former mayor, civil servants and business people from other parts of Zacatecas. The killings drew the attention of Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, who vowed to identify and arrest those responsible. Also read: ‘Weapons, equipment, technical and tactical’: Iran says it has new ‘surprises’ ready if another war breaks out Sheinbaum has deployed soldiers to violence-hit states including Sinaloa and Michoacan amid growing pressure from US President Donald Trump, who has threatened direct intervention against Mexican cartels over the trafficking of drugs into the United States.

A car bomb exploded outside a police station in Ojocaliente, Zacatecas, injuring seven people and damaging vehicles. The attack forced school suspensions and event cancellations amid escalating drug cartel violence.&nbsp;

Car bomb explodes outside Mexico police station, leaves seven people injured

For the first time, Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Defence has released the official videos of Chinese-built Chengdu J-10CE multirole fighter aircraft in service with the Uzbek Air Force. The footage has publicly confirmed the type’s introduction into the combat aviation fleet of Uzbekistan. Uzbekistan has reportedly placed an order for 24 J-10CE fighters, becoming the second known international operator of the Chinese fighter after Pakistan. This acquisition marks a substantial upgrade to Uzbekistan's fighter fleet and represents another significant export success for China's combat aviation sector, extending the J-10CE's global presence from South Asia into Central Asia. Visuals surfaced on social media show six J-10CE jets stationed at Karshi-Khanabad Air Base, confirming Uzbekistan's status as the second foreign operator of the aircraft after Pakistan.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/bsf-seizes-15-kg-gold-worth-rs-24-95-crore-along-india-bangladesh-border-in-bengal-1788158058295">BSF seizes 15 kg gold worth Rs 24.95 crore along India-Bangladesh border in Bengal</a><h3>Set to replace the Uzbek Air Force's MiG-29 interceptors</h3> These newly delivered Chinese-made multirole fighters are set to replace the Uzbek Air Force's last five operational MiG-29 interceptors. Their induction not only makes Uzbekistan the second international operator of the J-10CE after Pakistan but also signals a major milestone in phasing out the country's ageing Soviet-era fighter fleet.

The induction of Chinese-built Chengdu J-10CE not only makes Uzbekistan the second international operator after Pakistan but also signals a major milestone in phasing out the country's ageing Soviet-era fighter fleet.

For the first time, Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Defence has released the official videos of Chinese-built Chengdu J-10CE multirole fighter aircraft in service with the Uzbek Air Force. The footage has publicly confirmed the type’s introduction into the combat aviation fleet of Uzbekistan. Uzbekistan has reportedly placed an order for 24 J-10CE fighters, becoming the second known international operator of the Chinese fighter after Pakistan. This acquisition marks a substantial upgrade to Uzbekistan's fighter fleet and represents another significant export success for China's combat aviation sector, extending the J-10CE's global presence from South Asia into Central Asia. Visuals surfaced on social media show six J-10CE jets stationed at Karshi-Khanabad Air Base, confirming Uzbekistan's status as the second foreign operator of the aircraft after Pakistan. Also read: BSF seizes 15 kg gold worth Rs 24.95 crore along India-Bangladesh border in Bengal Set to replace the Uzbek Air Force's MiG-29 interceptors These newly delivered Chinese-made multirole fighters are set to replace the Uzbek Air Force's last five operational MiG-29 interceptors. Their induction not only makes Uzbekistan the second international operator of the J-10CE after Pakistan but also signals a major milestone in phasing out the country's ageing Soviet-era fighter fleet.

The induction of Chinese-built Chengdu J-10CE not only makes Uzbekistan the second international operator after Pakistan but also signals a major milestone in phasing out the country's ageing Soviet-era fighter fleet.

Uzbekistan confirms Chinese-built Chengdu J-10CE fighter jets in service, becomes 2nd operator after Pakistan

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat, who was in Canada's Toronto, said that India has always offered asylum to outsiders, even after they came as “aggressors.” The RSS ideologue said that Hindus respect and accept all religions and that's why even those who came as aggressors "thrive" today. He went on to say that India is home to Muslims, Christians, Jews and Parsis. Bhagwat remark came after he faced criticism from Zohran Mamdani, New York's first Indian-American and Muslim mayor and many of his supporters.&nbsp; "Many came to Bharat from outside as aggressors, but they still thrive there, with all their specialties intact. They are now Bharatiya citizens. Muslims are there, Christians are there. Jews are there in small numbers because many migrated from Israel. Parsis are there. Many people come to Bharat for asylum," said Bhagwat. The RSS leader said if someone was persecuted anywhere in the world, the person was given asylum by India.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/rss-chief-mohan-bhagwat-stresses-unity-says-humanity-is-one-in-new-york-1788090578965">RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat Stresses Unity, Says ‘Humanity Is One’</a>&nbsp;Bhagwat was speaking at an event titled ‘Hindu Vishwa Bandhu - Embrace the World in Friendship’. The RSS chief also hailed India's rise: “One may call Bharat a superpower, but it was not one. It served the world and by its own character, it became 'Vishwaguru', not Mahashakti. While individuals in the material world may differ in body, shape, and complexion, in essence, we are all one. Therefore, serving others is our duty. We have gained this wisdom, which brings us enduring happiness and lasting contentment.” He argued that diversity does not undermine unity in India; rather, the country’s traditions view diversity itself as an expression of underlying unity. "This is our tradition, the DNA of Bharat. That is why you may have heard the saying—'If Hindus awaken, the world awakens'. They regard both the animate and the inanimate as their own. They have been taught to see unity in diversity. That is why diversity never poses a problem for unity in India; our tradition teaches us that not only is there unity in diversity, but diversity itself is a form of unity," said Bhagwat. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/no-hindu-should-think-there-should-be-no-muslim-says-rss-chief-mohan-bhagwat-1788028070332">'No Hindu should think there should be no Muslim', says RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat</a>&nbsp;Earlier in the US, Bhagwat stressed religious amity while speaking at a multi-faith dialogue in New York on Saturday, directly addressing a question he's been asked repeatedly in the past, "What about Muslims?", in the context of the organisation's Hindu-nationalist outlook. "If you want to call yourself Hindu, you must believe that all paths are leading to the same (goal). And every human has dignity. There is no difference between human beings," Bhagwat said.

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, speaking in Toronto, said India has historically offered asylum to persecuted people, including those who arrived as aggressors. He highlighted religious acceptance, Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam and India’s tradition of unity in diversity

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat, who was in Canada's Toronto, said that India has always offered asylum to outsiders, even after they came as “aggressors.” The RSS ideologue said that Hindus respect and accept all religions and that's why even those who came as aggressors "thrive" today. He went on to say that India is home to Muslims, Christians, Jews and Parsis. Bhagwat remark came after he faced criticism from Zohran Mamdani, New York's first Indian-American and Muslim mayor and many of his supporters. "Many came to Bharat from outside as aggressors, but they still thrive there, with all their specialties intact. They are now Bharatiya citizens. Muslims are there, Christians are there. Jews are there in small numbers because many migrated from Israel. Parsis are there. Many people come to Bharat for asylum," said Bhagwat. The RSS leader said if someone was persecuted anywhere in the world, the person was given asylum by India. Also Read: RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat Stresses Unity, Says ‘Humanity Is One’ Bhagwat was speaking at an event titled ‘Hindu Vishwa Bandhu - Embrace the World in Friendship’. The RSS chief also hailed India's rise: “One may call Bharat a superpower, but it was not one. It served the world and by its own character, it became 'Vishwaguru', not Mahashakti. While individuals in the material world may differ in body, shape, and complexion, in essence, we are all one. Therefore, serving others is our duty. We have gained this wisdom, which brings us enduring happiness and lasting contentment.” He argued that diversity does not undermine unity in India; rather, the country’s traditions view diversity itself as an expression of underlying unity. "This is our tradition, the DNA of Bharat. That is why you may have heard the saying—'If Hindus awaken, the world awakens'. They regard both the animate and the inanimate as their own. They have been taught to see unity in diversity. That is why diversity never poses a problem for unity in India; our tradition teaches us that not only is there unity in diversity, but diversity itself is a form of unity," said Bhagwat. Also Read: 'No Hindu should think there should be no Muslim', says RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat Earlier in the US, Bhagwat stressed religious amity while speaking at a multi-faith dialogue in New York on Saturday, directly addressing a question he's been asked repeatedly in the past, "What about Muslims?", in the context of the organisation's Hindu-nationalist outlook. "If you want to call yourself Hindu, you must believe that all paths are leading to the same (goal). And every human has dignity. There is no difference between human beings," Bhagwat said.

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, speaking in Toronto, said India has historically offered asylum to persecuted people, including those who arrived as aggressors. He highlighted religious acceptance, Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam and India’s tradition of unity in diversity

'Came as aggressors but still thrive...': RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's comment in Toronto

The devastating floods that swept through Nepal’s Bhotekoshi-Trishuli corridor on August 26 were triggered by a massive ice-rock avalanche in the high Himalayas, and not by conventional rainfall, &nbsp;as per a preliminary report by Nepalese scientists.The report, commissioned by the Nepal Environment Society, was released on Sunday (Aug 30) as the death toll from the flash floods rose to 903. Authorities said bodies were still being recovered on Monday (Aug 31). The study found that a huge mass of ice, rock and debris fell from an altitude of around 5,200 metres in the Langtang-Lirung area of Rasuwa and entered the Lhende River. The surge then travelled downstream through the Bhotekoshi and into the Trishuli, generating a powerful debris-laden flood, My Republica reported.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/man-uses-ai-to-fake-rs-1-2-lakh-nepal-flood-donation-diverts-relief-funds-via-own-qr-code-1788090730272">Man uses AI to fake Rs 1.2 lakh Nepal flood donation, diverts relief funds via own QR code</a>The resulting floods devastated towns and villages across northern and central Nepal.<h2>What does the research say?</h2>Researchers concluded that a glacial lake outburst flood, or GLOF, did not cause the disaster. They analysed satellite imagery, hydrological and meteorological data, terrain characteristics and changes in elevation and slope along the river system, but found no evidence of a GLOF.According to the report, the ice-rock mass began falling from the northern part of Langtang-Lirung at around 8:37 am on Wednesday (Aug 26). It descended steep terrain from about 5,200 metres before reaching the Lhende River at an altitude of around 2,930 metres.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/after-nepal-floods-himachal-identifies-67-vulnerable-glacial-lakes-plans-early-warning-systems-for-4-high-risk-ones-1788107314977">After Nepal floods, Himachal identifies 67 vulnerable glacial lakes, plans early warning systems for 4 high-risk ones</a>Satellite imagery showed major geographical changes across an area of about 10 square kilometres, while a section of glacier covering approximately 0.56 square kilometres had broken away.The findings are preliminary and further analysis will be needed to establish the full chain of events behind the disaster.

Nepalese scientists determined that an ice-rock avalanche from 5,200 meters in the Langtang-Lirung region, not a glacial lake outburst or heavy rain, triggered the devastating August 26 Bhotekoshi-Trishuli flash floods.



The devastating floods that swept through Nepal’s Bhotekoshi-Trishuli corridor on August 26 were triggered by a massive ice-rock avalanche in the high Himalayas, and not by conventional rainfall, as per a preliminary report by Nepalese scientists. The report, commissioned by the Nepal Environment Society, was released on Sunday (Aug 30) as the death toll from the flash floods rose to 903. Authorities said bodies were still being recovered on Monday (Aug 31). The study found that a huge mass of ice, rock and debris fell from an altitude of around 5,200 metres in the Langtang-Lirung area of Rasuwa and entered the Lhende River. The surge then travelled downstream through the Bhotekoshi and into the Trishuli, generating a powerful debris-laden flood, My Republica reported. Also read: Man uses AI to fake Rs 1.2 lakh Nepal flood donation, diverts relief funds via own QR code The resulting floods devastated towns and villages across northern and central Nepal. What does the research say? Researchers concluded that a glacial lake outburst flood, or GLOF, did not cause the disaster. They analysed satellite imagery, hydrological and meteorological data, terrain characteristics and changes in elevation and slope along the river system, but found no evidence of a GLOF. According to the report, the ice-rock mass began falling from the northern part of Langtang-Lirung at around 8:37 am on Wednesday (Aug 26). It descended steep terrain from about 5,200 metres before reaching the Lhende River at an altitude of around 2,930 metres. Also read: After Nepal floods, Himachal identifies 67 vulnerable glacial lakes, plans early warning systems for 4 high-risk ones Satellite imagery showed major geographical changes across an area of about 10 square kilometres, while a section of glacier covering approximately 0.56 square kilometres had broken away. The findings are preliminary and further analysis will be needed to establish the full chain of events behind the disaster.

Nepalese scientists determined that an ice-rock avalanche from 5,200 meters in the Langtang-Lirung region, not a glacial lake outburst or heavy rain, triggered the devastating August 26 Bhotekoshi-Trishuli flash floods.&nbsp;

What really triggered Nepal’s deadly floods? Scientists blame 5,200m avalanche. This is how disaster unfolded

A well abandoned nearly 20 years ago below what is now Orange County’s Ladera Ranch in California has become a topic of discussion after residents raised concern that something in the area is causing cancer among children, adults and pets. Six children in the suburban community in southern California have been diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma over 11 years, a rare cancer. Many residents believe have been caused by herbicides and pesticides.&nbsp;"We’re very concerned about pesticides that are being sprayed all around the community,” a woman named Liesl Heidt told ABC7. Others say a landfill site in the area could also be the reason. Besides children, many adults and pets are also suffering from cancer. The cases have left authorities puzzled even as the American Cancer Society said "no known lifestyle-related or environmental causes" have been identified.<h2>Old warning notes about the well surface</h2>Now, 20-year-old memos warning about the site and an oil well have surfaced, raising further concerns about what could have caused the cancer cases. The New York Post reported that the ominous notes appear twice in pencil markings on the Department of Conservation permit, and say, "This well is not to be built over without further considerations."&nbsp;State oil and gas supervisor William F Guerard Jr, acting state oil and gas supervisor Kenneth Henderson and deputy supervisor RK Baker signed the final report after the well was sealed on February 26, 2002. The memos warning that no structures should be built above the well were reportedly written by engineer Floyd Leeson. They do not reveal why such a warning about the well was issued.<h2>Notes about the California well could be ‘clerical error’</h2>Another note had an arrow pointing at the message, with the words "Put on final letter." Los Angeles Times talked to Henderson and asked about the reason for the caution note. He could not recall why such a warning was issued, although he believes the way the well was sealed might not be "up to the current standards." Meanwhile, the Department of Conservation told the outlet the notes could have been a "clerical error."&nbsp;The six cases of Ewing sarcoma were reported between 2013 and 2024. There is nothing to prove that the abandoned well could have led to Ewing sarcoma cases in Ladera Ranch. There is still no scientific consensus on what causes the rare cancer that primarily affects bone and soft tissue.<h2>Warning about the well should be investigated</h2>Karen Lincoln, director of the Center for Environmental Health Disparities Research at UC Irvine, told The Post that it wouldn't be right to assume the well was hazardous based on the notes, although they should not be completely dismissed. "If an engineer specifically raised a concern about building over a well, it’s reasonable to ask what that concern was and whether it was resolved before homes were built over or around it," she said.&nbsp;&nbsp;The concerns could have been about the "condition of the well, how it was sealed, the materials used to seal it or the possibility that gases or other substances could move through or around the well."&nbsp;Karen added that abandoned wells can become a passage for gases or other substances underground to move towards the surface. However, something being "a potential hazard and an actual exposure" are different things.&nbsp; &nbsp;

A community of 26,000 people in California has been marred by cancer cases, with 6 children diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma. While the exact reason has not been found yet, a 20-year-old warning note about an abandoned well has led to fresh concerns. 

A well abandoned nearly 20 years ago below what is now Orange County’s Ladera Ranch in California has become a topic of discussion after residents raised concern that something in the area is causing cancer among children, adults and pets. Six children in the suburban community in southern California have been diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma over 11 years, a rare cancer. Many residents believe have been caused by herbicides and pesticides. "We’re very concerned about pesticides that are being sprayed all around the community,” a woman named Liesl Heidt told ABC7. Others say a landfill site in the area could also be the reason. Besides children, many adults and pets are also suffering from cancer. The cases have left authorities puzzled even as the American Cancer Society said "no known lifestyle-related or environmental causes" have been identified. Old warning notes about the well surface Now, 20-year-old memos warning about the site and an oil well have surfaced, raising further concerns about what could have caused the cancer cases. The New York Post reported that the ominous notes appear twice in pencil markings on the Department of Conservation permit, and say, "This well is not to be built over without further considerations." State oil and gas supervisor William F Guerard Jr, acting state oil and gas supervisor Kenneth Henderson and deputy supervisor RK Baker signed the final report after the well was sealed on February 26, 2002. The memos warning that no structures should be built above the well were reportedly written by engineer Floyd Leeson. They do not reveal why such a warning about the well was issued. Notes about the California well could be ‘clerical error’ Another note had an arrow pointing at the message, with the words "Put on final letter." Los Angeles Times talked to Henderson and asked about the reason for the caution note. He could not recall why such a warning was issued, although he believes the way the well was sealed might not be "up to the current standards." Meanwhile, the Department of Conservation told the outlet the notes could have been a "clerical error." The six cases of Ewing sarcoma were reported between 2013 and 2024. There is nothing to prove that the abandoned well could have led to Ewing sarcoma cases in Ladera Ranch. There is still no scientific consensus on what causes the rare cancer that primarily affects bone and soft tissue. Warning about the well should be investigated Karen Lincoln, director of the Center for Environmental Health Disparities Research at UC Irvine, told The Post that it wouldn't be right to assume the well was hazardous based on the notes, although they should not be completely dismissed. "If an engineer specifically raised a concern about building over a well, it’s reasonable to ask what that concern was and whether it was resolved before homes were built over or around it," she said. The concerns could have been about the "condition of the well, how it was sealed, the materials used to seal it or the possibility that gases or other substances could move through or around the well." Karen added that abandoned wells can become a passage for gases or other substances underground to move towards the surface. However, something being "a potential hazard and an actual exposure" are different things.

A community of 26,000 people in California has been marred by cancer cases, with 6 children diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma. While the exact reason has not been found yet, a 20-year-old warning note about an abandoned well has led to fresh concerns.&nbsp;

Cancer cluster at California ranch leads back to an abandoned well after 20-year-old warning surfaces

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has said on Monday (Aug 31) that Tehran “is not looking for war” but will also “never sit still in the face of any aggression." This was his first comments since the US’ weekend attack on Iran’s Larak Island. &nbsp;Speaking before departing for Kyrgyzstan for 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit is being held in Bishkek, &nbsp;he said that Iran would respond firmly to any further attacks and will give a "decisive response to the aggressors” if attacked. This comes after Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said that it attacked the United Arab Emirates’ Al Minhad Air Base with drones and US military targets in Jordan.&nbsp;In a statement, UAE said that it had dealt with a drone over its territorial waters coming from Iran, after Tehran claimed an attack on a US base in the Gulf country. "The Ministry of Defence announced that the UAE Air Force responded to a UAV detected over the country's territorial waters, approaching from Iran," the ministry said in a statement on X.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-s-irgc-attacks-us-military-targets-in-jordan-claims-destruction-of-fighter-deployment-sites-1788145269062">Iran’s IRGC attacks US military targets in Jordan, claims destruction of fighter deployment sites</a><h2>Iran foreign ministry's statement</h2>After the attack, in a statement, Iran’s Foreign Ministry said that the country’s armed forces struck US military bases in Jordan in response to a US attack on Larak Island. The ministry said the US bases in Jordan had been used to launch and support the attack on Larak that killed and wounded members of Iran’s armed forces and civilians. IRGC claims it shot down a US MQ-9 Reaper drone over the Strait of Hormuz.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/mojtaba-khamenei-s-voice-heard-for-first-time-in-video-released-by-iran-amid-health-concerns-1787639500193">Mojtaba Khamenei's voice heard for first time in undated video released by Iran</a> Last week, Pezeshkian called for an end to the months-long war with the United States, stating that Tehran holds a position of strength as diplomatic talks remain stalled. “It is better that we bring the war to an end now as we are in a position of power and dignity,” Pezeshkian said in a meeting with doctors on Friday. “The whole world acknowledges our victory and emphasises that America has attacked our schools, hospitals and infrastructure in violation of all regulations and is hated around the world.” Trump also repeated his position that Iran must never obtain a nuclear weapon in an interview with Fox News, describing Iran’s leadership as “very violent, evil people.”&nbsp;The attack on Larak Island was first US attack on Iran since President Donald Trump paused a renewed military campaign in late July. Larak Island is a small Iranian island located off the coast of Bandar Abbas, Iran, east of Qeshm Island and south of Hormuz Island. It is part of Hormozgan province. Hinting of more attacks, Trump ​posted an AI video with a one-line caption claiming US forces is attacking Kharg Island. “Kharg Island being blown to smithereens,” he wrote, without providing any further details or context.&nbsp;

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tehran is “not looking for war” but will respond decisively to further aggression. His remarks came after Iran struck US-linked targets in Jordan and the UAE following the US attack on Larak Island.

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has said on Monday (Aug 31) that Tehran “is not looking for war” but will also “never sit still in the face of any aggression." This was his first comments since the US’ weekend attack on Iran’s Larak Island. Speaking before departing for Kyrgyzstan for 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit is being held in Bishkek, he said that Iran would respond firmly to any further attacks and will give a "decisive response to the aggressors” if attacked. This comes after Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said that it attacked the United Arab Emirates’ Al Minhad Air Base with drones and US military targets in Jordan. In a statement, UAE said that it had dealt with a drone over its territorial waters coming from Iran, after Tehran claimed an attack on a US base in the Gulf country. "The Ministry of Defence announced that the UAE Air Force responded to a UAV detected over the country's territorial waters, approaching from Iran," the ministry said in a statement on X. Also Read: Iran’s IRGC attacks US military targets in Jordan, claims destruction of fighter deployment sites Iran foreign ministry's statement After the attack, in a statement, Iran’s Foreign Ministry said that the country’s armed forces struck US military bases in Jordan in response to a US attack on Larak Island. The ministry said the US bases in Jordan had been used to launch and support the attack on Larak that killed and wounded members of Iran’s armed forces and civilians. IRGC claims it shot down a US MQ-9 Reaper drone over the Strait of Hormuz. Also Read: Mojtaba Khamenei's voice heard for first time in undated video released by Iran Last week, Pezeshkian called for an end to the months-long war with the United States, stating that Tehran holds a position of strength as diplomatic talks remain stalled. “It is better that we bring the war to an end now as we are in a position of power and dignity,” Pezeshkian said in a meeting with doctors on Friday. “The whole world acknowledges our victory and emphasises that America has attacked our schools, hospitals and infrastructure in violation of all regulations and is hated around the world.” Trump also repeated his position that Iran must never obtain a nuclear weapon in an interview with Fox News, describing Iran’s leadership as “very violent, evil people.” The attack on Larak Island was first US attack on Iran since President Donald Trump paused a renewed military campaign in late July. Larak Island is a small Iranian island located off the coast of Bandar Abbas, Iran, east of Qeshm Island and south of Hormuz Island. It is part of Hormozgan province. Hinting of more attacks, Trump posted an AI video with a one-line caption claiming US forces is attacking Kharg Island. “Kharg Island being blown to smithereens,” he wrote, without providing any further details or context.

Iran says it attacked US-linked military targets in the UAE and Jordan in retaliation for a US strike on Larak Island. President Masoud Pezeshkian warned of a decisive response to further aggression, while tensions rise over the Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s Kharg Island.

'Tehran not looking for war but...': Pezeshkian warns as Iran strikes American base in UAE

US President Donald Trump has shared an AI video on his platform, Truth Social, claiming that Iran’s Kharg Island is “being blown to smithereens.” Trump provided no evidence of his claim. Neither did he provide any context to his statement. There has not been any statement by US Defence Forces or Iranian government or media on the same. However, Trump's claim comes as US forces attacked Iran’s Larak Island in the weekend. In retaliation, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) attacked US bases and facilities in Jordan and United Arab Emirates (UAE). &nbsp;In the video, US missiles are seen attacking the Kharg Island as explosion destroys the key installations.&nbsp;

<h2>Where is Kharg Island?</h2>Kharg Island is a small coral and rocky island, that falls under Iran's Bushehr Province. It is situated in the northern part of the Persian Gulf and functions as the country’s main oil export hub. Often referred to as Iran’s “crown jewel,” Kharg Island ships out roughly 90–95 per cent of the nation’s crude oil. The oil terminal here has the capacity to load around 7 million barrels per day and can service up to ten supertankers at once. The revenue generated from oil exported through Kharg Island is estimated at around $78 billion each year, making it a crucial financial pillar for the Iranian state. The island hosts facilities linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), including missile storage areas, naval mine depots, and air defence installations. Kharg is also the heart of Iran’s oil industry. If exports from the island were seriously disrupted, Iran would lose access to the route that handles almost all of its crude exports.<h2>Trump and his threats on Kharg Island</h2>In March, Trump had warned several times that US will hit Kharg Island to paralyse Iran's oil economy. He amde contradictory statements, once claiming that United States may carry out more strikes on Iran’s Kharg Island oil export hub “just for fun” and sometimes claiming that the US strikes had “totally demolished” most of Kharg Island. US forces conducted a large-scale precision strike on Iran's Kharg Island on the night of March 13. Iran has threatened to reduce US-linked oil facilities in the region to a "pile of ashes." After the strike on Kharg Island, Trump said that the US had “totally obliterated every military target” on the island.&nbsp;&nbsp;(Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, US, Gulf nations and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.)&nbsp;

Trump shared an AI-generated video claiming Iran’s Kharg Island is “being blown to smithereens”, without providing evidence. The key Iranian oil hub handles most of the country’s crude exports. His claim comes amid escalating US-Iran tensions following strikes on Larak Island.

US President Donald Trump has shared an AI video on his platform, Truth Social, claiming that Iran’s Kharg Island is “being blown to smithereens.” Trump provided no evidence of his claim. Neither did he provide any context to his statement. There has not been any statement by US Defence Forces or Iranian government or media on the same. However, Trump's claim comes as US forces attacked Iran’s Larak Island in the weekend. In retaliation, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) attacked US bases and facilities in Jordan and United Arab Emirates (UAE). In the video, US missiles are seen attacking the Kharg Island as explosion destroys the key installations.

Trump shared an AI-generated video claiming Iran’s Kharg Island is “being blown to smithereens”, without providing evidence. The key Iranian oil hub handles most of the country’s crude exports. His claim comes amid escalating US-Iran tensions following strikes on Larak Island.

Iran's Kharg Island under attack? Trump shares AI video after attack on Larak Island

Nepal Tibet LIVE updates: The catastrophic flash floods and landslides triggered by an ice-rock avalanche along the Tibet border have left nearly 788 people dead and thousands missing, prompting intense rescue operations involving 20,000 security personnel and 14 military helicopters. Providing details on the ongoing crisis and the status of regional citizens, the Government of Andhra Pradesh has reported that the death toll on Monday, at 07: 00 am, has risen to 788, with an estimated 2,500-3,000 persons still missing or uncontactable and more than 8,700 people who were evacuated by security forces.Multiple Indian nationals remain untraceable following massive flash floods and landslides in Nepal, while authorities confirm that at least 149-180 Indians have been evacuated, and approximately 275-320 remain missing/uncontactable. Among them are 14 pilgrims of Andhra Pradesh origin, 7 from AP and 7 NRIs.Meanwhile, a group of 20 Telugu pilgrims safely reached Kathmandu from Tibet after surviving devastating flash floods that swept across Nepal, even as authorities continue frantic search efforts for hundreds of missing individuals. Outlining the successful evacuation timeline and transit plans, the Government of Andhra Pradesh informed that Telugu pilgrims were safely evacuated on Sunday at approximately 11:00 pm; a group of 144 pilgrims safely reached Kathmandu from Saga County, Tibet, through the Kodari checkpoint.The group includes 20 Telugu pilgrims, including Sastry and three members of his family. They are scheduled to travel to Mumbai tomorrow, then continue to their respective homes. State authorities are maintaining continuous communication with Nepalese counterparts to track and rescue stranded citizens as secondary risks emerge from a dangerous temporary lake formed in Tibet following severe flooding.However, nearly 20,000 security personnel and 14 military helicopters remain deployed, with six specialised surgical teams providing emergency medical assistance. India's specialised tunnel-rescue team and technical experts are assisting operations at the Trishuli-3A hydropower tunnel, where workers remain trapped.

So far, 903 bodies have been recovered f rom the areas and about 4200 people are still unaccounted for. Over 10,000 people have been rescued from the regions, including over 323 foreign nationals. As per the available data, about 590 foreign nationals are still missing, from 39 countries.

Nepal's foreign ministry updated data 

Nepal's rescue teams are trying to trace 933 workers and employees in various hydropower project sites in flood-hit areas who have been out of contact since August 26, with many believed to be trapped in tunnels. Expert teams from India and China are currently assisting the rescuers in these operations.

933 Still Missing From Hydropower Project Sites

Nepal's disaster agency is pledging to use helicopters only for search and rescue materials, amid the large-scale rescue effort in the country. "Helicopters should be used only for transportation of urgent search, rescue and relief materials," the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority writes in an update on social media.The agency has stated that large parts of the affected disaster zone are only reachable by helicopter, as accessibility of roads has been wiped out due to the flash floods.

Nepal's disaster agency asks to reserve helicopters for emergencies

The number of people missing in Nepal has risen sharply as rescue efforts enter a sixth day. It now stands at 4,247, according to the country's National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority

Total number missing in Nepal jumps to 4,247

At least 275 Indian nationals still remain missing in Nepal, India's foreign ministry has said. Another 128 people of Indian origin are also missing. The ministry said 403 Indian nationals had crossed into Nepal from China, while another 500 were safe in China. A total of 149 people have been rescued till now.

At least 275 Indians remain missing in Nepal

Death count in Nepal floods have increased to 903, and more than 4,000 people are still missing, disaster authority said in an update on X.

Death Count Crosses 900 

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Chinese President Xi Jinping says China making every effort to search missing people in Nepal

Chinese President Xi Jinping says China making every effort to search missing people in Nepal

Death Count Crosses 900

Chinese President Xi Jinping said here on Monday that China is making every effort to search for Chinese and foreign nationals who are missing in the mudslide disaster in Tibet. Xi said in his opening remarks when meeting with Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov.

An Indian tunnel rescue team worked alongside the Nepali Army on search and rescue operations at hydropower tunnel sites in the Chilime and Langtang areas. The team will continue operations in close coordination with Nepali authorities &nbsp;

Indian team joins hands with Nepali Army for tunnel rescue

The rescue operations in Nepal and China have entered day 6 today to find thousands of people missing after flash floods unleashed a catastrophic mudslide across the Himalayas last week.&nbsp;

Rescue Ops Enter Day 6

 List Of Foreigners Rescued On Sunday

A suspension bridge in central Nepal was swept away on Sunday morning (August 30, 2026) due to a fresh flood in the Trishuli River, officials said. The bridge connected Ghyalchowk of Gandaki Rural Municipality-8 in the Gorkha district of Gandaki province with Charaudi along the Prithvi Highway.

Fresh flood in Trishuli River sweeps away suspension bridge in Nepal

As many as 49 yatris from Tamil Nadu, after completing the Kailash pilgrimage, were on the China side when the flash floods struck and they are among the missing, the owner of a travel firm who organised the yatra said on Sunday.

49 TN yatris were on China side when disaster struck, missing: Chennai tour operator

Four days after the flood in Nepal, the death toll in the disaster reached 788, and 2,502 people remained missing even as the preservation of recovered bodies became a challenge for the authorities, who continued with the rescue efforts.

Nepal struggles to preserve recovered bodies as flood toll touches 788

Nepal authorities issued fresh flood warnings as the Bhotekoshi River's water level rose, urging people in affected areas to stay vigilant while rescue teams continue search operations following the catastrophic floods of August 26

Nepal Issues Fresh Flood Alert As Bhotekoshi River Rises; Phones Buzz With Warnings

Nepal is facing an "unimaginable and heartbreaking" disaster with authorities struggling to assess the full scale of devastating floods, Prime Minister Balendra Shah has said. "Our country has been facing an unimaginable and heartbreaking natural disaster," he said in a social media post late Sunday. "The devastating floods in the Bhote Koshi River in Rasuwa have made it extremely difficult to collect a complete account of the loss of life, property, and infrastructure," he added.

Nepal PM Balen Shah says country facing 'unimaginable' disaster

Catastrophic flash floods and landslides triggered by an ice-rock avalanche near the Tibet border have killed nearly 788 people in Nepal, with thousands still missing. Massive rescue operations involving 20,000 security personnel and 14 military helicopters are underway. According to the Government of Andhra Pradesh, as of Monday at 7:00 am, the death toll stands at 788, with an estimated 2,500-3,000 people still missing or uncontactable. At the same time, more than 8,700 individuals have been evacuated by security forces.

Death toll climbs to 788 in Nepal floods, over 140 Indians evacuated

Nepal Tibet Highlights: Nepal’s flash flood death toll has risen to 788, with more than 140 Indian nationals evacuated from affected areas. Rescue and relief operations continue as authorities assess the damage, evacuate stranded people and search for those still missing.

Nepal Tibet LIVE updates: The catastrophic flash floods and landslides triggered by an ice-rock avalanche along the Tibet border have left nearly 788 people dead and thousands missing, prompting intense rescue operations involving 20,000 security personnel and 14 military helicopters. Providing details on the ongoing crisis and the status of regional citizens, the Government of Andhra Pradesh has reported that the death toll on Monday, at 07: 00 am, has risen to 788, with an estimated 2,500-3,000 persons still missing or uncontactable and more than 8,700 people who were evacuated by security forces. Multiple Indian nationals remain untraceable following massive flash floods and landslides in Nepal, while authorities confirm that at least 149-180 Indians have been evacuated, and approximately 275-320 remain missing/uncontactable. Among them are 14 pilgrims of Andhra Pradesh origin, 7 from AP and 7 NRIs. Meanwhile, a group of 20 Telugu pilgrims safely reached Kathmandu from Tibet after surviving devastating flash floods that swept across Nepal, even as authorities continue frantic search efforts for hundreds of missing individuals. Outlining the successful evacuation timeline and transit plans, the Government of Andhra Pradesh informed that Telugu pilgrims were safely evacuated on Sunday at approximately 11:00 pm; a group of 144 pilgrims safely reached Kathmandu from Saga County, Tibet, through the Kodari checkpoint. The group includes 20 Telugu pilgrims, including Sastry and three members of his family. They are scheduled to travel to Mumbai tomorrow, then continue to their respective homes. State authorities are maintaining continuous communication with Nepalese counterparts to track and rescue stranded citizens as secondary risks emerge from a dangerous temporary lake formed in Tibet following severe flooding. However, nearly 20,000 security personnel and 14 military helicopters remain deployed, with six specialised surgical teams providing emergency medical assistance. India's specialised tunnel-rescue team and technical experts are assisting operations at the Trishuli-3A hydropower tunnel, where workers remain trapped.

Nepal Tibet LIVE updates: Nepal’s flash flood death toll has risen to 788, with more than 140 Indian nationals evacuated from affected areas. Rescue and relief operations continue as authorities assess the damage, evacuate stranded people and search for those still missing.

Nepal-Tibet floods Highlights: Death toll crosses 900, missing count over 4,000 as rescue ops continue

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Monday (local time) launched an attack on US military targets in Jordan, according to Iranian state media. This comes after US forces struck two Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island situated in the strategic Strait of Hormuz on Sunday. IGRC said that Sunday's attack killed and wounded several people, and vowed “response and punishment.” After the attack in Jordan, the IRGC claimed its strikes “destroyed the technical and repair infrastructure, as well as the enemy fighter deployment sites."&nbsp;“The American-Zionist adversary, once more acting out of frustration over its domestic challenges and waning influence in the region, aims to resurrect its malevolent presence and sway public perception," the IRGC statement read before the attack. “Aggression and crimes will not solve the enemy’s desperation in attempting to weaken the Islamic Republic’s control over the Strait of Hormuz, and every attack will be met with even more devastating responses,” the statement said after the attack.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/mojtaba-khamenei-s-voice-heard-for-first-time-in-video-released-by-iran-amid-health-concerns-1787639500193">Mojtaba Khamenei's voice heard for first time in undated video released by Iran</a>&nbsp;After the attack, Jordan's army said that it had intercepted eight missiles. "Air defense systems intercepted eight missiles that breached the Kingdom's airspace at dawn today, Monday," Jordan's armed forces said in a statement, quoting the army's spokesperson, reported by the state Petra News Agency. The US strike is the first known attack on Iran since President Donald Trump paused a renewed military campaign in late July. Larak Island is a small Iranian island located off the coast of Bandar Abbas, Iran, east of Qeshm Island and south of Hormuz Island. It is part of Hormozgan province.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/mojtaba-khamenei-makes-an-appearance-amid-israeli-reports-of-his-death-but-in-undated-video-1786233981089">Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei makes an appearance amid Israeli reports of his death</a>&nbsp;Meanwhile, Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has said that Tehran “is not looking for war,” but would “never sit still in the face of any aggression” either. Pezeshkian made the comments, as he was leaving for Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, to attend the summit of the heads of state of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation countries. According to Iran’s Fars news agency, Pezeshkian said that Iran “will give a decisive response to the aggressors” if attacked. “Instability and unrest in the region are not in the interest of any country and will challenge everyone,” he added.&nbsp;Amid this, Iran's energy hub of Kharg Island is being blown to smithereens, US President Donald Trump ​said on Sunday in a one-line social media post accompanied by an AI-generated video clip. There was no other evidence that the Iranian energy hub was under ‌attack. The White House and the US Defense Department have not released any statement.

US forces struck two Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island, the first known US attack on Iran in over a month. The IRGC vowed retaliation, while Iran said it targeted US military positions in Jordan

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Monday (local time) launched an attack on US military targets in Jordan, according to Iranian state media. This comes after US forces struck two Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island situated in the strategic Strait of Hormuz on Sunday. IGRC said that Sunday's attack killed and wounded several people, and vowed “response and punishment.” After the attack in Jordan, the IRGC claimed its strikes “destroyed the technical and repair infrastructure, as well as the enemy fighter deployment sites." “The American-Zionist adversary, once more acting out of frustration over its domestic challenges and waning influence in the region, aims to resurrect its malevolent presence and sway public perception," the IRGC statement read before the attack. “Aggression and crimes will not solve the enemy’s desperation in attempting to weaken the Islamic Republic’s control over the Strait of Hormuz, and every attack will be met with even more devastating responses,” the statement said after the attack. Also Read: Mojtaba Khamenei's voice heard for first time in undated video released by Iran After the attack, Jordan's army said that it had intercepted eight missiles. "Air defense systems intercepted eight missiles that breached the Kingdom's airspace at dawn today, Monday," Jordan's armed forces said in a statement, quoting the army's spokesperson, reported by the state Petra News Agency. The US strike is the first known attack on Iran since President Donald Trump paused a renewed military campaign in late July. Larak Island is a small Iranian island located off the coast of Bandar Abbas, Iran, east of Qeshm Island and south of Hormuz Island. It is part of Hormozgan province. Also Read: Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei makes an appearance amid Israeli reports of his death Meanwhile, Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has said that Tehran “is not looking for war,” but would “never sit still in the face of any aggression” either. Pezeshkian made the comments, as he was leaving for Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, to attend the summit of the heads of state of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation countries. According to Iran’s Fars news agency, Pezeshkian said that Iran “will give a decisive response to the aggressors” if attacked. “Instability and unrest in the region are not in the interest of any country and will challenge everyone,” he added. Amid this, Iran's energy hub of Kharg Island is being blown to smithereens, US President Donald Trump said on Sunday in a one-line social media post accompanied by an AI-generated video clip. There was no other evidence that the Iranian energy hub was under ‌attack. The White House and the US Defense Department have not released any statement.

US forces struck two Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island, the first known US attack on Iran in over a month. The IRGC vowed retaliation, while Iran said it targeted US military positions in Jordan

Iran’s IRGC attacks US military targets in Jordan, claims destruction of fighter deployment sites

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu has inspected the Thilamalé Bridge after workers established the first physical connection between the capital and neighbouring Vilimalé, calling the India-backed project a landmark for Greater Malé and a symbol of ties with New Delhi. Accompanied by Indian High Commissioner G. Balasubramanian, Muizzu walked the newly linked section of the 6.74km Greater Malé Connectivity Project (GMCP) on Sunday. The network of bridges and causeways is designed to join Malé with Vilimalé, Gulhifalhu and Thilafushi, islands that together hold a large share of the country’s population and industrial activity.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/maldives-biggest-infrastructure-project-advances-with-india-s-support-as-mal-villingili-link-is-installed-1787415496491">Maldives’ biggest infrastructure project advances with India's support as Malé-Villingili link is installed</a>&nbsp;The president said teams had “reached an important milestone, having established a physical connection between the two islands.” If the current pace is maintained, he added, “I am hopeful that the project can be completed within a maximum of one year.” Officials have previously pointed to a 2027 finish date.“This is a highly significant infrastructure project that stands as a symbol of the strong and enduring friendship between the Maldives and India,” Muizzu told reporters at the site. “The progress we have made on this project is a testament to the special attention accorded to it by the Government of India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as well as to the dedicated efforts of the teams from both countries working at every level.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/maldives-minister-saeed-sees-fta-with-india-opening-opportunities-for-maldivian-marine-industry-1783883853729">Maldives Minister Saeed sees FTA with India opening opportunities for Maldivian marine industry</a>&nbsp;He thanked India and its ambassador “for the importance they have accorded to this project and for their continued commitment to strengthening the close and longstanding ties between our two countries.” Once open, he said, the link would give “a significant impetus to the development of the entire Greater Malé area and bring substantial benefits to our people.” Projects that “symbolise the close friendship and partnership between the Maldives and India,” he added, would “continue to receive our utmost attention and priority.”&nbsp;High Commissioner Balasubramanian described the visit as a chance “to walk on this bridge when the first part of it has been completed.” India, he said, had worked closely with Malé “to ensure that this [is] one of the most comprehensive large scale infrastructure development that India has undertaken outside the borders of India.” He credited the Maldivian government, the ministries of construction and foreign affairs, and the president’s office. “I’m sure that once done, this will be a great asset for Maldives and for the friendly people of Maldives.”&nbsp;The GMCP, financed with about $500m from India, including a $100m grant and a $400m line of credit, is being built by Afcons Infrastructure. It is the Maldives’ largest infrastructure scheme, combining navigation spans, marine viaducts and at-grade roads. More than three-quarters of the work is reported complete, with the Malé–Vilimalé deck now joined after the final segment was placed earlier this month.

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu inspected the India-backed Thilamalé Bridge after the first physical link between Malé and Vilimalé was established. The $500 million Greater Malé Connectivity Project is over 75% complete and is expected to boost connectivity and strengthen India-Maldives ties.

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu has inspected the Thilamalé Bridge after workers established the first physical connection between the capital and neighbouring Vilimalé, calling the India-backed project a landmark for Greater Malé and a symbol of ties with New Delhi. Accompanied by Indian High Commissioner G. Balasubramanian, Muizzu walked the newly linked section of the 6.74km Greater Malé Connectivity Project (GMCP) on Sunday. The network of bridges and causeways is designed to join Malé with Vilimalé, Gulhifalhu and Thilafushi, islands that together hold a large share of the country’s population and industrial activity. Also Read: Maldives’ biggest infrastructure project advances with India's support as Malé-Villingili link is installed The president said teams had “reached an important milestone, having established a physical connection between the two islands.” If the current pace is maintained, he added, “I am hopeful that the project can be completed within a maximum of one year.” Officials have previously pointed to a 2027 finish date. “This is a highly significant infrastructure project that stands as a symbol of the strong and enduring friendship between the Maldives and India,” Muizzu told reporters at the site. “The progress we have made on this project is a testament to the special attention accorded to it by the Government of India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as well as to the dedicated efforts of the teams from both countries working at every level.” Also Read: Maldives Minister Saeed sees FTA with India opening opportunities for Maldivian marine industry He thanked India and its ambassador “for the importance they have accorded to this project and for their continued commitment to strengthening the close and longstanding ties between our two countries.” Once open, he said, the link would give “a significant impetus to the development of the entire Greater Malé area and bring substantial benefits to our people.” Projects that “symbolise the close friendship and partnership between the Maldives and India,” he added, would “continue to receive our utmost attention and priority.” High Commissioner Balasubramanian described the visit as a chance “to walk on this bridge when the first part of it has been completed.” India, he said, had worked closely with Malé “to ensure that this [is] one of the most comprehensive large scale infrastructure development that India has undertaken outside the borders of India.” He credited the Maldivian government, the ministries of construction and foreign affairs, and the president’s office. “I’m sure that once done, this will be a great asset for Maldives and for the friendly people of Maldives.” The GMCP, financed with about $500m from India, including a $100m grant and a $400m line of credit, is being built by Afcons Infrastructure. It is the Maldives’ largest infrastructure scheme, combining navigation spans, marine viaducts and at-grade roads. More than three-quarters of the work is reported complete, with the Malé–Vilimalé deck now joined after the final segment was placed earlier this month.

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu inspected the India-backed Thilamalé Bridge after the first physical link between Malé and Vilimalé was established. The $500 million Greater Malé Connectivity Project is over 75% complete and is expected to boost connectivity&nbsp;

Muizzu hails Thilamalé Bridge as ‘symbol’ of Maldives-India friendship

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is due to hold talks with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Bishkek on Monday (Aug 31), their first face-to-face meeting since a devastating war erupted in West Asia earlier this year.&nbsp;The bilateral happens ahead of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in the Kyrgyz capital. The two last met in person in October 2024 on the margins of the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia, shortly after Pezeshkian took office.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/putin-to-take-part-in-sco-summit-meet-china-s-xi-india-s-modi-and-iran-s-pezeshkian-1787940442717">Putin to take part in SCO summit, meet China's Xi, India's Modi</a>&nbsp;They have spoken by phone several times since fighting began on 28 February, when US and Israeli attacked Iran. Those conversations focused on de-escalation, civilian protection, freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz and India’s energy security.&nbsp;Monday’s meeting comes as the SCO marks its 25th anniversary. The grouping, which now includes India, Iran, Russia, China and Pakistan among its 10 members, is gathering leaders including Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov is hosting the two-day event.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-iran-war-april-ceasefire-june-mou-yield-no-final-peace-deal-1787976280450">US-Iran war: April ceasefire, June MoU yield no final peace deal</a>&nbsp;Indian officials expect the talks to cover the full range of bilateral ties. Energy supplies, trade and connectivity are also likely to feature.&nbsp;On the conflict itself, PM Modi is expected to reiterate India’s longstanding position that disputes should be settled through dialogue and diplomacy. New Delhi has consistently called for an immediate de-escalation, protection of civilians and unhindered transit of energy and goods. It has also stressed the safety of Indian nationals in the region. Pezeshkian, for his part, has previously sought a greater role for groupings such as BRICS and SCO in addressing the crisis. Iran President will travel to Delhi in few days for BRICS summit.

PM Modi will meet Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Bishkek on Aug 31, their first face-to-face talks since the West Asia war began. The leaders are expected to discuss India-Iran ties, energy security, trade, connectivity, the Hormuz and regional de-escalation ahead of the SCO summit.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is due to hold talks with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Bishkek on Monday (Aug 31), their first face-to-face meeting since a devastating war erupted in West Asia earlier this year. The bilateral happens ahead of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in the Kyrgyz capital. The two last met in person in October 2024 on the margins of the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia, shortly after Pezeshkian took office. Also Read: Putin to take part in SCO summit, meet China's Xi, India's Modi They have spoken by phone several times since fighting began on 28 February, when US and Israeli attacked Iran. Those conversations focused on de-escalation, civilian protection, freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz and India’s energy security. Monday’s meeting comes as the SCO marks its 25th anniversary. The grouping, which now includes India, Iran, Russia, China and Pakistan among its 10 members, is gathering leaders including Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov is hosting the two-day event. Also Read: US-Iran war: April ceasefire, June MoU yield no final peace deal Indian officials expect the talks to cover the full range of bilateral ties. Energy supplies, trade and connectivity are also likely to feature. On the conflict itself, PM Modi is expected to reiterate India’s longstanding position that disputes should be settled through dialogue and diplomacy. New Delhi has consistently called for an immediate de-escalation, protection of civilians and unhindered transit of energy and goods. It has also stressed the safety of Indian nationals in the region. Pezeshkian, for his part, has previously sought a greater role for groupings such as BRICS and SCO in addressing the crisis. Iran President will travel to Delhi in few days for BRICS summit.

PM Modi will meet Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Bishkek on Aug 31, their first face-to-face talks since the West Asia war began. The leaders are expected to discuss India-Iran ties, energy security, trade, connectivity, the Hormuz and regional de-escalation ahead of the SCO summit.

PM Modi, Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian to meet today in Bishkek

US forces struck two Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island situated in the strategic Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, according to several reports citing US officials, marking the first strikes in the war in over a month. Officials said Iranian forces were observed preparing to launch rockets with mines into the Strait of Hormuz.&nbsp;Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) forces were observed preparing to launch rockets and deploy sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz, a US official told Fox News.&nbsp;Iran’s Fars News Agency also reported an explosion near the Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday.&nbsp;“Revolutionary Guard forces were observed preparing to launch rockets carrying sea mines toward the Strait of Hormuz,” reported Axios quoting a US official.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pak-based-terrorist-handlers-isi-using-porn-sites-and-encrypted-apps-to-communicate-with-recruits-in-j-k-1788115668072">Pak-based terrorist handlers, ISI using porn sites and encrypted apps to communicate with ‘recruits’ in J&amp;K</a>&nbsp;Last week, US Central Command (CENTCOM) had completed an operation to clear sea mines from the strait’s international shipping routes.&nbsp;“US forces are monitoring the area closely and remain prepared to protect the free flow of commerce through this essential waterway,” the official said.&nbsp;Larak Island is a small Iranian island located off the coast of Bandar Abbas, Iran, east of Qeshm Island and south of Hormuz Island. It is part of Hormozgan province.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/after-nepal-floods-himachal-identifies-67-vulnerable-glacial-lakes-plans-early-warning-systems-for-4-high-risk-ones-1788107314977">After Nepal floods, Himachal identifies 67 vulnerable glacial lakes, plans early warning systems for 4 high-risk ones</a>&nbsp;It is the first known US strike in Iran since late July, when President Donald Trump had paused a two-week US military campaign in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump had, however, said at the time that Iran has been notified that any ship or boat placing new mines will be “immediately and systematically destroyed.”“There is a Zero Tolerance policy on mine placement in full force and effect,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.&nbsp;Tasnim News Agency, which is affiliated with Iran's IRGC, also reported that a drone conducted the strike and two people have been killed while two others were wounded.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nasa-successfully-launches-nancy-grace-roman-space-telescope-to-unravel-mysteries-of-universe-1788094822217">NASA successfully launches Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope to unravel mysteries of universe</a>&nbsp;The IRGC responded to the US strikes and said in a statement that the US attack “will be answered by the sons of Iran and will result in the punishment of the aggressor”.&nbsp;Iran’s ⁠Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corp said the US ⁠attack on Larak ⁠Island killed and wounded ‌several Iranian fighters and civilians and promised to respond ⁠and punish those responsible, according to Iran’s ⁠state broadcaster IRIB.&nbsp;“The American-Zionist adversary, once more acting out of frustration over its domestic challenges and waning influence in the region, aims to resurrect its malevolent presence and sway public perception," the IRGC statement read.&nbsp;

Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) forces were observed preparing to launch rockets and deploy sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz, a US official told media outlets. Iran’s Fars News Agency also reported an explosion near the Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz.

US forces struck two Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island situated in the strategic Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, according to several reports citing US officials, marking the first strikes in the war in over a month. Officials said Iranian forces were observed preparing to launch rockets with mines into the Strait of Hormuz. Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) forces were observed preparing to launch rockets and deploy sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz, a US official told Fox News. Iran’s Fars News Agency also reported an explosion near the Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday. “Revolutionary Guard forces were observed preparing to launch rockets carrying sea mines toward the Strait of Hormuz,” reported Axios quoting a US official. Also Read: Pak-based terrorist handlers, ISI using porn sites and encrypted apps to communicate with ‘recruits’ in J&K Last week, US Central Command (CENTCOM) had completed an operation to clear sea mines from the strait’s international shipping routes. “US forces are monitoring the area closely and remain prepared to protect the free flow of commerce through this essential waterway,” the official said. Larak Island is a small Iranian island located off the coast of Bandar Abbas, Iran, east of Qeshm Island and south of Hormuz Island. It is part of Hormozgan province. Also Read: After Nepal floods, Himachal identifies 67 vulnerable glacial lakes, plans early warning systems for 4 high-risk ones It is the first known US strike in Iran since late July, when President Donald Trump had paused a two-week US military campaign in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump had, however, said at the time that Iran has been notified that any ship or boat placing new mines will be “immediately and systematically destroyed.” “There is a Zero Tolerance policy on mine placement in full force and effect,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. Tasnim News Agency, which is affiliated with Iran's IRGC, also reported that a drone conducted the strike and two people have been killed while two others were wounded. Also Read: NASA successfully launches Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope to unravel mysteries of universe The IRGC responded to the US strikes and said in a statement that the US attack “will be answered by the sons of Iran and will result in the punishment of the aggressor”. Iran’s ⁠Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corp said the US ⁠attack on Larak ⁠Island killed and wounded ‌several Iranian fighters and civilians and promised to respond ⁠and punish those responsible, according to Iran’s ⁠state broadcaster IRIB. “The American-Zionist adversary, once more acting out of frustration over its domestic challenges and waning influence in the region, aims to resurrect its malevolent presence and sway public perception," the IRGC statement read.

Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) forces were observed preparing to launch rockets and deploy sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz, a US official told media outlets. Iran’s Fars News Agency also reported an explosion near the Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz.

US forces strike Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island in Strait of Hormuz

Social media in Pakistan was rife with speculation that Pakistan Peoples Party chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari is getting married to a European princess. However, Karachi Mayor and senior PPP leader Murtaza Wahab dismissed the speculation as “incorrect and unfounded”.&nbsp;The clarification was in response to social media rumours that Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari had travelled to Liechtenstein, a small sovereign state located between Switzerland and Austria, to finalise wedding dates and arrangements. The rumours intensified after the Pakistani Presidency confirmed on August 27 in a post on X that Asif Ali Zardari “has proceeded abroad on a private visit”.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/google-maps-lake-ontario-lake-america-trump-order-1788105543216">Google Maps renames Lake Ontario ‘Lake America’ for US users after Trump order</a>&nbsp;The prospective bride was supposed to be 26-year-old Gloria von Habsburg, a former Austrian archduchess and a member of the House of Habsburg-Lorraine. Gloria von Habsburg is the daughter of Archduke Karl of Austria and Francesca von Thyssen-Bornemisza, and the great-great-granddaughter of Karl I, the final reigning Emperor of Austria and King of Hungary.&nbsp;The Pakistani Urdu daily Daily Ausaf initially published a report claiming wedding preparations were underway, but the publication subsequently deleted the article. So far, there has been no comment on the speculations from Bilawal or his family.&nbsp;Now, why is there so much buzz about Bilawal Bhutto's marriage? He comes from one of Pakistan's most prominent families, being the son of ex-PM Benazir Bhutto and President Asif Ali Zardari. Following the assassination of his mother in December 2007, He was appointed as the co-chairman of The Pakistan Peoples Party at the age of 19, when he was a student at Oxford university. He is a two-time member of Pakistan's national assembly and even served as the country's foreign minister from 2022 to 2023.&nbsp;When asked about his wedding plans during his visit to US In 2022, Bilawal affirmed that he had plans to marry but didn't say when he intended to tie the knot. However, with Karachi mayor and Bilawal's spokesperson Murtaza Wahab calling the wedding reports ‘incorrect and unfounded’, it appears that this much-talked-about marriage in Pakistan remains in the realm of speculation.

Rumours that PPP chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari is set to marry Austrian princess Gloria von Habsburg have been dismissed as “incorrect and unfounded” by Murtaza Wahab.

Social media in Pakistan was rife with speculation that Pakistan Peoples Party chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari is getting married to a European princess. However, Karachi Mayor and senior PPP leader Murtaza Wahab dismissed the speculation as “incorrect and unfounded”. The clarification was in response to social media rumours that Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari had travelled to Liechtenstein, a small sovereign state located between Switzerland and Austria, to finalise wedding dates and arrangements. The rumours intensified after the Pakistani Presidency confirmed on August 27 in a post on X that Asif Ali Zardari “has proceeded abroad on a private visit”. Also Read: Google Maps renames Lake Ontario ‘Lake America’ for US users after Trump order The prospective bride was supposed to be 26-year-old Gloria von Habsburg, a former Austrian archduchess and a member of the House of Habsburg-Lorraine. Gloria von Habsburg is the daughter of Archduke Karl of Austria and Francesca von Thyssen-Bornemisza, and the great-great-granddaughter of Karl I, the final reigning Emperor of Austria and King of Hungary. The Pakistani Urdu daily Daily Ausaf initially published a report claiming wedding preparations were underway, but the publication subsequently deleted the article. So far, there has been no comment on the speculations from Bilawal or his family. Now, why is there so much buzz about Bilawal Bhutto's marriage? He comes from one of Pakistan's most prominent families, being the son of ex-PM Benazir Bhutto and President Asif Ali Zardari. Following the assassination of his mother in December 2007, He was appointed as the co-chairman of The Pakistan Peoples Party at the age of 19, when he was a student at Oxford university. He is a two-time member of Pakistan's national assembly and even served as the country's foreign minister from 2022 to 2023. When asked about his wedding plans during his visit to US In 2022, Bilawal affirmed that he had plans to marry but didn't say when he intended to tie the knot. However, with Karachi mayor and Bilawal's spokesperson Murtaza Wahab calling the wedding reports ‘incorrect and unfounded’, it appears that this much-talked-about marriage in Pakistan remains in the realm of speculation.

Rumours that PPP chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari is set to marry Austrian princess Gloria von Habsburg have been dismissed as “incorrect and unfounded” by Murtaza Wahab.

Bilawal Bhutto to marry Austrian princess? PPP leader clarifies

The recently held elections in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) was mired in controversy. There were several instances of atrocities committed by the Pakistan police on the protesters.&nbsp;According to a report released by Pakistan's human rights body, "disproportionate use of force" was used &nbsp;against protesters in the PoK which puts the credibility of the electoral process under scanner amid allegations of violence and massive rigging.&nbsp;The recent unrest in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) was attributed by Pakistan's human rights body to growing institutional distrust, restrictions on freedom of expression and communication, and an increasingly confrontational response from state authorities, including the alleged disproportionate use of force.&nbsp;The Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) has led the protest movement. The Pakistan government later banned the group under anti-terrorism laws.&nbsp;Pakistan's government also directed international media organisations to seek permission before reporting from areas outside major cities. The move followed coverage of protests and elections in Pakistan-administered Kashmir by foreign news organisations.&nbsp;ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/turkey-pakistan-saudi-arabia-mecca-defence-pact-meeting-1788088534160">Turkey, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia to hold first defence committee meeting under Mecca pact</a>&nbsp;Elections to 45 seats to the so-called PoK legislative assembly were held in three phases from July 27 to August 10. However the third phase was postponed with the region's election commission citing security concerns.&nbsp;The first two phases, held on July 27 and August 2, were marred by violent protests. The JAAC claimed that more than 40 people were killed during the first phase of polling on July 27. It further claimed that around 400 protesters had been killed since the first week of June.&nbsp;In these circumstances the Commission in a post on X said "there was broad agreement among political and community stakeholders, including JKJAAC supporters and opponents, that the region's grievances required a political solution rather than coercive measures."&nbsp;"We could not independently establish the full scale or circumstances of civilian casualties, particularly because the team was unable to access Rawalakot, one of the main centres of violence," the commission said and called for an independent and impartial investigation into all deaths and serious injuries since June.&nbsp;It said accountability should extend to state officials and protesters wherever evidence establishes individual responsibility.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

The recent unrest in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) was attributed by Pakistan's human rights body to growing institutional distrust, restrictions on freedom of expression and communication.

The recently held elections in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) was mired in controversy. There were several instances of atrocities committed by the Pakistan police on the protesters. According to a report released by Pakistan's human rights body, "disproportionate use of force" was used against protesters in the PoK which puts the credibility of the electoral process under scanner amid allegations of violence and massive rigging. The recent unrest in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) was attributed by Pakistan's human rights body to growing institutional distrust, restrictions on freedom of expression and communication, and an increasingly confrontational response from state authorities, including the alleged disproportionate use of force. The Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) has led the protest movement. The Pakistan government later banned the group under anti-terrorism laws. Pakistan's government also directed international media organisations to seek permission before reporting from areas outside major cities. The move followed coverage of protests and elections in Pakistan-administered Kashmir by foreign news organisations. ALSO READ: Turkey, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia to hold first defence committee meeting under Mecca pact Elections to 45 seats to the so-called PoK legislative assembly were held in three phases from July 27 to August 10. However the third phase was postponed with the region's election commission citing security concerns. The first two phases, held on July 27 and August 2, were marred by violent protests. The JAAC claimed that more than 40 people were killed during the first phase of polling on July 27. It further claimed that around 400 protesters had been killed since the first week of June. In these circumstances the Commission in a post on X said "there was broad agreement among political and community stakeholders, including JKJAAC supporters and opponents, that the region's grievances required a political solution rather than coercive measures." "We could not independently establish the full scale or circumstances of civilian casualties, particularly because the team was unable to access Rawalakot, one of the main centres of violence," the commission said and called for an independent and impartial investigation into all deaths and serious injuries since June. It said accountability should extend to state officials and protesters wherever evidence establishes individual responsibility.

The recent unrest in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) was attributed by Pakistan's human rights body to growing institutional distrust, restrictions on freedom of expression and communication.

'Disproportionate use of force during PoK protests, polls not fair,’ says Pakistan human rights body

Google Maps has changed the name of "Lake Ontario" to “Lake America” for US users following the executive order by the US President Donald Trump. Donald Trump last Thursday said that he was changing the name of one of the five Great Lakes amid a trade fight between the US and Canada to impose reciprocal tariffs on billions of dollars ​in goods."Since we update Google Maps to reflect name changes in ​official government sources, which is GNIS for the US, people using Maps in the US will see 'Lake America,' those in Canada will continue to see 'Lake Ontario,' and those outside of the ​US and Canada will see both names," said Google in a blog post issued on Saturday.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/ruchika-singh-viral-video-pm-modi-abuse-jantar-mantar-row-1788097474453">Ruchika Singh resurfaces in viral video, says PM Modi ‘made my life hell’ after Jantar Mantar row</a>Google said that these changes follow their long-standing policy where names of water bodies vary from country to country. Google maps have previously did something similar with the Gulf of Mexico in 2025, labelling it the "Gulf of America" following Trump's executive order on his first day in office renaming the body of water. Other nations aren't required to recognise the name.White House Communications Director Steven Cheung celebrated the name change on Sunday in a post on X, saying, "It's official! LAKE AMERICA on Google Maps."New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said after the president signed the executive order last week, "New York won't be calling it that." &nbsp;Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney immediately rejected ​the lake's name ​change on Thursday. The premier of Ontario, Doug Ford, on Saturday unveiled a large lakeside sign that reads, "Lake Ontario: Now and Always," in both English ⁠and ​French.

Google Maps will show Lake Ontario as “Lake America” for users in the US after Donald Trump’s executive order, while Canada will retain the original name.

Google Maps has changed the name of "Lake Ontario" to “Lake America” for US users following the executive order by the US President Donald Trump. Donald Trump last Thursday said that he was changing the name of one of the five Great Lakes amid a trade fight between the US and Canada to impose reciprocal tariffs on billions of dollars in goods. "Since we update Google Maps to reflect name changes in official government sources, which is GNIS for the US, people using Maps in the US will see 'Lake America,' those in Canada will continue to see 'Lake Ontario,' and those outside of the US and Canada will see both names," said Google in a blog post issued on Saturday. Also Read: Ruchika Singh resurfaces in viral video, says PM Modi ‘made my life hell’ after Jantar Mantar row Google said that these changes follow their long-standing policy where names of water bodies vary from country to country. Google maps have previously did something similar with the Gulf of Mexico in 2025, labelling it the "Gulf of America" following Trump's executive order on his first day in office renaming the body of water. Other nations aren't required to recognise the name. White House Communications Director Steven Cheung celebrated the name change on Sunday in a post on X, saying, "It's official! LAKE AMERICA on Google Maps." New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said after the president signed the executive order last week, "New York won't be calling it that." Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney immediately rejected the lake's name change on Thursday. The premier of Ontario, Doug Ford, on Saturday unveiled a large lakeside sign that reads, "Lake Ontario: Now and Always," in both English ⁠and French.

Google Maps will show Lake Ontario as “Lake America” for users in the US after Donald Trump’s executive order, while Canada will retain the original name.

Google Maps renames Lake Ontario ‘Lake America’ for US users after Trump order

Nepal Police have arrested a 32-year-old man in Ramechhap district for allegedly utilising artificial intelligence tools to falsify a high-value donation receipt and attempting to divert disaster relief funds into his personal bank account. The suspect, identified as Bhagwan Karki of Gokulganga Rural Municipality, was taken into custody following an investigation by the District Police Office, Ramechhap. Authorities revealed that Karki used the AI chatbot ChatGPT to generate a fraudulent eSewa transaction statement showing a fake deposit of NPR 120,000, approximately $782, credited to the Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/nepal-flood-crisis-788-dead-2-500-missing-as-rescue-teams-search-debris-and-tunnels-1788103226025/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/nepal-flood-crisis-788-dead-2-500-missing-as-rescue-teams-search-debris-and-tunnels-1788103226025/embed</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;According to police officials, the falsified digital receipt displayed "PRIME MINISTER'S DISASTER RELIEF FUND" as the recipient and carried a legitimate-looking transaction sequence. Karki subsequently posted the fake statement on social media platforms, posing as a generous benefactor supporting victims of the recent devastating Bhotekoshi flash floods. However, alongside the fake proof of payment, he attached a QR code linked directly to his personal eSewa and bank accounts, soliciting secondary contributions from the public under the guise of relief fundraising.Police Inspector Kamal Raut, Information Officer at the District Police Office in Ramechhap, confirmed the arrest and noted that formal legal proceedings under fraud and digital misrepresentation laws are currently underway.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/short-videos/nepal-floods-india-s-4th-relief-flight-delivers-11-tonnes-of-aid-to-nepal-1788074431866">Nepal floods: India’s 4th relief flight delivers 11 tonnes of aid to Nepal</a>&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">प्रधानमन्त्री दैवी प्रकोप उद्धार कोषको नाममा नक्कली स्टेटमेन्ट बनाएर ठगी गर्ने एक जना पक्राउ<a href="https://x.com/hashtag/NepalPolice?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NepalPolice</a> <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/BelieveinBlue?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BelieveinBlue</a> <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/ToServeandProtect?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ToServeandProtect</a> <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/%E0%A4%A8%E0%A5%87%E0%A4%AA%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%B2%E0%A4%AA%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%B0%E0%A4%B9%E0%A4%B0%E0%A5%80?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#नेपालप्रहरी</a> <a href="https://t.co/CAOx4EExco">pic.twitter.com/CAOx4EExco</a>&mdash; Nepal Police (@NepalPoliceHQ) <a href="https://x.com/NepalPoliceHQ/status/2093921566786813957?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 30, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;The incident comes amidst a surge of digital financial fraud targeting disaster response efforts in the country. Devastating flash floods and landslides in central and northern Nepal have resulted in hundreds of casualties and significant infrastructure damage, prompting billions of rupees in public donations.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nepal-floods-inside-desperate-tunnel-rescue-as-over-100-workers-remain-trapped-1788077866827/amp">Nepal floods: Inside desperate tunnel rescue as over 100 workers remain trapped</a>&nbsp;In response to rising instances of AI-driven scams and unauthorized QR codes, the Nepalese government and Nepal Police issued an official alert urging citizens to donate exclusively through verified channels. Authorities emphasized that contributions should only be made using the official portal and bank accounts explicitly designated under the "Prime Minister Disaster Relief Fund" to prevent financial diversion during the ongoing humanitarian crisis.

Nepal Police have arrested a 32-year-old man for using ChatGPT to fabricate a fake Rs 1.2 lakh donation statement to the Prime Minister's Disaster Relief Fund and diverting contributions using his personal QR code. 

Nepal Police have arrested a 32-year-old man in Ramechhap district for allegedly utilising artificial intelligence tools to falsify a high-value donation receipt and attempting to divert disaster relief funds into his personal bank account. The suspect, identified as Bhagwan Karki of Gokulganga Rural Municipality, was taken into custody following an investigation by the District Police Office, Ramechhap. Authorities revealed that Karki used the AI chatbot ChatGPT to generate a fraudulent eSewa transaction statement showing a fake deposit of NPR 120,000, approximately $782, credited to the Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund. https://www.wionews.com/videos/nepal-flood-crisis-788-dead-2-500-missing-as-rescue-teams-search-debris-and-tunnels-1788103226025/embed According to police officials, the falsified digital receipt displayed "PRIME MINISTER'S DISASTER RELIEF FUND" as the recipient and carried a legitimate-looking transaction sequence. Karki subsequently posted the fake statement on social media platforms, posing as a generous benefactor supporting victims of the recent devastating Bhotekoshi flash floods. However, alongside the fake proof of payment, he attached a QR code linked directly to his personal eSewa and bank accounts, soliciting secondary contributions from the public under the guise of relief fundraising. Police Inspector Kamal Raut, Information Officer at the District Police Office in Ramechhap, confirmed the arrest and noted that formal legal proceedings under fraud and digital misrepresentation laws are currently underway. Also read: Nepal floods: India’s 4th relief flight delivers 11 tonnes of aid to Nepal

Nepal Police have arrested a 32-year-old man for using ChatGPT to fabricate a fake Rs 1.2 lakh donation statement to the Prime Minister's Disaster Relief Fund and diverting contributions using his personal QR code.&nbsp;

Man uses AI to fake Rs 1.2 lakh Nepal flood donation, diverts relief funds via own QR code

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's eldest son, Yair Netanyahu, was flown out of Miami, United States, to Israel following an alleged threat to his life, according to Israel's domestic intelligence agency Shin Bet. The threat was deemed so severe that he was ordered to leave immediately, leaving his personal belongings behind.In a statement carried on Saturday evening, the Shin Bet confirmed that “there was a significant threat to harm Yair Netanyahu, and in light of this and after an assessment, a decision was made to urgently extract him along with his security team and return him to Israel.” The agency did not specify the source or nature of the threat.&nbsp;The agency's comments came after a report by US broadcaster Newsmax earlier this week claiming that Yair Netanyahu was part of an Iranian assassination plot in December 2025, while he was living in Florida. Soon, Benjamin Netanyahu told a pro-government channel, “Iran targeted one of my sons. Iran tried to kill, to murder one of my sons.”Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israeli-strikes-gaza-kill-three-year-old-ben-gvir-prison-video-1788091638487">Israeli strikes kill 2 Palestinians in Gaza, including 3-year-old child; Ben Gvir posts video berating female inmates</a>According to Israeli broadcaster Channel 12, some Shin Bet agents were moved from New York to carry out the extraction operation, where they were attached to President Isaac Herzog, who was visiting at the time.&nbsp;Yair Netanyahu had spent several years living in Miami “where his reportedly luxurious lifestyle and the state-funded security provided to him repeatedly drew public attention in Israel”. This further drew criticism in Israel following the outbreak of the war sparked by Hamas’s October 7, 2023, attack, with critics questioning why the prime minister’s son remained overseas while hundreds of thousands of Israelis were serving in the military reserves.Yair Netanyahu performs as a conservative podcaster and social media activist. He has on occasion attacked the political opponents of his father, associated with far-right European and American politicians and public figures. &nbsp;

Yair Netanyahu was urgently flown from Miami to Israel after Shin Bet assessed a “significant threat” to his life, according to the Israeli agency.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's eldest son, Yair Netanyahu, was flown out of Miami, United States, to Israel following an alleged threat to his life, according to Israel's domestic intelligence agency Shin Bet. The threat was deemed so severe that he was ordered to leave immediately, leaving his personal belongings behind. In a statement carried on Saturday evening, the Shin Bet confirmed that “there was a significant threat to harm Yair Netanyahu, and in light of this and after an assessment, a decision was made to urgently extract him along with his security team and return him to Israel.” The agency did not specify the source or nature of the threat. The agency's comments came after a report by US broadcaster Newsmax earlier this week claiming that Yair Netanyahu was part of an Iranian assassination plot in December 2025, while he was living in Florida. Soon, Benjamin Netanyahu told a pro-government channel, “Iran targeted one of my sons. Iran tried to kill, to murder one of my sons.” Also Read: Israeli strikes kill 2 Palestinians in Gaza, including 3-year-old child; Ben Gvir posts video berating female inmates According to Israeli broadcaster Channel 12, some Shin Bet agents were moved from New York to carry out the extraction operation, where they were attached to President Isaac Herzog, who was visiting at the time. Yair Netanyahu had spent several years living in Miami “where his reportedly luxurious lifestyle and the state-funded security provided to him repeatedly drew public attention in Israel”. This further drew criticism in Israel following the outbreak of the war sparked by Hamas’s October 7, 2023, attack, with critics questioning why the prime minister’s son remained overseas while hundreds of thousands of Israelis were serving in the military reserves. Yair Netanyahu performs as a conservative podcaster and social media activist. He has on occasion attacked the political opponents of his father, associated with far-right European and American politicians and public figures.

Yair Netanyahu was urgently flown from Miami to Israel after Shin Bet assessed a “significant threat” to his life, according to the Israeli agency.

Yair Netanyahu flown from Miami to Israel after ‘significant’ threat to his life

Austria recorded its highest-ever number of heat-related fatalities during June and July, the Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety (AGES) announced on Sunday (Aug 30). The figures come as Western and Central Europe continue to grapple with severe, prolonged heatwaves and persistent drought conditions throughout the summer season.&nbsp;According to statistical data released by AGES, the country documented 646 heat-related deaths across the two months. This surpasses the previous two-month record of 570 deaths set during the same period in 2024. Health authorities calculate these mortality metrics using an advanced statistical model that measures excess mortality by comparing total observed deaths during high-temperature periods against baseline historical averages.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/short-videos/japan-heatwave-human-fridge-chills-japanese-workers-in-extreme-heat-1788057321820">Japan heatwave: 'human fridge' chills Japanese workers in extreme heat</a> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The surge in mortality corresponds with extreme temperature spikes recorded across the region. In early August, Austria established a new national temperature record when conditions reached 41.2°C (106.16°F) in Bad Deutsch-Altenburg, located in eastern Austria. The reading surpassed the prior record of 41°C set in Vienna just one day earlier.&nbsp;Climate scientists emphasise that human-driven climate change is accelerating both the frequency and intensity of severe weather events globally. According to European environmental monitoring agencies, Europe currently holds the distinction of being the world's fastest-warming continent. The compound effects of rising daytime peaks and elevated nighttime temperatures have increased health risks, particularly for vulnerable demographics such as the elderly, young children, and individuals with pre-existing cardiovascular or respiratory conditions.&nbsp;The record figures in Austria reflect broader environmental trends across the continent, where municipal services, healthcare infrastructure, and agricultural sectors are facing sustained strain from prolonged thermal stress. Public health officials continue to urge residents to take protective measures, remain hydrated, and limit physical exposure during peak heat hours as summer temperatures remain elevated.

Austria records a historic high of 646 heat-related deaths in June and July as record-breaking summer heatwaves and extreme temperatures impact the country. 

Austria recorded its highest-ever number of heat-related fatalities during June and July, the Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety (AGES) announced on Sunday (Aug 30). The figures come as Western and Central Europe continue to grapple with severe, prolonged heatwaves and persistent drought conditions throughout the summer season. According to statistical data released by AGES, the country documented 646 heat-related deaths across the two months. This surpasses the previous two-month record of 570 deaths set during the same period in 2024. Health authorities calculate these mortality metrics using an advanced statistical model that measures excess mortality by comparing total observed deaths during high-temperature periods against baseline historical averages. Also read: Japan heatwave: 'human fridge' chills Japanese workers in extreme heat The surge in mortality corresponds with extreme temperature spikes recorded across the region. In early August, Austria established a new national temperature record when conditions reached 41.2°C (106.16°F) in Bad Deutsch-Altenburg, located in eastern Austria. The reading surpassed the prior record of 41°C set in Vienna just one day earlier. Climate scientists emphasise that human-driven climate change is accelerating both the frequency and intensity of severe weather events globally. According to European environmental monitoring agencies, Europe currently holds the distinction of being the world's fastest-warming continent. The compound effects of rising daytime peaks and elevated nighttime temperatures have increased health risks, particularly for vulnerable demographics such as the elderly, young children, and individuals with pre-existing cardiovascular or respiratory conditions. The record figures in Austria reflect broader environmental trends across the continent, where municipal services, healthcare infrastructure, and agricultural sectors are facing sustained strain from prolonged thermal stress. Public health officials continue to urge residents to take protective measures, remain hydrated, and limit physical exposure during peak heat hours as summer temperatures remain elevated.

Austria records a historic high of 646 heat-related deaths in June and July as record-breaking summer heatwaves and extreme temperatures impact the country.

Austria records historic high in heat-related mortality amid extreme summer

Colorado passed a law prohibiting algorithmic discrimination by companies deploying artificial intelligence. Enforcement of it is now suspended, and the federal government helped bring that about.&nbsp;What Was Stayed&nbsp;On August 28, a magistrate judge in the United States District Court for the District of Colorado granted a joint motion staying enforcement of the state's AI Act.&nbsp;The word joint is doing significant work there. This was not a court overriding a state against its will. Colorado's own regulators agreed to the stay.&nbsp;The order provides that xAI will file either a motion for preliminary injunction or an amended complaint within 28 days of Colorado adopting rulemaking to implement the law, or new legislation to replace or amend it. In effect, the law is paused while the state decides what it wants the law to be.&nbsp;The Challenge&nbsp;xAI sued to block enforcement, arguing the statute is unconstitutional on three separate grounds.&nbsp;The First Amendment claim treats a model's outputs as protected expression, and a law dictating what those outputs may not do as a restriction on speech. The commerce clause claim argues a single state cannot regulate a national or global product without burdening interstate commerce. The Fourteenth Amendment claim invokes due process and equal protection.&nbsp;The First Amendment argument is the one with the widest consequences, and it is genuinely unsettled. If model outputs are protected speech in the way a newspaper's contents are, a substantial portion of proposed AI regulation becomes constitutionally difficult in the United States, regardless of what any legislature wants.&nbsp;The Part That Is Not Usual&nbsp;The United States Department of Justice moved to intervene in the case on April 24, in support of the challenge to the state law.&nbsp;That was the first time the DOJ sought to intervene in a lawsuit challenging a state AI statute. It is not a small procedural detail. The federal government joined a private company's constitutional attack on a state's own legislation.&nbsp;It also was not improvised. The department established an Artificial Intelligence Litigation Task Force on January 9, with a stated mandate of challenging state laws regulating artificial intelligence.&nbsp;So there is now a standing federal unit whose job is to contest state AI regulation, and its first significant outing has coincided with a state agreeing to suspend its own law.&nbsp;Why This Is Happening&nbsp;The underlying dispute is about who regulates AI in a country where Congress has not.&nbsp;In the absence of federal legislation, states have written their own. Colorado on algorithmic discrimination, California and New York on frontier model disclosure, Illinois on third-party audits. The result is a patchwork, and companies operating nationally face several incompatible regimes at once.&nbsp;There is a legitimate argument in that. A model deployed in fifty states cannot practically comply with fifty different definitions of algorithmic discrimination, and the burden falls hardest on smaller developers who cannot fund fifty compliance programmes.&nbsp;The counter-argument is equally straightforward. The remedy for a patchwork is federal legislation setting a single standard. Striking down state laws without passing one does not produce coherent national regulation. It produces no regulation.&nbsp;Which of those is the intended outcome is the question the task force's existence tends to answer.&nbsp;What Colorado's Law Actually Did&nbsp;It is worth stating, because it has been described in fairly abstract terms.&nbsp;The statute targeted algorithmic discrimination by entities deploying AI systems — automated decisions in areas like employment, lending, housing and insurance that produce disparate outcomes on protected characteristics. It is consumer protection law applied to automated decision-making, not a restriction on what models may be built or what they may say.&nbsp;That gap between what the law regulated and how it is being contested is the substance of the case. Colorado wrote a rule about outcomes in regulated decisions. The challenge argues it is a rule about speech.&nbsp;What Happens Next&nbsp;The stay is not a ruling. Nothing has been decided on the merits, and Colorado retains the ability to rewrite the law in a form that survives challenge.&nbsp;But the practical position today is that a state law against automated discrimination is not being enforced, on the agreement of the state that passed it, in a case where the federal government has taken the company's side.&nbsp;For every other state legislature currently drafting AI rules, that is the fact to weigh.

A federal judge stayed Colorado's algorithmic discrimination law on a joint motion by xAI and the state's regulators. The DOJ had intervened against the law — its first such intervention, by a task force created to challenge state AI rules.

Colorado passed a law prohibiting algorithmic discrimination by companies deploying artificial intelligence. Enforcement of it is now suspended, and the federal government helped bring that about. What Was Stayed On August 28, a magistrate judge in the United States District Court for the District of Colorado granted a joint motion staying enforcement of the state's AI Act. The word joint is doing significant work there. This was not a court overriding a state against its will. Colorado's own regulators agreed to the stay. The order provides that xAI will file either a motion for preliminary injunction or an amended complaint within 28 days of Colorado adopting rulemaking to implement the law, or new legislation to replace or amend it. In effect, the law is paused while the state decides what it wants the law to be. The Challenge xAI sued to block enforcement, arguing the statute is unconstitutional on three separate grounds. The First Amendment claim treats a model's outputs as protected expression, and a law dictating what those outputs may not do as a restriction on speech. The commerce clause claim argues a single state cannot regulate a national or global product without burdening interstate commerce. The Fourteenth Amendment claim invokes due process and equal protection. The First Amendment argument is the one with the widest consequences, and it is genuinely unsettled. If model outputs are protected speech in the way a newspaper's contents are, a substantial portion of proposed AI regulation becomes constitutionally difficult in the United States, regardless of what any legislature wants. The Part That Is Not Usual The United States Department of Justice moved to intervene in the case on April 24, in support of the challenge to the state law. That was the first time the DOJ sought to intervene in a lawsuit challenging a state AI statute. It is not a small procedural detail. The federal government joined a private company's constitutional attack on a state's own legislation. It also was not improvised. The department established an Artificial Intelligence Litigation Task Force on January 9, with a stated mandate of challenging state laws regulating artificial intelligence. So there is now a standing federal unit whose job is to contest state AI regulation, and its first significant outing has coincided with a state agreeing to suspend its own law. Why This Is Happening The underlying dispute is about who regulates AI in a country where Congress has not. In the absence of federal legislation, states have written their own. Colorado on algorithmic discrimination, California and New York on frontier model disclosure, Illinois on third-party audits. The result is a patchwork, and companies operating nationally face several incompatible regimes at once. There is a legitimate argument in that. A model deployed in fifty states cannot practically comply with fifty different definitions of algorithmic discrimination, and the burden falls hardest on smaller developers who cannot fund fifty compliance programmes. The counter-argument is equally straightforward. The remedy for a patchwork is federal legislation setting a single standard. Striking down state laws without passing one does not produce coherent national regulation. It produces no regulation. Which of those is the intended outcome is the question the task force's existence tends to answer. What Colorado's Law Actually Did It is worth stating, because it has been described in fairly abstract terms. The statute targeted algorithmic discrimination by entities deploying AI systems — automated decisions in areas like employment, lending, housing and insurance that produce disparate outcomes on protected characteristics. It is consumer protection law applied to automated decision-making, not a restriction on what models may be built or what they may say. That gap between what the law regulated and how it is being contested is the substance of the case. Colorado wrote a rule about outcomes in regulated decisions. The challenge argues it is a rule about speech. What Happens Next The stay is not a ruling. Nothing has been decided on the merits, and Colorado retains the ability to rewrite the law in a form that survives challenge. But the practical position today is that a state law against automated discrimination is not being enforced, on the agreement of the state that passed it, in a case where the federal government has taken the company's side. For every other state legislature currently drafting AI rules, that is the fact to weigh.

A federal magistrate judge has stayed enforcement of Colorado's law against algorithmic discrimination, on a joint motion by xAI and the state's own regulators. xAI had sued claiming the law violates the First Amendment, the commerce clause and the Fourteenth Amendment. The US Justice Department intervened to oppose the state law — the first time it has done so against state AI regulation.

Colorado's AI discrimination law is suspended, and the Justice Department helped make it happen

Meta has spent twenty years giving its products away and selling the attention they generate. It is now reported to be preparing a subscription that would cost up to $199.99 a month.&nbsp;What Hatch Is&nbsp;Hatch is a consumer AI agent platform, known by that name internally and derived from work on a system called OpenClaw. Reporting indicates it could launch in late August or early September.&nbsp;It would sit inside Instagram and WhatsApp rather than as a separate app, which matters — those two services reach billions of people who have never downloaded an AI product and never would.&nbsp;The agent has been trained to operate on external websites: DoorDash, Etsy, Reddit, Yelp and Outlook among them. Early prototypes reportedly include a customisable dashboard displaying tools the agents build, such as fitness trackers or a travel itinerary.&nbsp;A separate model, known internally as Watermelon, is expected in October.&nbsp;A caution on all of the above: this is reporting rather than announcement. Meta has not published pricing, a launch date or a feature list, and internal project names frequently change before anything ships.&nbsp;The Price Is The Story&nbsp;Meta's business has one shape and has had it since the beginning: the product is free, the user is the inventory, and advertisers pay.&nbsp;That model made the company one of the most profitable in history at a scale no subscription business has ever matched. Roughly three billion people use its services. Converting even a fraction of them to a paid tier would be a different company.&nbsp;$199.99 a month is not a fraction-of-users price. It is enterprise software pricing, aimed at people for whom an agent that handles bookings, orders and scheduling saves more than $200 of their time each month. That is a narrow, wealthy, mostly professional audience, and it is not the audience Meta has spent two decades assembling.&nbsp;Which suggests the tier is less about revenue than about establishing that AI capability is something people pay for — and about giving Mark Zuckerberg an answer to the question of how the company's enormous AI expenditure turns into money that does not depend on advertising.&nbsp;The Question Nobody Has Answered&nbsp;An agent that places orders on DoorDash and buys things on Etsy is acting on websites Meta does not own.&nbsp;Those companies have their own terms of service, their own economics and their own views about automated traffic. An agent completing a purchase looks different from a human doing it: it may not see the advertising, may not be influenced by the merchandising, and may treat the site as a database rather than a shop.&nbsp;Some platforms will welcome the orders. Others will see a competitor inserting itself between them and their customer, capturing the relationship and leaving them the fulfilment. That is the position hotels found themselves in with booking aggregators, and it took years and considerable litigation to settle.&nbsp;Whether Meta has agreements with the services Hatch operates on, or is simply automating a browser against them, is the single most consequential unanswered question about this product. The two are very different businesses with very different legal exposure.&nbsp;The Timing Is Not Comfortable&nbsp;Meta is currently on trial in Oakland, where twenty-nine states are asking a federal court to order it to strip design features out of Instagram and Facebook on the argument that they were built to be addictive to minors.&nbsp;Launching an agent embedded in those same apps, at a moment when a court is weighing whether their design is lawful, is a choice. It does not make the product wrong, and the trial concerns features rather than agents. But an AI system trained to act on a teenager's behalf across food delivery and shopping sites will attract exactly the scrutiny the company is already under.&nbsp;It also arrives days after an assessment that graded five frontier laboratories on their internal AI control practices, in which Meta finished last with an F, scoring zero on gated actions, zero on circuit breaking and zero on having a published plan for containing a model that escapes control.&nbsp;An agent with permission to spend money on external websites is precisely the deployment where gated actions and circuit breaking are the controls that matter.&nbsp;What To Watch&nbsp;Three things will determine whether this is significant or a footnote.&nbsp;Whether the price is real, or an anchor at the top of a range that mostly sells at $20. Whether the third-party services cooperate or resist. And whether an agent operating inside WhatsApp — an encrypted messaging service used by two billion people, many of them in India — raises questions about what the agent sees that the encryption was supposed to protect.&nbsp;That last one has not been asked much yet. It will be.

Meta is preparing Hatch, a consumer AI agent inside Instagram and WhatsApp trained to act on DoorDash, Etsy, Reddit, Yelp and Outlook. Reporting points to a tier reaching $199.99 a month — the first time Meta would charge consumers directly.

Meta has spent twenty years giving its products away and selling the attention they generate. It is now reported to be preparing a subscription that would cost up to $199.99 a month. What Hatch Is Hatch is a consumer AI agent platform, known by that name internally and derived from work on a system called OpenClaw. Reporting indicates it could launch in late August or early September. It would sit inside Instagram and WhatsApp rather than as a separate app, which matters — those two services reach billions of people who have never downloaded an AI product and never would. The agent has been trained to operate on external websites: DoorDash, Etsy, Reddit, Yelp and Outlook among them. Early prototypes reportedly include a customisable dashboard displaying tools the agents build, such as fitness trackers or a travel itinerary. A separate model, known internally as Watermelon, is expected in October. A caution on all of the above: this is reporting rather than announcement. Meta has not published pricing, a launch date or a feature list, and internal project names frequently change before anything ships. The Price Is The Story Meta's business has one shape and has had it since the beginning: the product is free, the user is the inventory, and advertisers pay. That model made the company one of the most profitable in history at a scale no subscription business has ever matched. Roughly three billion people use its services. Converting even a fraction of them to a paid tier would be a different company. $199.99 a month is not a fraction-of-users price. It is enterprise software pricing, aimed at people for whom an agent that handles bookings, orders and scheduling saves more than $200 of their time each month. That is a narrow, wealthy, mostly professional audience, and it is not the audience Meta has spent two decades assembling. Which suggests the tier is less about revenue than about establishing that AI capability is something people pay for — and about giving Mark Zuckerberg an answer to the question of how the company's enormous AI expenditure turns into money that does not depend on advertising. The Question Nobody Has Answered An agent that places orders on DoorDash and buys things on Etsy is acting on websites Meta does not own. Those companies have their own terms of service, their own economics and their own views about automated traffic. An agent completing a purchase looks different from a human doing it: it may not see the advertising, may not be influenced by the merchandising, and may treat the site as a database rather than a shop. Some platforms will welcome the orders. Others will see a competitor inserting itself between them and their customer, capturing the relationship and leaving them the fulfilment. That is the position hotels found themselves in with booking aggregators, and it took years and considerable litigation to settle. Whether Meta has agreements with the services Hatch operates on, or is simply automating a browser against them, is the single most consequential unanswered question about this product. The two are very different businesses with very different legal exposure. The Timing Is Not Comfortable Meta is currently on trial in Oakland, where twenty-nine states are asking a federal court to order it to strip design features out of Instagram and Facebook on the argument that they were built to be addictive to minors. Launching an agent embedded in those same apps, at a moment when a court is weighing whether their design is lawful, is a choice. It does not make the product wrong, and the trial concerns features rather than agents. But an AI system trained to act on a teenager's behalf across food delivery and shopping sites will attract exactly the scrutiny the company is already under. It also arrives days after an assessment that graded five frontier laboratories on their internal AI control practices, in which Meta finished last with an F, scoring zero on gated actions, zero on circuit breaking and zero on having a published plan for containing a model that escapes control. An agent with permission to spend money on external websites is precisely the deployment where gated actions and circuit breaking are the controls that matter. What To Watch Three things will determine whether this is significant or a footnote. Whether the price is real, or an anchor at the top of a range that mostly sells at $20. Whether the third-party services cooperate or resist. And whether an agent operating inside WhatsApp — an encrypted messaging service used by two billion people, many of them in India — raises questions about what the agent sees that the encryption was supposed to protect. That last one has not been asked much yet. It will be.

Meta is preparing to launch Hatch, a consumer AI agent platform built into Instagram and WhatsApp and trained to operate on outside services including DoorDash, Etsy, Reddit, Yelp and Outlook. Reporting indicates a tiered subscription reaching $199.99 a month for higher usage limits. It would be the first time Meta has charged consumers directly for a core product.

Meta wants $199.99 a month for an AI agent that orders your DoorDash

At least ​seven people died and 23 were missing after a ferry capsized ‌off North Cyprus on Sunday. The passenger boat carrying nearly 270 people was heading from Northern Cyprus to Turkey when the unfortunate incident happened. According to the Prime Minister of Cyprus, Ünal Üstel &nbsp;237 people had been rescued from the ship, and search efforts were continuing for 23 people.&nbsp;“We have reached 237 people alive. However, we have also recovered seven ​people who lost their lives. We are deeply saddened by this,” said Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman to CNNNone of those rescued was in a critical condition.&nbsp;The privately owned ferry left the port of Kyrenia in Northern Cyprus at 12:30 p.m. (0930 GMT) with 259 passengers and 8 crew members when it started taking on water for an unknown reason, authorities said.&nbsp;ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/how-one-nepali-school-principal-saved-1-643-children-from-deadly-flash-floods-1788091387981">How one Nepali school principal saved 1,643 children from deadly flash floods</a>&nbsp;Four coastguard vessels from northern Cyprus and a passenger vessel took part in rescue operations. Two coastguard helicopters were also pressed into action, said the the Interior Ministry of Turkey.&nbsp;Kurtulmuş, Taking to X extended his condolences to the families of those killed in “this exceedingly tragic incident.”&nbsp;Video from the site showed people in red life jackets sitting or standing on top of the overturned vessel as authorities scrambled coastguard and private vessels for assistance to bring them to ​shore.&nbsp;

The privately owned ferry left the port of Kyrenia in Northern Cyprus at 12:30 p.m. (0930 GMT) with 259 passengers and 8 crew members when it started taking on water.

At least seven people died and 23 were missing after a ferry capsized ‌off North Cyprus on Sunday. The passenger boat carrying nearly 270 people was heading from Northern Cyprus to Turkey when the unfortunate incident happened. According to the Prime Minister of Cyprus, Ünal Üstel 237 people had been rescued from the ship, and search efforts were continuing for 23 people. “We have reached 237 people alive. However, we have also recovered seven people who lost their lives. We are deeply saddened by this,” said Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman to CNN None of those rescued was in a critical condition. The privately owned ferry left the port of Kyrenia in Northern Cyprus at 12:30 p.m. (0930 GMT) with 259 passengers and 8 crew members when it started taking on water for an unknown reason, authorities said. ALSO READ: How one Nepali school principal saved 1,643 children from deadly flash floods Four coastguard vessels from northern Cyprus and a passenger vessel took part in rescue operations. Two coastguard helicopters were also pressed into action, said the the Interior Ministry of Turkey. Kurtulmuş, Taking to X extended his condolences to the families of those killed in “this exceedingly tragic incident.” Video from the site showed people in red life jackets sitting or standing on top of the overturned vessel as authorities scrambled coastguard and private vessels for assistance to bring them to shore.

The privately owned ferry left the port of Kyrenia in Northern Cyprus at 12:30 p.m. (0930 GMT) with 259 passengers and 8 crew members when it started taking on water.

At least 7 killed, 23 missing as ferry capsizes ‌off North Cyprus, Rescue underway

An Israeli strike on Sunday killed two Palestinians, including a three-year-old child in Central Gaza. The boy has been identified as Tayyem ​Hamdan. According to Gaza health officials, the strike happened near a bakery in Deir Al-Balah and also killed another ​man, Hussam Nusair and wounded several others.&nbsp;The Israeli Military said that in another attack in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, on Saturday killed Yasser Abu al-Khair and Mohammed al-Adin, members of the elite Nukhba force in Hamas’s military wing, were killed, the Israeli army has claimed.Gaza's Health Ministry said Sunday that four people were killed and 14 injured as a result of Israeli strikes carried out in the past 24 hours against the besieged Palestinian territory.&nbsp;A “cease-fire” backed by the United States has been in place since October 2025; it was intended to end Israel's Genocidal war on Gaza. However, Israeli bombardment on the Gaza Strip has continued daily, killing at least 1,318 Palestinians and injuring 4,375 others since then. &nbsp;Hamas accuses Israel of violating the cease-fire; it has already dissolved its institutions in Gaza and agreed to a roadmap on its disarmament before announcing it was handing over management of the Gaza Strip to a technocratic government. The plan requires Israeli withdrawl from the Gaza enclave, over 60 per cent of which is occupied by Israel. Israel rejected the agreement, demanding the total and verifiable disarmament of Hamas.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-judge-blocks-deportation-pro-palestinian-speech-1788083492052">US judge blocks Trump's deportation of noncitizens over pro-Palestinian speech</a><h2>Israeli minister Ben Gvir posts video mocking Palestinian female inmates</h2>Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir posts a video on Sunday berating Palestinian female inmates at the Damon security prison in northern Israel. He boasted about the harsh conditions imposed on Palestinian security prisoners. One of the prisoners said prison staff regularly raid the cells, that inmates have no “normal showers” or water in their cells, and do not receive medical care. Ben Gvir responded approvingly as he compared the treatment to that of hostages held for up to two years by Hamas in Gaza following October 7, 2023. Hamas has condemned far-right Israeli security minister Ben Gvir’s raid of a Palestinian women’s prison cell, calling it “moral depravity”.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">זה לא עובד עליי ״ההתבכיינויות״ של המחבלות על התנאים בבתי הכלא, לחטופים שלנו לא היו שום תנאים, אמשיך להוביל מדיניות מינימום של המינימום! <a href="https://t.co/4WTESzG5eH">pic.twitter.com/4WTESzG5eH</a>&mdash; איתמר בן גביר (@itamarbengvir) <a href="https://x.com/itamarbengvir/status/2093958408315478500?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 30, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Israeli strikes in Gaza killed two Palestinians, including a three-year-old child, as minister Itamar Ben Gvir posted a video from a Palestinian women's prison.

An Israeli strike on Sunday killed two Palestinians, including a three-year-old child in Central Gaza. The boy has been identified as Tayyem Hamdan. According to Gaza health officials, the strike happened near a bakery in Deir Al-Balah and also killed another man, Hussam Nusair and wounded several others. The Israeli Military said that in another attack in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, on Saturday killed Yasser Abu al-Khair and Mohammed al-Adin, members of the elite Nukhba force in Hamas’s military wing, were killed, the Israeli army has claimed. Gaza's Health Ministry said Sunday that four people were killed and 14 injured as a result of Israeli strikes carried out in the past 24 hours against the besieged Palestinian territory. A “cease-fire” backed by the United States has been in place since October 2025; it was intended to end Israel's Genocidal war on Gaza. However, Israeli bombardment on the Gaza Strip has continued daily, killing at least 1,318 Palestinians and injuring 4,375 others since then. Hamas accuses Israel of violating the cease-fire; it has already dissolved its institutions in Gaza and agreed to a roadmap on its disarmament before announcing it was handing over management of the Gaza Strip to a technocratic government. The plan requires Israeli withdrawl from the Gaza enclave, over 60 per cent of which is occupied by Israel. Israel rejected the agreement, demanding the total and verifiable disarmament of Hamas. Also Read: US judge blocks Trump's deportation of noncitizens over pro-Palestinian speech Israeli minister Ben Gvir posts video mocking Palestinian female inmates Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir posts a video on Sunday berating Palestinian female inmates at the Damon security prison in northern Israel. He boasted about the harsh conditions imposed on Palestinian security prisoners. One of the prisoners said prison staff regularly raid the cells, that inmates have no “normal showers” or water in their cells, and do not receive medical care. Ben Gvir responded approvingly as he compared the treatment to that of hostages held for up to two years by Hamas in Gaza following October 7, 2023. Hamas has condemned far-right Israeli security minister Ben Gvir’s raid of a Palestinian women’s prison cell, calling it “moral depravity”.

Israeli strikes in Gaza killed two Palestinians, including a three-year-old child, as minister Itamar Ben Gvir posted a video from a Palestinian women's prison.

Israeli strikes kill 2 Palestinians in Gaza, including 3-year-old child; Ben Gvir posts video berating female inmates

NASA successfully launched its newest space telescope—the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope—aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from the Kennedy Space Center at Cape Canaveral in Florida on Sunday. The new space telescope will help scientists probe the nature of dark matter, dark energy, and other mysteries of the universe.The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, which is about the size of a tour bus, lifted off on SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy rocket. The 18,000-pound spacecraft is now on a million-mile journey that will take it to its new home in space, where it will survey vast areas of the universe to study dark energy, dark matter and exoplanets, with a field of view far larger than that of the Hubble.&nbsp;Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will be finally placed in its final orbit around the second Sun-Earth Lagrange point known as L2, where the competing gravitational pulls of the Earth and the Sun will keep it steady while using minimal fuel. The James Webb Space Telescope also orbits at this point, which gives the spacecraft an unobstructed view of the sky.&nbsp;Roman was initially designed as a spy telescope for the National Reconnaissance Office but was donated to NASA later. It was named after Nancy Grace Roman, NASA’s first chief astronomer who was known as the ‘Mother of Hubble’ for championing the iconic Hubble Space Telescope. Her namesake observatory will have the sharpness of Hubble, but its field of view is 100 times larger, which will enable it to cover huge swaths of the sky at once.&nbsp;<h2>Telescope to help uncover cosmic mysteries</h2>&nbsp;Roman is on a kind of ghost hunt, searching for more evidence of dark matter—mysterious, invisible stuff whose gravitational influence appears to hold galaxies together and define the overarching structure of the cosmos. It will also study how gravity subtly affects the path of light along great distances throughout a massive survey of the sky.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope was initially designed as a spy telescope for the National Reconnaissance Office but was donated to NASA later. It was named after Nancy Grace Roman, NASA’s first chief astronomer who was known as the ‘Mother of Hubble’.

NASA successfully launched its newest space telescope—the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope—aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from the Kennedy Space Center at Cape Canaveral in Florida on Sunday. The new space telescope will help scientists probe the nature of dark matter, dark energy, and other mysteries of the universe. The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, which is about the size of a tour bus, lifted off on SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy rocket. The 18,000-pound spacecraft is now on a million-mile journey that will take it to its new home in space, where it will survey vast areas of the universe to study dark energy, dark matter and exoplanets, with a field of view far larger than that of the Hubble. Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will be finally placed in its final orbit around the second Sun-Earth Lagrange point known as L2, where the competing gravitational pulls of the Earth and the Sun will keep it steady while using minimal fuel. The James Webb Space Telescope also orbits at this point, which gives the spacecraft an unobstructed view of the sky. Roman was initially designed as a spy telescope for the National Reconnaissance Office but was donated to NASA later. It was named after Nancy Grace Roman, NASA’s first chief astronomer who was known as the ‘Mother of Hubble’ for championing the iconic Hubble Space Telescope. Her namesake observatory will have the sharpness of Hubble, but its field of view is 100 times larger, which will enable it to cover huge swaths of the sky at once. Telescope to help uncover cosmic mysteries Roman is on a kind of ghost hunt, searching for more evidence of dark matter—mysterious, invisible stuff whose gravitational influence appears to hold galaxies together and define the overarching structure of the cosmos. It will also study how gravity subtly affects the path of light along great distances throughout a massive survey of the sky.

Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope was initially designed as a spy telescope for the National Reconnaissance Office but was donated to NASA later. It was named after Nancy Grace Roman, NASA’s first chief astronomer who was known as the ‘Mother of Hubble’.

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