Extraordinary stories of survival are emerging from Nepal’s devastating flash floods, which have killed more than 600 people and left over 2,400 missing.   Ninety-seven-year-old Guna Maya Bohara was pulled alive from the rubble of her care home after a four-hour rescue operation. She is now recovering in hospital.   Customs agent Raju Budhathoki escaped to a forest after floodwaters swept away homes, while another survivor, Prakash Gautam, survived in the darkness with an injured toe, eating noodle packets dropped by the Nepali Army before being rescued by helicopter.   Search and rescue operations continue across flood-hit areas. (PC: X)

At least 37 people were killed and 42 injured, including four children, after a Russian drone strike hit a weapons depot near homes west of Kyiv, triggering explosions and forcing nearly 400 people to evacuate. President Volodymyr Zelensky said shells, mines and drones stored at the site detonated, causing widespread damage. He called the storage of explosives near a residential area “absolutely unacceptable” and ordered an investigation into possible official negligence. Russia said it had targeted an ammunition depot in the village of Myla. The strike has renewed concerns over weapons storage near civilian areas. (PC: BBC)

Bangladesh plans to purchase Chinese J-10CE fighter jets, attack and VIP transport helicopters, and unmanned aerial vehicle systems under a military modernisation proposal. The procurement is expected to be completed in the current fiscal year, subject to budget approval, officials said. Dhaka has reportedly taken note of Pakistan’s use of J-10CE fighters during the May 2025 conflict with India and is considering up to 24 aircraft. China is Bangladesh’s largest arms supplier, and Dhaka already operates Chinese-origin fighter jets, trainer aircraft, tanks, naval vessels and missile systems. (PC: Economic Times)

Catastrophic flash floods along the Nepal-Tibet border have left nearly 3,000 people missing as search and rescue operations enter their fourth day. Nepal reports 2,426 missing people and 626 deaths, while Tibet has confirmed seven fatalities and 554 missing. More than 3,700 people have been rescued, but difficult terrain and poor weather continue to hamper operations. Around 93,000 people have been affected, with extensive destruction to homes, roads and infrastructure. Authorities are also monitoring a glacial lake that could pose further flooding risks. Nepal faces reconstruction costs potentially reaching $5 billion, increasing calls for international assistance. (PC: AFP)

A Russian drone strike on Ukraine’s Kyiv region killed at least 27 people and injured 42 others, Ukrainian officials said. The attack struck a warehouse in the Bucha district near Kyiv late Friday, triggering a major explosion and fire. More than 380 people were evacuated as emergency crews worked to contain the blaze. Around 50 homes and other infrastructure were damaged, while a facility for elderly people was also affected. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the attack and ordered investigations into possible negligence surrounding ammunition storage. The incident highlights the continuing civilian toll of Russia’s war against Ukraine. (PC: X)

Satellite imagery has revealed the devastating impact of flash floods along the Nepal-China border. Images comparing the Gyirong Port–Rasuwagadhi border crossing before and after the disaster show that almost the entire border complex, including buildings, roads and a bridge, was swept away within a day. The disaster struck after a massive surge of water and debris devastated the Himalayan region. Rescue operations entered their fourth day on August 29, with at least 2,478 people still untraced. The images provide a stark visual record of the destruction and highlight the enormous challenge facing rescue teams and authorities. (PC: AFP)

Nepal is facing a devastating humanitarian crisis after flash floods triggered by an ice-and-rock avalanche following a glacial collapse near the Nepal-Tibet border. The disaster has killed 626 people in Nepal, while more than 2,400 people remain unaccounted for across Nepal and Tibet. Floodwaters and debris destroyed homes, roads, bridges and hydropower infrastructure, severely disrupting rescue operations. Authorities have warned of further flooding as water levels rise in the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli areas. More than 11,000 security personnel have been deployed for rescue efforts. India and other countries are providing specialised assistance, while authorities continue searching for survivors and missing people. (PC: Instgram)

Nepal has reversed its earlier decision to keep foreign rescuers away from areas devastated by the Bhotekoshi flash floods. Following diplomatic pressure from countries with missing nationals, Nepal has approved specialist teams from India, China, Australia and South Korea. The teams will assist with rescuing people trapped inside hydropower tunnels and conduct DNA testing and forensic examinations. More than 600 people had reportedly died, while at least 1,000 remained missing, including 517 foreigners from 31 countries. India has offered tunnel-rescue, medical and NDRF personnel, while South Korea has also sought assistance for its missing citizens. (PC: ANI)

A catastrophic flash flood triggered by a Himalayan glacier collapse has devastated communities along the Nepal-Tibet border, but the extent of destruction in Tibet remains difficult to assess because of China’s strict information controls. While Nepal has allowed journalists broad access to affected areas, Chinese state media reports have focused mainly on rescue operations rather than casualties and destruction. Authorities have reported only a small number of deaths in Tibet, despite the region’s heavily populated border villages. International journalists face severe restrictions in Tibet, making independent verification difficult. Chinese President Xi Jinping has ordered intensified rescue efforts, with emergency personnel deployed to affected areas. (PC: Getty Images)

US President Donald Trump has shared a self-created chart ranking himself as the greatest president in American history, placing himself above George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. His post followed a CNN poll in which 53% of Republicans identified Trump as the Republican president they admire most. Critics pointed out that the chart was adapted from a 1948 Life magazine ranking, with Trump added at the top while omitting later Republican presidents such as Ronald Reagan and George W. Bush. Historians and political scientists, however, have frequently placed Trump near the bottom of presidential rankings, citing concerns about democratic institutions. (PC: X)