King Harald V of Norway, Europe’s oldest monarch, died peacefully at Oslo University Hospital on August 28, aged 89. He had ruled Norway for 35 years after ascending the throne in 1991. The Royal Palace said Harald had recently been receiving treatment for a bacterial infection in his bloodstream. Widely respected for modernising the monarchy and maintaining a close relationship with the Norwegian people, Harald remained popular throughout his reign. He also became known for promoting tolerance and inclusivity. Following his death, his son, Crown Prince Haakon, automatically succeeded him as King Haakon VIII. (PC: X)

Deepak and Madhu Ahuja, a US-based Indian-origin couple and Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) cardholders, are missing after devastating flash floods struck the Nepal-Tibet border. The couple had travelled for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra to celebrate Deepak’s 60th birthday, fulfilling a long-held wish. Their daughters said the couple was last seen at the Gyirong Port immigration post before the floods hit. Their location had previously been visible through Apple’s “Find My” feature, but the coordinates became untraceable after the disaster. The family is desperately seeking information as rescue operations continue amid widespread destruction and hundreds of missing people. (PC: X)

A viral video has captured the terrifying moment a massive flash flood surged through Trishuli Bazaar in Nepal’s Nuwakot district, forcing residents, pedestrians and motorists to flee for safety. The footage shows torrents of muddy water and debris sweeping through the bustling market, leaving buildings and roads severely damaged. The disaster struck on August 26 amid a devastating flash flood across northern Nepal and the Nepal-Tibet border region. Rescue teams continue searching through the debris for missing people as authorities assess the extensive destruction. The disaster has killed hundreds and left large numbers missing across affected areas. 

Former Bosnian Serb military commander Ratko Mladić, known as the “Butcher of Bosnia,” has died aged 84 while serving a life sentence in The Hague. Mladić was convicted of genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity committed during the 1992–95 Bosnian War. He was held responsible for the 1995 Srebrenica massacre, in which more than 8,000 Bosniak Muslim men and boys were killed, and for the siege of Sarajevo. After remaining a fugitive for years, Mladić was arrested in Serbia in 2011. He was convicted in 2017, and his life sentence was upheld on appeal in 2021.

Nepal has declined offers from several countries to deploy foreign search-and-rescue teams despite the devastating flash floods that have killed 469 people and left hundreds missing. The government said Nepal’s own security agencies are capable of managing rescue operations and decided against accepting teams from countries including India, China, the US, UK, Japan and South Korea. Instead, Kathmandu is seeking financial assistance through a one-door mechanism for relief and reconstruction. An Emergency Response Team has also been established to coordinate assistance for affected foreign nationals. Rescue efforts remain underway across severely damaged areas near the Nepal-China border. (PC: X)

A disturbing video from flood-hit Nepal has triggered widespread outrage after two men were allegedly seen removing earrings from the body of a deceased flood victim. The 41-second footage shows the men pulling the woman’s body from the water using wooden planks and her hair before taking earrings from both ears. The body had reportedly been swept downstream by floodwaters. After the video went viral, Chitwan Police arrested the two men and began investigating the incident. Nepal continues to face a devastating flood crisis, with hundreds dead and more than 1,000 people reported missing.

Nepal’s devastating flash floods have killed 469 people, according to Nepal Police, as rescue teams continue searching for survivors and those still missing. The disaster struck the Nepal-Tibet border after a massive glacier collapse sent torrents of water, mud, rocks and debris through Himalayan valleys, destroying villages, roads, bridges and hydropower infrastructure. More than 1,000 people remain unaccounted for, including hundreds of foreign nationals. Authorities are also warning of a fresh flood threat as debris-blocked lakes and rivers continue to rise. Rescue operations remain difficult because infrastructure has been severely damaged, while helicopters are being used to reach isolated areas and evacuate survivors. (PC: AP)

King Charles on Thursday expressed deep sorrow over the deaths caused by devastating flash floods and landslides along the Nepal-Tibet border, offering condolences to affected families. In a message shared by the Royal Family, the King said he and his wife were “heartbroken” by the destruction and recognised the strong ties between people in the United Kingdom and the affected region. He also acknowledged the distress of families awaiting information about relatives and friends who remain unaccounted for. King Charles said the UK stands ready to provide assistance as Nepal deals with the disaster. The floods and landslides have caused widespread devastation, with hundreds dead and many people still missing across the affected areas.

Bangladesh is considering joining the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, a trilateral security pact signed by Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan on August 7, 2026. Sources told NDTV that the issue was discussed when Bangladesh’s State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humayun Kabir met Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan in Jeddah. A Bangladesh Foreign Ministry source told Reuters that Saudi Arabia had invited Dhaka to join, though the timing of the invitation was unclear. The prospect has raised concerns in India, given Türkiye’s support for Pakistan and New Delhi’s broader concerns over Islamabad’s growing ties with Dhaka. Bangladesh’s Jamaat-e-Islami welcomed the possibility, while analysts said joining could represent a significant shift towards Pakistan under Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s “Bangladesh before everything” foreign policy. (PC: NDTV)

Three UK airports including Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands have been hit by a cyberattack that exposed personal data belonging to about 8.7 million customers. Manchester Airports Group (MAG), which operates all three airports, said hackers accessed information linked to car park, lounge and fast-track bookings, as well as airport Wi-Fi registrations. The compromised data included email addresses, phone numbers, vehicle registration numbers and postcodes. MAG said bank and payment information was not stored on the affected system and that passenger safety, aviation security and normal airport operations remained unaffected. The incident represents a major data breach affecting millions of passengers, although the group has not indicated that financial information was compromised. (PC: X)