More than 1,000 people are feared dead after a landslide in western Sudan, according to the Sudan Liberation Movement (SLM). The disaster struck a village in the Marrah Mountains, Darfur, on 31 August after heavy rain. The SLM said only one survivor has been found and appealed to the United Nations and aid groups for urgent help. The area, already sheltering people fleeing Sudan’s civil war, lacks food and medicine. Fighting between the army and the Rapid Support Forces has left millions displaced, deepening what the UN calls one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises. (PC: Sudan Liberation Movement/Army)

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent criticized India as a "bad actor" for purchasing Russian oil while expressing confidence in resolving bilateral tensions. Despite concerns over PM Modi's SCO summit participation with Putin and Xi Jinping, Bessent dismissed the meeting as "largely performative." He argued India's discounted Russian crude imports and refined product resales effectively finance Moscow's Ukraine war effort. While acknowledging shared democratic values and optimism that "two great countries will get this solved," Bessent stressed slow trade negotiations justified Washington's tariff hikes. Trump separately claimed India offered zero tariffs after imposing 50% duties, calling the relationship a "totally one-sided disaster" due to India's historically high tariffs preventing American businesses from accessing Indian markets. (PC: Hindustan Times)

Delhi faced rising flood danger on Tuesday as the Yamuna crossed the danger mark of 205.33 metres and reached 205.68 metres by morning. Water entered homes in low-lying areas, forcing people into relief camps. Officials warned levels could rise to 206.50 metres by evening as water continued to flow from Haryana’s Hathnikund barrage. Authorities closed Loha Pul for traffic from 5 pm. Meanwhile, Gurugram received over 100 mm rain in four hours on Monday, flooding Hero Honda Chowk and the Dwarka Expressway. An orange alert was issued, schools moved online, and offices were asked to allow work-from-home. (PC: India Today)

US President Donald Trump said India has offered to cut tariffs on American goods to “nothing,” but called the trade relationship “one sided.” Writing on Truth Social, Trump claimed India sells large amounts to the US but buys little in return, blaming high tariffs. His comments came as Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin at the SCO summit in China. The three leaders showed solidarity amid tensions with Washington. Trump also criticised India’s oil and defence imports from Russia, saying the tariff offer came “too late.” (PC: Bloomberg, Reuters)

Australia’s fast bowler Mitchell Starc has announced his retirement from T20 internationals to focus on Test cricket and the 2027 ODI World Cup. Starc, 35, played 65 T20Is, taking 79 wickets, and was part of Australia’s 2021 World Cup-winning side. He last featured in the format at the 2024 T20 World Cup. Starc said Test cricket has always been his priority and he wants to remain fresh for major tours, including India, the Ashes, and the 2027 ODI World Cup. Selectors praised his T20 career, calling him a key match-winner with his wicket-taking ability. (PC: ICC Via Getty Images)

Heavy rain in Delhi-NCR on Monday brought Gurugram to a standstill. Waterlogging caused massive traffic jams on the Delhi-Gurugram Expressway, with queues stretching for nearly 20 kilometres. The traffic police received about 200 distress calls as vehicles broke down and commuters sought help. Videos on social media showed endless rows of stranded cars. Congestion was also reported at Rajiv Chowk, Golf Course Road, and other key routes. The IMD issued an orange alert, warning of more rain. Schools were ordered shut, and offices advised work-from-home. Opposition leaders slammed the government, calling it a “failure of planning."

Former US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan has accused President Donald Trump of weakening US-India relations for his family’s business with Pakistan. “He has thrown the India relationship over the side. That is a huge strategic harm,” Sullivan said in an interview. He warned that the move could make other allies doubt America’s word. Sullivan stressed that India, the world’s largest democracy, is vital for trade, technology, and countering China. Meanwhile, Trump has signed crypto and trade deals with Pakistan and announced plans to help develop its oil reserves, while threatening new tariffs on India. (PC: Reuters)

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday said his party will soon reveal a “hydrogen bomb” of evidence on alleged voter list fraud. Speaking at the end of the INDIA bloc’s Voter Adhikar Yatra in Patna, Gandhi claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will not be able to face the people after the revelations. He said the slogan “vote chor, gaddi chhod” is now echoed even outside India. The BJP dismissed the remarks, calling Gandhi’s “bombs” duds. BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad accused Gandhi of being irresponsible and asked why he has not filed an affidavit before the Election Commission. (PC: India Today)

Afghan migrants in Delhi spent a night full of anxiety after a devastating earthquake in eastern Afghanistan killed more than 800 people and injured around 2,800, officials say. Many living in the city have been unable to reach family members in the hardest-hit areas like Kunar and Nangarhar provinces. Calls go unanswered, leaving Samar, 20, sleepless and worried for his grandmother in Jalalabad. Residents say the quake has brought back painful memories and heightened feelings of helplessness. With communications down and rescue teams battling rough terrain, Afghans in Delhi are left trapped between hope and heartbreak—waiting for any news from home. (PC: NDTV)

Former US President Donald Trump has criticized India’s trade approach, saying New Delhi’s offer of zero tariffs came “too late.” His remarks followed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Tianjin. Trump called India’s trade practices “a disaster” and accused the country of delaying fair deals with Washington. He also linked the issue to global alliances, warning of shifting partnerships. The comments highlight Trump’s tough trade stance as he targets key economic powers. Indian officials have not responded. Observers see the remarks as political messaging before US elections. (PC: X)