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Delhi Building Collapse: 7 Dead as Rescue Teams Search Collapsed Hostel in Satya Niketan

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  September 7, 2026 | New Delhi, India A tragic building collapse in New Delhi's Satya Niketan area has left at least seven people dead and several others injured, while rescue teams continue searching through the remains of a five-storey building that housed a boys' hostel. The building collapsed on Sunday, September 6, in the densely populated Satya Niketan neighborhood near Delhi University's South Campus . Emergency teams have been working through the rubble since the incident, using earthmoving equipment and sniffer dogs to search for anyone who may still be trapped. According to the latest reports on September 7, the death toll has risen to seven . Rescue teams have pulled at least 12 people alive from the debris , while six injured survivors were reported to have received medical treatment. Five-Storey Hostel Collapses The collapsed structure was a private paying-guest accommodation used as a boys' hostel. The building was reportedly more than five decades...

Indonesia Volcano Eruption: Anak Krakatau Disrupts Nearly 3,000 Flights and Affects 341,000 Travelers

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  September 7, 2026 | International News Indonesia is facing major travel disruption after Mount Anak Krakatau erupted repeatedly , sending volcanic ash high into the atmosphere and forcing airports to suspend operations. The eruption has affected aviation across parts of Indonesia, including important airports serving Jakarta and other major destinations. According to the latest Reuters report on September 7, approximately 341,000 travelers have been affected and nearly 3,000 flights have been cancelled or delayed . Seven Indonesian airports remained closed because of volcanic ash. The situation is being closely monitored because volcanic ash can create serious risks for aircraft engines and flight operations. Mount Anak Krakatau Erupts Gain  Mount Anak Krakatau is located in the Sunda Strait between the Indonesian islands of Java and Sumatra . The volcano began erupting in late September 4, with activity continuing over the following days. The latest eruptions produced...

Nepal Flood Rescues

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  Date: September 5, 2026 Category: World News Executive Summary ​ South Asia Disaster: The death toll from catastrophic flash floods and mudslides in Nepal surpasses 1,300, as rescue crews successfully pull trapped workers alive from hydropower tunnels. ​ Eastern Europe Diplomacy: Moscow announces a 72-hour pause on air strikes against Kyiv to facilitate peace delegation talks led by U.S. envoys. ​ Middle East Developments: The U.S. Ambassador to Israel demands "severe consequences" for extremist violence in the West Bank following visits with affected Palestinian families. ​ Global Governance: The United Nations General Assembly votes to promote the Equal Earth projection map over the traditional 16th-century Mercator map. ​1. Nepal Flood Death Toll Exceeds 1,300 Amid Miracle Tunnel Rescues ​Search and rescue operations across central and eastern Nepal reached a critical phase today as the confirmed death toll from late August flash floods rose t...

THE RASUWA–BHOTEKOSHI FLOOD

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26 August 2026 — The Day the Himalayas Unleashed a Wall of Ice, Rock and Water At around 8:40 in the morning on 26 August 2026, something enormous happened high in the Himalayas, near the Nepal–China border. A massive section of ice and rock broke away from a steep mountain slope. The falling mass crashed into the upper Lhende River system. For a short time, the river was obstructed. Then the water and debris broke through. What followed was not simply a flood. It was a rapidly moving mixture of water, ice, rock, mud and sediment that tore through the Bhote Koshi valley. Within hours, bridges disappeared, hydropower projects were destroyed, roads were cut apart, settlements were buried and thousands of people were suddenly unaccounted for. This is the story of the 26 August 2026 Rasuwa–Bhotekoshi flood — one of the most devastating disasters Nepal has faced in decades. RASUWA–BHOTEKOSHI FLOOD — 26 AUGUST 2026 1. WHERE THE DISASTER BEGAN Tibet → Lhende River → Rasuwagadhi → Bhote...