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Breach in Jhelum embankment sparks flood fears, evacuation advisory issued in seven localities on Srinagar outskirts

Srinagar, Sept. 4 -- A breach in the Jhelum river embankment on Srinagar outskirts had triggered fresh fears of flooding in Srinagar's low-lying areas, prompting authorities to issue precautionary eva... Read More


Israel rejects Hamas' ceasefire offer, vows to press on with Gaza City offensive

Gaza/Jerusalem, Sept. 4 -- Israel on Wednesday rejected Hamas' proposal for reaching a comprehensive ceasefire deal in Gaza to end the war, saying its army will continue to prepare for a major attack ... Read More


5.8-magnitude quake hits 96 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska: USGS

Beijing, Sept. 4 -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.8 jolted 96 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska at 2057 GMT on Wednesday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. Published by HT Digital Content Services with... Read More


Four-time Tour de France winner Chris Froome suffered life-threatening heart injury in crash

London, Sept. 4 -- Four-time Tour de France winner Chris Froome suffered a life-threatening heart injury in his crash last week in France, his wife has said. The 40-year-old Froome, who races for Isr... Read More


Gazipur kitchen market fire brought under control after one hour

Dhaka, Sept. 4 -- A massive fire that broke out at a kitchen market in Chandna Chowrasta of Gazipur city early Thursday was brought under control after about an hour of efforts. The fire broke out ar... Read More


Vietnam, Italy boast great potential for stronger economic ties: Deputy FM

Hanoi, Sept. 4 -- Vietnam and Italy hold great potential for stronger cooperation, particularly in economy, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang told Deputy Minister for Enterprises and ... Read More


PM orders urgent restoration of schools damaged by natural disasters

Hanoi, Sept. 4 -- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has issued Dispatch No. 156/CD-TTg asking central localities affected by recent natural disasters to prioritise the restoration of damaged educational ... Read More


US Prez to speak with Zelensky Thursday as momentum to end Russia's war in Ukraine stalls

Washington, Sept. 4 -- US President Donald Trump said that he'll soon speak with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as momentum toward ending Russia's war in Ukraine has largely stalled and left t... Read More


Bangladesh's burn victims face awful fight amid facility shortage

Dhaka, Sept. 4 -- For burn victims survival often hinges on a race against time but for those living far from the capital in Bangladesh race is increasingly unwinnable. Bangladesh saw 140 deaths in 2... Read More


Agro-forestry-aquatic product exports increase 12% in eight months

Hanoi, Sept. 4 -- Vietnam earned 45.37 billion USD from agro-forestry-aquatic exports during the first eight months of 2025, up 12% year-on-year, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environme... Read More