Former Sri Lankan Finance Minister Ali Sabry reveals how India’s Nirmala Sitharaman personally intervened with the IMF, changing the tide for the island nation during its severe economic crisis. This pivotal diplomatic effort, coupled with substantial financial aid, underscored India’s "Neighbourhood First" policy and its role as a reliable regional partner.

Nepal is on high alert as China warns of an imminent flood from a newly formed barrier lake near the Tibet border, potentially bursting within three days. This follows a recent glacier collapse and mudslide, raising fears of further devastation in the already affected Himalayan region.

Spiritual leader Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev expressed profound grief following the loss of 80 pilgrims associated with the Isha Foundation in the devastating Nepal flash floods. The tragedy, part of a larger disaster where nearly 300 Indian tourists are missing, has cast a pall over the Isha camp and raised concerns about pilgrimage safety in disaster-prone regions.

Devastating flash floods in Nepal and parts of Tibet have claimed 332 lives, with nearly 1,500 people, including 288 Indians, still missing. The disaster, possibly triggered by an avalanche or glacier collapse, has ravaged infrastructure. India has launched extensive humanitarian aid, deploying relief flights and establishing helplines for affected nationals.

Trade talks between the US and Canada have collapsed, primarily due to a last-minute standoff over US tariffs on Canadian medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. Canada insisted on tariff relief for its auto industry, citing concerns for plants like Ford’s Ontario facility. The breakdown has led to retaliatory tariffs, escalating trade tensions between the two close allies.

Former US Ambassador Sergio Gor claims India requested no questions at a PM Modi-Trump G7 press meet, a request President Trump reportedly forgot. Indian government sources state this was standard protocol communication. The incident highlights diplomatic media management and the dynamics of high-level international interactions, including discussions on the Strait of Hormuz and trade.

Harvard International Office recommends F-1 and J-1 students and scholars be in the US by September 15 due to a new Department of Homeland Security rule. The policy change impacts grace periods, extension processes, and re-entry, creating significant uncertainty. A coalition of higher education groups has filed a lawsuit seeking to block its implementation.

A 28-year-old man from Kapurthala, Punjab, Gurdeep Singh, was tragically shot and killed in New York City during a pizza delivery. His family, devastated by the loss, appeals to both Indian and US governments for assistance in repatriating his body and ensuring justice for the crime. The incident highlights the perils faced by immigrants seeking a better life abroad.

Former US President Donald Trump has reignited a diplomatic firestorm by repeatedly claiming the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz as ‘US territory.’ Iran’s Supreme National Security Council secretary Mohsen Rezaei has vehemently rejected this, stating the waterway will remain closed unless the US alters its behavior. This escalates tensions in a critical global energy chokepoint.

Chester Zoo celebrates the birth of Rana, a rare babirusa piglet, offering a glimmer of hope for a species facing critical extinction due to African swine fever and habitat loss. Conservationists are racing against time to protect these unique ‘pig-deer’ native to Indonesian islands, highlighting the urgent need for global awareness and action.