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A local belief in Nepal linked a 'sweating' goddess idol to the recent flash flood, similar to beliefs surrounding Uttarakhand’s 2013 floods and Dhari Devi Temple.
Nepal’s Foreign Minister has blamed India, China and the US for climate-related flood risks, while questions remain over China’s delayed warnings.
US President Donald Trump has announced a major oil deal with Venezuela, giving the US access to 65 billion barrels of proven oil reserves.
The Nepal floods have sparked controversy over China’s reported death toll, delayed warnings and the possible impact of infrastructure in Tibet.
Around 150 Pakistani brides have finally reached India through alternative routes after visa restrictions delayed their weddings, while nearly 300 more are still waiting.
Nepal’s flash floods have killed hundreds, left thousands missing, while principal Rajendra Dawadi saved 1,643 students, and India stepped up with major rescue and relief support.
A five-year-old girl, Ayat Noor, who went missing in Haripur, Pakistan, was found dead inside a well after a 14-day search, with four people arrested in connection with the case.
From a threat targeting Barron Trump to shocking cases involving fake identities, murder, and theft, here are some of the biggest stories from the fourth week of August.
USCIRF’s call for possible sanctions against the RSS over alleged minority rights violations could further strain India-US relations amid Mohan Bhagwat’s possible US visit.
A massive flood and landslide hit the Nepal–Tibet border, causing widespread destruction and leaving around 160 people dead and hundreds missing.
Trump shared a map showing the Strait of Hormuz as US territory, prompting Iran to respond with a similar map showing California as Iranian territory.
This week's top stories from India and around the world.