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Nepal Flood Death Toll Passes 1,000 With 3,916 Still Missing
The disaster authority's afternoon bulletin recorded 1,003 bodies recovered, up from 939 on Monday evening. Most of the dead have been found far downstream, in districts the flood reached hours after it began.
Sep 01, 2026
Nigerian Food Inflation Hits 20.31% for a Sixth Month as Headline Rate Falls to 15.43%
Nigeria's macroeconomic indicators show improvement, with headline inflation easing. However, food inflation continues to rise, posing challenges for lower-income households and complicating monetary policy decisions.
Sep 01, 2026
At Least 95 Dead and Hundreds Missing After Glacial Flood Tears Through Northern Nepal
A deadly avalanche on the Nepal-China border caused a flash flood, killing at least 95 people and leaving hundreds missing. Rescue operations are ongoing as authorities warn of further risks.
Aug 27, 2026
Nepal Wins First-Ever Medal At International Olympiad In Artificial Intelligence
Nepal's Sidant Chaturbedi wins bronze at the International AI Olympiad in Kazakhstan, marking the country's first medal. Three other Nepali students received honorable mentions among 462 contestants from 103 countries.
Aug 22, 2026
Nepal Records Over 250 Deaths From More Than 5,000 Disasters In Four Months
Nepal recorded over 5,000 disaster incidents from April to August 2026, resulting in 250 deaths and affecting thousands. Fires, landslides, and snake bites were the most common causes.
Aug 22, 2026
Nepal's Farmers Begin Rice Season Under A Cloud Of Harvest Fears
Nepal's rice planting is delayed due to weak monsoon rains and irrigation issues, risking a poor harvest that could increase food prices and reliance on imports.
Aug 22, 2026
Nepal's Banks Are Sitting on Rs 1.5 Trillion They Cannot Lend
Nepal's banking system struggles with excess liquidity due to surging remittances and low loan demand, leading to historic low interest rates and challenges in economic growth and investment.
Aug 22, 2026