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Nepal-China Flood Death Toll Tops 1,000
Death toll from catastrophic Nepal-China border flooding surpasses 1,000 as rescuers race to reach thousands still missing at flooded hydropower sites.
Sep 1, 2026
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Trump Renews Threats to Strike Iran's Oil Lifeline
US strikes resume near the Strait of Hormuz as Trump again threatens Iran's Kharg Island oil hub, rattling global energy markets and regional allies.
By Michael Reed1 September 2026
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US Strikes Historic Oil Deal With Venezuela
The US secures majority control of 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil reserves in a sweeping deal Trump calls the biggest of its kind in history.
Sep 1, 2026
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EU Nations Push to Use Frozen Russian Assets
Sweden leads a coalition of EU states urging Brussels to revisit using over 200 billion euros in frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine's war effort.
Sep 1, 2026
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Gaza Ceasefire Nears Breaking Point, UN Warned
A US peace envoy warns Gaza's fragile ceasefire is nearing collapse as Israeli strikes continue despite Hamas's pledge to disarm under Trump's plan.
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