https://english.alahedlb.info/nicons/rsslogo.png https://english.alahedlb.info/ Alahednews https://english.alahedlb.info/ Alahednews Gulf-Iran Meeting on Strait of Hormuz Postponed Oil prices climbed in the days leading up to the scheduled meeting. https://english.alahedlb.info/88461/551 US Barbarism: From Wedding Bells to Funeral Bells The US History of targeting wedding ceremonies in Afghanistan, Iraq, Yemen and Iran https://english.alahedlb.info/88412/551 New Japanese AI Could Make Seabed Plastic Pollution Easier to Detect The technology could support real-time monitoring of marine plastic pollution and help authorities identify areas where waste is accumulating. https://english.alahedlb.info/88279/551 Nepal Warns Death Toll Could Rise as Rescue Teams Reach Isolated Flood-Hit Areas Khanal said he was “definitely scared that there’ll be more loss of lives” because entire villages and hydropower facilities have been destroyed https://english.alahedlb.info/88276/551 Indonesia: Gov’t’s Free Means Poison More than 800 Students, Teachers Hundreds of students fall ill in three separate incidents in Java and Sumatra this week. https://english.alahedlb.info/88273/551 Nepal Flood Death Toll Reaches 1,114 as Workers Remain Trapped Underground As hopes fade for recovering the remains of missing relatives, some families have begun holding symbolic funerals. https://english.alahedlb.info/88266/551 Nepal-China Flood Disaster Death Toll Surpasses 1,000 as Thousands Remain Missing Search and rescue teams had confirmed 84 additional deaths, bringing the number of fatalities in Nepal to 987. https://english.alahedlb.info/88241/551 Nepal-China Flood Disaster Death Toll Reaches 919 as Thousands Remain Missing A total of 4,247 people remain missing in the country, including 592 foreign nationals. https://english.alahedlb.info/88199/551 Malaysia’s Former Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Faces Asset Declaration Charge The 66-year-old former premier pleaded not guilty to the charge, Malay Mail reported. https://english.alahedlb.info/88154/551 Nepal Flash Flood Catastrophe: More than 1500 Missing At Tibet border Almost 600 foreigners were among 826 people missing in Nepal. https://english.alahedlb.info/88138/551 Bangladesh’s New President Mirza Fakhrul Takes Office as BNP Consolidates Power After assuming office, Fakhrul administered the oath to six newly appointed Cabinet members. https://english.alahedlb.info/88052/551 Russia, China Oppose Japan’s Military Expansion and Nuclear Debate ’In the end, we can only rely on ourselves,’ the official was quoted as saying. https://english.alahedlb.info/88005/551 Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir Elected Bangladesh’s 23rd President The election was held on Thursday evening, with all 349 lawmakers casting their ballots. https://english.alahedlb.info/88003/551 84-Year-Old Woman Found Alive Three Days After Indonesia Quake An 84-year-old woman survived three days under rubble after Indonesia’s Flores quake, in a rescue hailed as “almost a miracle.” https://english.alahedlb.info/87997/551 Nearly 60k Displaced as Powerful Earthquake Triggers Thousands of Aftershocks in Indonesia 59,647 people had been displaced largely because of continuing aftershocks. https://english.alahedlb.info/87983/551 Azerbaijan Sues CNN Over “Israeli” Activities Against Iran Azerbaijan sues CNN over claims of “Israeli” covert operations against Iran https://english.alahedlb.info/87968/551 Iran, Uzbekistan Advance Political Consultations Both sides highlighted strong ties, pledging to expand economic, trade, security, and regional cooperation. https://english.alahedlb.info/87926/551 23 Killed as Monsoon Rains and Cyclones Trigger Floods, Landslides Across Philippines Several regions have been severely affected as swollen rivers overflowed and landslides blocked roads. https://english.alahedlb.info/87914/551 Magnitude 5.9 Aftershock Hits Indonesia’s Flores as Island Recovers from Deadly Quake No immediate reports of additional casualties or damage were available following Monday’s tremor. https://english.alahedlb.info/87913/551 7.7-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Eastern Indonesia, Leaving at Least 20 Dead A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Indonesia, leaving at least 20 people dead and causing widespread destruction. https://english.alahedlb.info/87879/551 Indonesia Wildfires Threaten Rescued Orangutans in West Kalimantan Record wildfires have pushed within 100 meters of a rehabilitation center sheltering 60 rescued orangutans. https://english.alahedlb.info/87860/551 “Unprecedented” Rain Batters Japan, Leaving Four Dead, Thousands Stranded Record-breaking rainfall battered eastern Japan, leaving four people dead and thousands stranded as floods and landslides disrupted the region. https://english.alahedlb.info/87856/551 DPRK Fires Ballistic Missile as US-South Korea War Drills Near The DPRK’s latest missile launch came just days before US-South Korea war drills, escalating tensions across the Korean Peninsula. https://english.alahedlb.info/87801/551 Thai School Shooting Leaves Multiple Dead After Teen Kills Grandparents and Opens Fire The teenager first fatally shot his grandparents before going to Debsirin Nonthaburi School where he launched an armed attack on students and staff. https://english.alahedlb.info/87702/551 Bangladesh Condemns Hasina’s India-Based Address Dhaka says New Delhi allowing Sheikh Hasina’s media address is detrimental to bilateral relations. https://english.alahedlb.info/87684/551