Nepal's urban poor count cost of 'nightmare' floods September 29, 2024 at 11:45PM

Floods in Kathmandu have severely impacted the city's poorest residents, with the Bagmati river overflowing due to heavy rains. Nearly 200 people were killed, and many remain missing. Rescue teams are working tirelessly to clear debris and provide relief. Experts attribute the increasing frequency and severity of such events to climate change.

EU to continue China electric vehicle talks even after final vote, say sources September 29, 2024 at 11:05PM

The European Commission intends to keep negotiating with China over electric vehicle tariffs even after EU nations vote on final import duties this Friday. Proposed tariffs range from 7.8 per cent to 35.3 per cent, depending on company cooperation, and would be in addition to the standard 10% car import duty.