Nepali and Chinese nationals rescued alive from flood-hit areas

IANS | September 5, 2026 3:10 PM

Kathmandu, Sep 5 (IANS) A Nepali woman and a Chinese national were rescued alive from two separate flood-affected areas on Saturday, 11 days after deadly floods struck areas along the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli river corridors in Nepal, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said.

Online abuse affects one in 16 children across Pakistan: UNICEF

IANS | September 5, 2026 12:57 PM

Islamabad, Sep 5 (IANS) Nearly 1.5 million internet-using children aged 12–17 across Pakistan experienced at least one form of technology-facilitated sexual exploitation and abuse in a single year -- equivalent to roughly one in every 16 children, according to a new study.

DHS widens green card path for US-born children of foreign govt employees

IANS | September 5, 2026 9:03 AM

Washington, Sep 5 (IANS) The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has widened a process allowing certain US-born children of foreign government employees to register as lawful permanent residents, while acknowledging that a federal court injunction limits implementation of the new rule.

US lawmakers press Trump over Venezuela oil deal profits

IANS | September 5, 2026 9:00 AM

Washington, Sep 5 (IANS) Indian American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has demanded that President Donald Trump disclose whether he, his family, political allies or major donors stand to financially benefit from his administration’s Venezuela oil agreement before substantial US taxpayer resources are committed.

Trump sends Kushner, Witkoff on Russia-Ukraine peace mission

IANS | September 5, 2026 8:18 AM

Washington, Sep 5 (IANS) President Donald Trump has sent Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff to pursue an agreement ending the Russia-Ukraine war, saying personal hostility between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was obstructing peace efforts.

Trump targets dominant meatpackers, eases beef imports

IANS | September 5, 2026 7:38 AM

Washington, Sep 5 (IANS) President Donald Trump has signed two executive orders aimed at restructuring America's beef industry and lowering consumer prices, while saying the United States was importing limited quantities of ground beef primarily from Argentina and Brazil.