Kuwait and Pakistan have signed an agreement intended to expand operational coordination, expertise sharing and readiness between their armed forces.
At least 584 people have died in flooding along the Nepal-Tibet border, with more than 2,400 missing and a barrier lake threatening further flooding downstream.
Star signing Goncalo Ramos scored with a flashing drive from a tight angle for his first Serie A goal as AC Milan beat Venezia 2-0 at the San Siro on Friday.
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- Odisha faces very heavy rain as Sri Ganganagar reaches 41.4C
Nature
Scientists at UNCCD COP17 warned that worsening soil degradation is threatening food systems while land and nutrition policies remain poorly connected.
August 28, 2026
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Cara and former scraper develop open-source tool to alert artists when work appears in AI datasets
Technology
August 28, 2026
- Meta tests robots for cabling, server resets and maintenance inside data centers
- Google expands easier file sharing between Android phones and Apple devices
- Nepal-Tibet flood rescue resumes after overflowing debris lake forces temporary withdrawal
- UK chefs turn to induction cooking to reduce kitchen heat, energy use and pollution
Michael Olise and Luis Diaz were among five different goalscorers as Bayern Munich cruised to a 5-1 home win over Stuttgart in Friday's Bundesliga opener.
August 28, 2026
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Aryna Sabalenka brushed off concerns about her slumping form on Friday as she prepared to launch her bid for a third straight US Open crown.
August 28, 2026
Jofra Archer said he might play "until I'm 40" thanks to the benefits of being a member of England's new-look fast-bowling quartet.
August 28, 2026
Aston Villa signed Senegal striker Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea in a deal worth a reported club-record £65 million ($87 million) on Friday.
August 28, 2026
Politics
From trolling Canada about a lake to suddenly talking about Kim Jong Un, US President Donald Trump's recent distractions speak louder than words.
August 28, 2026
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The number of people missing in Nepal and China surpassed 2,400 Friday, underscoring the scale of the disaster days after a tsunami-like wall of water and debris swept away villages and killed hundreds.
New Zealand captain Ardie Savea said on Friday that South Africa are a "wounded beast", desperate for revenge after losing the first Test in a four-match series.
Birmingham City return to Championship action tonight, traveling to the Racecourse Ground to face Wrexham in a pivotal match for manager Chris Davies. The Blues aim to break their winless start with a victory against a rival side that has also drawn its opening two fixtures.
President Donald Trump on Friday announced the creation of a "Space Academy" to train future civilian and military recruits for an arena where the United States faces rivalry with China.
August 28, 2026
Sports
Ollie Robinson took a sensational 4-11 in 13 overs as Pakistan collapsed to 110 all out in the second Test against England at Lord's on Friday.
August 28, 2026
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Laser printers remain the preferred choice for frequent printing needs in India due to their speed, lower long-term running costs, and superior output quality compared to inkjet models. With major retailers preparing Independence Day sales events, consumers have an opportunity to upgrade their home or office printing setups at reduced prices.
Carlos Alcaraz said Friday he feels at "100 percent" ahead of his defense of the US Open, but acknowledged feeling anxious after a four-month layoff due to a wrist injury.
The Trump administration’s explicit invocation of the 1823 Monroe doctrine marks a sharp return to 19th-century hegemony in the Western Hemisphere. This aggressive foreign policy approach, characterized by diplomatic threats and visa revocations, is increasingly driving Latin American nations toward China for economic cooperation and critical mineral partnerships essential for the global energy transition.
Marco Bezzecchi edged out brothers Alex and Marc Marquez in a knife-edged second practice session for the Spanish MotoGP at Alacaniz in Aragon on Friday.
August 28, 2026
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