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Nepal turns to QR codes for flood relief

AgencySeptember 8, 20260

Nepal’s disaster relief efforts are increasingly turning to digital payments, with QR codes and mobile banking transforming the way people donate to flood victims and relief funds.

Germany seeks dismissal of Gaza genocide case

AgencySeptember 8, 20260

Germany has asked the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to dismiss a case brought by Nicaragua accusing Berlin of violating its obligations under the Genocide Convention through its support for Israel during the Gaza

Mexico fireworks blast kills 10, Injures 64

AgencySeptember 8, 20260

At least 10 people were killed and 64 others injured after stored pyrotechnic material exploded during a religious festival in central Mexico, triggering panic among hundreds of people attending the celebration.

Bangladesh Court grants bail to Hindu monk

AgencySeptember 8, 20260

Bangladesh’s High Court has granted bail to Hindu monk and minority rights leader Chinmoy Krishna Das in two more cases, but he is expected to remain in custody because of other pending legal proceedings.

Iran claims strike on US vessel in Hormuz

AgencySeptember 8, 20260

Iran has claimed that it struck an unmanned US vessel attempting to enter the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions in the strategically vital waterway, while the United States has rejected the claim as a “total lie.”