August 29, 2026

UK deploys Rapid Response Team to flood-hit Nepal

The United Kingdom has deployed a Rapid Deployment Team to Nepal to support British nationals and their families affected by devastating floods near the Nepal-China border.   The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) said on Friday that the
August 24, 2026

Global Oil Prices Fall Amid Renewed US-Iran Tensions

Global oil prices declined on Monday amid renewed tensions between the United States and Iran.   The development followed US President Donald Trump’s announcement of plans to tighten economic sanctions on Iran and its allies under the proposed “Economic D