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Tennis-Gauff draws the line on US Open ticket freeloaders

Tennis-Gauff draws the line on US Open ticket freeloaders

Aug 28 (Reuters) - Coco Gauff has had enough of the acquaintances who vanish for a year and resurface only when they want free tickets to see her compete in the U.S. Open. "To be honest, yeah, people come out of the woodwork. You haven't spoken to someone for years.
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China identifies countries of 261 foreigners missing in Himalayan mudslide

China identifies countries of 261 foreigners missing in Himalayan mudslide

BEIJING/TRISHULI, Nepal Aug 30 (Reuters) - China on Sunday said 261 foreign nationals from 23 countries were missing on the Tibetan side of a border crossing with Nepal following a mudslide which tore through the Himalayan region, while the death toll in Tibet has reached 16 people.
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The battle to build a global defence bank

The battle to build a global defence bank

By Iain Withers, Elisa Martinuzzi and Lefteris Papadimas LONDON, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has thrown his weight behind a new global defence bank intended to help allies rearm, but other major economies have yet to commit just weeks before prospective members are due to
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Nepal resumes flood rescue, seeks technical help and billions of dollars

Nepal resumes flood rescue, seeks technical help and billions of dollars

By Gopal Sharma, Saurabh Sharma, Sahana Bajracharya and Liz Lee KATHMANDU, Aug 29 (Reuters) - Nepal resumed search and rescue work on Saturday after a brief weather-related suspension as authorities searched for nearly 3,000 missing people following a devastating flood that killed hundreds and tore
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Nepal monitoring two lakes, flood risk to remain until they're fully drained, official says

Nepal monitoring two lakes, flood risk to remain until they're fully drained, official says

NEW DELHI/LONDON, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Nepal is monitoring two lakes upstream of the flood zone where hundreds died on Wednesday, an official with Nepal's Disaster Management Authority said. 
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September risks are stacking up hard and fast for world markets

September risks are stacking up hard and fast for world markets

By Sophie Kiderlin, Alun John and Samuel Indyk LONDON, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Traders will return from their August breaks to a host of risks for markets, including rising concern about high government debt and prolonged inflation. Here are some key things to watch. 1/ HOW MUCH LONGER?
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Libya and Qatar Discuss Quadruple Mechanism to Combat Illegal Migration

Libya and Qatar Discuss Quadruple Mechanism to Combat Illegal Migration

Libya's Government of National Unity (GNU) Deputy Defence Minister Abdulsalam al-Zoubi met with Qatar's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Hulayfi, to discuss the development of a quadruple mechanism aimed at combating illegal migration. This mechanism also includes Italy and Turkey, signifying a multilateral approach to a complex regional issue. The meeting, held at the Ministry of Defence building in Tripoli, focused on strengthening cooperation between Libya and Qatar and enhancing security and stability in Libya. A delegation accompanying the Qatari minister also participated, and they visited the joint operations center responsible for implementing the mechanism. The initiative seeks to improve coordination among the four countries in addressing irregular migration and supporting voluntary return programs.
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65 Americans remain missing after deadly Nepal flash flood

65 Americans remain missing after deadly Nepal flash flood

More than 1,000 people are missing after the Nepal flash floods, including 65 U.S. citizens. Two Americans, a woman, 52, and a man, 55, were rescued.
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How Shein had to make peace with China to finally go public​

How Shein had to make peace with China to finally go public​

Aug 28 (Reuters) - When Shein makes its market debut on Tuesday, it will be in Hong Kong and not New York or London like it once dreamed — symbolic of the long journey the fast-fashion online retailer has had to make to embrace its identity as a Chinese company.
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Lake formed by landslide on Nepal-Tibet border overflows, halting rescue work

Lake formed by landslide on Nepal-Tibet border overflows, halting rescue work

By Saurabh Sharma and Gopal Sharma NUWAKOT, Nepal, Aug 28 (Reuters) - A lake formed by a landslide on the Nepal-China border started to overflow on Friday, putting at risk areas devastated by a flash flood two days ago and forcing a temporary halt to rescue efforts, authorities on both sides said.
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Nepal declines foreign rescue help, South Korea says it is 'negotiating'

Nepal declines foreign rescue help, South Korea says it is 'negotiating'

By Gopal Sharma KATHMANDU, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Nepal does not need foreign assistance for search-and-rescue operations following the devastating flash flood that swept through several towns, its foreign ministry said on Friday, despite offers of help from several countries with nationals missing in