Oil prices rise and stocks waver as Middle East violence flares, adding to uncertainty

'No hollow or empty space': A drone operator reveals challenges in Nepal's tunnel rescue efforts

Filmmaker Manish Maharjan uses thermal drones to aid rescue efforts in Nepal following devastating glacial floods that buried hydropower projects and left hundreds missing in debris-filled tunnels.

Tropical Storm Edouard heads for Texas and Louisiana while a storm moves toward Hawaii

Tropical Storm Edouard approaches the Texas and Louisiana Gulf Coast, bringing threats of heavy rainfall and flash flooding as emergency crews prepare for the season's first major storm.

Indonesia doubles down on coal to power its aluminum expansion

Indonesia is rapidly expanding aluminum production to fill global supply gaps caused by the Iran war, relying on coal-powered smelters despite climate commitments and potential environmental damage.

California lawmakers pass bill allowing people to identify their Jewish ancestry on state forms

California legislators have passed a bill allowing residents to voluntarily identify as Jewish on state forms to improve demographic data, promote inclusion, and help address community-specific needs.

Photos show one family in Nepal bid farewell, as other flood victims are buried in unmarked graves

Devastating floods in Nepal and China leave thousands dead, forcing overwhelmed authorities to perform mass burials as traditional funeral rituals become impossible amid the rising death toll.