Videos show crushing walls of water overtake buildings and bridges on Nepal-Tibet border
Flash floods hit Himalayan mountain towns and villages, sweeping away vehicles, bridges and even buildings as people fled in terror.
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Actor Tim Curry, best known for his memorable role as Dr.
Oil prices dip as cautious optimism over Iran trumps new fears of Russian escalation in Ukraine
Oil prices tumbled as headlines from the Middle East renewed optimism in global energy markets, and muted fears of a Russian escalation in Ukraine.
Despite a steady drop in oil prices this month, the cost of gas has hardly budged, compounding the pressure on U.S. consumers.
Oil prices tumbled as headlines from the Middle East renewed optimism in global energy markets, and muted fears of a Russian escalation in Ukraine.
Oil prices dip, as optimism over Iran trumps new fears of Russian escalation in Ukraine
Oil prices tumbled as headlines from the Middle East renewed optimism in global energy markets, and muted fears of a Russian escalation in Ukraine.
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Drop in oil prices halted by new fears of Russian escalation in Ukraine
Oil prices tumbled for the third straight day, as a flurry of headlines from the Middle East sparked renewed optimism in global energy markets.
Oil prices tumble amid renewed optimism over the Strait of Hormuz
Oil prices tumbled for the third straight day, as a flurry of headlines from the Middle East sparked renewed optimism in global energy markets.
Mudslides and flash flooding cause devastation in Nepal and China's Tibet
A wall of mud and rock appeared to collapse into a river on the Himalayan border of Nepal and China’s Tibet, triggering catastrophic flooding on the Nepali side that killed at least 31 people and left hundreds of tourists missing, including Americans.
Hundreds missing in Nepal after massive flash flood
A wall of mud and rock appeared to collapse into a river on the Himalayan border of Nepal and China’s Tibet on Wednesday, triggering catastrophic flooding on the Nepali side that killed at least 31 people and left hundreds of tourists missing.
CIA director makes an unannounced trip to Moscow for talks, source says
The CIA director John Ratcliffe made an unannounced flight to Moscow for talks, according to a source. This is Ratcliffe's first trip to Moscow since he began his tenure as the head of the Central Intelligence Agency.
Canada retaliates against Trump tariffs by raising steel duties, rates on $20B of goods
Canada retaliated against President Trump’s tariffs by raising rates on steel and adding new duties on $20 billion worth of U.S. products exported to Canada.
Iran vows retaliation after U.S. widens sanctions, fueling fears of escalated war
TEHRAN, Iran — Iran has vowed to retaliate against to widened U.S. sanctions, saying Washington should “expect an attack” in response to the measures.
CIA director flies unannounced to Moscow to hold talks, source says
CIA Director John Ratcliffe flew to Russia to holds talks in Moscow Tuesday, according to a person with knowledge of the matter.
Mystery as U.S. military transport plane lands in Moscow
Mystery swirled around a U.S. military transport aircraft that on Tuesday landed in Moscow, according to tracking data.
‘Perfectly fine with my body’: Danish PM blasts plastic surgeon’s beauty advice
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen is fed up with getting unsolicited beauty advice.
Revisiting Colombia two weeks after the devastating earthquake
Two weeks after a powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake rocked Western Colombia, at least 329 people are dead, more than 4,500 are hurt, and hundreds are still missing. NBC News' George Solis reports.
Secret Service responds to reports of Iranian threat against Trump's son Barron
The Secret Service responded after Iranian state media published a video that appeared to threaten President Donald Trump's youngest son, Barron. NBC News' Kelly O'Donnell reports.
How the new U.S. sanctions on Iran could affect China
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced new sanctions against Iran and said President Trump is imploring world leaders to join in on the "economic asphyxiation" of Tehran. Bessent said there would be no exemptions to the sanctions, which could indirectly affect China. Also, Bessent said President Trump would like Canada to return to trade talks in good faith. NBC News' Christine Romans and Moni...
Bessent threatens new Iran secondary sanctions, says Trump is asking world leaders to sign on
Monday’s announcement was directed at countries whose trade and business relations still benefit the Islamic Republic.
Bessent threatens new Iran secondary sanctions, says Trump asking world leaders to sign on
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a wave of new sanctions aimed at isolating Iran, after threatening the Islamic Republic with “an economic D-Day.”
As Ukraine’s allies gather for big anniversary, one key backer is absent
Leaders of Ukraine’s international allies on Monday marked 35 years since the country broke away from the Soviet Union to become an independent nation.
Send in your questions on China, AI and robotics for Janis Mackey Frayer
NBC News’ correspondent, who has spent years in China, will answer reader questions in a Q&A for subscribers on Tuesday.
Send in your questions on AI and robotics for Janis Mackey Frayer
NBC News’ correspondent, who has spent years in China, will answer reader questions in a Q&A for subscribers on Tuesday.
Dozens killed after rain triggers landslide at a landfill in Guinea
A landslide at a landfill in Guinea left at least 30 people dead and destroyed several nearby homes after heavy rains. Days earlier, officials said the landfill would be closed because of the danger it posed, especially during the ongoing rainy season.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney calls new U.S. tariffs ‘a miscalculation’
A new wave of tariffs will hit Canada early Saturday morning, with steep 50% duties in effect at the stroke of midnight.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney calls new U.S. tariffs ‘a miscalculation’ after trade talks collapse
A new wave of tariffs will hit Canada early Saturday morning, with steep 50% duties in effect at the stroke of midnight.
Canadian prime minister suspends trade talks with U.S., setting new 50% tariffs in motion
A new wave of tariffs will hit Canada early Saturday morning, with steep 50% duties in effect at the stroke of midnight.
USS Lincoln heads home after sailors complain of poor conditions
The USS Lincoln is headed back to San Diego after an extended deployment in the Middle East. The U.S. Navy vessel is making its way back after crew complained of deteriorating conditions, with both supplies and morale running low.
USS Lincoln heads home after extended deployment to the Middle East
The USS Abraham Lincoln is on its way back home following an extended nine-month deployment, a U.S. official told NBC News on Thursday.
China hosts second Humanoid Robot Games as arms race with U.S. heats up
The second annual World Humanoid Games are set to take place in Beijing. It comes as tension continues to build between China and the U.S. in a technological arms-race. NBC News' Janis Mackey Frayer is there with a preview of some of the up-and-coming robotic talent.