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September 23, Kathmandu. A large-scale drone attack took place early morning in Russia’s Krasnodar region. Russian security forces attempted to intercept the attack. During the incident, debris from a downed drone struck a private childcare center, causing damage. Tragically, two children lost their lives in the attack. Additionally, seven other children were injured and are currently receiving medical treatment. Two adults have also been admitted to the hospital for treatment.

In the Dar-es-Salam area of Conakry, the capital of Guinea, a massive pile of garbage collapsed following heavy rains, resulting in the deaths of 30 people and injuring 22 others. Among the injured, six are in critical condition. Rescue operations continue amid fears that more individuals remain trapped under the debris. The Guinean government has deployed military personnel and security forces to assist, while Prime Minister Amadou Oury Bah inspected the disaster site.

The incident occurred around 2 a.m. local time. According to government officials, the accumulation of garbage gave way suddenly due to the intense rainfall. There are concerns that additional victims could still be buried beneath the rubble. Authorities have mobilized a large number of security personnel to aid in relief and rescue efforts.

Speaking to local media, a woman recounted, “My five children died.” Officials warn that the death toll may rise as more people could be trapped underground. Prime Minister Amadou Oury Bah visited the scene to assess the situation firsthand. Earlier, local leader Lansiné Sillah told news agency AFP, “There is a strong suspicion that a large number of people have been affected by this accident.” He confirmed that 18 bodies have so far been recovered and sent to the morgue.

The Iranian parliament has approved a proposal to impose maritime service fees on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. In return, Iran has stated that it will provide services including security, insurance, environmental services, and fuel supply under special circumstances. Kathmandu, September 24 – According to Mehr News Agency, ships from countries with transit permission through Hormuz will be subject to maritime service fees. Hassan Kashkavi, spokesperson for the National Security and Foreign Policy Committee of the Iranian parliament, said that paying the fees will grant access to maritime services, security, insurance, among other benefits. Provisions have also been made for environmental services and fuel supply in exceptional cases. Payments can be made in Iranian rials or other currencies designated by Iran.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has stated that the Trump administration is entering the final phase of its economic campaign against Iran. According to him, the primary objective of the U.S. is to cut off Iran’s main sources of revenue. Bessent added that the U.S. will employ all government agencies and authorities to increase pressure on Iran. He has labeled this campaign as ‘Economic D-Day.’

Iran has issued warnings to Gulf countries supporting U.S. economic sanctions. Newly appointed National Security Chief Mohsen Rezaei stated that countries assisting the U.S. in imposing sanctions will be considered adversaries. Rezaei warned that Iran is capable of harming the economic interests of these countries. He further declared that if U.S. economic pressure continues, Iran will not allow even a single drop of oil to be exported from the region.

According to the Pew survey of 2025, nearly 60 percent of participants from 23 countries expressed dissatisfaction with democracy. In the United States, the United Kingdom, and Germany, public services such as infectious disease identification, youth employment, and rail services have been affected by weak state capacity. The article concludes that democracies need to build new institutions, close outdated bodies, and adopt AI-era-appropriate operational methods. There is growing acceptance that democracies worldwide have faced internal crises over the past decade.

At the beginning of 2020, the Covid-19 pandemic entered the United States. At that time, the US government was spending about $600 million annually on infectious disease identification. Despite this, the virus managed to spread unnoticed for nearly a month. Due to bureaucratic complexities, researchers were not permitted to conduct swab tests to identify the virus. Following the pandemic, the UK government has spent billions of pounds on youth employment services. However, the number of youths aged 16 to 24 who are not engaged in employment, education, or training has exceeded one million.

In many parts of the United States and Europe, people compare the speeches delivered by political party leaders with the reality they witness firsthand. The information they hear often does not align with their actual experiences. As a result, disappointment and distrust among the public have increased. To resolve the current crisis, democracies must become accustomed to building new institutions. Addressing the problems seen in democracies today will require many efforts, but if governments fail to fulfill their commitments, no other solution will be sustainable.

At least 30 people have died and six others were seriously injured after a massive pile of garbage collapsed following heavy rains in the capital city of Conakry, Guinea, on Sunday. Several houses and vehicles were buried under the debris. Rescue teams are continuously working to remove the rubble, locate the victims, and transport the injured to hospitals.

Government officials reported that the garbage landslide occurred around 2 a.m. after torrential rains swept through the city’s largest landfill site. The collapse triggered a landslide that engulfed nearby huts and structures beneath the debris.

Rescue teams immediately arrived at the scene to search for the dead and injured and clear the wreckage. Ambulances are transporting the wounded to medical facilities. Some vehicles have also been trapped under the debris.

Guinea is a country rich in mineral resources, hosting the world’s largest reserves of bauxite. However, according to the World Bank, 43.7% of the population lives below the national poverty line. Rapid population growth in African cities like Conakry has hindered development of adequate waste management systems.

Syria’s Foreign Minister, Assad Al-Sheibani, informed on August 24 in Kathmandu that senior officials from Israel and Syria met on Sunday to address rising tensions between the two countries. The meeting between Syria’s Foreign Minister Assad Al-Sheibani and Roman Gofman, Director of Israel’s intelligence agency Mossad, involved extensive discussions on the recent Israeli airstrikes and issues concerning regional security.

Last Tuesday, the Israeli Air Force struck the Abu Al-Duhur airbase in northern Syria with at least eight bombs. Located about 45 miles from the Turkish border, Israel reported that Turkey has been attempting to expand military infrastructure at the base, including drones and radar systems. Israel had warned that it would take action if Turkey increased its military presence there. However, Syria has committed to preventing Turkey from establishing a permanent military base on its soil.

Foreign Minister Al-Sheibani acknowledged that Turkish military officials visited the airbase prior to the attack but described it as part of routine training and experience-sharing activities. During talks involving Israel, Syria, and the United States, Syria reaffirmed its firm commitment to not allowing Turkey to build a military base there. Subsequently, Israel carried out the airstrike on the airbase. U.S. envoy Tom Barrett and other senior officials have urged Israel, Turkey, and Syria to return to negotiations. Al-Sheibani emphasized that the responsibility for reducing tensions rests with all parties, warning that ongoing Israeli military operations in Syria will not bring security but instead lead to further instability.