(Deadline: August 28, 2026, in the morning)

1. A glacier collapse at the Nepal–Tibet border triggers a massive flood
The death toll rises to about 390, with over 1,400 people missing (including many foreign tourists and pilgrims). The U.S. Geological Survey confirms the disaster was caused by the glacier collapse and mudslides, not an earthquake. Rescue efforts continue, with the risk of newly formed dammed lakes bursting.

2. Iran war drags on for nearly six months; Qatar’s prime minister visits Tehran to mediate
Talks focus on establishing a temporary shipping channel in the Strait of Hormuz and mine-sweeping. Trump says the U.S. will not hold talks with Iran for now, and will continue economic pressure. The strait remains largely closed, and in recent days tankers have been attacked by unidentified assailants.

3. Former Bosnian Serb general Ratko Mladić dies in The Hague prison
The “Bosnian butcher,” convicted of genocide, dies at the UN detention center at around age 84. He was sentenced to life in prison for crimes including the Srebrenica massacre.

4. CIA Director Ratcliffe makes a secret visit to Moscow
He met with Russian intelligence officials. According to a report, he was warned not to attack NATO countries and urged to reduce support for Iran. Trump called it a “semi-routine” visit, and the Kremlin confirmed he did not meet with Putin.

5. Russia launches large-scale missile and drone attacks on Ukraine
Targeting warehouses, ports, and energy facilities in Kyiv and other cities. At the same time, Ukraine carries out drone counterattacks against Russia and occupied areas. Peace talks hit a stalemate.

6. Trump signs an executive order to rename Lake Ontario as the “American Lake”
Only applicable for U.S. federal use, as the U.S.-Canada trade war escalates. Canada need not adopt it.

7. NVIDIA releases strong earnings and an optimistic outlook for fiscal year 2028
Revenue is expected to grow significantly, lifting U.S. stocks such as the Nasdaq and boosting AI-related sectors.

8. Meta settles with multiple states for about $17 billion
It resolves lawsuits over youth social media addiction and data collection, and pledges to strengthen child safety measures.

9. King Harald V of Norway’s health deteriorates rapidly
The royal household announced the condition is “very serious,” and the prime minister canceled his trip to Germany.

10. The U.S. continues to increase the scale of deportations to Haiti
The Trump administration plans to deport thousands of Haitians whose legal status has expired, despite severe local security conditions.