Portal:Current events/2026 August 26
August 26, 2026 (Wednesday)
Disasters and accidents
- Major casualties are reported and many are reported missing in Tibet Autonomous Region after a mudslide strikes between China and Nepal, severely affecting Gyirong County. At least 14 deaths, 19 injuries and 463 missing are also reported in Nepal. (Nepalkhabar) (Kantipur) (NDTV)
- At least 15 infants are killed and another is injured after a fire at a state-run hospital in Islamabad, Pakistan. (The Globe and Mail)
International relations
- South Korea–United States relations, Japan–United States relations
- The U.S. Pacific Command announces that the United States will conduct trilateral military exercises with South Korea’s armed forces and Japan's self-defense forces despite U.S. President Donald Trump scaling back on the recent Ulchi-Freedom Guardian exercises. (Korea Herald) (Korea Times)
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