World News Roundup — August 29, 2026 (AM)

The week brought major natural disasters in Nepal, escalating cybersecurity tensions between the US and China, and continuing economic uncertainty as inflation remains top of mind for investors. DRC faces its fastest-spreading Ebola outbreak on record, while migration crises test European solidarity.

Nepal’s Hydropower Industry Was Booming. Now 900 Workers Are Missing.. Videos show rescuers pulling people out of hydropower tunnels, as hundreds of workers remain missing after a deadly flood.

US revises statements suggesting Chinese hackers attacked agencies. US Justice Department clarifies that the US Senate and Federal Reserve were targets but were not successfully hacked.

Stocks wrap up winning week even as inflation becomes top of mind for investors. The inflation battle, as well as Nvidia earnings, captured investor attention this past week.

US judge rejects Trump’s bid to switch hush-money case to federal court. The US president has sought to overturn his criminal conviction for falsifying business records, citing immunity.

Ebola spreads to two new zones in DRC; 60 areas now affected. DRC’s is the fastest-spreading Ebola outbreak ever recorded, with 5,794 confirmed cases and 2,786 deaths.

Spain asks EU for help to process 5,000 Ceuta migrants amid local unrest. Thousands of migrants remain in the Spanish enclave, triggering anger among Ceuta residents.

In Brief

Thousands take part in March on Washington to promote voting rights. …

RSS chief’s US visit faces protests over Hindu nationalism. …

Corn and wheat prices jump to highest prices in more than three years. …

Compiled from the configured RSS feed.