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KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Some survivors sheltering in relief camps after deadly floods in Nepal were struggling Thursday to obtain essential medicines and cash, even as authorities provided food and other basic supplies to thousands of displaced people. For families who lost homes and relatives, the shortages are adding to the hardship of relying on temporary shelters for their basic needs. Suresh Kumar Karanjit, who has been staying at a relief center in Devighat, in Nuwakot district, lost his younger brother in the floods last week. He said the medicine available at the camp did not match his prescriptions for his heart condition. With no cash to buy his regular medicine, Karanjit bought it after selling a carton of noodles he received as relief for 400 rupees ($2.60). “We have been living here since a week. The relief materials are being provided, which is good. But there is a lack of medicine,” he said. Nepal’s disaster chief, Dharam Raj Uprety, said health camps staffed by doctors and stocked with medicine have been set up at each relief center, while authorities are also focusing on hygiene and sanitation to reduce the risk of disease. The Aug. 26 floods caused by a glacier collapse devastated towns and valleys in Nepal, destroying homes, roads, bridges and other critical infrastructure. At least 1,252 people were killed and more than 4,200 are missing, according to the country’s disaster management agency. China as of late Wednesday said 21 people were killed and 541 were missing on the Tibet side of the border. Nearly 4,000 people displaced in Nepal are staying in 34 relief centers. In some worst-affected areas, residents have been finding other ways to navigate after floodwaters left communities cut off from regular routes. In Bidur town, along the Trishuli River, residents were using a temporary zip line to cross between the riverbanks. Army personnel helped people onto the makeshift crossing and assisted them as they reached the opposite bank, while others waited along the riverbank for their turn. Meanwhile, rescue efforts have increasingly focused on tunnels at several hydroelectric projects where workers are believed to be trapped. About 900 workers remain missing, while specialized rescue teams from India, China and the United States are involved in efforts to reach those trapped in the tunnels. It was unclear whether workers feared trapped in the tunnels were alive. At the Trishuli-3A tunnel, workers have begun manually opening the upper section of the passage, according to lawmaker Ram Neupane. An access road was built over the past week to reach the excavation site, but more rock blasting and debris clearing will be needed before heavy machinery can reach the area, he said. Brought to you by www.srnnews.com

PATTAYA, Thailand (AP) — Buses carrying crew members of the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier streamed into Thailand’s seaside resort city Pattaya on Thursday, as part of a port call after a lengthy deployment to the Middle East. The Lincoln was supporting the U.S. war against Iran, and its deployment included a record-setting uninterrupted time at sea of more than 260 days. Its lengthy deployment drew concerns last month about deteriorating mental health among the crew as well as shortages of key food supplies aboard. The Navy downplayed any problems, and President Donald Trump commented that the deployment was “not nearly long enough.” The ship has been deployed for a total of 286 days, according to the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok. Its total uninterrupted time at sea before Wednesday’s arrival in Chonburi province was 264 days. The ship is expected to depart Thailand this weekend and continue its journey back to the U.S. After clambering down from buses, laden with luggage, several service members told The Associated Press they were excited to be in Thailand. One sailor said “it was alright” when asked about the lengthy deployment, but declined to speak further. Vendors and travel agents gathered outside the Hard Rock Hotel, the designated pickup and drop-off point for troops traveling from the Lincoln, which is docked nearby at Laem Chabang port. They swarmed service members as they arrived, offering a range of souvenirs and services. Many sailors waved them away while waiting for their rides. Two other ships from the Lincoln’s strike group are docked elsewhere in Thailand, with the destroyer USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. at Chonburi’s Sriracha port and the cruiser USS Robert Smalls in Map Ta Phut in neighboring Rayong province. A-ngoon Sombat traveled 200 kilometers between Pattaya and the central province of Ayutthaya to sell colorful braided bracelets to the visiting crew, as she does every time she hears a U.S. ship is coming for a port call in Chonburi province. She set up opposite the hotel entrance and had managed to make some sales, but said she is still unsure if business will be good this week. “There are many vendors around. It’s really up to how lucky each of us are,” she said. A spot just outside the Laem Chabang port had turned into a small attraction by Wednesday evening, as people gathered to catch a glimpse of the Lincoln. People arrived by car and motorcycle to peer through a mesh fence at the ship, which is as long as about three American football fields. They took photos and videos, excitedly chatted with strangers about their chance to see the vessel. American Keith Eldridge, who has lived in Thailand for five years, traveled from the neighboring province of Chachoengsao just to see the ship. He was too late to catch the Lincoln docking but found the viewing spot through a recommendation from other enthusiasts he met along the way. He said it was impressive for him to get to lay his eyes on this “engineering marvel.” “When you get to look at something so big, wrapped up with so much technology, the radars, the sonars, the weapon systems, the propulsion systems, it is truly amazing that we can build it, float it, and we fight from it,” he said. The Lincoln’s commanding officer Capt. Dan Keeler said the ship will be heading home soon, but may make further supply stops. He declined to comment on the exact date the strike group is expected back in the U.S. Brought to you by www.srnnews.com

NEW YORK, Sept 3 (Reuters) – A’ja Wilson’s stunning last-minute pull-out from the FIBA World Cup has afforded the world a sliver of hope against the dominant United States, as the global showpiece event kicks off on Friday with the Americans chasing a fifth straight title. The record four-times WNBA MVP Wilson bowed out of the competition just days before it was set to begin citing health issues. But if they are sweating her absence, the Olympic champions were not ready to show it. “We don’t have time to be worried about who’s not here. We’ve got to really focus on ourselves,” coach Kara Lawson told reporters this week.  They have an array of weapons, including twice MVP Breanna Stewart, versatile guard Kahleah Copper and the young sharpshooters Paige Bueckers and Caitlin Clark.  The Americans also lost Phoenix Mercury guard Kelsey Plum, though her absence came as less of a shock after an injury-dented season, with the Washington Mystics’ dynamic duo of Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen stepping into the roster. “There’s no question that the world is improving at a rapid rate,” said Lawson. “I think the depth of these rosters is really strong. I think it’s going to be the most difficult World Cup to win that we’ve had.” The United States begin their title defence against Group D foes China. FRANCE FUELLED BY OLYMPIC PERFORMANCE France, who lost out on Olympic gold by a single point on their home court two years ago, are hungriest for revenge, while Belgium and Spain could mount intriguing campaigns against the seemingly impenetrable U.S. titans.  “(The Paris Olympics are) why we have this much confidence going into the competition – because of what we showed in 2024,” said France’s dynamic dunking Dominique Malonga in remarks posted to the FIBA website. The 20-year-old centre, one of eight WNBA players on the French roster, established herself in the global game with an All-Star sophomore campaign for the Seattle Storm and will be one of the hot names to watch in Berlin. “We also we don’t want to get complacent about that as we know there is still a lot of work to do. But I think we are ready and we have worked so hard since then,” she added. “I think we can be even better.” The top team in Group B, France play Hungary first, with captain Gabby Williams, the leading scorer for the Golden State Valkyries, and the New York Liberty’s prolific Marine Johannes highlighting a talented roster. While Belgium face far tougher odds, they will benefit from the veteran poise of free agent Emma Meesseman, who reunites with coach Mike Thibault seven years after he steered her and the Mystics to the WNBA title. Belgium start against Turkey in Group C. Malonga’s Storm teammate Awa Fam, the third overall pick in the draft, will headline a Spanish team eager to add more hardware after they last got on the podium with bronze eight years ago, alongside Portland Fire’s defence-minded centre Megan DiLeo, who played under the last name Gustafson prior to her wedding in July. Spain play Germany first in Group A. (Reporting by Amy Tennery in New York; Editing by Stephen Coates) Brought to you by www.srnnews.com

LONDON, Sept 3 (Reuters) – The leader of Britain’s left-wing Green Party intends to stand in an election to parliament in the London seat vacated by former Labour prime minister Keir Starmer, a local newspaper reported on Thursday. Zack Polanski told the Camden New Journal he would be the Green candidate for Holborn and St Pancras, a left-leaning constituency which Starmer held comfortably in 2024 though with a much-reduced vote share. (Reporting by Sam TobinEditing by William Schomberg) Brought to you by www.srnnews.com

By Field Level Media Sep 03 (Field Level Media) – James McCann homered to break a scoreless tie in the eighth, seven Arizona pitchers limited Philadelphia to three hits, and the Diamondbacks avoided a series sweep with a 1-0 victory over the Phillies in Phoenix on Wednesday. McCann hit a 409-foot homer on the first pitch he saw from Jonathan Bowlan (2-2). Jonathan Loaisiga (6-3) tossed a 1-2-3 eighth, and Juan Morillo handled the ninth for his third save as the Diamondbacks ended a three-game skid. Andrew Painter gave up two singles and no walks in seven scoreless innings for the Phillies, who had won six in a row and 15 of 17. Bryce Harper extended his career-best on-base streak to 35 games with a single and two walks. Reds 7, Padres 3 Juan Brito belted his first career home run in support of Brandon Williamson’s return to the mound after a four-month injury hiatus, leading Cincinnati to a win over visiting San Diego in the rubber game of the three-game series. JJ Bleday, who homered, and Dane Myers each collected three hits for the Reds. Williamson (3-3) scattered seven hits and three runs over 5 1/3 innings. Reds rookie Hector Rodriguez added his fifth homer. The Padres dropped their second straight game. San Diego starter Casey Mize (5-9) was charged with four runs on five hits in four innings. Braves 9, Nationals 0 Sean Murphy and Ronald Acuna Jr. each hit a three-run homer as visiting Atlanta toppled Washington following a long rain delay. Elieser Hernandez (2-0) threw three scoreless innings in relief after Atlanta starter Grant Holmes tossed three no-hit innings before the delay. Austin Riley drove in two runs for the Braves, who snapped a two-game skid. Brad Lord started and hurled 3 1/3 scoreless frames for the Nationals. Riley Cornelio (2-2) allowed three runs on three hits over 2 2/3 innings. Rockies 6, Orioles 5 (11 innings) Brett Sullivan hit a two-run single with two outs in the 11th inning to give Colorado a win over Baltimore in Denver. The victory was the second straight for the Rockies, who had lost 10 home games in a row entering September. Colorado’s Cole Carrigg had three hits, and Adael Amador, TJ Rumfield and Jake McCarthy finished with two each. The Orioles led most of the game but couldn’t hold leads in the ninth and 11th innings and wasted a career-high 11 strikeouts from Trevor Rogers, who threw 6 2/3 innings of two-run ball. Blaze Alexander had three hits for Baltimore. Blue Jays 11, Guardians 0 Vladimir Guerrero Jr. went 3-for-4 with a home run and a season-high five RBIs as visiting Toronto defeated Cleveland. Guerrero hit a three-run homer, an RBI double and an RBI single. Toronto starter Dylan Cease (10-5) allowed four hits over six scoreless innings. Josh Smith added a solo homer for the Blue Jays, who gained a split of the first two games in the three-game series. Chase DeLauter had three hits for the Guardians. Joey Cantillo (9-8) allowed nine runs (four earned) on nine hits over 5 1/3 innings. Giants 5, Pirates 4 (10 innings) Bryce Eldridge drove in two runs, including the tiebreaking run on a double in the 10th, lifting San Francisco to a comeback win at Pittsburgh. Rafael Devers collected two hits, including a home run, and two walks for the Giants, who have won three of four. San Francisco reliever Jason Foley (2-1) threw a scoreless ninth inning, and Dylan Smith registered his fourth save despite permitting a run in the 10th. Camilo Doval (3-2) took the loss as the Pirates’ three-game winning streak ended. Bryan Reynolds singled, doubled and scored twice. Astros 2, White Sox 0 Nelson Velazquez hit a two-run single with two outs in the eighth inning, lifting Houston to a victory over visiting Chicago. Hayden Wesneski twirled seven innings of one-hit ball for the Astros. AJ Blubaugh (5-2) threw a scoreless eighth inning, pitching around a leadoff triple. Josh Hader notched his 22nd save with a perfect ninth. White Sox right-hander Davis Martin excelled in his return from the injured list, tossing 5 2/3 scoreless innings. Sean Newcomb (2-4) permitted two runs in two innings. Mariners 8, Red Sox 3 Visiting Seattle rode a pair of four-run innings to a win over Boston in the decisive game of a three-game series. J.P. Crawford went 3-for-3 with two runs to lead four multi-hit performances for the Mariners. Seattle used four relievers behind Bryce Miller, who tossed 4 2/3 innings of one-run ball. Cooper Criswell (3-2) pitched a 1-2-3 ninth. Roman Anthony, who homered, and Wilyer Abreu, who had two doubles, logged three hits apiece for the Red Sox. Patrick Sandoval (1-4) yielded four runs (three earned) in four-plus innings as Boston took its sixth loss in eight games. Mets 10, Rays 4 Nick Morabito and Brett Baty each stroked a three-run double as New York won its three-game series with Tampa Bay, prevailing in St. Petersburg, Fla. Morabito collected his first two major league hits. Juan Soto went 2-for-5 with a homer for the Mets. Bo Bichette finished 2-for-4 with a double, two runs, a walk and a stolen base. Dedniel Nunez (1-0) delivered 1 1/3 innings of scoreless relief. Richie Palacios slugged a two-run homer for the Rays. Griffin Jax (6-10) returned from the injured list and surrendered six runs, three earned, in 2 2/3 innings. Athletics 9, Rangers 2 Henry Bolte had three hits, including a pair of two-run homers, to help the Athletics avoid a three-game sweep by Texas in Arlington, Texas. Zack Gelof, Jonah Heim and Alika Williams also homered and Jeff McNeil had two hits and scored twice for the A’s, who ended a five-game skid. Jacob Lopez (6-4) allowed two runs and six hits in six innings. Rangers starter Cody Bradford (0-4) gave up five runs on three homers and seven hits in four innings. Ezequiel Duran had three hits in the leadoff spot, including a home run, and Justin Foscue also homered. Marlins 9, Royals 6 Kyle Stowers and Heriberto Hernandez each had two hits and two RBIs, Javier Sanoja homered among his three hits and Miami rallied from an early three-run deficit to win at Kansas City. Stowers and Jakob Marsee also went deep for the Marlins. Griffin Conine added two hits, an RBI and a pair of stellar outfield catches. Miami reliever Cade Gibson (3-1) struck out the only batter he faced. Carter Jensen hit a pair of solo homers and Salvador Perez had a two-run shot for the Royals, who have dropped three straight following a 12-1 stretch. Jose Cuas (0-1) got just one out and yielded three runs. Brewers 9, Cubs 5 Jackson Chourio had four hits, including his 21st homer, and visiting Milwaukee beat Chicago. Joey Ortiz singled home two runs for the Brewers, who overcame a shaky outing by ace Jacob Misiorowski (five runs in four innings). JoJo Romero (2-3), one of five Milwaukee relievers who combined for five shutout innings of one-hit ball, handled the fifth inning. Alex Bregman hit a two-run homer and singled in two runs for the Cubs, who lost for the sixth time in eight games. David Peterson was tagged for six runs on seven hits in 3 2/3 innings. Tigers 11, Twins 6 (12 innings) Spencer Torkelson hit a two-run homer as part of a five-run 12th inning, and Detroit pulled away for a win over Minnesota in Minneapolis. John Peck doubled and singled for his first major league hits while driving in three runs for the Tigers, who staved off a three-game sweep. Javier Baez capped the 12th-inning rally with a three-run double, and Max Clark finished with three doubles and three runs. Royce Lewis tallied two RBIs to lead the Twins, whose three-game winning streak ended. Trevor Larnach and Ryan Jeffers each hit an RBI double, and Brooks Lee finished 3-for-6. Yankees 6, Angels 3 (10 innings) Austin Wells went 2-for-2 with a two-run go-ahead single to highlight a five- run 10th inning as New York beat Los Angeles in the decisive game of a three- game series in Anaheim, Calif. Cody Bellinger (3-for-5), Trent Grisham and Ben Rice each added an RBI single for the Yankees in the 10th. Cam Schlittler allowed one run on two hits in eight innings. David Bednar (7-3) fanned three in a scoreless ninth inning. Vaughn Grissom went 2-for-4 with a homer and Moises Ballesteros hit a two-run shot in the bottom of the 10th for Los Angeles, which lost for the ninth time in 10 games. It marked the sixth straight extra-inning defeat for the Angels. Cardinals 8, Dodgers 6 (10 innings) Thomas Saggese hit a home run and drove in the go-ahead run in the 10th inning with an infield single as St. Louis rallied past host Los Angeles. Leo Bernal added a homer, his first after making his major league debut on Tuesday, and the Cardinals won for just the fourth time in 11 games. St. Louis sent eight pitchers to the mound in a bullpen game, with Justin Bruihl (1-1) getting the win and Riley O’Brien posting his 35th save. Freddie Freeman and Mookie Betts homered as the Dodgers lost for the sixth time in eight games. Yoshinobu Yamamoto took a no-hitter into the sixth but wound up allowing four runs on five hits in seven innings. (–Field Level Media) Brought to you by www.srnnews.com