Ratko Mladić, the former Bosnian Serb military commander known as the “Butcher of Bosnia,” has died aged 84 while serving a life sentence in The Hague. Mladić was convicted in 2017 of genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity committed during the 1992–95 Bosnian war. He was held responsible for the 1995 Srebrenica massacre, in which more than 8,000 Bosnian Muslim men and boys were killed, and for the prolonged siege of Sarajevo. After 16 years as a fugitive, he was arrested in Serbia in 2011. His death marks the end of the life of one of the conflict’s most notorious figures. (PC: AP)

Hundreds of desperate families crowded hospitals across Nepal on Thursday, searching for relatives missing after catastrophic flash floods killed at least 359 people. At Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital in Kathmandu, families carried photographs and shared names, addresses and phone numbers to identify missing loved ones. One distressed relative pleaded, “I’ll show you his photo,” reflecting the anguish of those still awaiting news. Hospitals in Kathmandu and Chitwan received bodies recovered from the Trishuli and Narayani rivers, while some mortuaries struggled with the number of victims. Authorities continued rescue and identification efforts as hundreds remained missing following the disaster. (PC: NDTV)

Aerial footage has revealed the dramatic transformation of Gyirong Port on the Nepal-China border after devastating flash floods and mudslides struck the region. Before-and-after images show the port standing intact before the disaster, while the aftermath is dominated by mud and debris. The floods severely damaged the area and disrupted a major trade route linking Nepal with Tibet. Roads connecting Gyirong Township and the port have been closed in both directions, while communications and power links were also affected. Chinese authorities reported major casualties and missing people following the mudslide. However, Hindustan Times said it could not independently verify the footage’s authenticity. 

China has warned Nepal of a possible fresh flood within three days after a barrier lake formed near the Nepal-Tibet border. The lake, created by a blockage near the confluence of the Chhochen Khola and Purepu Tsangpo rivers, already contains around 2 million cubic metres of water. Chinese authorities estimate another 3 million cubic metres could flow into it over the next three days, increasing the risk of a breach. Nepal’s authorities have urged residents along the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli rivers to remain alert and take precautionary measures. The warning comes as rescue operations continue after devastating floods killed hundreds and left many missing. (PC: Reuters)

Deepak Ahuja, 60, and his wife Madhu Ahuja, 57, an Indian-origin US couple, remain missing after devastating flash floods and mudslides struck the Nepal-Tibet region. The couple had travelled for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra and were last known to be in the affected region. Their daughters are anxiously awaiting information about their parents but remain hopeful that they will be found alive. The disaster has left hundreds dead and thousands missing across Nepal and neighbouring areas, while rescue teams continue searching affected locations. Authorities are working to trace missing pilgrims and assist those stranded amid the widespread destruction. (PC: X)

The death toll from the devastating flash floods in Nepal and Tibet has crossed 350, while rescue teams continue searching for survivors and missing people. India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said at least 288 Indian nationals remain uncontactable in Nepal, while around 200 others are stranded on the Chinese side of the border. The disaster, triggered by a major glacial collapse and debris flow, has destroyed roads, bridges and settlements near the Nepal-China border. Rescue operations remain difficult because of damaged infrastructure and hazardous terrain. Authorities are also monitoring a growing barrier lake that could trigger further flooding. (PC: PTI)

A fresh flood threat has emerged in Nepal’s Rasuwa district after a new barrier lake formed near the source of the Bhote Koshi River close to the Nepal-China border. Nepal’s Department of Hydrology and Meteorology said Chinese authorities reported that around 2 million cubic metres of water had accumulated in the lake by Thursday morning, with another 3 million cubic metres potentially entering over the next three days. Authorities fear the barrier could breach and trigger another flood downstream. The DHM has urged residents, travellers, security personnel and rescue teams to stay away from riverbanks and remain in safe areas. Chinese authorities are monitoring the lake and conducting simulations and risk assessments. (PC: PTI)

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed grief over devastating flash floods in Nepal and Tibet that have killed at least 157 people, while hundreds, including security personnel and tourists, remain missing. The UN said it is supporting Nepal’s government-led response by assessing the disaster’s scale and delivering urgent assistance, with humanitarian teams mobilising supplies and personnel. The floods were triggered after an avalanche blocked the Lhende tributary of the Bhote Koshi near Timure at the Nepal-China border. With no rainfall reported, residents had little warning. Authorities said 391 tourists and 44 security personnel were missing, while nine hydropower projects, commercial banks, 19 motorable bridges and numerous public and private properties were swept away. (PC: Hans India)

China has warned Nepal of a possible fresh flood within three days after a newly formed barrier lake upstream began overflowing, raising fears of another disaster along the Nepal-China border. The lake, near the confluence of the Chhochen Khola and Purepu Tsangpo rivers, held around 2 million cubic metres of water on Thursday, with another 3 million cubic metres expected to flow in. The warning comes a day after a glacier collapse triggered devastating floods in Nepal's Bhotekoshi river. Nepal has urged people living along the Bhotekoshi, Trishuli and Narayani rivers to stay away from riverbanks.  

Pakistan activated spies and sleeper cells inside India to locate the country’s S-400 air defence systems during Operation Sindoor, former Western Air Command chief Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra has said. Mishra said the Russian-made systems became a major threat to Pakistan’s air operations, keeping its fighter jets far from the Indian border. He said Pakistan also used other means, including satellite assistance, to track the systems. Mishra further revealed that women fighter pilots carried out multiple combat missions during the conflict, striking terror targets before later targeting Pakistani airbases and command-and-control centres. (PC: India Today)