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)

At least 65 Americans and 25 Canadians are among hundreds missing after devastating flash floods and mudslides near the Nepal-Tibet border, Nepali authorities said. More than 350 people have been confirmed dead, while over 500 tourists from 28 countries remain unaccounted for. The US and Canadian governments said they were working with local authorities to assist affected citizens. Scientists believe a landslide, possibly linked to a glacier collapse, triggered the disaster, which swept away homes, roads and bridges in Nepal's Rasuwa district and surrounding areas. (PC: BBC)

China has warned that a barrier lake near its border with Nepal could breach within the next three days, raising fears of fresh flooding downstream. The lake, formed near the confluence of the Chhochen Khola and Purepu Tsangpo rivers, is considered at high risk of bursting, authorities said. The warning comes as devastating flash floods in the Nepal-China border region have already killed hundreds and left thousands missing or unaccounted for. Emergency teams are monitoring the lake as rescue operations continue in areas hit by the disaster.

A 61-year-old woman from West Bengal escaped the devastating Nepal flash floods after her Chinese visa for the Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage was rejected. Tapati Singha was among 33 people from the state planning the 13-day journey through a Kolkata-based travel agency. After her visa was denied, she changed her plans and travelled to Ladakh instead. The remaining 32 members of the group are now missing, with no information about their whereabouts. The travel agency’s Nepal-based partner has been unable to contact the travellers, while four agency officials have travelled to Nepal to gather information. (PC: NDTV)

Two workers at Germany’s Frankfurt Airport have died after contracting malaria in a rare airport-linked outbreak, public health officials said. Six male employees working in different areas of the airport were infected. Authorities believe malaria-carrying mosquitoes may have arrived on an aircraft, though laboratory tests are underway to confirm their species and origin. Mosquito traps have been installed across the airport as investigators examine how the workers became infected. Officials said the risk to the wider public remains very low, as malaria is not spread directly from person to person but through infected mosquitoes. (PC: BBC)

A 13-year-old girl is among 33 British nationals missing after devastating flash floods and mudslides struck Nepal’s Rasuwa region near the Tibet border. At least 162 people have been killed, while hundreds, including tourists, remain unaccounted for. Tour operator Alpine Eco Trek lost contact with 12 British travellers heading to Mount Kailash, while other groups also remain missing. The UK Foreign Office said it was working with Nepalese authorities. Rescue efforts have been hampered by poor weather and difficult conditions, as officials continue searching for survivors across the disaster-hit region. (PC: BBC)

Devastating flash floods in Nepal and Tibet have killed 175 people, with nearly 1,500 others reported missing, including around 300 Indians, Nepal Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal said. The disaster struck after a possible avalanche blocked a Himalayan tributary, sending torrents of water and debris through several districts. Roads, bridges, homes and hydropower projects have suffered major damage. More than 5,000 army and police personnel are involved in rescue operations. India has stepped up relief efforts, sending emergency supplies, medicines and food to Nepal as authorities continue searching for survivors. (PC: India Today)

Nepal’s devastating Himalayan floods have damaged hydropower projects and disrupted around 430 megawatts of electricity supply, affecting more than 12% of the country’s 3.2-gigawatt installed power capacity. The Nepal Electricity Authority said production, transmission and distribution facilities were damaged, causing power disruptions. The floods have killed at least 100 people, while hundreds remain missing after rivers surged through villages near the Tibetan border. Hydropower is a key part of Nepal’s economy, and the damage could have wider economic consequences. Authorities have also warned people living near major rivers to move to safer areas. (PC: NDTV)

The death toll from the devastating flash floods in Nepal has risen to at least 165, with authorities continuing search and rescue operations for people still missing. The floods caused widespread destruction in areas near the Tibet border, sweeping away homes, roads, bridges and other infrastructure. Rescue teams are facing difficult conditions as damaged roads and communication networks complicate access to affected areas. The rising toll highlights the scale of the disaster, while authorities continue efforts to locate missing people and recover victims. Officials are expected to provide further updates as rescue and relief operations progress.

Meta has agreed to pay up to $16.68 billion to settle a major lawsuit brought by 29 U.S. states accusing Facebook and Instagram of contributing to social media addiction among children. The settlement also requires Meta to introduce stronger protections for teenage users, including daily usage limits, nighttime restrictions and enhanced safeguards against inappropriate content. The company denied wrongdoing while agreeing to the settlement to end the high-profile trial. The case is part of wider legal scrutiny of social media companies over alleged harm to young users. Meta’s settlement could influence how platforms such as TikTok and YouTube address youth safety.