A construction worker in Nepal captured the terrifying moment a powerful mudslide and floodwaters swept through Mailung in Rasuwa district. Footage shows workers scrambling for safety as rapidly moving water and debris overwhelmed the area. The worker survived the disaster and was later rescued by helicopter along with more than 100 other people. The floods severely damaged roads and bridges, making ground rescue operations difficult. The incident occurred amid devastating flash floods affecting northern Nepal and nearby areas, highlighting the extreme danger faced by communities and workers in the Himalayan region during the disaster. 

Japanese avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama, renowned for her polka-dot artworks and immersive Infinity Mirror Rooms, has died aged 97. Her studio said she died in a Tokyo hospital on August 14, 2026, and continued creating art until her final days. Kusama became one of the world’s most recognisable contemporary artists, blending painting, sculpture, performance, literature and installation. Her recurring themes of infinity, repetition and self-obliteration gained enormous international popularity, particularly through social media. Despite struggling for recognition early in her career, major exhibitions at institutions including MoMA and Tate Modern established her as a global artistic icon. (PC: Reuters)

Devastating flash floods and mudslides along Nepal’s border with Tibet have caused widespread destruction, with aerial footage showing entire villages and infrastructure wiped out. The powerful surge along the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli rivers swept away homes, roads, bridges and power plants. At least 165 people have died in Nepal and Tibet, while hundreds remain missing, including foreign tourists. Rescue teams are conducting search operations amid difficult conditions and damaged transportation links. Flood alerts have also been issued for parts of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar in India. The disaster has left several communities severely damaged and raised concerns over Himalayan disaster risks. 

Devastating flash floods and landslides struck Nepal’s border region with Tibet, killing at least 162 people and leaving hundreds missing, including 133 Indian nationals. Many of the missing Indians were reportedly pilgrims travelling toward Mount Kailash. The floods swept through communities along the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli rivers, destroying homes, roads, vehicles and other infrastructure. Initial reports suggested seismic activity, but the US Geological Survey (USGS) said the disaster was caused by a glacial collapse and debris flow, which produced catastrophic downstream flooding. Nepalese authorities have launched large-scale search-and-rescue operations, while India and international agencies are providing emergency assistance. (PC: AP)

Chilling videos have captured the devastating flash floods that tore through Nepal near the Tibet border, sweeping away homes, roads, bridges and hydropower infrastructure. The disaster has killed 157 people and left more than 750 missing, including over 130 Indians. Rasuwa and Dhading are among the worst-hit districts after a suspected earthquake-triggered deluge sent massive volumes of water and debris downstream. Nepal has launched large-scale rescue and relief operations, while India is providing humanitarian assistance. Authorities in Bihar have also been placed on alert over the possibility of floodwaters moving downstream.

Meta has agreed to pay up to $18 billion to settle claims by 48 US states, Washington DC and three territories that Facebook and Instagram harmed children. If approved by a California judge, the deal will be Meta’s largest child safety-related payment. The company denied wrongdoing but agreed to introduce stronger protections, including default daily time limits, night-time notification blocks and school-hour restrictions for teen users. Parents will have greater control over settings, while features such as hidden likes and limits on autoplay will also be introduced. (PC: BBC)

Before-and-after satellite images have revealed the widespread destruction caused by devastating flash floods in Nepal, with valleys and villages near the Nepal-China border badly damaged. The disaster has killed at least 98 people, while hundreds remain missing, including 105 Indians and 37 NRIs. Rescue operations have been slowed by bad weather and disrupted communications. The floods damaged homes, roads, bridges and other critical infrastructure in Rasuwa and neighbouring districts. India has assured Nepal of humanitarian assistance, while NDRF teams in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh remain on alert over the possibility of floodwaters moving downstream. 

At least 157 people have been killed after devastating flash floods struck Nepal's Tibet-border region, while 133 Indian Kailash Mansarovar pilgrims remain missing. The Bhote Koshi River surged through several districts, leaving settlements buried under mud and debris. Nepalese rescue teams are searching for survivors and recovering bodies as hundreds of tourists were initially reported unaccounted for. Prime Minister Balendra Shah has pledged all available government resources for relief operations. India has sent humanitarian assistance, including 10 tonnes of relief material and medical supplies, as rescue efforts continue in the disaster-hit region. (PC: NDTV)

Bihar has been placed on high alert after deadly flash floods in neighbouring Nepal raised fears of a sudden rise in the Gandak River. Authorities opened all 36 gates of the Valmikinagar barrage as a precaution and put disaster response teams on standby. Preparations for possible evacuations have also begun in vulnerable areas. Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary asked officials to maintain round-the-clock vigil in districts linked to the Gandak. The Centre is also monitoring the situation, with Union Home Minister Amit Shah speaking to the chief ministers of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. (PC: The Hindu)

The United States said Wednesday it had disrupted a Chinese hacking campaign that allegedly breached sensitive government institutions, including the Justice Department, NASA, the Federal Reserve and the US Senate. According to the US Justice Department, China state-sponsored hackers allegedly used two platforms, QScan and QTRouter, to target US networks. American authorities said the platforms facilitated attacks against government agencies and other sensitive organisations. The Justice Department has seized domains linked to both platforms as part of efforts to disrupt the campaign. The operation comes amid broader US efforts to counter cyber threats that Washington attributes to China, highlighting continuing concerns over state-sponsored hacking targeting critical government and institutional networks. (PC: esecuritypanel.com)