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. 

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)