More than 1,100 people have been killed in Nepal and thousands remain missing after a flash flood along the Nepal-Tibet border. Rescue teams are trying to reach trapped hydropower workers as relief efforts shift toward recovery.
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The U.S. military struck Iranian targets, prompting Tehran to launch missiles and drones across the region. Iran accused the U.S. of hitting a wedding in southern Iran, killing five people, including a child, while Washington said it does not target civilians.
Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong has pleaded guilty to foreign collusion in a second case under Beijing’s National Security Law. The charge could bring a sentence ranging from several years to life in prison if deemed grave.
The USS Abraham Lincoln arrived in eastern Thailand for its first full port stop after months at sea, allowing nearly 5,000 sailors and Marines to rest near Pattaya. Local officials expect the visit to bring about $3 million to the tourism-dependent city as authorities tighten security and set limits on some activities.
Apple Maps now shows Lake Ontario as “Lake America” for US users after a Trump executive order, while Canadian users still see the original name. Google has made a similar change, but MapQuest says it will not.
Venezuela’s National Assembly has backed a 100-year oil deal giving a U.S.-led venture access to 65 billion barrels of crude. Critics say the terms remain opaque and hand Washington sweeping control over a major share of Venezuela’s reserves.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said the Trump administration must “start being serious” before trade talks can resume. Canada plans retaliatory tariffs on $20 billion in U.S. goods after Washington imposed 50% duties on a similar amount of Canadian imports.
Treasury yields rose Tuesday as oil prices surged after further U.S. strikes against Iran, raising inflation concerns and pressuring stocks. Higher yields could increase borrowing costs for mortgages, auto loans and credit cards, while boosting returns for some savers.